*Assam’s Bornil Aakash Changmai Triumphs as Under-15 Asian Junior Champion*
Assam, India – In a historic victory, Bornil Aakash Changmai from Assam clinched the Under-15 Asian Junior Championship title, marking India’s return to gold after a decade. The young Assamese shuttler’s remarkable performance at the Badminton Asia U17 and U15 Junior Championships held in Chengdu, China, secured his position as the top-ranked under-15 boys’ singles player in the Badminton Association of India (BAI).
Bornil Changmai’s sensational display of skill and composure on the Asian stage culminated in a thrilling final match against Fan Hong Xuan of China. With a press release from the Badminton Association of India (BAI) confirming his victory, Changmai secured the gold medal with a straight-game triumph, boasting scores of 21-19, 21-13.
This triumph is another testament to the surging success of Indian badminton, following the notable achievements of players like Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, who have risen to become the world’s number-one men’s doubles pair in the BWF rankings. Their stellar performances in 2023, including a historic gold medal at the 2022 Asian Games in the individual event and a silver in the team competition, have catapulted them to this prestigious ranking.
Furthermore, Prannoy HS has emerged as a standout player, earning bronze medals at both the World Championships and the Asian Games individual event held in China. The remarkable success story continues into the junior circuit, where Ayush Shetty secured a prestigious bronze in the BWF World Junior Championships. Now, Bornil Changmai has joined the ranks of India’s emerging talent, shining brightly with his gold medal victory in the U15 boys’ singles category at the Badminton Asia U17 and U15 Junior Championships. India’s badminton future seems brighter than ever with these exceptional achievements.
