PV Sindhu Leads Indian Contingent at Swiss Open Badminton Tournament
BASEL, Switzerland – Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu is set to spearhead India’s challenge at teh swiss Open badminton tournament, which commences Tuesday at St. Jakobshalle in Basel. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) super 300 tournament will feature Sindhu, currently ranked world number 16 and the 2022 Swiss Open champion.
All-Indian Clashes Headline opening Rounds
The tournament kicks off with an all-Indian affair in the women’s singles first round,as Sindhu faces off against compatriot Malvika Bansod,ranked world number 28. In the men’s singles, another all-Indian clash is on the cards with Lakshya Sen, India’s top-ranked shuttler at world number 15, taking on HS Prannoy, the 2016 Swiss Open winner.
Indian Squad Details
Besides Sindhu and Bansod, Anupama Upadhyaya, Aakarshi Kashyap, and Rakshitha Ramraj are also part of the Indian contingent in the women’s singles. Priyanshu Rajawat and Kiran George join Sen and Prannoy in the men’s singles draw. India has no entries in the men’s doubles category.
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand will represent India in the women’s doubles competition, along with the pairs of priya Konjengbam-Shruti Mishra and Varshini Viswanath Sri-Arathi Sara Sunil. Ashith Surya-Amrutha Pramuthesh and Sathish Karunakaran-Aadya Variyath will compete in the mixed doubles category.
Top Seeds Announced
China’s Shi Yu Qi and Thailand’s Pornpawee Chochuwong are the top seeds in the men’s and women’s singles, respectively.
Full List of Indian Participants
The complete list of Indian participants is as follows:
Men’s singles: Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, Priyanshu Rajawat, Kiran George, Kidambi Srikanth (Qualifiers), Ayush Shetty (Qualifiers), Sathish Karunakaran (Qualifiers), Tharun Mannepalli (Qualifiers), Sankar Subramanian (Qualifiers)
Women’s singles: PV Sindhu, Malvika Bansod, Anupama Upadhyaya, Aakarshi Kashyap, Rakshitha Ramraj, Isharani Baruah (qualifiers), Anmol Kharb (Qualifiers), Tasnim Mir (Qualifiers)
Women’s doubles: Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand, Priya Konjengbam-Shruti Mishra, Varshini viswanath Sri-arathi Sara Sunil
Mixed doubles: Ashith Surya-amrutha Pramuthesh, Sathish Karunakaran-Aadya Variyath, Ayush Agarwal-Shruti Mishra (Qualifiers).
What specific achievements has PV Sindhu earned in badminton that make her a prominent figure in the sport?
PV Sindhu Leads Indian Contingent at Swiss Open Badminton Tournament: Q&A
Hear’s a quick Q&A to get you up to speed on the Swiss Open!
Key Questions Answered:
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Who is PV Sindhu?
PV Sindhu is a two-time Olympic medalist and a prominent figure in Indian badminton. She’s currently ranked world number 16 and won the Swiss Open in 2022.
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What is the Swiss Open?
It’s a Badminton World Federation (BWF) Super 300 tournament held in Basel, Switzerland. This means it’s a mid-level tournament, offering ranking points and prize money.
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what are “all-Indian clashes”?
In the initial rounds, Indian players will compete against each other. This ensures at least one Indian player will advance, but also means a higher-ranked player could be eliminated early.
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Who are the top seeds?
Shi Yu Qi of China is the top seed in men’s singles, and Pornpawee Chochuwong of Thailand leads the women’s singles.
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Are there any other notable Indian players besides Sindhu?
Yes! Lakshya Sen (men’s singles), HS Prannoy (men’s singles), Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand (women’s doubles) are among the key players.
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Are there any Indian players in the Men’s Doubles?
- No, India has no entries in the men’s doubles category.
Interesting Trivia:
- HS Prannoy won the Swiss open in 2016.
- The tournament features a mix of established stars and up-and-coming talent from India.
Don’t miss the action! Follow the Swiss Open to support the Indian contingent and see if PV Sindhu can repeat her success!
