Telugu Malaysia

Menooshen Sivarao , a form two student from SMK Sultan Badlishah Kulim Kedah, became the Champion for Kedah (Under 14) Yonex Singles tournament held from 16th to 18th May 2013. Menooshen clinched the top title after defeating Wei Chong by 21-17, 18-21, 22-20 in a tough match which lasted 40 minutes. The yearly championship which was participated by 64 players saw Menooshen beating second seed Ong William in the semi-finals and Wei Chong defeating the singles top seed Tan Wei Liang in the quarter-finals.

The eldest of three siblings, Menooshen Sivarao is not only the state badminton champion this year, he is also a star student who scored 5As in his UPSR and has received the prestigious academic award from the Sultan of Kedah for his academic excellence. He dedicates three to four hours a day for studying and is able to achieve this without dependence on tuition classes as he receives all the guidance from his parents.

Menooshen's father, Sivarao, who is also a badminton player and his coach said, 'As a father, I am really proud of my son's Menooshen’s achievements. However, as his coach, I am not satisfied yet. I want him to triple the training and go for higher achievements." He added, "I also hope that one day my second son, Sunheshen who currently stands at 5th placing in Kedah State and third son, Lenayshen who has started training with the brothers will follow in their brother's foot steps." Besides training and coaching all three of them, Sivarao travels extensively with his sons to participate in tournaments all over the country. He consistently trains them for five days a week in court training and trains together for stamina and gym training.

According to Sivarao, sports should not be seen as a hindering factor to excel in studies. Time management, good planning and parental guidance and support are key ingredients to ensure success in both studies and sports.

Summary of Menooshen's Sports Achievements

2002 : Started to like, train and play badminton

2009 : MSSK U12 Doubles :Semifinalist
2010 : Perak Indian Open :Semifinalist
2011 : MSSK U12 Singles / Doubles :Finalist

2011 : Anugerah Cemerlang Badminton from Sultan Kedah

2011 : Perak Indian Open Single :Semifinalist, Doubles :Finalist
2012 : Perak Indian Open Single :Finalist, Doubles :Champion
2012 : Kejohanan Pengantarabangsaan Sek Kluster KPM Indonesia :Singles Champion
2012 : Kejohanan Sukan Prestasi Tinggi Kebangsaan ( SPTS ) : Naib Johan
2012 : Kejohanan Badminton Future X-Plode KBS Singles :Semifinalist , Doubles :Champion

2012 Nusa Mahsuri Kebangsaan Singles:Semifinalist , Doubles:Champion
2013 : MSSK – Singles U15: Semifinalist
2013 : Anugerah Khas Badminton ( Olahragawan ) from Sultan Kedah
2013 : Kedah Yonex Badminton Championship U14 Singles: Champion