2 weeks ago
Chance for Tanvi, Srikanth after withdrawals at badminton World Championships
The badminton World Championships are being held in Delhi.
Some players have decided not to play, which is called a withdrawal.
When players withdraw, backup players called reserves get a chance to play.
Tanvi Sharma is the fifth reserve for the singles draw.
Kidambi Srikanth is the third reserve for the singles draw.
Both could now get a spot in the main draw.
A mixed doubles pair, Surya and Amrutha P, could also get in.
Japan's men's doubles pair, Takuro Hoki and Kobayashi, has confirmed they will not play.
Because a Taiwanese pair pulled out, invitations were sent to Surya and Amrutha.
The tournament starts on Monday, and the draws could still change.
Withdrawals at the Delhi badminton World Championships are expected to be announced on Sunday.
Fifth reserve Tanvi Sharma and third reserve Kidambi Srikanth could enter the singles draws.
Mixed doubles pairing Surya and Amrutha P could also enter the draw.
Japan's men's doubles pair Takuro Hoki and Kobayashi have confirmed their withdrawal.
A Taiwanese pair's withdrawal triggered invitations for Surya and Amrutha.
- Who
- Reserve players Tanvi Sharma and Kidambi Srikanth, mixed doubles pair Surya and Amrutha P, and withdrawing players including Japan's Takuro Hoki and Kobayashi.
- What
- A wave of withdrawals could allow reserve players to enter the singles and mixed doubles draws.
- Where
- Delhi.
- When
- Withdrawal announcements expected on Sunday, with the championship starting Monday.
- Why
- Multiple player withdrawals created openings for reserves to enter the draws.
Key facts
- Event
- Badminton World Championships
- Host City
- Delhi
- Tournament Start
- Monday
- Withdrawal Announcements
- Expected Sunday
- Tanvi Sharma
- Fifth reserve, possible singles entry
- Kidambi Srikanth
- Third reserve, possible singles entry
- Confirmed Withdrawal
- Japan's men's doubles pair Takuro Hoki and Kobayashi
- Invitations Sent
- Mixed doubles pair Surya and Amrutha P after a Taiwanese pair withdrew






