Can Tanvi Sharma, Rounak Chauhan, and Tanvi Patri Sustain Their Momentum in the Senior National Badminton Championships?
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Synopsis
In a thrilling display of talent, India’s badminton juniors, led by Tanvi Sharma, Rounak Chauhan, and Tanvi Patri, have reached the quarterfinals of the Senior National Badminton Championships. With significant upsets and impressive victories, these athletes are catching the attention of the badminton community.
Key Takeaways
- Tanvi Sharma and Tanvi Patri advanced to the quarterfinals with strong wins.
- Rounak Chauhan upset sixth-seed Lakshya Sharma.
- Top seeds Unnati Hooda and Anupama Upadhyaya also secured their spots.
- Mixed doubles saw Nitin Kumar and Kanika Kanwal upset the sixth seeds.
- Veteran players like Shruti Mundada continue to perform well.
Vijayawada, Dec 25 (NationPress) The rising stars of India’s badminton scene, Tanvi Sharma, Rounak Chauhan, and Tanvi Patri, showcased their remarkable form in the Senior National Badminton Championships held here on Thursday. They achieved emphatic victories against their opponents, securing spots in the quarterfinals.
World junior championships silver medallist Tanvi Sharma triumphed over the 10th seed Devika Sihag with scores of 21-11, 10-21, 21-10. Meanwhile, Tanvi Patri dispatched Parul Choudhary in the women’s singles pre-quarterfinals with a scoreline of 21-14, 21-17.
Next, Tanvi Sharma is set to face Rakshita Sree, who defeated Sneh Lamba 21-13, 21-11, while Patri will take on the seasoned player Aakarshi Kashyap, who eliminated the third seed Anmol Kharb with scores of 21-018, 21-18.
In the men’s Round of 16, Rounak Chauhan achieved an upset victory over sixth seed Lakshya Sharma with scores of 21-16, 21-16, while second seed M. Tharun concluded Abhinav Garg’s journey with a commanding 21-15, 21-5 win.
Additionally, Aryaman Tandon caused a stir by defeating third seed M Raghu 17-21, 21-11, 21-14 in the round of 32. Abhinav Garg and Rithvik Sanjeevi S. also pulled off impressive upsets to advance to the pre-quarterfinals.
Garg overcame 10th seed Abhinav Thakur with scores of 21-19, 21-16, while Rithvik triumphed over 13th seed Orijit Chaliha 21-15, 21-19. In mixed doubles action, Nitin Kumar and Kanika Kanwal stunned the sixth seeds Kevin Wong CC and Pranavi N with scores of 23-21, 21-15.
Earlier in the day, experienced players Shruti Mundada and Parul Choudhary upset higher-ranked competitors to secure their spots in the women’s singles pre-quarterfinals. Shruti achieved a dominant win over seventh seed Jiya Rawat with scores of 21-14, 21-9, while Parul overcame the 9th seed 18-21, 21-18, 21-12 to move forward. Tanvi Patri also ended the campaign of eighth seed Isharani Baruah with scores of 22-20, 21-19.
On Wednesday, top-seeded Unnati, world junior championships silver medallist Tanvi Sharma, seasoned player Aakarshi Kashyap, and promising junior Rounak Chauhan all recorded convincing wins to advance to the next round.
Point of View
It's crucial to highlight the remarkable journey of these young athletes in the Senior National Badminton Championships. Their dedication and skill not only represent the future of Indian badminton but also inspire countless youngsters across the nation. With their impressive performances, we witness a promising future for Indian sports, and it's essential to support such talent.
NationPress
25/12/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the standout players in the Senior National Badminton Championships?
The standout players include Tanvi Sharma, Rounak Chauhan, and Tanvi Patri, who have all advanced to the quarterfinals with impressive victories.
What notable upsets occurred during the championships?
Notable upsets include Rounak Chauhan defeating sixth seed Lakshya Sharma and Aryaman Tandon overcoming third seed M Raghu.
What are the upcoming matches for the players?
Tanvi Sharma will face Rakshita Sree, while Tanvi Patri is set to compete against Aakarshi Kashyap in the quarterfinals.
