Indian shuttler Tanvi Sharma's quest for gold at the BWF World Junior Championships came to an end as she lost to Thailand's Anyapat Phichitpreechasak in the women's singles final on Sunday. The 16-year-old Tanvi became the third Indian female shuttler to reach the tournament final, following former world No.1 Saina Nehwal and Aparna Popat. She lost 7-15 12-15 to the second-seeded Thai player. Tanvi secured India's first silver medal at the World Junior Championships in 17 years. Previously, only Saina had won gold in 2008 and silver in 2006, while Aparna claimed silver in 1996. The match began competitively with both players tied at 2-2 and then 4-4, with unforced errors from both sides. Phichitpreechasak's deceptive returns at the front court helped her build a 10-5 lead. The Tha
India's Tanvi Sharma settles for silver at Badminton World Junior Championships

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