IndianOil sports star K. Srikanth wins maiden India Open Super Series title
New Delhi   30-Mar-2015

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K.Srikanth

K. Srikanth, Grade 'A' Officer, APSO made history by winning the Men's Singles Title at the India Open Super Series on March 29, 2015.

He beat Denmark's Viktor Axelsen 18-21, 21-13, 21-12 to win his maiden India Open Super Series title. Srikanth did not start well in his men's singles final against the sixth seed, losing the first game to the Dane. However, IndianOil's Badminton player rose to the occasion when he totally dominated Axelsen to easily win the second game and push the match into the decider.

It remained an even contest till the time Axelsen was leading 12-10. But Mr. Srikanth clinched an incredible 11 successive points to win the game without breaking a sweat.This is Mr. Srikanth's second win over Axelsen in as many meetings after beating the Dane in the Swiss Open Grand Prix Gold final earlier this month.

Mr. B. Ashok, Chairman, IndianOil conveyed his compliments to Mr. Srikant on his feat "Heartiest Congratulations for reiterating the success saga of the Swiss Open here in our homeland too. Beating Axelson again shows your focus and determination in the game. With immense pride and joy, the entire IndianOil family joins me to congratulate you for this great achievement. We wish you the very best in your pursuit of excellence."