India picked up a remarkable 3-2 win over Hong Kong to advance to the semi-finals of the 2023 Asian Mixed Team Badminton Championships on Friday. The sensational victory against Hong Kong helped India secure a first medal in the continental tournament. In the semi-final, India will face defending champions China on Saturday at the Dubai Exhibition Center in the United Arab Emirates. China, meanwhile, recorded a 3-2 victory over Malaysia to reach the quarter-finals of the competition. Trailing 0-2, India scripted a memorable comeback against Hong Kong to claim a quarter-final victory. The Indian doubles pair of Chirag Shetty and Dhruv Kapila got the better of Tang Chun Man and Yeung Shing Choi to claim their side’s first victory in the draw. In the fourth match, Olympic medalist PV Sindhu scored a victory over Saloni Mehta to tie the scores at 2-2.
In the final game of the encounter, Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly pulled off a convincing 21-13, 21-12 win to book the semi-final spot for India.
In 2019, India had to suffer a group stage exit in the semi-final of the Asia Mixed Tag Team Championships. In the first edition of the tournament, the Indian badminton team crashed out in the quarter-finals in 2017.
Ahead of Saturday’s Asian Mixed Team Championships semi-final between India and China; here is everything you need to know:
When will the Asian Mixed Team Championship semi-final between India and China be played?
The semi-final match of the Asian Mixed Team Championships between India and China will take place on February 18, Saturday.
Where will the Asian Mixed Team Championship semi-final match between India and China be played?
The Asian Mixed Team Championships semi-final match between India and China will be played at the Dubai Exhibition Center in the United Arab Emirates.
What time will the Asian Mixed Team Championship semi-final match between India and China start?
The Asian Mixed Team Championships semi-final match between India and China will kick off at 5:30 PM IST.
Which TV channels will broadcast the India vs China game?
The Mixed Tag Team Championship semi-final match between India and China in Asia will be televised on Sony Sports Network in India.
How to watch India vs China live stream?
The Semi-Final Match of the Mixed Tag Team Championships between India and China in Asia will be broadcast live on SonyLIV.
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