Talented Indian junior Lalthazuala Hmar, will have everyone at Guwahati’s Junior World Championships arena rooting for him as he will likely face world junior number one and top seed Mohammad Zaki Ubaidillah of Indonesia in round of 32 in the week ahead.

Indians were largely handed tough draws at the home event. But tough draw means opportunity of causing an upset. So the Mizo talent could have a shy at causing a mighty stir against the highly rated Indonesian with an aggressive game.

Also landing a golden chance to make headlines is women’s singles shuttler Vennala Kalagotla who might face her Asian U-19 semifinal conqueror Liu Si Ya of China at the pre-quarterfinal stage.

Given that Vennala also straddles women’s doubles alongside and will team up with Reshika U facing a tricky Japane

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