Archive · 20 Jul 2026

Sindhu Leads Indian Challenge at China Open

Sindhu Leads Indian Challenge at China Open

PV Sindhu, who won the Japan Open, will lead India's challenge at the China Open badminton tournament.

She will play against Unnati Hooda in the first round.

However, Satwik and Chirag will miss the event due to Satwik's shoulder injury.

Other Indian players like Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, and HS Prannoy will participate in the men's singles.

Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila will lead India's challenge in the mixed doubles.

Hariharan Amsakarunan and M.R. Arjun will represent India in the men's doubles.

Sindhu is in good form but has a hamstring injury, and Satwik and Chirag's absence is both a setback and an opportunity for them to recover.

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