SUR — Karthick C.S. claimed three boys’ singles titles to lead the winners at the inaugural Falcon Sur Cup, which concluded at Falcon Badminton Academy in Senaya, Sur, on October 16.

Karthick swept the Under-13, Under-15 and Under-17 categories, beating Mighael Stephenraj 21-18 in the Under-17 final to cap his tournament.

Organised by Falcon for Badminton Excellence under the theme “Learn to play, train to win”, the two-day competition featured singles and doubles events for children, men and women.

Aiden Naduthodi won the Under-11 boys’ singles title, while Meena Sridar took the Under-11 girls’ crown. Killada Lavanthika emerged victorious in the Under-15 girls’ singles category.

In the men’s doubles B final, Srinivas and Sandeep recovered from a game down to defeat Jasin and Binu 13-21, 21-17, 21-16. Ajmal and Nishad secured the men’s doubles D title with a 21-18, 21-19 victory over Suraj and Monir.

Pranav Sajeev and Amrita Menon won the mixed doubles B crown, beating Revathi and Jasin 21-12, 21-14. Siva Sundari and Resmi Suresh delivered a commanding performance in the women’s doubles final, defeating Revathi and Ramya 21-2, 21-3.

Organisers said the tournament aimed to strengthen badminton participation in Sur and across Oman, encourage more young players and women to compete, and identify emerging talent.

Falcon for Badminton Excellence thanked sponsors, players, parents, volunteers and spectators for their support during the inaugural edition.