Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto Exit BWF World Championships After Round of 16 Loss
Indian mixed doubles pair Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the BWF World Championships 2026 in New Delhi with a straight-game win over Macau's Leong Iok Chong and Ng Weng Chi. However, they were subsequently defeated 16-21, 5-21 by China's Guo Xinwa and Chen Fanghui in the Round of 16. The Indian duo acknowledged their errors and expressed disappointment over their performance on home soil, noting difficulties in maintaining control during the second game against the Chinese pair.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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httpswwwoutlookindiacom broke this story on 20 Aug, 06:42 am. Other outlets followed.