International Badminton: Prince Dahal into final

Kathmandu–Youth player from Nepal, Prince Dahal, has entered the final of the Boys' U-17 category under the Yonex Singha-Roja BTY International Badminton Championship currently being held in Bangkok of Thailand.

Prince booked his place in the final after beating his Indian rival Bikas Yadav in two straight sets in the semi-final match last night. Prince won the first set 21-9 and the second set 21-13. Similarly, before this he had beaten his Thai competitor Nathappe Shreeunlok in two straight sets in the quarter finals.

Prince will play against Indian player Gandham Pranav Rao in the final match today in Bangkok, Prince's manager, Kamalesh Niraula, said. Players from 22 countries are participating in the championship. ---