When the Pressure Rose, he rose higher

Match Details

Tournament: Mixed Corporate Cup (Tournament 4)

Category: 35+ Men’s Singles – Final

Result: Amiya Behera def. Ritwik Venkatesh — 14–21, 21–19, 21–17

Match Report

The final began with momentum firmly on Ritwik Venkatesh’s side. Crisp net play, sharp movement, and early aggression handed him the opening game 21–14.

But finals are not decided by momentum alone. They’re decided by composure.

From the second game onward, Amiya Behera slowed the match down. The rallies grew longer. The angles got tighter. Every point became a conversation — and Amiya was listening closely.

At 19–19 in the second game, the stadium went silent. Two clean winners later, Amiya forced the decider.

The third game was a war of patience. No rush. No panic. Just calculated pressure. At 17–17, Amiya found another gear — a deep clear, a disguised drop, and finally a smash that sealed the match.

From one game down to champion — this was a final won not by power, but by belief.