How Did Tanvi Sharma and Unnati Hooda Start Their World Jr C’ships Campaign?
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Synopsis
In an electrifying start to the BWF World Junior Championships in Guwahati, medal aspirations Tanvi Sharma and Unnati Hooda showcased their prowess with dominant wins. As they soar through the initial rounds, the competition heats up with all boys’ singles players also advancing, promising an action-packed tournament ahead. Stay tuned for thrilling updates!
Key Takeaways
- Tanvi Sharma and Unnati Hooda achieved impressive victories in their opening matches.
- All four boys’ singles players advanced to the next round.
- Vennala K suffered a setback in her singles match.
- Indian mixed doubles teams had mixed results with some advancing and others eliminated.
- The BWF World Junior Championships are showcasing India's rising badminton talent.
Guwahati, Oct 14 (NationPress) Medal contenders Tanvi Sharma, Unnati Hooda, and Rakshitha Sree R started their BWF World Junior Championships journey with impressive wins, while all four boys’ singles competitors also advanced to the next round at the National Centre of Excellence today.
The top-seeded Tanvi dominated against Poland’s Wiktoria Kaletka, winning decisively with scores of 15-2, 15-1 in just 11 minutes. Meanwhile, eighth-seed Unnati secured a 15-8, 15-9 victory over Hong Kong’s Liu Hoi Anna in 23 minutes. Rakshitha Sree also made her mark, overcoming Lucy Yang of Canada 15-5, 15-9.
In a surprising turn, Indonesia’s Thalita Wiryawan, seeded seventh, was the highest-ranked girl to exit the tournament. Chinese Taipei’s Shu-Yu Wen managed to rally from a game down to win 12-15, 15-7, 15-8 in 34 minutes.
BWF President Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul visited the National Centre of Excellence, engaging with officials from the Badminton Association of India and witnessing thrilling matches.
In the boys’ singles, 11th seed Rounak Chouhan triumphed over Sri Lanka’s Thisath Rupathunga with scores of 15-3, 15-6. 15th seed Suryaksh Rawat defeated Yigitcan Erol of Turkiye 15-5, 15-8, while Lalthazuala Hmar overcame Rylan Tan of the USA 15-11, 15-5. Shortly after, Gnana Dattu TT joined his teammates in the round of 32 by beating Joaquim Mendonca from Brazil 15-10, 15-13.
In the upcoming round, Gnana Dattu will face Suryaksh for a chance to enter the pre-quarterfinals.
The only setback for India in singles occurred when Asian Junior Championships bronze medalist Vennala K struggled to find her rhythm, resulting in a 6-15, 5-15 loss to fifth seed Tonrug Saeheng of Thailand in the second round.
In mixed doubles, 14th seeds Bhavya Chhabra and Vishakha Toppo, along with C Lalramsanga and Taarini Suri, progressed to the next round in contrasting styles, while two Indian pairs unfortunately exited the tournament.
Bhavya and Vishakha faced difficulties in the second game but ultimately triumphed over Indonesia’s Ghian Sofyan and Salsabila Aulia with scores of 15-4, 13-15, 15-5. In contrast, C Lalramsanga and Taarini Suri dominated their match, winning 15-12, 15-5.
Also moving forward were Mansa and Gayatri Rawat, who achieved a convincing 15-3, 15-5 victory against Alya Elghandour and Fatema Rabie from Egypt, while Aanya Bisht and Angel Punera bested Poland’s Wiktoria Kaletka and Olga Szwarnowiecka 15-12, 15-11 in the girls' doubles.
In boys’ doubles, sixth seeds Bhargav Ram Arigela and Viswa Tej Gobburu defeated Slovakia’s Andrej Macek and Andrej Suchy 15-7, 15-6 in their second-round match.
Later, Bhavya and Sumith AR managed to save a match point but ultimately fell short, succumbing to a 12-15, 15-10, 16-14 loss against the Danish duo of Philip Boe and Salomon Thomasen.
Point of View
Unnati Hooda, and their counterparts, this event not only highlights individual talents but also underscores India's growing prominence in the badminton arena. Our nation stands united in support of these budding stars as they embark on this competitive journey.
NationPress
14/10/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the medal hopefuls in the BWF World Junior Championships?
The medal hopefuls include Tanvi Sharma, Unnati Hooda, and Rakshitha Sree R, who have all started their campaigns with strong victories.
What were the results of the boys' singles players?
All four boys' singles players advanced to the next round, with standout performances from Rounak Chouhan and Suryaksh Rawat.
Where is the BWF World Junior Championships being held?
The BWF World Junior Championships is taking place at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati, India.
Did any Indian players face defeats?
Yes, Vennala K faced a defeat against fifth seed Tonrug Saeheng of Thailand in the singles category.
How did the mixed doubles teams perform?
The mixed doubles teams had mixed results, with Bhavya Chhabra and Vishakha Toppo advancing, while two other Indian pairs were eliminated.
