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Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship: India bows out of quarterfinals- Highlights
India lost to Japan in the quarter-finals of the Badminton Asia Mixed Team championship, get all the highlights of the match here.
The knockout stage of the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship witnessed thrilling encounters as top teams fought for a place in the semifinals.
India, despite a strong run in the tournament, bowed out after a 3-0 defeat to Japan in the quarterfinals.
Having advanced as the second-best team in Group D despite a 2-3 loss to South Korea in the group stage, India fought hard but couldn’t overcome the Japanese challenge.
With this result, Japan moves on to the semifinals, while India’s campaign comes to an end.
India schedule
- Match 1 - Hiroki Midorikawa / Natsu Saito 2-1 Dhruv Kapila / Tanisha Crasto
- Match 2 - Tomoka Miyazaki 2-0 Malvika Bansod
- Match 3 - Kenta Nishimoto 2-1 H. S. Prannoy
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 14 Feb 2025 4:55 AM GMT
That's a wrap!
Thank you for joining us on this live blog of India's Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship quarterfinal clash against Japan. It wasn’t the result we hoped for, but the team fought hard and showed great spirit!
- 14 Feb 2025 4:49 AM GMT
India bow out as Nishimoto seals it!
Kenta Nishimoto dominates the decider, winning 21-12 against H.S. Prannoy to secure the tie for Japan. A strong effort from India, but Japan proved too good on the day.
Game 1: Nishimoto 21-14
Game 2: Prannoy 21-15
Game 3: Nishimoto 21-12
- 14 Feb 2025 4:45 AM GMT
Prannoy closing in!
H.S. Prannoy reduces the deficit to 12-16 against Kenta Nishimoto.
- 14 Feb 2025 4:41 AM GMT
Prannoy chipping away at the lead!
H.S. Prannoy narrows the gap to 9-14 against Kenta Nishimoto.
- 14 Feb 2025 4:39 AM GMT
Prannoy showing signs of fight!
H.S. Prannoy gets a couple of much-needed points but still trails 6-13 against Kenta Nishimoto.
- 14 Feb 2025 4:36 AM GMT
Nishimoto in complete control!
Kenta Nishimoto extends his lead to 13-4 against H.S. Prannoy, continuing to dominate the decider. The Japanese shuttler is dictating the tempo, while Prannoy needs a spark to turn things around.
- 14 Feb 2025 4:33 AM GMT
Nishimoto leads at the interval!
Kenta Nishimoto takes a commanding 11-3 lead over H.S. Prannoy at the break in the decider.
- 14 Feb 2025 4:31 AM GMT
Nishimoto pulls away!
Kenta Nishimoto extends his lead to 9-2 against H.S. Prannoy, dominating the early stages of the decider. The Japanese shuttler is controlling the rallies, forcing Prannoy into tough positions.
- 14 Feb 2025 4:30 AM GMT
Prannoy fights back!
After a slow start, H.S. Prannoy gets on the board but still trails 2-6 against Kenta Nishimoto. The Indian shuttler is looking to regain control, stepping up his aggression.
- 14 Feb 2025 4:29 AM GMT
Nishimoto in control!
A dominant start from Kenta Nishimoto, who extends his lead to 6-0 against H.S. Prannoy in the decider. The Japanese shuttler is dictating the pace, pushing Prannoy on the defensive.
