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6 Indians in top-10 of BWF world junior rankings

YB WEB DESK. Dated: 1/16/2021 11:21:15 AM

New Delhi, Jan 15 Young shuttlers Varun Kapur and Samiya Imad Farooqui have attained career-best second spots in their respective categories in the latest BWF's junior world rankings, which features six Indians in the top-10. Varun jumped four places among male singles players, while Samiya climbed six spots in the female category. Varun had a great run last year as he picked his sixth junior title, claiming the XII Portuguese International 2020 in November. While 17-year-old Samiya, an U-15 Asian Badminton Championship winner, has been one of the consistent performers at the junior circuit last year. "It's great to see many junior shuttlers doing so well. We currently have 10 Indians in the top-20 and the juniors have shown a lot of promise.