Crasto and Kapila Reach Pre-Quarterfinals at BWF World Championships
The BWF World Championships in New Delhi saw Indian mixed doubles pair Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila advance to the pre-quarterfinals with a strong performance. Day 3 promises exciting matches featuring top players like PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen. Day 2 highlighted impressive comebacks and mixed fortunes for Indian shuttlers, with notable victories and some disappointing exits. Read on for a detailed recap of the action and what to expect next in this prestigious tournament.
| Aug 19, 2026, 12:45 IST
Crasto-Kapila Advance to Pre-Quarterfinals
The mixed doubles team of Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila successfully advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the BWF World Championships taking place in New Delhi on Wednesday. They achieved a convincing victory over the Macau duo of Leong Iok Chon and Ng Weng Chi, winning their round of 32 match with scores of 21-11, 21-11.
Star-Studded Lineup for Day 3
Day three of the championships will showcase several prominent players, including the men's doubles team of Hariharan Amsakarunan and MR Arjun, women's singles competitors PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda, as well as men's stars Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty. The men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will also be in action.
Day 2 Recap: Indian Shuttlers Shine
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Mixed Fortunes in Doubles
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