Karnataka boys and Tamil Nadu girls claimed the titles at the 49th Yonex-Sunrise Inter-State Inter-Zonal Junior National Badminton Championships with straight-game victories over Assam and Delhi respectively.
- State association depth charts face scrutiny as traditional powerhouses Mizoram and Telangana failed to qualify for the Inter-Zonals.
With both defending champions—Mizoram boys and Telangana girls—failing to qualify for the Inter-Zonals, the tournament titles were wide open. Karnataka and Tamil Nadu seized the opportunity during the weekend fixture.
In the girls’ team final, 2025 Asian U-17 girls’ singles champion Diksha SR gave Tamil Nadu a winning start by defeating Rishika Nandi 15-12, 15-12. The women’s doubles combination of Ananya Arun and Anjana Manikandan then sealed the trophy with a 16-14, 12-15, 15-10 victory over Nandi and Ishita Negi.
The boys’ U-19 division saw Karnataka defeat Assam 2-0. Hardik Divyansh overcame 2023 Asian U-15 champion Bornil Changmai 18-16, 15-6 in the opening singles match.
| Division & Match | Winner | Runner-Up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys’ U-19 Singles | Hardik Divyansh | Bornil Changmai | 18-16, 15-6 |
| Boys’ U-19 Doubles | Pavan Suresh / Punith Suresh | Aanayan Borah / Bornil Changmai | 15-9, 10-15, 15-7 |
| Girls’ U-19 Singles | Diksha SR | Rishika Nandi | 15-12, 15-12 |
| Girls’ U-19 Doubles | Ananya Arun / Anjana Manikandan | Rishika Nandi / Ishita Negi | 16-14, 12-15, 15-10 |
Pavan Suresh and Punith Suresh cemented Karnataka’s dominance in the second match, defeating Aanayan Borah and Changmai 15-9, 10-15, 15-7 to secure the crown.
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