Players in the top 16 (up to two per country) of the men's and women's 'Race to Paris' Rankings, secured a spot for their national sides in Olympics. The qualifying period for the marquee multi-sport event started on May 1 last year and ended on April 28.
Considered the 'World Cup' of badminton, this competition will not directly impact the forthcoming Olympics in Paris, but it would be interesting to see how India's top badminton players perform under duress.
Reigning World Championship medallist Prannoy is excited to play in his first Olympics. Ranked ninth in the world in the men's singles category Prannoy is the highest Indian-ranked player
Back in 2022, India stunned the world by defeating 14-time champions Indonesia, the most successful team of the tournament, in the finals of the Thomas Cup. India is grouped in Group C and will also play England (April 29) and Indonesia (May 1).
Indian shuttler HS Prannoy has backed his badminton contingent for the Paris Olympics 2024 and went on to say that the team will try its best to give something to the fans to cheer for in the upcoming mega event.
The hard-hitting duo, which has secured a lot of landmark BWF titles and other championship wins/medals since 2022, has been at the top for 10 weeks. Nehwal, who held the previous record, secured the top position back on August 18, 2015, and stayed there for nine weeks till October 21, 2015,
Star Indian shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty crashed out of the All England Open 2024 facing a loss in the second round of the tournament.
Later, the top-ranked men's doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will be in action, taking on Muhammad Shohibul Fikri and Bagas Maulana in the second round.
Star Indian shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty started their All England Open 2024 campaign with a win in the opening round of the tournament.