Sankalp & Purva Lead Star-Studded Battle at Manoj Ramchandra Memorial State Open 2026 Over 360 Entries Set Mumbai Courts Ablaze in a High-Octane Badminton Extravaganza Explosive Start: Maharashtra’s Best Ready to Clash

 

Sankalp & Purva Lead Star-Studded Battle at Manoj Ramchandra Memorial State Open 2026

Over 360 Entries Set Mumbai Courts Ablaze in a High-Octane Badminton Extravaganza

Explosive Start: Maharashtra’s Best Ready to Clash

 

Mumbai : Mumbai is all set to witness a thrilling badminton spectacle as the Yonex Sunrise Manoj Ramchandra Memorial State Open Badminton Tournament 2026 kicks off from Thursday, March 26, 2026, with over 360 entries promising fierce competition and electrifying action. Organised by the North Indian Association and Jitesh Padukone Academy under the aegis of the Maharashtra Badminton Association, the tournament has attracted the state’s finest shuttlers, setting the stage for a power-packed showdown.

 

Men’s Singles: Sankalp Chandragurala Headlines Strong Field

In the Men’s singles category, Sankalp Chandragurala (Nagpur) enters the tournament as the top seed, carrying high expectations and formidable form. Kaushal Dharmamer (Mumbai Suburban) is seeded second, while Sarvesh Yadav (Thane) and Krishna Jasuja (Pune) have been placed as the third and fourth seeds respectively, ensuring a highly competitive draw filled with talent and intensity.

 

Women’s Singles: Purva Barve Leads the Charge

In the Women’s singles section, Purva Barve (Pune) has secured the top seed, emerging as the player to beat. Close on her heels is Aarya Korgaonkar (Thane) as the second seed, with Shreya Bhosale (Pune) and Nishika Gokhe (Nagpur) occupying the third and fourth seedings respectively, promising exciting clashes among Maharashtra’s top women shuttlers.

 

Multi-Category Action: Focus on Future Stars

Apart from the elite Men’s and Women’s singles, the tournament will also feature intense competition in the Boys’ & Girls’ Under-15 and Under-11 singles categories, providing a platform for budding talents to showcase their skills and make a mark at the state level.

 

Venues Set for High-Quality Matches

Matches will be conducted across premier badminton venues in Mumbai, including the North Indian Association, MIG Cricket Club of India, and Matunga Gymkhana, ensuring top-class playing conditions and a professional competitive environment for all participants.

 

Attractive Prize Money Raises Stakes

The tournament boasts lucrative cash prizes, adding further excitement to the competition. The Men’s and Women’s singles winners will each receive Rs 41,000, while the runner-up will earn Rs 31,000. The third and fourth place finishers will be awarded Rs 21,000 and Rs 11,000 respectively, making every match crucial in the race for glory.

 

Special Awards for Junior Categories

In the Under-15 category, winners will receive Rs 8,500, runners-up Rs 5,500, and third-place finishers Rs 3,500. Notably, these prizes are sponsored by Sandeep Thacker in memory of his late son Nihar Thacker, adding an emotional and meaningful touch to the competition. Meanwhile, the Under-11 winners will earn Rs 6,000, with Rs 4,000 for runners-up and Rs 2,500 for third-place finishers.

 

Grand Stage Set for Badminton Excellence

With top seeds like Sankalp Chandragurala and Purva Barve leading the charge, and a strong mix of experienced players and emerging stars, the tournament promises to deliver high-intensity rallies, thrilling upsets, and unforgettable performances, making it one of the most anticipated badminton events in Maharashtra’s sporting calendar.