Anmol Kharb, the 17-year-old Indian badminton sensation, has continued her meteoric rise with a dominant victory at the Polish International 2024. In Lublin, Poland, Kharb, seeded first in the women’s singles category, outplayed Switzerland’s Milena Schnider 21-12, 21-8 in the final to secure her second consecutive international title.
Kharb’s journey to the Polish title was marked by consistent performances. She started the tournament with a strong win against Denmark’s Amalie Schulz in the Round of 32, defeating her 21-17, 21-16. This was just the beginning, as she went on to dominate her subsequent opponents, securing straight-game victories against Lithuania’s Samanta Golubickaite (21-9, 21-17), Ukraine’s Sofiia Lavrova (21-12, 21-17), and Denmark’s Frederikke Lund (21-15, 21-12).
Kharb’s previous title victory at the Belgian International 2024 was another testament to her talent and determination. In a thrilling final against Schulz in Leuven, Belgium, Kharb won the first game 24-22 before falling short in the second 21-12. However, she showcased her resilience and composure to dominate the third game with a commanding 21-10 win, securing the title.
With these two tournament victories, Kharb has accumulated a significant prize money of Rs. 20,87,011 (USD 25,000). These victories are not only a reflection of her dedication to the sport but also a testament to the rising potential of Indian badminton on the international stage. Anmol Kharb’s journey promises to be an exciting one to follow as she continues to ascend in the world rankings and strives for greater achievements.
