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Kiran George reaches semis with win over Japan’s Takuma Obayashi

Kiran George reaches semis with win over Japan’s Takuma Obayashi

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Kiran George continued his impressive run at the Korea Masters 2024 by securing a spot in the semifinals after defeating Japan’s Takuma Obayashi in straight games on Friday. Ranked 41st in the world, George outplayed the higher-ranked Takuma, world No. 34, with a commanding scoreline of 21-14, 21-16. This victory marks yet another highlight in George’s journey as the only Indian left competing in the tournament held in Iksan City, South Korea. George’s remarkable progress through the tournament has been fueled by a string of determined performances. In Round 16, he pulled off a thrilling upset over world No. 31 Chi Yu Jen of Taipei, winning 21-19, 17-21, 21-17 in a hard-fought 75-minute battle. Despite a strong comeback from Chi Yu Jen in the second game and early setbacks in the third, George’s tenacity secured him a quarterfinal berth. Earlier in the first round, he had staged an impressive comeback against Vietnam’s Nguyen Hai Dang, overcoming an initial set loss to win 15-21, 21-12, 21-15 in another intense 57-minute match. The 24-year-old shuttler, now aiming …

Anmol Khrab powers India to historic title at Badminton Asia Team C’ships

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As Pornpicha Choeikeewong of Thailand hit her shot that sailed past the baseline, Indian bench jumped in jubilation while Anmol Kharb ran to national coach Pullela Gopichand to give a high-five with a broad smile on her face. The 17-year-old has just created history by powering India to its first-ever title at the Badminton Asia Team Championships. She was instantly swarmed by the her teammates with Treesa Jolly lifting her up immediately and the team breaking into celebratory chants. Ranked world number 472, Anmol Kharb decimated world number 45 Pornpicha Choeikeewong after both teams were tied at 2-2 in the final of the Badminton Asia Team Championships. WATCH: Anmol Kharb winning the last match to make India champions of Badminton Asia Team Championships #BATC2024 Indian women are Badminton Asian Team Champions as Anmol Kharb win another decider against a higher-ranked opponent. ❤️ Joy on her face as she takes centerstage amid her teammates, one of whom is a world champion, double Olympic medallist Sindhu cheering her on! pic.twitter.com/sxhlSXFt90 — Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) February 18, 2024 This …