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CHENNAI, JUNE 2026: Emerging badminton players from Hatsun Badminton Centre delivered an impressive performance at the Tamil Nadu State Senior Ranking Badminton Tournament 2026 held in Courtallam, securing a total of five medals, including one Gold, three Silver and one Bronze.
The standout performance came in the Men’s Singles category, where both finalists, J.T. Sachin and Lesslee Roy, represented Hatsun Badminton Centre. In a thrilling all-academy final, J.T. Sachin clinched the Gold Medal. Adding to the tally, J. Tanya Abigail secured a Silver Medal in Women’s Doubles, while Reeva Evangelin M. claimed Silver in Mixed Doubles. Srimeenakshi and Hashini S. rounded off the medal haul with a Bronze Medal in Women’s Doubles.
Mr. R.G. Chandramogan, Chairman, Hatsun AgroProduct Ltd., said, “We are proud of the dedication and consistency shown by our badminton players. Hatsun Sports Academy was established to provide young athletes with world-class training facilities and expert coaching. Seeing our players excel at the state level reinforces our belief that disciplined training and the right guidance create a strong foundation for future champions.”
Mr. Rajanikanth, The Head Coach, Hatsun Badminton Centre said, “Our students have put in tremendous effort, and seeing both finalists in the Men’s Singles category emerge from our centre is a proud moment for us. The performances across categories reflect their hard work, dedication and competitive spirit. We hope these results motivate them to achieve even greater success in the tournaments ahead.”
The strong performance at the State Senior Ranking Tournament adds to the growing list of achievements by players training at the centre, which also nurtured Rithvik Sanjeevi, the reigning Senior Men’s Singles NationalChampion. Rithvik made history as the first player from Tamil Nadu to win both the U-17 Boys’ Singles gold medal at the 2019 All India Sub-Junior National Badminton Championships in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, and the Men’s Singles title at the 2025 All India Senior National Badminton Championships in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. The badminton centre is part of the Hatsun Sports Complex, a multi-sport training facility featuring world-class badminton, tennikoit, and chess academies. The academy provides athletes with access to professional coaching, high-performance training infrastructure, a modern gymnasium, a swimming pool, an athletics track, and recovery facilities.
Results & Medal Details:
| Event | Player(s) | Medal | Match Score (Finals) |
| Men’s Singles | Sachin J T | Gold | Winner (21-19, 22-20) |
| Men’s Singles | Lesslee Roy | Silver | Runner-up (21-19, 22-20) |
| Women’s Doubles | Tanya Abigail J (with Mokshitha Ashokkumar) | Silver | Runner-up (11-21, 19-21) |
| Mixed Doubles | Reeva Evangelin (with BharathsanjaiS) | Silver | Runner-up (18-21, 11-21) |
| Women’s Doubles | Srimeenakshi / Hashini S | Bronze | Semi finalist |
