GUWAHATI: India’s challenge in the Sunrise BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championships came to an end with a bronze medal after the host’s spirited effort was not enough to upset defending champion Indonesia in the semifinals here on Friday.

The Indian team, which had secured a historic first medal in the mixed-team competition on Thursday with a win over former champion Korea, went down 35-45, 21-45 against pre-tournament favourite Indonesia, which will now face the winner of the other semifinals between 14-times champion China and Japan.

India made just one change to the squad that beat Korea on Wednesday by bringing in Vishakha Toppo for Aanya Bisht in the mixed doubles while once again starting the tie with boys doubles category.

The top Indian doubles combination of Bhargav Ram Arig

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