Guwahati, December 7, 2025 – Sanskar Saraswat emerged victorious at the Guwahati Masters Super 100 badminton tournament, claiming his first senior international title by defeating fellow Indian Mithun Manjunath in a thrilling final. The summit clash was an all-Indian affair, guaranteeing the gold medal for the host nation.

Saraswat's journey to the title was marked by a series of impressive performances. Entering the tournament as a qualifier, the 19-year-old demonstrated remarkable consistency and mental fortitude throughout the week. His campaign included a significant upset in the Round of 32, where he defeated fourth seed Jason Gunawan of Hong Kong. In the semi-final, Saraswat faced Dendi Triansyah of Indonesia, securing a straight-games victory with scores of 21-19, 21-19.

The final against Mithun Manjunath proved to be a hard-fought battle. Saraswat showcased his resilience, ultimately prevailing in three games to secure the title.

Sanskar's victory not only earned him his maiden Super 100 title but also highlighted the growing depth of talent in Indian men's singles badminton. His ability to perform under pressure and adapt to different opponents was evident throughout the tournament.

Mithun Manjunath also had an impressive run in the tournament. In the semi-finals, Mithun defeated fellow countryman Tushar Suveer with a score of 22-20, 21-8.

In other events at the Guwahati Masters, Tanvi Sharma reached the women's singles final. In the semi-finals, Sharma defeated third seed Hina Akechi of Japan in straight games. In men's doubles, Pruthvi Krishnamurthy Roy and Sai Pratheek advanced to the final after a straight-game victory over Indonesian pair Prasetya Anselmus and Ramadhan Pulung. However, Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani Gadde narrowly missed a place in the mixed doubles final, losing to Thailand's Tanadon Punpanichi and Fungfa Korpthammakit. Additionally, Ashwini Bhat and Shikha Gautam were defeated in the women's doubles semi-finals by Malaysia's Ong Xin Yee and Carmen Ting.