A History Made - India’s Victory in the BATC

Indian Badminton Women’s Team with the Badminton Asia Team Championships!

18th February, 2024. Sunday.

Indian Women’s badminton team cemented their name in the history of the world by bringing home the Badminton Asia Team Championships title. This is not only a mere win in the history of the game but a magnanimous feat that the Indian badminton team conquered by defeating the giants of the game.

The Indian women’s badminton team defeated Thailand by 3-2 in the final to script this victory and the nation could not have been prouder. The entire tournament seemed like watching a sports anime where the strong team takes on even stronger teams and becomes legends.

On their road to victory, the Indian women’s team defeated China, Hong Kong, and Japan - some of the biggest names in the world of badminton. Olympian Sindhu took charge and set India on a path to victory by beating the 17th-ranked Supanida Katethong in the first match.

In the second game, the duo Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand showed their mettle against Kititharakul and Pranjongjai which gave India a 2-0 lead. With initial triumphs in the competition, Shruti Mishra and Priya conceded defeat to Benyapa Aimsaard and Nuntakarn Aimsaard after a furious game.

As a showdown, it was on the 17-year-old Anmol Kharb to bring home the historic win. Taking on the world no. 45 Pornpicha Choeikeewong in a pressure situation, Kharb showed the expertise and poise of a highly seasoned player in a nail-biting decider. In the end, Anmol walked away from the victorious, inscribing a solid 21-14, 21-9 win for India.

Hundred praises the Indian badminton team for bringing home the Badminton Asia Team Championships cup, a feat that will set in motion many more in the future!