The Indian women’s badminton team achieved a historic feat by securing a spot in the semifinals of the Badminton Asia Team Championships, defeating Hong Kong 3-0 in Selangor, Malaysia. After topping Group W with a notable victory over China, India continued their impressive performance in the quarterfinals.
Leading the charge was two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu, who, despite a second-game challenge, secured a crucial victory against Lo Sin Yan Happy with a scoreline of 21-7, 16-21, 21-12. Sindhu’s strong start and resilience in the decider gave India an early lead.
The women’s doubles pair of Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa showcased their excellent form by defeating the world no. 18 duo of Yeung Nga Ting and Yeung Pui Lam with a convincing score of 21-10, 21-14. This victory brought India closer to securing a spot in the semifinals.
Ashmita Chaliha sealed the quarterfinal encounter with a dominant performance, winning 21-12, 21-13 against Yeung Sum Yee. With this triumph, India is now assured of a medal in the tournament.
Looking ahead, the Indian women’s team will face the winner of the quarterfinal between top-seeded Japan and China in the semifinals. Meanwhile, the Indian men’s team is set to take on Japan in their quarterfinal clash later in the day, adding to the anticipation and excitement for Indian badminton enthusiasts.
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