New Delhi: India scripted a historic triumph in badminton as they emerged victorious in the Badminton Asia Team Championships (BATC), defeating favourites Thailand 3-2 in a nail-biting final. The star of the moment was 17-year-old Anmol Kharb, who, ranked 472 in the world, exhibited remarkable composure to secure the decider against world no. 45 Pornpicha Choeikeewong with a comfortable score of 21-14, 21-9.
What adds to the significance of this title is the challenging path India navigated, conquering formidable opponents like China, Hong Kong, Japan, and now Thailand. This remarkable feat reflects the rising prowess of Indian badminton on the international stage.
Here’s a quick overview of the individual match results:
PV Sindhu beat Supanida Katethong 21-12, 21-12
Treesa/Gayatri beat Jongkolphan/Rawinda 21-16, 18-21, 21-16
Ashmita Chaliha lost to Busanan Ongbamrungphan 11-21, 14-21
Priya/Shruti lost to Benyapa/Nuntakarn 11-21, 21-9
Anmol Kharb beat Pornpicha Choeikeewong 21-14, 21-9
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