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India and Philippines Shine at BWF World Junior Badminton Championships

India and the Philippines delivered standout performances on Tuesday at the Yonex Sunrise BWF World Junior Badminton Championships for the Suhandinata Cup in Guwahati, advancing their teams closer to the knockout stages. The victories underscore the growing strength of badminton programs outside of customary powerhouses like China and South Korea.

Published Date – 7 october 2025, 07:30 PM

India Dominates Sri Lanka, philippines Stuns Hong Kong

Hosts India continued their extraordinary run in the mixed team championships, securing a decisive victory over sri Lanka. Together, the Philippines achieved a historic upset against Hong Kong in a thrilling Group F match.

India, widely considered a favourite to top their group, demonstrated their dominance with a 45-27, 45-21 win against Sri Lanka, who had previously defeated the united Arab Emirates in a closely contested match on Monday. The Indian team showcased a clinical performance,rotating players to give more athletes valuable match experiance.

Did you know? – the Suhandinata cup is the most prestigious team event in junior badminton, contested annually by national teams from around the world. Its named after the late Moorteno Soegeng, a prominent figure in Indonesian badminton.

Indian Team Displays Depth and Skill

According to reports from the National Center of Excellence in Guwahati, the Indian team’s victory was built on a foundation of consistent performance across all disciplines. Lalthazuala Hmar kicked off the match with a confident win in boys’ singles, defeating Keneth Aruggoda 9-2. The duo of Bhavya Chhabra and Mithileish P Krishnan further extended India’s lead in the doubles event.

While rakshitha Sree faced initial challenges in her girls’ singles match against Ranithma Liyanage, she quickly recovered, winning six of the next seven points to shift the momentum. The set was ultimately sealed by C Lalramsanga and Taarini Suri,defeating Aruggoda and Liyanage 9-6.

india maintained their winning streak in the second set, deploying a fresh lineup and securing a 45-21 victory. This strategic rotation highlights the depth of talent within the Indian squad.

Pro tip: – Rotating players in team events like this allows coaches to assess talent and keep players fresh for crucial matches later in the tournament. It also provides valuable competitive experience.

Philippines Achieves Historic Upset

The Philippines’ victory over Hong Kong was a notably noteworthy event, captivating spectators with its intensity. Jamal Pandi emerged as the star player for the Philippines, delivering crucial performances in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. The team secured the win with scores of 42-45, 45-28, and 45-43, marking their biggest victory in the history of the competition.

Why did this happen? The Philippines’ win was fueled by Jamal Pandi’s versatility and strong performances across multiple disciplines. India’s success stemmed from their team depth and strategic player rotation.

Who was involved? Key players included Lalthazuala Hmar, Bhavya Chhabra, Mithileish P Krishnan, Rakshitha sree, C Lalramsanga, Taarini Suri (India), Jamal Pandi (Philippines), and players from Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, China, South Korea, England, and Bhutan.

What occurred? India defeated Sri Lanka 45-27,45-21,while the Philippines upset Hong Kong 42-45,45-28,45-43. Other notable wins included China defeating England and south Korea dominating bhutan.

How did it end? Both India and the Philippines advanced closer to the knockout stages of the