India beats Australia 3-2 in mixed junior badminton tournament
India Triumphs Over Australia in Thrilling Junior Mixed Badminton Tournament
GUWAHATI – In a nail-biting encounter that went down to the wire, India’s junior badminton team secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Australia in a mixed team tournament. The match, which was part of the ongoing BWF World Junior Championships 2025 held in Guwahati, saw the young Indian shuttlers demonstrate remarkable resilience and skill to overcome a strong Australian side.
The tie was a rollercoaster of emotions, with both teams trading blows and keeping spectators on the edge of their seats. The opening men’s doubles match saw Australia’s pair take the lead, but India’s women’s singles star, Unnati Hooda, quickly leveled the score with a dominant performance, showcasing her impressive form and control on the court.
Australia’s men’s singles player then restored their team’s lead after a tightly contested three-game battle, putting India on the brink of defeat. However, the Indian team’s doubles players rose to the occasion. The women’s doubles duo of Isharani Baruah and Devika Sihag delivered a stunning and decisive victory, once again tying the score and setting the stage for a dramatic finale.
The pressure of the final, tie-deciding mixed doubles match fell on the shoulders of Vignesh Thathineni and Srinidhi Naryanan. The pair, however, showed no signs of nerves, playing a composed and strategic game to win the match and seal the 3-2 victory for India.
The win is a crucial one for India, providing a significant boost in their campaign at the championships. The tournament, which is being held in India for the first time in over a decade, has seen some of the world’s most promising young badminton talent compete for top honors. The victory over Australia is a testament to the depth and potential of the Indian junior badminton program.
Looking ahead, the team will need to carry this momentum into their remaining matches as they aim to advance further in the tournament and achieve their best-ever performance on the world stage.