The match, which lasted 42 minutes, saw the Indian duo maintain control throughout to seal a 21-17, 21-14 victory. This result marks a positive start for the pair, who previously earned a bronze medal at the BWF World Championships held in New Delhi earlier this year.
Mixed fortunes for Indian contingent in Japan
While the women's doubles team celebrated a straightforward progression, the day brought mixed results for the rest of the Indian contingent. In the mixed doubles qualifying round, Dhruv Kapila and Radhika Sharma were unable to advance, falling to the second-seeded American duo of Chen Zhi Yi and Francesca Corbett. The Indian pair struggled to find their rhythm, ultimately exiting the tournament following a 16-21, 15-21 defeat.
Meanwhile, the men's doubles competition saw an unexpected turn of events for Hariharan Amsakarunan and MR Arjun. The Indian pair moved into the next round after their opponents, the Malaysian duo of Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, were forced to retire due to injury. The match was cut short just six minutes into the opening game, with the Indians holding an 11-6 lead at the time of the withdrawal.
