French Open Badminton 2024: Indian Contingent’s Strong Showing

Dara Singh Chahal

6th Mar 2024: In the ongoing French Open 2024 badminton tournament, Indian athletes showcased notable performances, with Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advancing to the round of 16 in men’s doubles after a commanding victory over Malaysia’s Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi. The Indian duo, ranked world No. 1 in men’s doubles, demonstrated resilience in the second game, securing victory with a 21-13, 24-22 scoreline.

Their victory sets the stage for an exciting face-off against another Malaysian pair, Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun, in the upcoming round.

Satwik expressed enthusiasm about playing in Paris, emphasizing the exceptional atmosphere and the significance of competing in the French Open and the forthcoming Paris 2024 Olympics.

The ongoing French Open BWF Super 750 event serves as a significant test event for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics.

In another match, Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen exhibited determination, staging a remarkable comeback against Japan’s Kanta Tsuneyama in the men’s singles category, securing victory with a 15-21, 21-15, 21-3 scoreline. His triumph sets the stage for an intriguing second-round encounter against China’s Li Shifeng.

However, Priyanshu Rajawat faced a challenging draw against world No. 1 and Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen, ultimately suffering a defeat with a score of 21-8, 21-15.

In the women’s doubles category, Indian duo Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand displayed resilience, overcoming a tough challenge to emerge victorious against compatriots Tanisha Castro and Ashwini Ponnappa. They will face Japan’s Yuki Fukushima and Sayaka Hirota in the subsequent round.

Looking ahead, two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is set to commence her women’s singles campaign against Canada’s Michelle Li, while Kidambi Srikanth will also be in action in the upcoming matches.