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Son Heung-Min Fluffs Lines But South Korea, Iraq Win Openers At Asian Cup

South Korea launched their campaign for a first Asian Cup since 1960 with a 3-1 win over Bahrain while fellow former champions Iraq beat Indonesia by the same scoreline Monday. In the last game of the day, Jordan thrashed Malaysia 4-0 with Mahmoud Al-Mardi and Mousa Al-Tamari both scoring twice. Paris Saint-Germain's Lee Kang-in upstaged Son Heung-min with two goals for Jurgen Klinsmann's South Korea, who are among the favourites for the title in Qatar. Lee has impressed at PSG since joining from Mallorca last summer and he got Klinsmann's side out of a spot of bother against a spirited Bahrain who equalised early in the second half.

'Worked On Strength During Off-Season': Shuttler HS Prannoy Ahead Of India Open

Olympic qualification is on the horizon but star Indian shuttler HS Prannoy is not looking too far ahead and focusing on the next couple of months in his bid to get into 'tournament mode' after a productive off-season. The 31-year-old Indian, who secured a maiden bronze medal at the Asian Games and World Championships in 2023, suffered a loss to Denmark's Anders Antonsen in the opening round of the Malaysia Super 1000 last week in Kuala Lumpur.

Focus On Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty As Home Shuttlers Look To Dazzle At India Open

Expectations will be high when Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty spearhead the home challenge at the India Open super 750 badminton tournament beginning in Delhi on Tuesday, hoping to annex their first silverware of the new season. With six titles in 2023, Satwik and Chirag have been a cut above the rest of the Indians, and the runner-up finish at the Malaysia super 1000 has only spiced things up as the Indian shuttlers look to deliver at home. The BAI flagship tournament, which was upgraded to super 750 in 2023, proved a dampener last season when none of the Indians could cross the second round.