Harpal Singh Bedi / Greater Noida
Promising teenager Priyanshu Rajawat (IOCL) created a major upset as he ousted 2nd seed Orijit Chaliha 10-21, 21-16, 21-13 to set up a title clash with Rahul Yadav (ONGC) in the Men Singles of the 39th PSPB Inter Unit Badminton tournament on Thursday at the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy, Greater Noida.
Rahul Yadav, number 1 ranked junior in the country routed Number three ranked Hirak Jyoti Neog 21-12,21-10 in another semi final
Priyanshu, who turns 17 tomorrow, lost the first game but came back strong and displayed a lot of flair in beating the experienced Orijit.
In the ladies singles Uttejita Rao (IOCL) also had a comfortable run to the finals. She overwhelmed Latha Kumari 21-6,21-15 in the first semi final.