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Assam’s Priyanuj Bhattacharyya Advances at Khelo India Youth Games

Assam paddler Priyanuj Bhattacharyya cruised into the next round of the Khelo India Youth Games in Rajgir with a strong opening match win.

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GUWAHATI: Assam paddler Priyanuj Bhattacharyya moved into the next round of the Khelo India Youth Games, currently underway in Rajgir, with a convincing win in his opening match on Tuesday. Competing in the U-18 boys category, Priyanuj defeated Manipur’s Segal Singh in straight sets: 11-5, 11-8, 11-5.

In other events, Assam’s women’s volleyball team bowed out from the tournament after suffering their third consecutive loss. Facing a strong Kerala side, Assam went down 0-3 in straight sets on Tuesday.

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