St. Francis College Triumphs in Osmania University Inter-Collegiate Tennis (Women) Tournament
The tournament, which took place from Thursday to Sunday, witnessed fierce competition among top colleges in the region.
Hyderabad: In a thrilling display of tennis prowess, St. Francis College for Women, Begumpet, emerged victorious in the Osmania University Inter-Collegiate Tennis (Women) Tournament, held at Bhavan’s College Sainikpuri from November 2nd to November 5th, 2023.
The tournament, which took place from Thursday to Sunday, witnessed fierce competition among top colleges in the region.
The finals of the tournament saw St. Francis College for Women go head to head against St. Ann’s College, Mehdipatnam. St. Francis College managed to secure a hard-fought victory with a final score of 2-1, claiming the prestigious title.
The atmosphere at Bhavan’s Vivekananda College Sainikpuri was electrifying as tennis enthusiasts cheered on the players.
The final results and scores for the matches were as follows:
1st Singles:
Pavani Pathak of St. Francis College defeated Sameskha of St. Ann’s College with a score of 6-2, 6-1.
2nd Singles:
Ashrita of St. Francis College lost to Yesaswi of St. Ann’s College with a score of 2-6, 3-6.
In the semi-finals, St. Francis College for Women had a strong showing against Villa Marie College. The results of the semi-finals were as follows:
1st Semi-Finals:
St. Francis College for Women, Begumpet, beat Villa Marie College with a score of 2-0.
Pavani Pathak of St. Francis defeated Hannah of Villa Marie College with a commanding score of 6-0, 6-0.
In another singles match, Ashrita of St. Francis College lost to Sanjana Sirimalla of Villa Marie College with a score of 0-6, 0-6.
The doubles match featured Pavani Pathak and Ashrita of St. Francis College, who triumphed over Sanjana Sirimalla and Hannah of Villa Marie with a score of 6-3, 6-3.
Mr. Syed Farooq Kamal, Associate Professor in Physical Education at St. Francis College for Women, Begumpet, played a pivotal role in coaching and mentoring the winning team, contributing to their remarkable success.
The victorious St. Francis College for Women’s tennis team showcased remarkable skill and teamwork throughout the tournament, ultimately securing the championship. This win is a testament to their dedication and commitment to the sport.
In recognition of their achievement, a team photograph has been included, and we kindly request you to publish this exciting sports news, along with the accompanying tennis team photograph, in your esteemed daily newspaper column for the year 2023-2024.
Congratulations to St. Francis College for Women on their well-deserved victory in the Osmania University Inter-Collegiate Tennis (Women) Tournament, with special commendation to Mr. Syed Farooq Kamal for his invaluable contribution to the team’s success.
Their achievements are an inspiration to aspiring tennis players and sports enthusiasts across the region.
