With badminton not part of the Commonwealth Games 2026 program, India’s mixed doubles hopes for the year are being carried entirely on the BWF international circuit, and the pairing of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto has emerged as the country’s leading pair to watch.
A Strong Singapore Open Campaign
At the Singapore Open, a Super 750 event, Kapila and Crasto, ranked world number 28, fought their way into the quarterfinals with a comeback win over Japan’s Maya Taguchi and Yuta Watanabe, rallying after dropping the first game to close out the match in three. That result set up a tough quarterfinal test against world number four pair Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei, a clear step up in class.
Consistent Performers on the Circuit
Kapila and Crasto have been one of India’s more consistent doubles pairings across the season, regularly reaching the later rounds of tour events. Their run in Singapore added to a season that has seen them build valuable ranking points and match experience against some of the world’s top mixed doubles teams.
Why This Pairing Matters
Mixed doubles has traditionally been one of the tougher disciplines for India to make a mark in internationally, so a home-grown pair consistently reaching quarterfinals at Super-level tournaments is a meaningful sign of progress for the discipline domestically.
Looking Toward New Delhi
With the BWF World Championships 2026 set for New Delhi from August 17 to 23, Kapila and Crasto’s season-long form puts them in a strong position heading into India’s home tournament. A deep run there, in front of a home crowd, would be a significant achievement for Indian mixed doubles badminton.
The Bigger Picture
Since badminton is absent from this year’s Commonwealth Games, tournaments like the Singapore Open, India Open, and the upcoming World Championships are where India’s mixed doubles story for 2026 is being written. For fans wanting to see India climb the mixed doubles rankings, Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto’s continued progress through the season is one of the clearer storylines to follow.
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