Overview
- India booked their place in the quarterfinals of the Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championships by defeating the United Arab Emirates 110-83 in their second Group D tie.
- The win extended India’s unbeaten run after Friday’s 110-69 opening win against Sri Lanka, putting them two victories clear in the group standings.
- Junior world number one Tanvi Sharma delivered a decisive singles victory over Madhumita Sundarapandian to help stretch India’s lead past the midway point.
- Mixed doubles pairings C Lalramsanga/Taarini Suri and Lalramsanga/Reshika U both registered 11-5 wins to keep India in control under the relay scoring system.
- India will face unbeaten Hong Kong China on Sunday to determine the Group D topper and influence their quarterfinal draw.