The victory capped another impressive campaign for the Odisha youngster, who has enjoyed a breakthrough 2026 season. Patri, who won her maiden international title at the Pontianak International Challenge and later triumphed at the All India Junior U19 Badminton Ranking Tournament in Bengaluru, added the continental U17 crown to the U15 Asian title she won in 2024.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The second-seeded Patri was tested early in her campaign after receiving a first-round bye. She edged China\u2019s Zhou Jing Li 18-16, 12-15, 15-13 in a closely fought three-game encounter before defeating Japan\u2019s Shizuku Kashio 15-9, 15-12.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Patri then produced a dominant display against China\u2019s Lin Heng Men, winning 15-8, 15-8 in the quarterfinals. She booked her place in the final with a hard-fought 15-9, 11-15, 15-11 victory over China\u2019s Yu Ying Gui in the semifinals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sixth seed Manimuthu also enjoyed a strong run to the final, setting up a rematch of the Bengaluru final. She secured a notable quarterfinal win over Japan\u2019s Yui Itabashi before overcoming another Japanese opponent, Anon Okimoto, 15-13, 15-12 in the semifinals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Patri then produced a dominant display against China\u2019s Lin Heng Men, winning 15-8, 15-8 in the quarterfinals. She booked her place in the final with a hard-fought 15-9, 11-15, 15-11 victory over China\u2019s Yu Ying Gui in the semifinals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India also secured a bronze in the U15 boys\u2019 doubles, with Aaditya Singh Negi and Tanmay Verma reaching the semifinals. The pair lost 5-15, 10-15 to Chinese Taipei\u2019s Bo Lin Ho and Jui En Hou on Saturday to finish third.<\/p>\r\n\r\n