Adlyn Mary Sojan and Mashal Sahibjan of New Vision Badminton Sport (NVBS) won the Under-11 girl’s and boy’s titles respectively in LSA Open Badminton Tournament held at Middle East International School, Doha, Qatar on Sunday.
In the under-11 girl’s category, Adlyn beat Aeryn Elizabeth in straight sets 21-15 and 28-26, emerging on top after a close fight in the second set. Adlyn, also reached the semi-finals of Under-13 girls but lost 8-21, 22-20 & 19-21 in a keenly contested three-set contest to Anusree, the Under-13 and 15 winner. 
In the boy’s Under-11 section, Mashal Sahibjan, beat Srihari Vinod in straight sets 21-8 and 21-7.
Another NVBS trainee Riya Kurian lost to current Qatar champion, Anusree in both the categories under-13 & under-15 going down 10-21, 23-21 & 19-21 in Under-15 Category and 13-21, 21-10 & 7-21 in Under-13 Category
Trisha of NVBS finished the runner-up in Under-9 girl’s category after losing to Nevaeh Serah Arun 9-21, 10-21.
In under-9 boy’s category, Jonah Joby of NVBS played a tough and thrilling match but lost the decider to Jayden Mathew going down by a score of 21-18, 19-21, 19-21.
Chief coach of NVBS, Manoj Sahibjan complimented the players for continuing training during pandemic situation and lauded their success in the tournament. “All these achievements of NVBS players is the result of their hard work, even in this pandemic situation, and also to their mindset by not stopping their badminton training,” Manoj said.
He said the kids need exposure in various locals and internationals tournaments and emphasised on the need to take part in the various tournaments happening in the home countries. “Parents should allow their children to participate in district championships, state ranking tournaments and national ranking tournaments in their home countries. It is very much important, because then only District & State Badminton Association and Federation will get to know about the players. Also, the player can get to know their opponent players and they will understand each other about opponent players game, that create confidence for players to play the next tournament,” he said.
The experienced coach, who has earlier worked in India and Maldives, said parents need to make sacrifices if they want their children to achieve success on the badminton court. “Parents who undergo difficulties and are willing to go out of their way can help children to get experience and exposure. This is the right way and step by step procedure for the development and growth of players in badminton. There is no shortcut for reaching great heights,” he added.
Mano said NVBS is planning to take part in various international tournaments and one such tournament in Maldives is on the cards. 
“NVBS is creating a new tournament platform for the players by making them participate in tournaments conducted in different countries. Currently I am in a discussion with the President of Maldives Badminton Association, Moosa Nashid for taking the first step by conducting a club wise tournament in Maldives. Hopefully we will make it happen after travel restrictions are eased,” Mano said. “Our ultimate aim and mission of NVBS is to bring our players to an international level. Our unity is our victory, that is the reason behind all our results” said Manoj.