Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Thailand's Opatniputh reaches Indonesia Super 500 final
A young badminton player from Thailand named Pitchamon Opatniputh has made it to the final of a big senior tournament in Indonesia.
She is only 19 years old and has shown great skill and power in her game.
She recently beat a senior player to reach the final, where she will play a former Olympic champion.
She also beat an Indian junior player named Tanvi Sharma last year.
Indonesia has also seen many young players doing well in this tournament.
Pitchamon Opatniputh, 19, reached the final of the Indonesia Super 500 badminton event.
She defeated Letshanaa Karupathevan 21-15, 21-17 to advance to the final.
Opatniputh will face former Olympic champion Chen Yufei in the final.
She previously defeated Indian junior Tanvi Sharma in the juniors' category.
Indonesia has seen a rise of young players, with five finalists under 21 years of age.
- Who
- Pitchamon Opatniputh, a 19-year-old Thai badminton player
- What
- Reached the final of the Indonesia Super 500 badminton event
- When
- Recently, with her last notable match being in October
- Where
- Indonesia
- Why
- Due to her technical finesse, power in strokes, and consistent performance
- Player
- Pitchamon Opatniputh
- Age
- 19 years 21 days
- Event
- Indonesia Super 500
- Opponent in Final
- Chen Yufei
- Previous Victory
- Defeated Tanvi Sharma in juniors