India Remains Unbeaten After Win Over Sri Lanka in BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championships

By  News On Air   Oct 08, 2025

In the BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championships 2025, the Indian badminton team defeated Sri Lanka 45-27, 45-21 in their Group H clash to stay unbeaten at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati yesterday.

Lalthazuala Hmar got the team off to a flying start, beating Keneth Aruggoda 9-2 in the boys’ singles. Bhavya Chhabra and Mithileish P Krishnan then extended India’s lead to 18-6 in the boys’ doubles against Sanuda Ariyasinghe and Thisath Rupathunga.

In the girls’ singles badminton, Rakshitha Sree faced a 3-8 deficit against Ranithma Liyanage. C Lalramsanga and Taarini Suri sealed the opening set 45-27 with a 9-6 win in the mixed doubles over Aruggoda and Liyanage.

India is on track to advance to the knockout stage as Group H toppers, with one group match remaining against the United Arab Emirates today.