Tanvi Sharma, two more Indian shuttlers confirm medals at Badminton Asia U15 and U17 Junior Championships

Published at :October 20, 2023 at 11:04 PM

Modified at :December 13, 2023 at 1:01 PM

(Courtesy : Badminton Association of India)

All three Indians advanced to the semifinals in their respective categories.

Jagsher Singh Khangurra, Bornil Aakash Chiangmai, and Tanvi Sharma continued their winning streaks as Indian junior shuttlers advanced to the semi-finals on day four of the Badminton Asia U15 and U17 Junior Championships in Chengdu, China.

In the boys’ U-15 singles category, Jagsher Singh Khangurra defeated China’s MA Chu Xuan 21-14, 21-13 in just 28 minutes.

Meanwhile, in the boys’ U-15 singles division, Bornil Aakash Changmai emerged victorious in a closely contested match against Korea's Park Jung Bin, securing 21-19, 22-20 victory.

Tanvi Sharma overcame a first-game loss to Liao Jui-Chi of Chinese Taipei to register a 20-22, 21-15, 21-15 win in the girls’ U17 singles quarter-final match.

In the girls’ U17 doubles match, Tanvi Reddy Andluri and Reshika Uthayasooriyan faced a 10-20, 20-22 defeat against the Chinese pair of Fu Xin Yi and Qin Shi Yang.

Jagsher Singh Khangurra and Bornil Aakash Chiangmai will face each other in Saturday's boys’ U15 singles semi-finals. In contrast, Tanvi Sharma will face tournament second seed Anyapat Phichitpreechasak of Thailand in her girls’ U17 singles semi-final tie.