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Kyra Raina First Indian to Win Philippines Junior International Title
A 12-year-old badminton player named Kyra Raina did something very exciting.
She played in a big badminton tournament in the Philippines.
This tournament is called the Philippines Junior International Series 2026.
Kyra played in the Girls' Under-15 Singles category.
She won the championship!
This was her very first international title from the Badminton World Federation.
She also made history by being the first Indian player to win there.
The competition was held at a place called Gameville Central Park in Mandaluyong City.
It was the very first time this tournament was ever held.
Everyone in India is very proud of Kyra's amazing achievement.
Kyra Raina, a 12-year-old Indian badminton player, won the Girls' U15 Singles title at the Philippines Junior International Series 2026.
She became the first Indian to win a title at the tournament.
The title is her maiden BWF international title.
The tournament was the inaugural edition, held at Gameville Central Park in Mandaluyong City.
Raina is described as the next-generation star of Indian badminton.
- Who
- Kyra Raina, a 12-year-old badminton player from India.
- What
- Won the Girls' U15 Singles crown at the Philippines Junior International Series 2026, her maiden BWF international title.
- Where
- Gameville Central Park in Mandaluyong City, Philippines.
- When
- At the Philippines Junior International Series 2026, held in 2026.
- Why
- Her victory created history by making her the first Indian to win a title at the inaugural tournament.
Key facts
- Player
- Kyra Raina
- Age
- 12 years old
- Event
- Girls' U15 Singles
- Tournament
- Philippines Junior International Series 2026
- Venue
- Gameville Central Park
- Location
- Mandaluyong City, Philippines
- Significance
- First Indian to win a title at the event; maiden BWF international title
Sources
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