Hey there, sports enthusiasts! 🏸 If you’re a badminton fan, you’re in for a treat because our Indian Badminton stars are shining bright at the French Open Super 750 tournament in Paris. It’s been an exhilarating opening round, and I’m here to share all the smashing details with you. So, let’s jump right into the action!
Indian Badminton Stars, Satwik and Chirag’s Spectacular Victory
Our dynamic duo, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, made a powerful statement right from the start. Ranked world no. 1, these Asian Games champions showed their class against Malaysia’s formidable pair, Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi. With a stunning 21-13, 24-22 win in just 47 minutes, they secured their fifth win in their last eight meetings against the Malaysians.
But that’s not all! Satwik and Chirag are on a mission to bounce back stronger after finishing second in their last three tournaments. They’re all set to face another Malaysian challenge, Man Wei Chong and Kai Wun Tee, in the next round. We’re rooting for you, champs!
Lakshya Sen’s Remarkable Comeback
Talking about comebacks, Lakshya Sen, our World Championships bronze medallist, showed incredible resilience. He turned the tables on Japan’s Kanta Tsuneyama with a thrilling 15-21, 21-15, 21-3 victory. Coming from behind to clinch the win, Lakshya is now ready to face the third seed, Li Shen Feng, in the pre-quarterfinal. Keep an eye on this unseeded Indian sensation!
Treesa-Gayatri’s Spirited Win
In women’s doubles, the Commonwealth Games bronze medallists Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand also advanced to the second round with a hard-fought 16-21, 21-19, 21-17 victory over fellow Indians Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto. This win isn’t just about advancing in the tournament; it’s a crucial step towards qualifying for the Paris Olympics. Currently ranked 14th, Treesa and Gayatri are hot on the heels of their 11th-ranked compatriots in the Olympic Games qualification rankings.
Fresh off their vital role in India’s epic win at the Badminton Asia Team Championships, Treesa and Gayatri are showing no signs of slowing down. We’re cheering loud for their Olympic dream!
A Tough Exit for Priyanshu Rajawat
However, not all stories had happy beginnings. Priyanshu Rajawat faced a tough challenge against the reigning Olympic champion, Victor Axelsen, and suffered an 8-21, 15-21 defeat. Despite the loss, we’re proud of Priyanshu for competing against one of the best in the world. There’s more to come from this young talent!
Wrapping Up the Opening Round
The French Open Super 750 has kicked off with a bang for our Indian shuttlers. With victories that spell hope and determination, Satwik-Chirag, Lakshya Sen, and Treesa-Gayatri have set the tone for what promises to be an exciting tournament.
For More Sports Updates visit Spinny Sports