NEW DELHIL:Tanvi Patri, a 13-year-oldbadmintonprodigy from India, emerged victorious at theBadminton AsiaU-17 & U-15 junior championships held in Chengdu, China. In the under-15 girls singles final, Patri, the top seed, showcased her exceptional skills by defeating second-seededThi Thu Huyen Nguyenof Vietnam in straight games. The match lasted a mere 34 minutes, with Patri securing a commanding 22-20 21-11 victory.Patri's triumph adds her name to the list of previous Indian winners in the U-15 girls singles category, including Samiya Imad Farooqui and Tasnim Mir who had won the U-15 girls singles crown in 2017 and 2019 respectively.Throughout the tournament, Patri displayed an unparalleled level of consistency and dominance, not dropping a single game in any of her five matches.In the final, despite trailing 11-17, Patri maintained her composure as Nguyen committed several unforced errors.The young Indian seized the opportunity, claiming the first game and carrying the momentum into the second. Patri's dominance was evident from the start of the second game, ultimately leading her to secure the match and the coveted gold medal.India's campaign at the Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 junior championships concluded with a commendable haul of two medals.In addition to Patri's gold, Gnana Dattu TT had previously clinched the bronze medal in the U-17 boys singles event on Saturday. The success of these young athletes highlights the growing strength and potential of Indian badminton on the international stage.
