By: Express News ServiceUpdated: December 14, 2025 11:57 PM IST 2 min readThe title run in Odisha means Unnati Hooda is set to enter the top 25 in BWF World Rankings while this was Kiran George's first title on the circuit since 2023. (BAI Photos)Top seeds delivered for the hosts on the final day of the Odisha Masters 2025, a Super 100 event, as Unnati Hooda and Kiran George claimed the women’s and men’s singles titles respectively at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Cuttack, on Sunday.In the women’s singles final, top seed Hooda produced a composed performance to defeat compatriot Isharani Baruah 21-17, 21-10 in just over half an hour. Hooda controlled the rallies from the outset, denying Baruah the momentum that had powered her impressive run through the draw. Despite the loss, Baruah capped a memorable week with a well-earned silver medal after a series of standout performances.The title run in Odisha means Hooda is set to enter the top 25 in BWF World Rankings, going up to a career best 23 as per live ranking trackers. She is closing the gap on PV Sindhu, who is currently No 19 in the world. Hooda has a solid end to the season, reaching the semifinals at the Hylo Open and the Syed Modi International, before her run to the top of the podium this week. She had also reached the Taipei Open semifinal earlier in the year, to go along with a big win against Sindhu at the China Open Super 1000, where she beat the Indian superstar in three games in the round of 16.The men’s singles final witnessed a gripping contest, with second seed George prevailing over Indonesia’s Muhamad Yusuf in a hard-fought three-game battle. George took the opening game 21-14 before Yusuf fought back to level the match. Showing resilience and tactical clarity, George closed out the decider 21-16 to secure the title after an hour on court. It was George’s first title on the circuit since 2023.Elsewhere, Indonesia enjoyed success in the mixed doubles, where Marwan Faza/Aisyah Pranata defeated compatriots Dejan Ferdinansyah/Bernadine Wardana 21-15, 21-10. The men’s doubles crown went to Indonesia’s Ali Faathir Rayhan/Devin Artha Wahyudi, who rallied past Malaysia’s Khang Khai Xing/Aaron Tai 15-21, 21-12, 21-16. In women’s doubles, Bulgaria’s top seeds Gabriela and Stefani Stoeva overcame Malaysia’s Ong Xin Yee/Carmen Ting 21-19, 21-14. © The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:badminton