India enter Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championships quarterfinals in Yatsushiro, Japan

By  News On Air   Jun 27, 2026

India has reached the quarterfinals of the Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championships with a convincing 2-0 victory over Kazakhstan in their opening Group C match in Yatsushiro, Japan. 

The girls’ doubles pair of Durga Esha Kandrapu and Keerthy Manchala gave India a strong start by defeating Alissa Kuleshova and Diana Namenova 11-5. Puneeth Suresh and Deepti Raj Aditi then edged past Mustafa Malikzhan and Alissa Kuleshova 11-10 to extend India’s lead.

The Indian team went on to dominate the remaining matches and comfortably sealed the tie. India also enjoyed a one-sided second set, with none of their players conceding more than six points in any match.

India is placed in Group C alongside Chinese Taipei, Kazakhstan and the Philippines. Their next match against Chinese Taipei will decide the group winner.