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 3:24 AM GMT
Tomoka Miyazaki wins in straight games!
Despite a valiant effort, Malvika Bansod falls short as Tomoka Miyazaki takes the match 21-12, 21-19. The Indian shuttler put up a strong fight in the second game, even leading at times, but Miyazaki’s consistency and control proved decisive in the closing moments.
- 14 Feb 2025 3:20 AM GMT
Miyazaki fights back!
Tomoka Miyazaki turns the tide once again, edging ahead 19-17 against Malvika Bansod. The Japanese shuttler is stepping up the pace, forcing Malvika into defensive positions.
- 14 Feb 2025 3:19 AM GMT
Malvika capitalizes on Miyazaki's misstep!
Malvika Bansod takes full advantage and pushes ahead to 17-15. The Indian shuttler is staying composed and looking to close in on the game.
- 14 Feb 2025 3:16 AM GMT
All square at 13-13!
Tomoka Miyazaki claws her way back, leveling the score against Malvika Bansod.
- 14 Feb 2025 3:15 AM GMT
Malvika stays in front!
The Indian shuttler holds her lead at 13-11 against Tomoka Miyazaki.
- 14 Feb 2025 3:12 AM GMT
Malvika edges ahead at the break!
A strong phase of play from Malvika Bansod sees her take a narrow 11-10 lead over Tomoka Miyazaki at the mid-game interval.
- 14 Feb 2025 3:09 AM GMT
Miyazaki fights back!
Tomoka Miyazaki turns the tables and regains the lead at 9-7 over Malvika Bansod. The Japanese shuttler is dictating the pace with sharp drop shots and quick net play, putting Malvika under pressure.
- 14 Feb 2025 3:08 AM GMT
Malvika holds her lead!
Malvika Bansod stays ahead at 6-5, but Tomoka Miyazaki is keeping the pressure on.
We are seeing longer rallies now.
- 14 Feb 2025 3:06 AM GMT
Malvika takes the lead!
A solid turnaround from Malvika Bansod as she moves ahead 5-3 against Tomoka Miyazaki. The Indian shuttler is stepping up her aggression, forcing errors from her Japanese opponent.
