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Badminton Asia Team Championship: The Indian women’s team made history in the Badminton Asia Team Championship (BATC) 2024 by securing a maiden finals berth defeating Japan 3-2 in the semis, here at, Shah Alam, Malaysia on Saturday.

Facing a formidable Japanese side, the Indian team showcased remarkable performance, rallying behind their young talents to secure a memorable win.

The encounter kicked off with a setback as PV Sindhu, India's ace shuttler, faltered against Aya Ohori (17-21, 20-22) in the opening match making India trail 0-1. However, undeterred by the early setback, the Indian team mounted a spirited fightback.