Punjabs Jagshar Singh Meets CM Mann After Winning Bronze at World Junior Badminton Championship

Chandigarh, October 25 (Daily Kiran) : Jagshar Singh Khangura, who recently clinched a bronze medal at the World Junior Badminton Championship held in Egypt, met with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on October 18. At just 15 years old, Jagshar has brought honor to both his country and Punjab.

During their meeting, CM Mann congratulated Jagshar and his family on this significant achievement, wishing him success in reaching even greater heights in the future.

Previously, Mann had also praised Jagshar on social media, expressing pride in his accomplishment. He noted, “It is a moment of joy and pride for Punjab that Jagshar Singh Khangura from Nabha has won the bronze medal at the World Junior Badminton Championship in Egypt. He is the first player from Punjab to achieve this milestone. Heartfelt congratulations to this promising athlete, his parents, and his coach.”

In the boys’ singles semifinals, Jagshar faced a tough opponent in Indonesia’s Raditya Bayu Wardhana. Despite a valiant effort, he ultimately lost, securing the bronze medal.

According to the Badminton Association of India, Jagshar made a comeback after losing the first game, but after a 49-minute match, he fell short with scores of 6-15, 15-13, and 3-15.

Jagshar had previously advanced to the semifinals by defeating Taiwan’s Yuan-Hsiu Chuang, becoming India’s ninth boys’ singles player to reach the podium. He won that match in 48 minutes with scores of 6-15, 17-15, and 15-12.

Ritin Khanna, Secretary of the Punjab Badminton Association, described Jagshar’s performance as a historical achievement and a proud moment for Punjab. He emphasized the significance of winning a medal in Jagshar’s first year at the World Junior Badminton Championship, noting that such accomplishments are rare among Indian players.