Indian paddlers’ golden moment

In fact, the Indians made history twice over in less than 24 hours when they beat Luxemburg 3-1 in women’s team event final of the Second Division final as did the their men’s squad, which overcame a stiff Brazil 3-2, today. Their top-podium finish followed the exceptional achievements on Friday of qualifying for the next meet’s Champions Division in the World Championships here. 

Incidentally, this was the first time ever that the women’s team kept a clean slate—eight wins in all— throughout beating against all their opponents both in the first and the second stages. However, the men after losing their only group mach against Nigeria did well to achieve the exceptional honours. 

Approaching the final confidently, the Indian women spearhead Mouma Das give a winning start when she defeated Danielle Konsbruck 3-0 in a quick bust, though Danielle managed to stretch Mouma somewhat in the third game. After a couple of deuces, the Indian shut her opponent out. 

Sharath, understandably, was happy about team’s performance at the championships. “It is like a dream come true for me and the team because by 2018 if I am still in the team, we will be playing in the Championship Division for the first time,” said the ace Indian.