Golden point in Badminton: How did Indian mixed doubles duo lose in Worlds

Indian badminton duo Ashith Surya and Amrutha Pramuthesh were defeated in a thrilling 71-minute match at the BWF World Championships by Turkish players Emre Sonmez and Yasmeen Bektas. The Indian pair lost 21-16, 29-30, 22-24 after an intense second game in golden point. Golden point is a rule that immediately decides the winner of the game once a two-point lead is established, thus bypassing the usual requirement of a two-point clear margin.

Despite dominating the first game, the Indian duo failed to secure a two-point lead in the second game, leading to the activation of the golden point. The Turkish pair capitalized on this rule to win the second game and went on to win the match 24-22. This marks the first instance of golden point being used at the ongoing BWF World Championships in Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi.

The Indian pair was a last-minute addition to the team after two withdrawals, playing in a state championship when they were contacted. Ashith expressed his excitement about the opportunity, stating it as a "dream come true." Both players acknowledged the match as a learning experience, with a focus on securing match points when presented with the chance.