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PV Sindhu might be in motion for the primary time because the COVID-19 lockdown.© AFP
India’s high shuttlers PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal might be seen in motion for the primary time because the coronavirus-forced break once they compete in three upcoming tournaments in Bangkok, together with the distinguished BWF World Tour Finals. With Olympic {qualifications} in thoughts, the Badminton Association of India (BAI) on Monday introduced a robust eight-member squad to take part within the three upcoming tournaments, scheduled in January. The staff, consisting of Olympic-bound shuttlers Sindhu, Saina, B Sai Praneeth, Kidambi Srikanth, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty, Ashwini Ponappa and N Sikki Reddy, will start their marketing campaign with Yonex Thailand Open from January 12-17. That might be adopted by Toyota Thailand Open (January 19-24) and the distinguished HSBC BWF World Tour Finals which is rescheduled for January 27-31.
After the coronavirus outbreak in March disrupted the sporting world leading to cancellation or postponement of numerous tournaments, this would be the first time that high Indian gamers, other than Srikanth, will function in any worldwide match. The former World No. 1, Srikanth had made a comeback when he performed the Denmark Open in October.
“We are very happy to see badminton finally getting back on the court. It gives us hope that tournaments can eventually make a steady comeback in near future. Most of our players haven’t played tournaments in the last 7-8 months,” BAI normal secretary Ajay Singhania stated.
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“However, they have been training to the best of their abilities at the camp. The purpose of sending a full-strength team in these tournaments so that players can get the much-needed tournament practice ahead of the Olympic qualifiers,” he added.
The staff may even be accompanied by singles overseas coaches Agus Dwi Santoso and Park Tae Sang and doubles coach Dwi Kristiawan alongside assist workers consisting of Kiran Challagundla, Johnson, Evangelina Baddam and M Srikanth.
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