New Delhi: Former Kidambi Srikanth and PV Sindhu champions from India have been given the top bills in parts of men and women, as Yonex-Sunrise India opened the bulminton after two years of hiatus.
The tournament will begin in the main draw from January 11 and no audience is permitted in the Venue, because of the Pandemic Covid-19.
The tournament, organized by the Indian Badminton Association (BAI), will kick 2022 international season.
The World Championship College Medal Srikanth has received the top bill in the men’s singles with world champions Loh Kean Yew and bronze penisters Lakshya Sen also competed for their first Indian Open crown.
Secretary General Bai Ajay Singhania expressed her excitement that the tournament would advance and be sure that it would be a big success like the previous edition.
“India Open has become an important event on the BWF calendar.
We have taken all the precautions for the safety of the players and officials and we will try to involve fans through various online platforms and live broadcasts on television,” he said.
The Sindhu Double Olympic medal will lead the charge in the single part of the woman who also has people like two champions Saina Nehwal, Busanan Thailand Ongbamrungphan and Singapore up and come Jia Min Yeo.
Sindhu, the winner of the 2017 edition, said playing without fans would be a little reducer but he had the same motivating anyone to win the second tournament title.
“I always hope to play in New Delhi because India Open always has a full house crowd with a great atmosphere because it wins the tournament at home is always special for any player.” The top seed of the men and former champions Srikanth said the tournament gave him the perfect opportunity to build the success of his world championship.
“It’s a long season for everyone with Asian games and Commonwealth games scheduled later this year.
Starting the season at home Turf gave me the perfect opportunity to start the year with a record of victory,” said World Used No.
1.
The 10th edition of the tournament, who was detained after a two-year gap after the Coronavirus outbreak in the beginning of 2020, would see participants from 19 countries in five categories.
The World Championships Bronze Merve Lakshya Sen also wanted to leave footsteps in their first appearance in the home tournament.
“I always hope to play India Open.
I have to wait for two years because of the Coronavirus pandemic, but I’m sure you will put my best foot ahead this week.” Due to restrictions related covid, the protocol is strictly followed and all players must go through a mandatory test before entering the venue.
Vikramaditya Dhar, Managing Director of Sunrise Sports India Pvt Ltd., insisted that supporting tournaments was part of their commitment to sports.
“Badminton is one of the most popular sports in this country and Yonex-Sunrise India Open has played an important role in presenting top-level badminton in this country.” As badminton action starts after a two-year break, we are.
Committed to doing everything that helps sports grow further, “Dhar said.