Rithvik Sanjeevi, a 22-year-old from Tamil Nadu, secured his first men's singles title at the Senior National Badminton Championships in Vijayawada. The unseeded player's victory included a significant semifinal win against top seed Kiran George. Rithvik's journey was marked by overcoming an ankle injury and mental challenges, with support from his coaches and a sports psychologist. He aims to improve his world ranking from 88 to the top 20 by 2026.