Indian Duo Kapila and Crasto Eliminated from BWF World Championships

Indian badminton players Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto faced a disappointing exit from the BWF World Championships 2026, losing to China's Guo Xinwa and Chen Fanghui in the pre-quarterfinals. Despite a strong start, the duo struggled in the second game, leading to their elimination. Both players reflected on their performance, acknowledging errors that hindered their game. This defeat marks the end of their campaign at the tournament held in India, following a previous victory that had raised hopes for a deeper run.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 20, 2026, 17:56 IST

Kapila-Crasto Exit BWF World Championships

The Indian mixed doubles team of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto faced elimination from the BWF World Championships 2026, suffering a defeat against China's Guo Xinwa and Chen Fanghui in the pre-quarterfinals held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Thursday.

The Indian pair lost with scores of 16-21, 5-21 in the Round of 16, concluding their journey in the tournament hosted in their home country. While they showed promise in the first game, they faltered significantly in the second, making numerous unforced errors that allowed their opponents to gain a substantial advantage.

Players Share Their Thoughts on the Loss

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Previous Performance

Kapila and Crasto had advanced to the pre-quarterfinals after a strong performance against Macao's Leong Iok Chong and Ng Weng Chi, winning decisively with scores of 21-11, 21-11. Unfortunately, they were unable to replicate that success against the Chinese team, resulting in their exit from this prestigious tournament on home soil.