Indian sports wrap, July 25: Vennala Kalagotla confirms India’s first medal at Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2025
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Badminton Asia Junior Championships: Vennala Kalagotla advances to semifinals, confirms India’s first medal
Youngster Vennala Kalagotla confirmed India’s first medal at the ongoing Badminton Asia Junior Championships in Solo, Indonesia, on Friday as she reached the semifinals.
Kalagotla took down Thailand’s Janyaporn Meepanthong 21-18, 17-21, 21-17 in 58 minutes to assure herself of at least a bronze.
Later in the day, second-seeded Indian Tanvi Sharma, who recently finished runner-up at the US Open Super 300 tournament, faces fifth-seeded Indonesian Thalita Ramadhani Wiryawan in her last-eight fixture.
– Team Sportstar