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HS Prannoy Loses In Japan Masters, Indian Challenge Ends

Indian shuttler HS Prannoy lost a closely-fought second round match against Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei to bow out of the Japan Masters Super 500 badminton tournament in Kumamoto on Thursday. The Asian Games bronze medallist Indian, who returned to action after recovering from a back injury, squandered an opening game advantage to lose 21-19 16-21 19-21 to world no. 12 Chen in a 73-minute men's singles match that went down the wire. Prannoy's defeat brought curtains on India's campaign at the tournament.

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Exiled, but no regrets for Myanmar footballer two years after protest

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HS Prannoy Lone Indian Survivor At Japan Masters

Returning to action after recovering from a back injury, star India shuttler HS Prannoy emerged as the lone Indian survivor at the Japan Masters, advancing to the second round with a gritty win on Wednesday. The 31-year-old, who played with back pain en route to Asian Games bronze medal in his last outing, outsmarted Lee Cheuk Yiu of Hong Kong 22-20 19-21 21-17 in a 64-minute opening round clash at the Super 500 event. Prannoy made a good start, taking a 11-6 lead at the first mid-game interval. Lee, however, managed to bring claw back at 14-14 but the Indian held his fort despite relentless pressure to eventually seal the opening game by the narrowest of margin. Prannoy took the momentum to the second game, zooming to 14-8 but the world No. 18 from Hong Kong drew parity at 17-17 and this time went the distance with Prannoy falling into a pool of errors.

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HS Prannoy Loses In Japan Masters, Indian Challenge Ends

Goals flow as Asia's top nations make winning start to World Cup qualifying

Exiled, but no regrets for Myanmar footballer two years after protest

HS Prannoy Lone Indian Survivor At Japan Masters

MLB owners approve A's move to Las Vegas from Oakland

Lions agree player availability with URC & Premiership

Lions strike deal with Premiership and United Rugby Championship for 2025 tour

'Stiff' Continuous misses out on the chance to be big in Japan