India’s impressive campaign at the Badminton Asia Junior Individual Championships 2025 concluded with Tanvi Sharma and Vennala Kalagotla securing bronze medals in the women’s singles category, a historic first for India, with two women's singles shuttlers finishing on the podium in the same edition of the event.
In a gripping semifinal, Vennala Kalagotla fought valiantly against China’s Liu Si Ya. Down 15-20 in the second game, the young Indian saved three match points to make it 18-20, but a crucial late error allowed Liu to close out the contest 21-15, 21-18.
On the other court, second seed Tanvi Sharma faced eighth seed Yin Yi Qing of China. After dropping the first game 13-21, Tanvi staged a spirited fightback in the second, racing to a 6-1 lead. However, Yin clawed her way back to level at 8-8, before pulling ahead to secure a 21-13, 21-14 win, leaving Tanvi with a well-earned bronze.This event marks a landmark achievement that reflects the rapid progress of the country’s junior shuttlers. (UNI)
