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Hansini Mathan, Abhinandh Pradhivadhi star with Crowns in WTT Youth Contender Sandefjord in Norway

India had a dominant display in the WTT Youth Contender in Sandefjord, Norway as Indian trio put up a stellar show in the competition.

Abhinandh Pradhivadhi was at the centre of an excellent run, while Ananya Muralidharan and Hansini Mathan showcased their talent with titles.

Hansini Mathan Abhinandh Pradhivadhi star with Crowns in WTT Youth Contender Sandefjord in Norway

Abhinandh Pradhivadhi and Ananya Muralidharan

Abhinandh Pradivadhi won the U19 Boys' Singles title with a straight set win over Chinese Taipei Huang Pei-You in the final. The Indian player won the match 11-4, 13-11 and 11-6 to clinch the title. He also managed a straight set victory in the semis.

Abhinandh teamed up with Ananya Muralidharan and the duo won the U19 Mixed Doubles title in a 3-1 victory against Swedish pair Adam Wallin and Gabriela Aaltonen. The Indian pair went behind 10-12 in the first set, but rallied back 11-5, 11-9 and 11-5 to clinch the title.

Hansini Mathan

Hansini, a talented girl from Chennai, clinched the U19 Girls' Singles title in Sandefjord. Hansini beat Austria's Nina Skerbinz in the semis, and then went on to beat fellow Indian Tushi Sood in the final. Hansini secured an 11-8, 11-5 and 11-3 victory in the final to clinch the title.

Story first published: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 21:12 [IST]
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