Vol. IV Issue 5

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May 2013 | Vol. IV Issue 5 | Published Monthly | To Advertise: 9820783686

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Bandra Girls Win Badminton National Championship In India Sports has always been a highlight in Bandra; as Bandra is known to produce some of the top sportsmen and sportswomen who have gone on to represent both state and country at different levels. Bandra’s very own Deanne Rodrigues and Neesha Springett are no different when it comes to proving this fact. Deanne and Neesha recently won ‘The Yes Bank 37th Veterans National Badminton Championship’ held in Mumbai from February 19th to 24th, 2013. The team will now be representing India at the World Senior Badminton Championship at Ankara, Turkey on September 9-14th, 2013. A parishioner from St. Peter’s Parish, Deanne Rodrigues has been playing badminton at club level for a few years now and all the hard work and

dedication to the game has finally paid of. She is often seen practicing and playing at the Bandra Gymkhana Badminton courts and it’s been a sport which has always been her passion and looks forward to playing each and every day after a hard days work. When asked about her success, here’s what Deanne had to say, “Badminton is a great stress buster, it’s been my constant and helped stay healthy and energised. It was early this year when friends prompted me to participate in the All India Nationals for seniors in the 3540 years age group and I thought there’s nothing to lose so why not? I had a torn cartilage for which I had to be operated upon in December 2012 and to win the Nationals within 2 months is a super feeling. I thank and praise God for all mercies as I gear up to represent India

Nisha Springett (left) and Deanne Rodrigues (right)

in Turkey.” At the Championship, Deanne played and won against teams from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Chandigarh, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh to name a few. In the process she bagged 2 titles: 1. Winner of the 35+ Women Doubles with Neesha Springett 2. Runners up of the 35+ Mixed Doubles with Vilas Kuvale The Yes Bank website proudly dis-

plays this achievement in the following words - Deanne has only ever competed for her club and this National tournament was her 2nd ever tournament...and she walks away with 2 trophies...Hidden talent in Mumbai. We Hope they make our Country & Bandra proud as both Deanne and Neesha represent India at Turkey for the World Senior Badminton Championship and we wish them all the very best. Dujon Fernandes

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