In the second boys’ semifinal, Uttar Pradesh outclassed Rajasthan 25-15, 25-13, 25-20.
In the first semifinal of the girls section, defending champions Kerala eased past Rajasthan 25-18, 25-16, 25-8. Kerala will lock horns with TN, who won 25-20, 24-26, 25-17, 17-25, 19-17 against West Bengal in the second semifinal.
In the first semifinal of the boys’ section, the first set was keenly fought as the momentum kept shifting from one side to the other.
Results (all semifinals): Boys: Tamil Nadu bt Kerala 25-22, 25-16, 25-12; Uttar Pradesh bt Rajasthan 25-15, 25-13, 25-20.
Girls: Kerala bt Rajasthan 25-18, 25-16, 25-8; Tamil Nadu bt West Bengal 25-20, 24-26, 25-17, 17-25, 19-17.