Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Senior Nationals: Top Seeds and Upsets
In the 87th Senior National Badminton Championships held in Vijayawada, top seeds and rising stars like Unnati Hooda, Tanvi Sharma, and Aakarshi Kashyap won their matches and moved to the next round.
Unnati Hooda, who had a bye in the first round, beat Akanksha Matte easily.
Tanvi Sharma also won her match against Shaina Manimuthu.
Aakarshi Kashyap, who has a lot of experience, defeated Lakshya Rajesh.
In the men's singles, Rounak Chauhan and Sanskar Saraswat also won their matches.
Additionally, there were some big surprises!
Shruti Mundada, Parul Choudhary, and Tanvi Patri beat higher-ranked players to reach the pre-quarterfinals.
In the men's singles, Aryaman Tandon upset third seed M Raghu, and Abhinav Garg and Rithvik Sanjeevi S also advanced.
In mixed doubles, Nitin Kumar and Kanika Kanwal stunned the sixth seeds.
Earlier this month, Unnati Hooda and Kiran George won the women's and men's singles titles at the Odisha Masters 2025.
Top seed Unnati Hooda advanced to the next round with a convincing win over Akanksha Matte.
Tanvi Sharma began her campaign with a victory over Shaina Manimuthu.
Aakarshi Kashyap defeated Lakshya Rajesh to move to the next round.
Rounak Chauhan and Sanskar Saraswat won their matches in the men's singles event.
Shruti Mundada, Parul Choudhary, and Tanvi Patri beat higher-ranked rivals to reach the pre-quarterfinals.
- Who
- Top seeds and rising stars including Unnati Hooda, Tanvi Sharma, Aakarshi Kashyap, Rounak Chauhan, Sanskar Saraswat, Shruti Mundada, Parul Choudhary, Tanvi Patri, Aryaman Tandon, Abhinav Garg, Rithvik Sanjeevi S, and mixed doubles pair Nitin Kumar and Kanika Kanwal
- What
- Advancement to the pre-quarterfinals and notable upsets in the 87th Senior National Badminton Championships
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday (specific dates not mentioned)
- Where
- Vijayawada
- Why
- To compete in the 87th Senior National Badminton Championships
- Event
- 87th Senior National Badminton Championships
- Location
- Vijayawada
- Unnati Hooda's Opponent
- Akanksha Matte
- Tanvi Sharma's Opponent
- Shaina Manimuthu
- Aakarshi Kashyap's Opponent
- Lakshya Rajesh
- Rounak Chauhan's Opponent
- Ranveer Singh
- Sanskar Saraswat's Opponent
- Shikhar Rallan
- Shruti Mundada's Opponent
- Jiya Rawat
- Parul Choudhary's Opponent
- Ninth seed
- Tanvi Patri's Opponent
- Isharani Baruah
- Aryaman Tandon's Opponent
- M Raghu
- Abhinav Garg's Opponent
- Abhinav Thakur
- Rithvik Sanjeevi S's Opponent
- Orijit Chaliha
- Mixed Doubles Winners
- Nitin Kumar and Kanika Kanwal
- Mixed Doubles Defeated
- Kevin Wong CC and Pranavi N
- Unnati Hooda's Recent Achievement
- Odisha Masters 2025 Women's Singles Title
- Kiran George's Recent Achievement
- Odisha Masters 2025 Men's Singles Title
Sources
Senior Nationals: Unnati, Tanvi, Rounak and Sanskar Saraswat begin campaign in style
Senior National Badminton: Shruti Mundada, Parul Choudhary, Tanvi Patri upset higher-ranked players to reach pre-quarters
Badminton Nationals: Shruti, Parul, Tanvi seal upset wins
National Badminton Championships: Tanvi Patri Stuns Isharani Baruah, Shruti Mundada Moves Into Pre-Quarters
