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Rejuvenated PV Sindhu, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty, Lakshya Sen Eye Good Show At India Open 2025

The likes of PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen and even the double combination of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty needed a break to recuperate from injuries and niggles and rejuvenate themselves after the arduous Paris Olympic campaign. Having taken their time by spending time away from the circuit, the top stars of Indian badminton are set to unleash their best on home turf as the Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2025 kicks off at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall at the Indira Gandhi Arena in New Delhi from Tuesday. The prestigious event, which is part of the HSBC BWF World Tour Super 750 series, has attracted the world's best badminton players including the likes of Olympic champions Viktor Axelsen and An Se-Young among others. Sindhu, the 2017 champion, took a long break after the Paris Olympics before returning to the circuit at the end of the year. She also got married in December and is looking forward to making a strong statement with her performance here. "This will be my first tournament after marriage and also in the new year. So, everything is new and I want to give my best in the competition in front of the home fans... After the Paris Olympics, I wanted some time to recover physically and emotionally and the break has helped me get back rejuvenated," said Sindhu at the launch press conference of the Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2025 on Monday. Sindhu will open her campaign against Shuo Yung Sung of Chinese Taipei.

Last Year Was Bit Tough, But The Fire Inside Me Still Burning: Lakshya Sen

Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen opened up about the heartbreak of missing out on a maiden Olympic medal after coming so close, admitting that 2024 was a bit tough for him but the "fire inside him is still burning" to bounce back stronger in this new Olympic cycle. At the Paris 2024 Olympics, Laskhya made history by becoming the first Indian to make the men's singles semifinals at the Summer Games. En route, he upset some big-name opponents, including Jonatan Christie in the group stage and compatriot H.S. Prannoy in the Round of 16.

I've Fire In Me, Much More To Achieve: PV Sindhu Begins Training Under New Coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has begun a new chapter under renowned Indonesian coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama and said she still has the fire to achieve more in the last phase of her career. The 29-year-old from Hyderabad, a former world champion, has worked with multiple coaches but still endured a challenging season which included a medal-less Olympic campaign. Sindhu, who will be returning to action at the India Open Super 750 after missing the Malaysia Open last week following her wedding last month, has begun training under coach Irwansyah, who is credited with the rise of men's singles stars Jonatan Christie and Anthony Ginting.

Vinod Kambli's Video Made PV Sindhu Emotional, Olympic Medallist Says: "Don't Spend..."

Recently, former India cricketer Vinod Kambli's videos were widely shared on social media. He looked frail as he almost struggled to stand up as his former teammate Sachin Tendulkar greeted him at the memorial unveiling of their Guru Ramakant Achrekar. Then, he sang a song in almost an incoherent way. A few days later, news came that he had to be admitted in a hospital in Thane, Maharashtra, as his health condition deteriorated. Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu saw the videos and had a word of advice for fellow sportspersons.

India Open: Spotlight On Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty As Jumbo Indian Contingent Aims To End Two-Year Title Drought

The contingent is the biggest ever but focus would be on a handful of tried-and-tested names, especially the men's doubles team of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, when Indian shuttlers go up against a world-class field in the India Open Super 750 tournament beginning in New Delhi on Tuesday. Despite the name, Indian success at the tournament hasn't been particularly regular with none from the host nation winning any title in the past two editions. The 46-strong group that will take the court this week would be desperate to make some amends after an ordinary Olympic campaign six months ago.

Regularly Peeping Into Past Glory Keeps PV Sindhu Hungry For More Success

When the going gets tough for PV Sindhu, the star badminton player dives into her highly successful past to seek inspiration to keep going in her quest for more glory. The 29-year-old has in her cabinet every trophy and medal that is there to be won. She is one of the only three Indians to win two Olympic medals, and is also a world champion besides claiming medals at Asian Games and Commonwealth Games. But Sindhu struggled to repeat her international success last season, the medal-less show at the Paris Olympics raising doubts about her future in the sport she dominated for so long.

Malaysian Open: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty's Run Ends In Semifinals

The popular men's doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were knocked out of the ongoing Malaysian Open badminton tournament in the semifinal stage in Kuala Lumpur. On Saturday, the seventh-seeded Indian duo was defeated by South Korea's Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-Jae 10-21, 15-21 in a rather one-sided match within 40 minutes, bringing an end to the Indian challenge at the Malaysian Open. "They played well," Satwik summed up as quoted by Olympics.com. "We saw them playing well earlier in the tournament as well and we were prepared. But I felt they played really well today... They did not give away any easy points and made us work hard for every point."

India Open: Focus On Consistent Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty As Hosts Field Largest-Ever Contingent

Spotlight will be firmly on the consistent Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty as they lead the host nation's largest-ever contingent at the star-studded India Open Super 750, beginning in New Delhi on Tuesday. The former world No. 1 men's doubles pair, the 2022 Indian Open champions, has made a good start to the 2025 season, reaching the semifinals at the Malaysia Super 1000 last week. Despite the disappointment at the Paris Olympics, the duo has emerged as India's most reliable performers over the last two years, regularly advancing deep into draws, and there will not be any exception in the USD 950,000 event.

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Rejuvenated PV Sindhu, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty, Lakshya Sen Eye Good Show At India Open 2025

Last Year Was Bit Tough, But The Fire Inside Me Still Burning: Lakshya Sen

I've Fire In Me, Much More To Achieve: PV Sindhu Begins Training Under New Coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama

Vinod Kambli's Video Made PV Sindhu Emotional, Olympic Medallist Says: "Don't Spend..."

India Open: Spotlight On Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty As Jumbo Indian Contingent Aims To End Two-Year Title Drought

Regularly Peeping Into Past Glory Keeps PV Sindhu Hungry For More Success

Malaysian Open: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty's Run Ends In Semifinals

India Open: Focus On Consistent Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty As Hosts Field Largest-Ever Contingent