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India's Badminton Triumph: Two Golds Secured as Diksha, Lakshya Set Up All-Indian Final

India is guaranteed at least two gold medals at the Badminton Asia U15 and U17 Championships in Chengdu. Diksha Sudhakar and Lakshya Rajesh both won their semifinals to set up an all-Indian final in the girls U17 category. Meanwhile, top seed Shaina Manimuthu reached the girls U15 final after a hard-fought three-set victory. The Indian team had already secured five medals even before Saturday's semifinal matches began.

Key Points: India Assured Two Gold Medals at Badminton Asia U15 U17 Championships

  • Diksha Sudhakar defeated Chinese Taipei's Yun Chiao Su in straight games
  • Lakshya Rajesh overcame Japan's Ria Haga to reach U17 final
  • Shaina Manimuthu battled through three sets against China's Yun Jie Yi
  • Indian contingent already secured five medals before Saturday's semifinals
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Badminton Asia U15, U17: India in line for two gold as Diksha Sudhakar, Lakshya Rajesh set up all-Indian summit clash

Diksha Sudhakar and Lakshya Rajesh reach girls U17 final while Shaina Manimuthu advances to U15 final, guaranteeing India two gold medals at Asian Championships.

"India were assured of a gold medal in the girls U17 category after sixth seed Diksha Sudhakar and eighth-ranked Lakshya Rajesh registered straight games victories - IANS"

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, Oct 25 (IANS) India were assured of a gold medal in the girls U17 category of the Badminton Asia U17 & U15 Championships after sixth seed Diksha Sudhakar and eighth-ranked Lakshya Rajesh registered straight games victories in their respective semifinals here on Saturday.

Chengdu (China), Oct 25 (IANS) India were assured of a gold medal in the girls U17 category of the Badminton Asia U17 & U15 Championships after sixth seed Diksha Sudhakar and eighth-ranked Lakshya Rajesh registered straight games victories in their respective semifinals here on Saturday. With top seed Shaina Manimuthu also reaching the girls U15 final, India will have a chance to bring home two gold medals. The Indian contingent was already assured of five medals ahead of Saturday’s semifinal matches.

In the last-four round in the girls' U17 section, Diksha defeated Chinese Taipei’s Yun Chiao Su 21-8, 21-17 in 27 minutes before Lakshya joined her in the final with a 21-15, 21-19 win over Japan’s Ria Haga.

While the two girls eased through their semifinals, Shaina was made to work hard for almost an hour by China’s Yun Jie Yi before prevailing 21-12, 16-21, 21-16. She will now face Japan’s Chiharu Tomita in the girls' U15 final.

However, India’s hopes of a final spot in the U17 mixed doubles and U17 boys doubles categories were dashed.

In the mixed doubles semifinals, Jangjeet Singh Kajla and Jananika Ramesh went down 17-21, 21-18, 21-16 against I. An Chang and Yo Han Wang of Chinese Taipei.

Meanwhile, Jagsher Singh Khangurra lost his boys' singles semifinal against China’s Hong Tian Yue 21-11, 21-16.

Earlier on Friday, Lakshya Rajesh, who produced a spirited fightback to upset top seed Lalita Sattayathadakoon of Thailand 11-21, 21-16, 21-19 in the U-17 girls’ singles quarterfinals. Her win capped off a superb all-round day for the Indian contingent.

Sixth seed Diksha Sudhakar powered past Indonesia’s Raisya Affatunisa 21-17, 21-8 in another commanding display. In the boys’ singles, Jagsher Singh Khangurra continued his fine form with a straight-games victory over Zhan Shing Yui of Hong Kong China, winning 21-13, 21-14.

Jangjeet Singh Kajla and Jananika Ramesh advanced to the U17 mixed doubles semifinals following the retirement of their Chinese opponents, while top-seeded Shaina Manimuthu eased into the U15 girls’ singles semifinals with a 21-14, 21-16 win over Japan’s Yubuki Azumaya.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Lakshya's comeback against the top seed from Thailand was incredible! From losing the first game 11-21 to winning the next two shows real fighting spirit. Future champion in the making! 💪
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Arjun K
While the girls are doing exceptionally well, I'm a bit concerned about our boys' performance. Only one medal in boys categories? We need to focus on developing male talent equally.
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Shreya B
Shaina's three-set victory against the Chinese player shows mental toughness! Playing in China against home players is never easy. These girls are making India proud! ✨
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Michael C
Impressive to see India dominating in badminton at junior levels. The systematic development program seems to be working well. Five medals overall is a great result!
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Nikhil C
Diksha's performance has been outstanding throughout - 21-8, 21-17 against Chinese Taipei player shows her dominance. Hope she continues this form in the final! 🥇
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Ananya R
So proud of our young athletes! These girls are showing that Indian women can excel in sports at international level. Can't wait to watch them in senior tournaments soon! 🇮🇳💕

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