Kapila, Crasto Clinch First Game in BWF Worlds Mixed Doubles
· Sports · Times of India, Sportstar
Indian mixed‑doubles pair Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto won the first game 21‑11 against Macau opponents Leong Iok Chong and Ng Weng Chi at the BWF World Championships 2026. The pair, seeded 15th, entered the round of 32 after a bye in the opening round and are now beginning their campaign on Court 1. In the same round of 32 other Indian teams are competing, including men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty and men's singles player Anmol Kharb. The victory marks a positive start for India’s hopes in the mixed‑doubles event on Day 3 of the championships. The day also saw other Indian matches, with previous wins by Sen, Treesa, Jolly‑Gayatri Gopichand and Hooda boosting momentum.
Why it matters
The result gives India an early advantage in the mixed‑doubles discipline, improving the pair’s chances of reaching the later stages and boosting national morale for the championships.
Read the original report — Times of India
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