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Teenager Hooda creates history

Shuttler Unnati, 14, becomes youngest Indian to win Super 100 title; unseeded George clinches men’s crown

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Women’s singles winner Unnati Hooda (right) and Smit Toshniwal. Pics/Badminton Association of India

Women’s singles winner Unnati Hooda (right) and Smit Toshniwal. Pics/Badminton Association of India

Teenager Unnati Hooda became the youngest Indian to win a Super 100 tournament as she beat compatriot Smit Toshniwal in straight games to claim the women’s singles title, while unseeded Kiran George emerged triumphant in men’s singles final of Odisha Open badminton tournament here on Sunday.

Producing an excellent performance to emerge triumphant in her event, Unnati, 14,  won 21-18, 21-11 to be crowned champion in the inaugural edition of the USD 75,000 Odisha Open.

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