Badminton | Rithvik attributes recent success to an improvement in his net game
Indian badminton player Rithvik Sanjeevi won the 2026 Valence Alpes International title in France after defeating Croatia’s Aria Dinata. Sanjeevi credited his victory to improved net play and a resilient mindset following a career marked by several injuries.
Why it matters
The win represents a significant career milestone for Sanjeevi, demonstrating his recovery and tactical growth on the international badminton circuit.
Indian shuttler Rithvik Sanjeevi, who scored a hard-fought 17-21, 23-21, 21-16 win over Croatia’s Aria Dinata to clinch the title at the 2026 Valence Alpes International in France recently, attributed his success to an improvement in his net game, which he had long identified as a weakness.
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