Hyderabad's Sathish Kumar Karunakaran wins KBA Badminton International Challenge
Sathish Kumar Karunakaran defeated fellow Telangana player Gnana Dattu in the final held in Bengaluru on Sunday.
Sathish Kumar Karunakaran of A Zone Sports won the KBA Badminton International Challenge in Bengaluru on Sunday, according to Telangana Today.
The 25-year-old athlete secured the title by defeating his state-mate Gnana Dattu in the final match.
Sathish, who trains under Indonesian coaches Fizal and Hendra at A Zone Sports, has previously been included in the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) for the 2028 Games.
His past achievements include representing India at the World Junior Championships and reaching world rankings of 50 in men's singles and 34 in mixed doubles.
The player has also competed in various international tournaments.