In the recently held 36th Sub-Junior Yonex Sunrise National Badminton Tournament at Chennai, Boppanda Diya Bhimaiah of Kodagu has won silver medal in doubles.
Diya, the state’s top ranked player, represented Karnataka in under-17 singles, doubles and mixed doubles. Diya Bhemaiah was defeated in the quarter finals by the unbeaten Tanvi Patri who emerged as the champion. Diya is a student of Vidyashram College, Mysore. Diya has achieved commendable results in the three categories which she participated in. She is training under Medura Arun Pemmaiah and Boppanda Bhimaiah at Sports Park, Mysore.