India’s hopes in the Badminton Asia Championship 2025 were dashed on Friday when the mixed doubles team of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto lost in the quarter-finals.The World No. 18 pair faced the fifth-seeded Hong Kong duo of Tang Chun-man and Tse Ying-soon, losing in 41 minutes with scores of 20-22, 13-21.
Dhruv and Tanisha started strongly, leading 8-0, but the Hong Kong pair fought back to tie at 10-10 and ultimately won the first game after a tight finish at 19-19.
In the second game, after another tie at 9-9, the Hong Kong pair surged ahead with eight consecutive points, sealing India’s exit from the tournament.