Sudirman Cup: Hosts China thrash Egypt in preliminary stage; Denmark beat Singapore 4-1
Hosts China started their title defense by thrashing Egypt 5-0 in the first round of the group stage of badminton's 2023 Sudirman Cup here Sunday.
Hosts China started their title defense by thrashing Egypt 5-0 in the first round of the group stage of badminton's 2023 Sudirman Cup here Sunday.
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and World no 9 HS Prannoy will lead the Indian challenge at Sudirman Cup to be played in Suzhou, China from May 14-21,
Ashwini and Jwala Gutta formed a formidable pair, winning medals at CWG in 2010 and 2014.
India lost the first three quarter-finals matches of the Sudirman Cup.
India will be up against record 10-time champions China, who outplayed Thailand 5-0 on Friday.
Badminton Association of India President Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated Sindhu on the achievement.
India, who were struggling against Denmark on Monday, proved superior in their second outing.
India will next face former champions Indonesia on Wednesday.
India have managed to reach the knockout stage of the tournament only once, during the 2011 edition.
"I am happy with the way I came back from the injury, I mean to comeback and play at that level keeps me motivated."
