Minatsu on her way up in badminton


COPENHAGEN: Pretty Minatsu Mitani may have bowed out in the women’s singles semi-finals of the World Championships but it could just be the start of a beautiful journey for the petite Japanese shuttler.

Although the 22-year-old Mitani lost 8-21, 14-21 to top seed Li Xuerui of China in just 31 minutes on Saturday, at least she can walk with her head held high.

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