Indian badminton star HS Prannoy has announced a break from the sport to fully recover from chikungunya, a viral disease that affected his performance at the Paris Olympics. Prannoy, a 2022 Thomas Cup winner and medallist in world and Asian Games, experienced a week-long bout of the disease just before the Olympics, leaving him with persistent pain. He will miss upcoming tournaments to prioritize his recovery.
Indian badminton stars PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy face challenging opponents in their respective groups at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Sindhu will battle Kristin Kuuba and Fathimath Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq, while Prannoy takes on Le Duc Phat and Fabian Roth. Lakshya Sen faces tough competition in his group, including third seed Jonatan Christie. The men’s doubles draw has been postponed following a CAS hearing.
