Raipur, Sept. 1 -- India's rising badminton talent Aakarshi Kashyap delivered a stellar performance at the Lagos International Classics 2025, clinching the silver medal and again proving her mettle on the international stage.
Backed by NTPC Korba under its CSR initiative, the Chhattisgarh shuttler combined determination, skill and resilience to script a memorable run in the prestigious tournament.
Aakarshi displayed remarkable consistency throughout the competition. She outclassed Korea's Ga Eun Park in the quarterfinals and avenged an earlier defeat by overcoming a tough Indonesian opponent in the semifinals.
Despite battling fatigue from four back-to-back matches, she fought against compatriot Shreya Lele with grit in the final before ...