Meiraba wins fourth consecutive title, Malvika also wins at All India Ranking event

Manipur's Maisnam Meiraba secured his fourth consecutive title in boys singles U-19, while Maharashtra's Malvika Bansod sealed the girls singles U-19 crown at the All India Junior Ranking tournament here Sunday.

Meiraba, who won the previous junior ranking tournaments in Bengaluru, Vijaywada and Chennai, made a solid case for his selection in the Asia Junior Badminton championship squad.

The performance in the last two tournaments will be counted for the Junior ABC squad selection.

"I am extremely happy with my performance this year. I am looking forward to get selected at ABC squad. If I get a chance, doing well there will be my next aim," The 16-year-old from Manipur told PTI.

The top seed looked in sublime form as he outclassed Sankar Muthusamy 21-14, 21-10 in the BS U19 summit clash.

"I have been training at Padukone academy for last six years. I spar with Lakshya Sen sometimes. I have also been fortunate to play in international tournaments at a young age and all the experience ..