Harshit Mahimkar Fights Back to Shock Ojas Gedam; Storms into Semi-Finals Thrilling Comebacks and Dominant Wins Mark Quarter-Finals at Manoj Ramchandra State Open 2026 Explosive Quarter-Final Clash: Harshit’s Stunning Comeback Steals the Show

 

Harshit Mahimkar Fights Back to Shock Ojas Gedam; Storms into Semi-Finals

Thrilling Comebacks and Dominant Wins Mark Quarter-Finals at Manoj Ramchandra State Open 2026

Explosive Quarter-Final Clash: Harshit’s Stunning Comeback Steals the Show

 

Mumbai : In a gripping display of resilience and determination, Mumbai’s rising star Harshit Mahimkar staged a sensational comeback to defeat giant-killer Ojas Gedam and storm into the semi-finals of the Yonex Sunrise Manoj Ramchandra Memorial State Open Badminton Tournament 2026 at the Matunga Gymkhana courts. After losing the opening game, Harshit Mahimkar bounced back brilliantly to clinch a hard-fought 2-1 (10-15, 15-13, 15-12) victory, underlining his fighting spirit and composure under pressure. The tournament is being conducted by the North Indian Association and Jitesh Padukone Academy under the Maharashtra Badminton Association, with support from SVC Co-Operative Bank and Saraswat Co-Operative Bank.

 

Men’s Singles: Harshit Turns the Tables on Ojas

In the marquee quarter-final encounter, Harshit Mahimkar faced a tough challenge from Ojas Gedam, who had earlier caused a major upset. Despite dropping the first game 10-15, Harshit showed great character and tactical brilliance to win the next two games 15-13, 15-12, sealing a memorable victory and booking his place in the last 4.

 

Sarvesh Yadav Cruises into Semi-Finals

Third seed Sarvesh Yadav displayed complete control and confidence as he comfortably defeated Aryan Epte 15-10, 15-8 in straight games. His dominant performance ensured a smooth passage into the semi-finals, reinforcing his status as a strong title contender.

 

Dev Ruparelia’s Fighting Spirit Downs Ajay Meena

In another exciting quarter-final, Dev Ruparelia showed remarkable resilience to overcome 5th seed Ajay Meena. After losing the first game 7-15, Ruparelia bounced back strongly, dictating play to win the next two games 15-7, 15-4, completing an impressive turnaround victory.

 

Kritya Patel Edges Past Shvetank Karnik in Tight Contest

The fourth quarter-final witnessed a closely fought battle, where Kritya Patel managed to outplay Shvetank Karnik with a solid 15-10, 18-16 win. The second game proved to be a tense affair, but Kritya held his nerve to close out the match and advance to the semi-finals.

 

Men’s Singles Quarter-Final Results

Harshit Mahimkar bt Ojas Gedam 10-15, 15-13, 15-12; Dev Ruparelia bt 5-Ajay Meena 7-15, 15-7, 15-4; Kritya Patel bt Shvetank Karnik 15-10, 18-16; 3-Sarvesh Yadav bt Aryan Epte 15-10, 15-8.

 

Photo Caption: Harshit’s Gritty Win

Harshit Mahimkar in action during his thrilling comeback victory against Ojas Gedam, securing a 2-1 win to enter the semi-finals.

 

Race to the Title Heats Up: Semi-Finals Promise Fireworks

With players like Harshit Mahimkar, Sarvesh Yadav, Dev Ruparelia, and Kritya Patel advancing to the semi-finals, the tournament is now set for high-intensity battles. The mix of fighting comebacks and dominant performances promises an electrifying finish to this prestigious state-level badminton championship.