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India Sets Best-Ever Medal Haul at Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 as Shaina, Diksha Strike Gold

The twin titles cap a breakout week for India’s next generation in Chengdu.

Overview

  • Shaina Manimuthu won the U-15 girls’ singles final over Japan’s Chiharu Tomita 21-14, 22-20.
  • Diksha Sudhakar captured the U-17 girls’ singles title by defeating compatriot Lakshya Rajesh 21-16, 21-9 in an all-India final.
  • India concluded the championships with two gold, one silver and two bronze medals, its best tally at this event.
  • Lakshya’s run included a quarterfinal upset of top seed Lalita Sattayathadakoon, which set up the eventual all-Indian finale.
  • Bronze medals went to Jagsher Singh Khanggura in U-17 boys’ singles and the mixed doubles pair of Jangjeet Singh Kajla and Jananika Ramesh after semifinal exits.