Youngster Bornil Aakash Changmai on Sunday achieveda a rare distinction of becoming only the second shuttler to win a gold medal for India in the U15 boys' singles category at the U17 and U15 Asian Junior Championships in Chengdu, defeating a Chinese rival in the title showdown.

The 13-year-old Bornil displayed remarkable composure and skill, especially in a tight first game, to overcome Fan Hong Xuan 21-19, 21-13 in 34 minutes.