India Open Badminton: Srikanth, Prannoy, Bansod advance; Sindhu losses

Last updated: 2026/01/14 at 11:59 PM

Dusmanta Behera - Editor-in-Chief

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In the Yonex-Sunrise India Open Badminton tournament, former world number one Kidambi Srikanth secured a hard-fought victory over fellow Indian Tharun Mannepalli by 15-21, 21-6, and 21-19 in the Men’s Singles round of 32. HS Prannoy also defeated Lee Cheuk Yiu of Hong Kong 22-20, 21-18 in his opening round clash.

However, in Women’s Singles, former world champion PV Sindhu lost to Thuy Linh Nguyen of Vietnam 22-20, 12-21, 15-21 in a round of 64 match.

Malvika Bansod of India beat Pai Yo Po of Chinese Taipei 21-19 21-19 in round of 32 match. Indian duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty got a walk over in the Men’s Double round of 32.

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Dusmanta Behera's pioneering experience of 26 years includes key roles at News Today Pvt Ltd, ETV Networks, Lok Sabha TV. Rajya Sabha TV, and Sansad TV. As an accredited Video Journalist for more than 15 years under MI&B, Government of India covered State Visits of Prime Minister and Vice President. Valuable Contributions include Series on "National Security" and Chamber Telecast. Key interest remains in Documentaries on Armed Forces and Travelogues.