The early momentum continued as Uttam Singh (5’) and Manjeet (5) also contributed with one goal each, propelling India to a commanding 4-0 lead within the first six minutes of the game.
World No. 9 Prannoy overcame the world No. 7 and the 2021 world champion, Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew, 21-18, 15-21, 21-19 in a 69-minute marathon in the round of 16 match.
World No. 15 , PV Sindhu, received a walkover from World no 27 Japan’s Natsuki Nidaira, in the round of 16.
Kidambi Srikanth, defeated compatriot Lakshya Sen and Prannoy overcame NG Ka Long Angus of Hong Kong in the second-round matches.
