RAIPUR: Rising badminton talent Tanu Chandra has brought pride to Chhattisgarh by clinching the girls' singles title at the prestigious Khelo India Youth Games held in Bihar. Her consistent performance and dominance were evident throughout the national-level competition.
Tanu showcased remarkable form during the tournament. In the semi-final clash, she defeated Adhira Rajkumar of Tamil Nadu in straight games, narrowly winning a closely fought first game 22-20 before comfortably securing the second with a 21-15 score. The final witnessed a commanding performance from Tanoo as she outclassed Risika Nandi of Delhi 21-15, 21-09, winning the title without conceding a single game in the knockout stages.
This victory adds another feather to Tanoo Chandra’s cap. Hailing from Thathari village in the Sakti district of Chhattisgarh, she has emerged as one of the most promising talents in Indian junior badminton. Notably, she had also clinched a gold medal at the Junior National Championships held in Bhubaneswar in 2024.
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