The Indian womens badminton team, on Sunday, created history by winning the Badminton Asia Team Championships title for the first time, defeating Thailand 3-2 in a nail-biting final. Badminton superstar PV Sindhu, who was returning from injury, led the game from the front. She dominated her match against Supaninda Katethong, setting the tone for Indias victory with a convincing 21-12, 21-12 win. 𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 🥹🫶🇮🇳 womens team has created history 🥳Proud of you 🫡👑@himantabiswa | @sanjay091968 | @lakhaniarun1 #BATC2024#TeamIndia #IndiaontheRise#Badminton pic.twitter.com/0woUIiCxNK— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) February 18, 2024The doubles pair of Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly added another point, overcoming a tough challenge to defeat their Thai counterparts in a three-game thriller.Young prodigy shinesWhile Ashmita Chaliha and the second doubles pair faced setbacks, young prodigy Anmol Kharb rose to the occasion. The 16-year-old ranked 472nd in the world, displayed nerves of steel against World No. 45 Pornpicha Choeikeewong, securing the historic win with a straight-game victory.ASIAN CHAMPIONS 👑History will remember this 🫶@himantabiswa | @sanjay091968 | @lakhaniarun1 #BATC2024#TeamIndia #IndiaontheRise#Badminton pic.twitter.com/QFA0uAlmEQ— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) February 18, 2024Landmark achievementThis victory comes two years after the Indian mens teams historic Thomas Cup triumph and marks a golden era for Indian badminton. The journey to this title was not easy as India secured win over badminton powerhouses like China, Hong Kong, and Japan showcasing the depth and talent within the Indian team.Celebrating the championsThe victory has drawn widespread praise and celebration across the country. Sports minister Anurag Thakur lauded the teams fighting spirit and determination, while badminton legend Prakash Padukone called it a landmark moment. The teams success is not only a testament to their hard work and dedication but also an inspiration for aspiring badminton players across India.
