New Delhi/Mysuru: Ace Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth extended his stellar run of form to become the first Indian male shuttler to win two consecutive Superseries title after he won the Australia Open Super Series today and etch his name in the history of Indian badminton.
Celebrating the historic moment, Badminton Association of India President Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a cash reward of 5 lakhs for Srikanth, who not only won his fourth super series title but also became the only sixth badminton player in the world to make it to three consecutive super series finals on the trot.
In the finals, he was up against the current Olympic champion Chen Long of China and the Gunter Lad was in supreme best against the World No. 6 and won the match 22-20, 21-16 in a rather comfortable manner.
Sarma was delighted at Srikanth’s feat and congratulated him after his amazing win. “We are really very proud of Srikanth for his achievements. It is simply phenomenal.He has not only made the whole country proud once again but has etched his name among the best and no words would be enough to praise Srikanth,” said Sarma.
Reiterating President’s views, Anup Narang official spokesperson and Secretary General of BAI further added, “It is indeed a very huge achievement for Srikanth and Indian badminton. The entire BAI is in a jubilant mood and I am sure so are the badminton fans across the country.”.
