Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2025

Tanvi Sharma & Vennala Kalagotla storm into semis of Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2025

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Published at :July 25, 2025 at 10:34 PM

Modified at :July 27, 2025 at 1:30 AM

Tanvi Sharma & Vennala Kalagotla storm into semis of Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2025

(Courtesy : BAI)

India’s rising stars shine at Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2025 with stellar quarterfinal wins in Solo, Indonesia

India’s young shuttlers Tanvi Sharma and Vennala Kalagotla continued their impressive run at the Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2025, advancing to the semifinals in Solo, Indonesia.

Second seed Tanvi maintained her dominant form in the women’s singles, defeating fifth seed Thalita Ramadhani Wiryawan of Indonesia 21-19, 21-14 in a swift 35-minute encounter. Tanvi has been in sublime touch throughout the tournament, securing all her wins in straight games so far.

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Joining her in the last four is Vennala Kalagotla, who braved a strong challenge from Thailand’s Janyaporn Meepanthong in a gripping 58-minute contest.

Vennala took the opening game 21-18 with some sharp rallies, but Janyaporn fought back to edge the second 21-17, forcing the match into a decider. In the final game, Vennala pulled ahead in the closing stages, eventually sealing a 21-18, 17-21, 21-17 victory to earn her semifinal berth.

Both Indians now face Chinese opponents in the semifinals, with Tanvi set to take on eighth seed Yin Yi Qing and Vennala going up against Liu Si Ya.

Who are the Indian players who have reached the semifinals at the Badminton Asia Juniors Individual Championships 2025?

Tanvi Sharma and Vennala Kalagotla are the two Indian shuttlers who have progressed to the semifinals in the women’s singles category.

How did Tanvi Sharma secure her semifinal spot?

Second-seeded Tanvi Sharma defeated Indonesia’s fifth seed Thalita Ramadhani Wiryawan in straight games (21-19, 21-14) in a 35-minute match, continuing her unbeaten streak in the tournament.

What was Vennala Kalagotla’s quarterfinal match like?

Vennala Kalagotla overcame Thailand’s Janyaporn Meepanthong in a hard-fought three-game match that lasted 58 minutes, winning 21-18, 17-21, 21-17.

Who will Tanvi and Vennala face in the semifinals?

Tanvi Sharma will face eighth seed Yin Yi Qing from China, while Vennala Kalagotla is set to take on Liu Si Ya, also from China.

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