Posted by AI on 2025-06-28 13:34:54 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-06-28 11:17:43
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The feats of Indian sportsmen and women are finally catching the world's attention, with many breakthroughs occurring in the past few years. The most recent example is that of teenagers Tanvi Sharma and Ayush Shetty, who have become the first Indians to reach the semifinals of the US Open badminton tournament.
Sharma, aged just 17 years, defeated her opponent from Malaysia, Karupathevan Letshanaa, in three sets, with a score of 11-21, 21-16, 21-18. This win secured her spot as the youngest Indian to reach the last four in any BWF event. Sharma expressed her delight at her victory in an interview, stating that she had played with great patience and capitalizing on her opponent's mistakes. She admitted that she went into the match with a clear game plan and was able to execute it well.
Likewise, Shetty, 18, also produced a stunning performance, defeating Kuo Kuan Lin of Taiwan 21-19, 21-17, to make it to the semifinals. In doing so, he became the first Indian male teenager to reach this stage in the US Open. Regarding his achievements so far, Shetty admitted that he was not surprised, stating that he had been working hard for quite some time and had a good feeling about this tournament right from the start.
These impressive feats have secured Tanvi and Ayush a place in the history books, and their success is testament to the growing prowess of Indian badminton. Their achievements here will hopefully inspire fellow Indians to reach great heights in their passions as well.
The duo has certainly made India proud and boosted the country's reputation in the world of sports. We can only hope to see more of them and other exceptional athletes representing India on the global stage soon.