Dhruv Rawat and K Maneesha of India won back-to-back mixed doubles titles at the Nigeria and Cameroon International Challenges. The A Zone Elite Badminton Academy products defeated Indian rivals in Nigeria before overcoming Koceila and Tanina Mammeri in Cameroon
Indian shuttlers enjoyed a dominant opening night at the US Open in Fullerton, as Kidambi Srikanth, Tanvi Sharma, and Devika Sihag registered straight-game victories to sail into the second round of their respective singles and doubles events
