Badminton Asia Junior C'ships: India exit quarters, fall 2-1 to Hong Kong
Synopsis
India's junior mixed team badminton campaign at Yatsushiro ended in a 2-1 quarterfinal defeat to Hong Kong — a match that swung three times across three sets. Despite a commanding first-set win and a lead in the decider, a late collapse handed Hong Kong the tie and a semifinal spot.
Key Takeaways
India lost to Hong Kong 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championships on 29 June 2026 .
India won the first set 55-44 , led by Dev Ruparelia and Tanvi Patri .
Hong Kong won the second set and the decider ( 55-43 ) to advance to the semifinals.
Tanvi Reddy Andluri and Baruni Parshwal lost the decisive match 5-11 , sealing India's exit.
Individual events begin on 1 July , giving Indian players another chance to compete.
India's campaign at the Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championships 2026 ended at the quarterfinal stage on Monday, 29 June, as they fell to Hong Kong by 2-1 in a tightly contested relay-format tie at Yatsushiro, Japan. The defeat ends India's bid for a semifinal berth at the 26th edition of the continental junior championship.
India's Strong Start Unravels
India came out of the blocks well in the opening set, with Dev Ruparelia and Tanvi Patri giving the side an early advantage, pushing India to 22-12 after two matches. The doubles combinations held firm, and India clinched the first set 55-44.
The second set, however, belonged to Hong Kong. Can Yee Hei reversed the momentum by defeating Ruparelia 11-8, and IP Sum Yau extended Hong Kong's advantage to 22-16. India's doubles pairings could not bridge the gap, forcing a decider.
Decider Goes Down to the Wire
Ruparelia gave India renewed hope in the deciding set, beating Chan 11-9 to edge ahead, but Ip pulled Hong Kong level at 22-21. The mixed doubles pair of Bjorn Jaison and Dianka Waldia kept India marginally ahead at 33-32, with their match against Cheung Sai Shing and Wing Chi Chu ending level at 11-11.
The decisive blow came when Tanvi Reddy Andluri and Baruni Parshwal lost to Chu and Yi Kiu Yu 5-11, leaving India unable to recover. Hong Kong sealed the set 55-43 and advanced to the semifinals.
Tournament Format and Structure
The 26th Badminton Asia Junior Championships is being held in Yatsushiro, Japan in two phases — the mixed team event from 26 to 30 June, followed by individual events from 1 to 5 July. The team event uses a relay format, with the first side to accumulate 110 points declared the winner.
India's Campaign at the Championship
India's challenge was anchored by the duo of Tanvi Patri and Abhinav Garg, who are part of the 19-member Indian squad for the championship. While the team exit is a setback, Indian players will have another opportunity to make their mark when the individual events commence from 1 July.
Point of View
Not a talent deficit at the top. With individual events still to come, the focus now shifts to whether Tanvi Patri, Abhinav Garg, and others can convert team disappointment into individual resolve — a pattern Indian junior badminton has produced before.
NationPress
29 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to India at the Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2026?
India were eliminated at the quarterfinal stage of the Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championships on 29 June 2026, losing 2-1 to Hong Kong in Yatsushiro, Japan.
What is the format of the Badminton Asia Junior Team Championships?
The team event uses a relay format where the first side to reach 110 points wins the tie. The 26th edition is split into a team phase (26-30 June) and individual events (1-5 July) in Yatsushiro, Japan.
Who represented India in the junior badminton team event?
India's squad included Dev Ruparelia, Tanvi Patri, Bjorn Jaison, Dianka Waldia, Tanvi Reddy Andluri, and Baruni Parshwal, among others, as part of a 19-member contingent led by Tanvi Patri and Abhinav Garg.
Can Indian players still compete at the Asia Junior Championships after the team exit?
Yes. The individual events begin on 1 July 2026, giving Indian players including Tanvi Patri and Abhinav Garg the opportunity to compete for individual honours.
How did the India vs Hong Kong quarterfinal unfold?
India won the first set 55-44 but Hong Kong levelled by taking the second set. In the decider, India led 33-32 before Tanvi Reddy Andluri and Baruni Parshwal lost 5-11, giving Hong Kong a 55-43 set win and a 2-1 victory overall.
