Indian badminton player Shaina Manimuthu produced a spirited comeback at the YONEX Dutch Junior International 2026, defeating Thailand’s third-seeded Pimchanok Sutthiviriyakul in a three-game thriller.
India’s Shaina Manimuthu and Diksha Sudhakar won gold in their respective categories at the Badminton Asia Under-17 & Under-15 Championships 2025. India’s total medal haul included two golds, one silver, and two bronze, marking their best-ever performance
India is assured of at least one gold medal in the Badminton Asia Under-17 and U-15 Championships, with Diksha Sudhakar and Lakshya Rajesh securing final spots in the girls' U-17 category. Shaina Manimuthu also reached the girls' U-15 final
India’s Shaina Manimuthu and Diksha Sudhakar reached the quarterfinals in the Under-15 girls’ singles at the Badminton Asia U15/U17 Championships in Chengdu. Other standout performances included Lakshya Rajesh, Aditi Deepak Raj/Ponnamma BV Vriddhi, and boys’ doubles pair Thippana/Veeramreddy.
