Keerthy manchala

Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team: Team India sealed their quarterfinals spot in the Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championships with a dominant 2-0 (55-31, 55-21) win over Kazakhstan in their Group C opener here on Saturday.

With the all important clash against Chinese Taipei to decide the group winner looming, India mixed things up in doubles.

Girls’ doubles pairing of Durga Esha Kandrapu and Keerthy Manchala gave India a strong start with a 11-5 win over Alissa Kuleshova and Diana Namenova.