India win maiden Badminton Asia Team Championship title as PV Sindhu, Anmol Kharb shine in final against Thailand

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India rode on PV Sindhu and Anmol Kharb’s brilliance as they defeated Thailand 3-2 in a hard-fought final on Sunday in Malaysia.

In a historic second for Indian badminton, the ladies’s workforce clinched the Badminton Asia Team Championships crown on Sunday in Selangor, Malaysia. The hard-fought final noticed India emerge victorious with a 3-2 win over Thailand, marking the primary time India has secured the celebrated continental workforce championships title in the game’s historical past.

PV Sindhu, Gayatri Gopichand-Treesa Jolly, and the sensational teenager Anmol Kharb performed pivotal roles, successful their respective matches to safe India’s triumph in Shah Alam on Sunday. Two years after India’s victory in the Thomas Cup, the ladies’s workforce showcased their excellence in the continental match, defeating formidable opponents like China, Hong Kong, Japan, and in the end Thailand in the final.

The thrilling final lived as much as expectations, with PV Sindhu, in her first match after getting back from harm, main the cost by defeating Supaninda Katethong 21-12, 21-12 in simply 39 minutes, giving India an early 1-0 lead.

India prolonged their result in 2-0 as Gayatri Gopichand and Jolly Treesa fought valiantly in a three-game battle against Jongkolpham Kititharakul and Rawwinda Prajongjal, ultimately successful 21-16, 18-21, 21-16 in the primary doubles match of the 5-match tie.

While Ashmita Chaliha confronted defeat against Busanan Ongbamrungphan with scores of 11-21, 14-21, India additionally misplaced the second doubles match.

In the deciding match, 17-year-old Anmol Kharb ranked 472 in the world, showcased outstanding composure. A loyal fan of Saina Nehwal, Kharb displayed nerves of metal on the grand stage, defeating World No. 45 Pornpicha CHOEIKEEWONG in straight video games to safe the decisive victory for India.




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