Defending champion Lakshya Sen seeks to reclaim his title at the Canada Open, aiming to regain form ahead of the Paris Olympics. He is joined by other Indian players in the men’s and women’s singles, including Malvika Bansod who is fresh off a strong US Open performance. The men’s doubles will see the pairing of Krishna Prasad Ganga and Sai Pratheek K competing.
India’s junior badminton team secured their spot in the quarterfinals of the Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championship in Indonesia, while Vaidehi Chaudhary clinched her third singles title in the USD 25,000 ITF women’s tennis tournament in Taipei. Other Indian players also made their mark in various international tennis tournaments.
Indian badminton star P.V. Sindhu is determined to win her third Olympic medal in Paris, aiming to improve on her previous silver and bronze. She emphasizes the importance of consistency, mental strength, and smart play, drawing on experience from her past Olympics. Sindhu is currently training in Germany, preparing for the challenges of the new game, with a focus on reducing unforced errors and playing freely.
India’s Malvika Bansod secured a thrilling victory over Scotland’s Kristy Gilmour in the women’s singles quarterfinals of the US Open Super 300 badminton tournament. Bansod, ranked 49th, overcame a first-game deficit to win in three sets. Meanwhile, Priyanshu Rajawat and the doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand fell short in their respective quarterfinal matches.
Tvesa Malik had a strong start at the VP Bank Swiss Ladies Open, while Indian squash players Aadya Budhia and Shiven Agarwal progressed to the finals in their respective categories at the Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships. In other sports news, Kochi FC welcomed new co-owners and India began their Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championships with a win over Vietnam.
Indian shuttlers Priyanshu Rajawat, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, and Malvika Bansod have all secured their spots in the quarterfinals of the US Open Super 300 badminton tournament. Rajawat defeated Huang Yu Kai of Chinese Taipei in men’s singles, while Jolly and Gopichand triumphed over Hsieh Pei Shan and Hung En-Tzu of Chinese Taipei in women’s doubles. Bansod overcame Tereza Svabikova of the Czech Republic in a women’s singles match.
India’s junior badminton team is set to compete in the Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2024 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The team, led by Tanvi Sharma and other rising stars, will aim for a podium finish. The squad has undergone intensive training and will face strong competition, including the host nation Indonesia. The individual championship will follow the team event. Meanwhile, Indian squash players have begun their campaigns at the Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships in Islamabad.
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, bronze medalists at the Commonwealth Games, will spearhead India’s medal hopes at the US Open BWF World Tour, beginning on Tuesday. The pair, ranked 24th in the world, are seeded second in the women’s doubles draw and face a challenging path toward a potential final against the top-seeded Japanese duo of Rin Iwanaga and Kie Nakanishi. Meanwhile, other Indian shuttlers like Priyanshu Rajawat, Malvika Bansod, and Krishna Prasad Garaga/Sai Pratheek K will also be competing in their respective categories.
Indian badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured a remarkable victory by claiming the prestigious Thailand Open Super 500 title on Sunday. Their straight-games triumph over Chinese opponents Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi marked their second title of the season, following their French Open Super 750 victory in March. Despite a tight contest, Rankireddy and Shetty showcased their dominance throughout the tournament, claiming victory with scores of 21-15, 21-15.
After years of playing without a title, Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto have found success as a pair. They have won three titles, reached five finals, and qualified for the Paris Olympics, which will be Ashwini’s third and Tanisha’s first. Their journey has been marked by resilience, hard work, and a strong partnership.
