At the beautiful Ghoghla beach, both finals witnessed an hour-long break due to rain.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the women\u2019s final, Haryana clinched a 2-1 win against the seasoned Manipur side \u2014 regarded as a stronghold of Sepak Takraw in India. Led by captain 20-year-old Monika, the Haryana women\u2019s Sepak Takraw team brimmed with enthusiasm and youthful vigour to clinch the top honours. \u201cI am very happy to get this win for the team and bag the gold. We knew they were strong but didn\u2019t lose our upper hand,\u201d said Monika after the match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
She credited their victory to their rigorous outdoor practice in towns like Charkhi Dadri, Bhiwani, and Rohtak. \u201cWe train on outdoor grounds, which really helped us adapt to the beach surface. This platform will give us a big boost,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the men\u2019s category, Delhi overcame Manipur 2-1 in a gripping final. Delhi team captain Sandeep Kumar, 35, revealed how the sudden change in conditions proved crucial. \u201cWe lost the first regu before the rains, but the weather turned in our favour,\u201d said Sandeep, who practices with the team near Majnu Ka Tila beside the Yamuna River in the national capital.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe Khelo India Beach Games is a great opportunity. We came with a clear goal to win gold. Manipur has always been a strong opponent, but we are strong too. Both teams have shared many golds at the nationals,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Two upsets mean two silvers for Manipur.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Nagaland and Uttar Pradesh won bronze in the women\u2019s event, while Assam and Tamil Nadu bagged bronze in the men\u2019s event.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Results:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Team Trio<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Men: Final: Delhi 2-1 Manipur; Bronze: Assam, Tamil Nadu<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Team Trio<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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