Solo, July 24 (UNI) India’s campaign at the Badminton Asia Junior Individual Championships 2025 began on a strong note on Wednesday, led by commanding performances in the singles events.
In women’s singles, Vennala Kalagotla impressed with two back-to-back wins — a swift 21-6, 21-10 win over Alissa Kuleshova in just 15 minutes, followed by a 21-18, 21-16 result against Indonesia’s Auberta Zerlina to enter the round-of-32. Second seed Tanvi Sharma eased past UAE’s Vaidehi Kalidasan 21-6, 21-6, while Tanvi Reddy Andluri defeated Cheok Ian Ung 21-9, 21-10.
In men’s singles, Pranauv Ram Nagalingam beat Myanmar’s Lal Zuidika 21-15, 21-7, Ansh Negi overcame Ding Han Jin 21-16, 21-15, and there were straight-game wins for Hmar Lalthazuala and Rounak Chouhan.
In doubles, Kalagotla/Reshika Uthayasooriyan beat Vietnam’s Nguyen Vu Ngoc Tran/Pham Thi Truc An 21-16, 21-14, while Gayatri/Mansa Rawat edged out Andrea Hernandez/Mary Untal 21-17, 21-18. Vishnu Kode/Keerthy Manchala held firm in a 22-20, 16-21, 21-19 mixed doubles win.
Meanwhile, Rujula Ramu and the C Lalramsanga/Taarini Suri, exited early.
