A 16‑year‑old from India, Tanvi Sharma, came through a convincing win over China’s Liu Si Ya to book her spot in the girls’ singles final of the BWF World Junior Championships 2025. The match was played at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati on Saturday.
Sharma’s 15‑11, 15‑9 victory marked the third time an Indian woman has reached the final of the world She follows in the footsteps of former world No. 1 Saina Nehwal and compatriot Aparna Popat. The win also makes Sharma only the first Indian female player in 17 years to earn a medal‑guaranteeing place in the tournament’s top four.
In the other semi‑final, Thailand’s top‑seeded Anyapat Phichitpreechasak beat her fellow countrywoman Yataweemin Ketklieng 10‑15, 15‑11, 15‑5 to set up a final clash with Sharma.
Sharma started her semi‑final with a flurry of winners and aggressive smashes. She opened the first game with a 7‑3 lead and never let Liu close the gap, finishing the game 15‑11 in just 13 minutes. The second game proved tighter; Sharma let a few shots slip to Liu before rallying back with a powerful down‑the‑line smash that sealed the win 15‑9.
She praised her focused mindset, saying she “felt very comfortable today” and that working “inside the lines” helped curb early mistakes. Sharma now aims to follow Saina’s legacy by winning the title on home soil.
In the boys’ singles, top seed Mohd. Zaki Ubaidillah pulled a hard‑fought win over China’s Li Zhi Hang, 14‑16, 16‑14, 15‑12. Ubaidillah survived three match points in the second game and used powerful smashes to close out the match in a tough 60‑minute affair.
The World Junior Championships in Guwahati continue to showcase the rising generation of badminton stars, with India’s young talents delivering strong performances on an increasingly global stage.
Source: ianslive
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