Yatsushiro (Japan), June 29 -- India's campaign in the Badminton Asia Junior Mixed team championships came to an end at the quarterfinal stage as they went down against Hong Kong2-1 here on Monday.
India started strong in the opening set with Dev Ruparelia and Tanvi Patri giving the team a strong start as India led 22-12 after two matches. The doubles combinations then ensured that their was no hiccups as they clinched the set 55-44.
But the start of the second game turned things around for Hong Kong as Can Yee Hei beat Ruparelia 11-8 and IP Sum Yau extended their lead 22-16. The doubles combinations couldnot cut down the deficit as the match went into a decider. Ruparelia once again gave Indiaa lead by beating Chan 11-9 but Ip managed to...