Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Indian Shuttlers Face Challenging Draws at World Championships
The BWF World Championships are coming up, and the draw is out.
Lakshya Sen has a tough first match against Shi Yu Qi.
H.S. Prannoy also has a difficult opening match.
PV Sindhu might face a challenging opponent later in the tournament.
The doubles team of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty get a bye.
Indian players will compete with strong competitors.
Lakshya Sen faces Shi Yu Qi in the first round of the BWF World Championships.
H.S. Prannoy, the reigning bronze medallist, plays Anders Antonsen in the first round.
PV Sindhu, a five-time medallist, is expected to have an easier draw initially.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty received a bye in the first round.
Indian players face challenging matches at the upcoming World Championships in Paris.
- Who
- Indian badminton players.
- What
- Draw for the BWF World Championships.
- When
- August 25-31.
- Where
- Paris.
- Why
- To determine the match-ups.
- Event
- BWF World Championships
- Location
- Paris
- Start Date
- August 25
- Lakshya Sen
- Faces Shi Yu Qi in round 1
- H.S. Prannoy
- Faces Anders Antonsen in round 1
- PV Sindhu
- Has easier initial draw
- Satwik-Chirag
- Received bye in round 1
Sources
Badminton World Championships: Lakshya Sen to face top seed Shi Yu Qi in first round; tough Chinese tests early for Satwik-Chirag, PV Sindhu
BWF World C'ships draw: Lakshya faces top seed Shi Yu Qi in opener; Satwik-Chirag get first round bye
Tough fixtures await Indians at BWF World C'ships
World Championships draw | Breaking down India’s lot: Satwik-Chirag’s chance for Paris payback, Lakshya Sen vs top seed Shi Yu Qi gets top billing