Rotterdam (Netherlands), India, under the captaincy of Vikramaditya Chaufla, triumphed in the Racketlon World Championship Challengers Cup, edging past Denmark in a nail-biting final to lift the coveted title.
The path to victory was anything but easy. India overcame a stern challenge from the USA in the quarter-finals and followed it up with a tense semifinal win over Germany—each tie stretching to the final points, demanding grit, strategy, and composure from the players.
Chaufla, a former badminton player and Nations Cup gold medallist, showcased exceptional leadership and mental fortitude throughout the tournament, securing his second world title in racketlon.
The victorious Indian squad comprised Prashant Sen, Nihit Singh, Suhail Kapur, Krishna Kotak, Nidhi Tiwari, and Raghav Jatia.
Racketlon is a multi-discipline sport combining table tennis, badminton, squash, and tennis, with players competing in all four racquet sports. (Agencies)
