Solo (Indonesia), Jul 24 (PTI) - Indian badminton players showcased exceptional skill at the Badminton Asia Junior Championships, with multiple athletes advancing to key rounds in this prestigious tournament held in Solo, Indonesia.
Women's Singles Excellence: Quarterfinal Achievements
Tanvi Sharma and Vennala Kalagotla both secured their places in the quarterfinals through impressive performances.
Second-seeded Tanvi Sharma demonstrated her championship caliber by defeating China's Shi Si Chen 21-19, 21-14 in the round of 32. She followed this victory with a commanding 21-14, 21-15 win over Thailand's Phannachet Passa-Orn, securing her spot in the final eight.
Meanwhile, Vennala Kalagotla continued her remarkable tournament run, winning back-to-back rounds for the second consecutive day to advance to the quarterfinals.
Men's Doubles: World No. 1 Pair Advances
The Indian men's doubles team of Bhargav Ram and Viswa Tej delivered an outstanding performance, defeating Japan's formidable pair of Haru Masuda and Shogo Miyashita with a convincing 21-15, 21-15 scoreline.
The world No. 1 ranked Indian duo will now face China's Wen Xin and Wei Gang Zheng in the quarterfinals, setting up an exciting clash between top-tier players.
Men's Singles: Strong Round of 16 Showings
In men's singles competition, India's rising talents made their mark on the tournament.
Rounak Chouhan secured a hard-fought victory against Thailand's Utchan Ruaysap, winning 25-23, 21-18 in a closely contested match that showcased his resilience and skill.
Ansh Negi also advanced to the round of 16 with a dominant 21-14, 21-16 victory over Vietnam's Le Minh Son, demonstrating clinical finishing in both games.
Women's Doubles Success
The women's doubles category saw continued Indian success, with Vennala Kalagotla partnering with Reshika U to secure a commanding 21-7, 21-16 victory over Hong Kong's Au-Yeung Wing Chi and Yi Kiu Yu. This impressive win earned them a berth in the round of 16.
Tournament Results Summary
While several Indian players achieved notable success, the tournament also saw some exits in earlier rounds. Pranauv Ram Nagalingam's campaign concluded in the round of 16, while Himar Lalthazuala, Tanvi Reddy Andluri, and the mixed doubles pair of Vishnu Kedhar Kode and Keerthy Manchala were eliminated in the round of 32.
The strong showing by multiple Indian players across various categories demonstrates the depth and quality of India's junior badminton talent on the international stage.
This report includes content sourced from Press Trust of India (PTI), edited for clarity and context.
