Junior Championships

• Indian shuttler Dhyan Santosh secured a major victory by upsetting sixth seed Punnatat Prempunpong at the Badminton Asia Junior Championships. • The match took place as part of the competitive circuit reported in ESPN's Indian sports updates on July 1, 2026. • This win highlights the rising competitiveness of young Indian athletes heading into a critical sporting year.

• India advanced to the quarterfinals of the Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championships after securing a dominant 2-0 victory over Kazakhstan. • The win followed a strong opening match against the Philippines, where India also won 2-0 with a combined score of 110-59. • This momentum is critical as the former bronze medalists aim to secure a top seed in their group before entering the knockout stages.

• Tanvi Patri and Abhinav Garg will lead the Indian squad at the Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2026. • India has been placed in Group C, where they will compete against Chinese Taipei, Kazakhstan, and the Philippines. • The tournament structure begins with a group stage, transitioning into a straight knockout format starting from the quarter-finals.