Badminton
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 4:27 AM GMT
Nishimoto starts strong!
Kenta Nishimoto races to a 3-0 lead in the decider against H.S. Prannoy, putting early pressure on the Indian shuttler.
- 14 Feb 2025 4:26 AM GMT
Final game begins!
H.S. Prannoy serves, but Kenta Nishimoto strikes first to take a 1-0 lead in the decider.
- 14 Feb 2025 4:25 AM GMT
Prannoy takes Game 2!
A brilliant comeback from H.S. Prannoy, as he wins Game 2, 21-15, against Kenta Nishimoto! The Indian shuttler found his rhythm, dominating the latter half with sharp attacking play and smart shot selection.
- 14 Feb 2025 4:22 AM GMT
Prannoy extends his lead!
H.S. Prannoy pushes ahead to 17-15 against Kenta Nishimoto.
- 14 Feb 2025 4:20 AM GMT
What a game!
H.S. Prannoy shows incredible grit, leveling the score and then surging ahead 16-15 against Kenta Nishimoto! The Indian shuttler is feeding off the crowd’s energy, stepping up his attack at the perfect moment.
- 14 Feb 2025 4:18 AM GMT
Nishimoto pulls ahead!
A strong phase for Kenta Nishimoto as he takes a 14-13 lead over H.S. Prannoy.
- 14 Feb 2025 4:16 AM GMT
All tied up again!
Kenta Nishimoto pulls level at 12-12 against H.S. Prannoy. Neither player is giving an inch, with intense rallies and sharp shot-making keeping this game on a knife’s edge.
- 14 Feb 2025 4:14 AM GMT
Prannoy leads at the interval!
A hard-fought first half as H.S. Prannoy takes an 11-10 lead over Kenta Nishimoto at the break.
- 14 Feb 2025 4:09 AM GMT
Prannoy takes the lead!
H.S. Prannoy edges ahead 8-7 and lets out a roar, firing himself up!
The crowd erupts, chanting "HSP! HSP!", rallying behind the Indian shuttler as he looks to build momentum.
