PV Sindhu Leads Indian Contingent at Swiss Open Badminton Tournament
Two-time Olympic medalist PV sindhu will spearhead the Indian challenge at the Swiss Open badminton tournament, which begins Tuesday at St. Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) Super 300 tournament features a strong Indian presence across multiple categories.
All-Indian Showdowns Highlight opening Rounds
Sindhu, ranked No. 16 globally and the 2022 Swiss Open champion, faces compatriot Malvika bansod, ranked No. 28, in the first round of the women’s singles. In the men’s singles, Lakshya Sen, India’s top-ranked shuttler at No. 15,will clash with 2016 Swiss Open winner H.S. Prannoy, promising an intense start to the competition.
Indian squad Boasts Depth in Singles and Doubles
Besides Sindhu, Anupama Upadhyaya, Aakarshi Kashyap, and Rakshitha Ramraj are also competing in women’s singles. Joining Sen and Prannoy in the men’s singles are Priyanshu Rajawat and Kiran George.
In women’s doubles, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand will lead the indian challenge, joined by the pairs of Priya Konjengbam-Shruti Mishra, and Varshini Viswanath Sri-Arathi Sara Sunil. Ashith Surya-Amrutha Pramuthesh and Sathish Karunakaran-Aadya Variyath will represent India in mixed doubles.
Top seeds Set the Stage for Fierce Competition
China’s Shi Yu Qi and Thailand’s Pornpawee Chochuwong are the top seeds in the men’s and women’s singles categories, respectively.
Complete Indian Squad for Swiss Open 2025
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, Ishar 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)
**Who are some of the exciting Indian shuttlers to watch out for at the Swiss Open 2025?** (This question encourages readers to think about the specific Indian players and their potential performance.)
PV Sindhu Leads Indian Contingent at Swiss Open Badminton Tournament
Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu will spearhead the Indian challenge at the Swiss Open badminton tournament, which begins Tuesday at St. Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland. the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Super 300 tournament features a strong indian presence across multiple categories.
All-Indian Showdowns Highlight opening Rounds
Sindhu, ranked no. 16 globally and the 2022 Swiss Open champion, faces compatriot Malvika Bansod, ranked No. 28, in the first round of the women’s singles. In the men’s singles, Lakshya Sen, India’s top-ranked shuttler at No. 15,will clash with 2016 Swiss Open winner H.S. Prannoy, promising an intense start to the competition.
Indian squad Boasts Depth in Singles and Doubles
Besides Sindhu,Anupama upadhyaya,Aakarshi Kashyap,and Rakshitha Ramraj are also competing in women’s singles. Joining Sen and Prannoy in the men’s singles are Priyanshu Rajawat and Kiran George.
In women’s doubles, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri gopichand will lead the indian challenge, joined by the pairs of Priya Konjengbam-shruti Mishra, and Varshini Viswanath Sri-Arathi Sara Sunil. ashith Surya-Amrutha Pramuthesh and Sathish Karunakaran-Aadya Variyath will represent India in mixed doubles.
top seeds Set the Stage for Fierce Competition
China’s Shi Yu Qi and Thailand’s Pornpawee Chochuwong are the top seeds in the men’s and women’s singles categories, respectively.
Complete Indian Squad for Swiss Open 2025
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, Ishar 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).
Q&A: Swiss Open 2025 – Indian Contingent
Who is PV Sindhu’s first-round opponent?
PV Sindhu will face her compatriot Malvika Bansod in the first round of the women’s singles at the Swiss Open 2025.This sets the stage for an exciting all-Indian clash right from the start!
Which Indian players are in contention for the men’s singles?
The men’s singles will see Lakshya Sen, H.S. Prannoy, Priyanshu Rajawat, Kiran George, Kidambi Srikanth (Qualifiers), Ayush Shetty (Qualifiers), Sathish Karunakaran (Qualifiers), Tharun Mannepalli (Qualifiers), and Sankar Subramanian (qualifiers) representing India. Keep an eye out for the match between Lakshya Sen and H.S. Prannoy!
Who are the top seeds in the tournament?
Shi Yu Qi from China is the top seed in men’s singles, and Pornpawee Chochuwong from Thailand leads the women’s singles category.
What is the significance of the BWF Super 300 tournament?
The BWF Super 300 tournaments are part of the Badminton World Federation’s tour, offering ranking points and prize money. Winning these events helps players climb the world rankings and qualify for major tournaments like the Olympics.
Which Indian pair has performed well in the past in the Swiss Open?
While the current article highlights the upcoming tournament, historical data indicates that Indian players have had success in the Swiss Open. As an example, H.S. Prannoy won the men’s singles title in 2016, and PV Sindhu won in 2022.
Follow the Swiss Open 2025 to see if PV Sindhu can repeat her winning performance and if other Indian players can make their mark on the tournament!
