In the semifinals, Divyanshi went down fighting against China\u2019s Zhu Qihui 4-1 (12-10, 10-12, 6-11, 4-11, 8-11). Before bowing out in the last-four stage, the young Indian displayed a strong performance as she registered hard-fought victories over opponents from Europe, Korea, and Japan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
This performance further adds to what has been a landmark season for the 15-year-old from Kolkata in West Bengal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 15-year-old Indian table tennis player began her campaign in Romania with a 4-0 (11-6, 13-11, 11-7, 11-5) win over Algeria\u2019s Jade Morice in the opening round.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
She beat the Republic of Korea\u2019s Kim Minseo 4-2 (6-11, 11-5, 12-10, 5-11, 11-7, 11-6) in the pre-quarters before entering the medal round with a 4-2 (11-9, 13-11, 10-12, 9-11, 11-9, 11-7) win against Japan\u2019s Kokomi Ishida in the quarters.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier this year, Divyanshi created history at the Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, becoming the first Indian in 36 years to clinch the U-15 girls' singles continental title, a feat that cemented her status as one of the brightest talents emerging in Indian table tennis.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
She beat the Republic of Korea\u2019s Kim Minseo 4-2 (6-11, 11-5, 12-10, 5-11, 11-7, 11-6) in the pre-quarters before entering the medal round with a 4-2 (11-9, 13-11, 10-12, 9-11, 11-9, 11-7) win against Japan\u2019s Kokomi Ishida in the quarters.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 15-year-old Divyanshi, a right-handed paddler with a shakehand grip and coached by Massimo Costantini, has also won two bronze medals in the singles and girls' team competitions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n