Atharva Dhulapkar has set up a title clash with Rishan Shaikh in U13 boys finals while Aaron Farias will face the challenge of Khushal Naik in U15 finals, at the Bambolim Beach Resort State TT championship, at Peddem.
In U13 Semis, Atharva put it across a fighting Dhruva Kamat, winning 3-1 (6-11, 11-9, 11-5, 11-5). The other semis was a one sided affair with Rishan emerging on top with a 3-0 (12-10, 11-5, 11-7) win over Chandan Caro.
In U15 section, Aaron Farias who has been in scintillating form this season, cruised to a convincing 3-0 (11-7, 11-7, 11-8) win over Chandan Caro in the first semis. The other semis was an engaging marathon contest, where Khushal prevailed over Akshan Lawande in a closely fought match, winning with a tight 3-2 (11-2, 10-12, 11-7, 2-11, 11-8) scoreline.
The concluding ranking championship of the season has been organised by the Goa Table Tennis Association in collaboration with Sports authority of Goa (SAG) and North Goa Table Tennis Development Council, and powered by Bambolim Beach Resort. The finals will be held on Sunday at Peddem.
Results (Semis) :
Boys U13
Atharva Dhulapkar bt. Dhruva Kamat 3-1 (6-11, 11-9, 11-5, 11-5)
Rishan Shaikh bt. Chandan Caro 3-0 (12-10, 11-5, 11-7)
Boys U15
Aaron Farias bt. Chandan Caro 3-0 (11-7, 11-7, 11-8)
Khushal Naik bt. Akshan Lawande 3-2 (11-2, 10-12, 11-7, 2-11, 11-8)
