Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila Advance at World Championships
· Sports · Indian Express, NDTV Sports
India's top-ranked mixed doubles badminton pair, Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila, secured a comfortable 21-11, 21-11 victory over Macau's Chong-Chi to begin their campaign at the BWF World Championships 2025 in Paris. The duo, who have been working with coach Tan Kim Her to refine their court movement and consistency, are focusing on maintaining a steady temperament during matches. While they share a strong professional bond, the pair humorously noted their disagreement over the taste of Matcha, which Kapila enjoys and Crasto dislikes. They now prepare to face the sixth-seeded Chinese pair, Guo Xin Wa and Chen Fang Hui, in their next match.
Why it matters
As India's leading mixed doubles pairing, Crasto and Kapila's performance is critical for India's success in international badminton tournaments beyond the country's established singles stars.
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