NEW DELHI: India's mixed team campaign at the Badminton Asia Junior Championships came to an end as they suffered a 1-3 defeat against Indonesia in the quarterfinals in Yogyakarta, Indonesia on Monday.
The mixed doubles pair of Samarveer and Radhika Sharma couldn't overcome Adrian Pratama and Felisha Alberta Nathaniel Pasaribu, losing 16-21, 15-21, giving Indonesia a 1-0 lead.
In the boys' singles match, Ayush Shetty showcased his resilience and skill in a thrilling encounter against Alwi Farhan. Despite a close contest, Shetty narrowly lost 21-18, 15-21, 19-21, extending Indonesia's advantage.
Rakshitha Sree Santhosh Ramraj revived India's hopes with an exceptional performance in the girls' singles match against Ruzana. Showing remarkable composure and determination, she secured victory with a hard-fought 21-18, 10-21, 23-21 win, bringing the score to 2-1.
However, in the boys' doubles event, Divyam Arora and Mayank Rana faced a tough challenge against Indonesia's Muhammad Al Farizi and Nikolaus Joaquin. Despite their best efforts, the Indian pair ultimately succumbed to a 10-21, 21-15, 12-21 defeat.
Although India's journey in the team event has concluded, the young players will now shift their focus to the individual campaign, which commences on July 12.
