Seasoned Indian shuttler HS Prannoy on Monday said he is taking a break from the sport to allow his body to fully recover from the effects of chikungunya
Asian Games bronze medallist Prannoy had recovered from a back injury to reach the semifinals at China Masters Super 750, while Canada Open winner Sen, world No. 17, hasn't looked his self with six first-round exit since August.
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.
Asian Games 2023: Arguably the most anticipated medal event at the games will take place on Wednesday, when javelin thrower and reigning world champion Neeraj Chopra will look to become Asian champion for a second time in a row.
World No. 7 HS Prannoy showed nerves of steel to bounce back from an opening game reversal to outwit Jeon Hyeok Jin 18-21 21-16 21-19 and put India 1-0 ahead but Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost the first doubles 13-21 24-26 to reigning world champions Seo Seung-Jae and Kang Min-hyuk as Korea made it 1-1.
R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh, among others. Kishore Jena, Neeraj Chopra and DP Manu. HS Prannoy. The success these boys and men have brought with chess, men’s javelin and badminton shows the leaps sports other than cricket have taken in the country.
In a post on X, Modi said, "What a brilliant achievement by @PRANNOYHSPRI at BWF World Championships 2023! Congratulations to him on winning the Bronze medal." "His skill and hard work have shone brightly throughout the tournament. He is a true inspiration to all badminton enthusiasts," the prime minister said.
Prannoy became only the fifth Indian men's singles player to win a World Championships medal.
It is the first time in her career that Sindhu, seeded 16th, has failed to reach the quarterfinals at the prestigious tournament.
Following a marathon 90 minutes of play, it was Prannoy who was left to bear the heartache as the 9-21 23-21 20-22 loss against world number 24 Weng robbed him of a chance to win his second BWF title of the season.
Two more events are left in the Asian leg, Indonesia and Taipei, but India's campaign at the badminton tournament has come to an end with the ouster of HS Pronnoy, PV Sandhu, Lakshya Sen, Priyanshu Rajawat, K Srikanth, among others.
HS Prannoy, No. 3 in men’s singles, and the only singles player to be nominated for BWF’s 'most improved player of the year' award, is the only Indian in the draw for the BWF finals, in which the top eight ranked players are invited.
The Indian men's badminton team scripted history by reaching the final of the Thomas Cup for the first time ever.
The 24-year-old from Guntur, who clinched successive titles at Indonesian Open and Australian Open, now has 58,583 points in his kitty.