# Kyra Raina, 12, becomes first Indian to win Philippines junior title 2026-08-13T00:27:52+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Twelve-year-old Kyra Raina has become the first Indian to win the Philippines Junior International Series 2026, claiming the Girls' U15 Singles title. The tournament was held at Gameville Central Park in Mandaluyong City. Raina did not drop a single game in five matches, beating Kathlyn Ocampo, Alexzandria Gail Noceja, Xin Yan Liew, Cynthia Ooi, and En Yu Lim in straight sets. She defeated Lim 21-13, 21-16 in the final. Other Indian results: Naisha Kaur Bhatoye lost in the U19 semi-finals, and Aarush Pawasakar was eliminated in the boys' U15 Round of 32. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: badminton, India, Kyra Raina, Philippines Junior International Series, sports, U15 Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/kyra-raina-12-becomes-first-indian-to-win-philippines-junior-title/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/kyra-raina-12-becomes-first-indian-to-win-philippines-junior-title/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.