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Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto reached the semifinals at the German Open 2025, showcasing their talent.

Mixed doubles pair Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto represented India in the semifinals of the German Open 2025, a BWF World Tour Super 300 tournament. Their impressive journey ended with a defeat against the top-seeded Chinese duo of Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong, who won in straight games, 21-17, 21-14. Despite the loss, Kapila and Crasto`s performance highlighted their potential on the international stage.

In men`s singles, Denmark`s Viktor Axelsen continued his dominant form, clinching the title, while China`s Chen Yufei secured the women`s singles crown. The tournament served as a vital preparation event for players ahead of the upcoming European Mixed Team Championships and the All England Open.

In domestic badminton news, the England Junior Performance Programme (EJPP) announced selections for upcoming international tournaments. The U17 France Open selection notification has been published, with no appeals process as per the EJPP International Tournament Invitation Guide. Additionally, the selection policy for the 2025 U15 8 Nations event has been updated, and the confirmed selection notification has been released following the closure of the appeal window. Badminton England is committed to developing young talent through various camps and tournaments, including the recent U17-U19 EJPP Camp and the upcoming U11 EJPP Camp scheduled for March 8, 2025.

England Junior Performance Programme
German Open 2025

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