Indian Badminton Talents Set Sights on Thailand Open Glory

Indian shuttlers Ayush Shetty, Unnati Hooda, and Lakshya Sen are preparing to showcase their skills at the Thailand Open Super 500 badminton tournament. Ayush and Unnati face qualifiers, while Sen aims to regain his form in the main draw. Other notable Indian players include Priyanshu Rajawat, Malvika Bansod, and Kidambi Srikanth.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Bangkok | Updated: 12-05-2025 13:27 IST | Created: 12-05-2025 13:27 IST
Indian Badminton Talents Set Sights on Thailand Open Glory
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The spotlight is on promising Indian shuttlers Ayush Shetty and Unnati Hooda as they gear up for the Thailand Open Super 500 badminton tournament. Both players recently impressed with semifinal finishes at the Taipei Open Super 300 but face challenging qualifying rounds to reach the main draw.

In men's singles, Lakshya Sen looks to bounce back from injury setbacks as he takes on Ireland's Nhat Nguyen. Known for his agility and prowess, Sen is eager to reclaim his competitive edge. Meanwhile, rising star Priyanshu Rajawat seeks to find consistency, kicking off his campaign against Indonesia's Alwi Farhan.

Adding to India's representation, former world number one Kidambi Srikanth continues his comeback, and in women's doubles, world-ranked tenth pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand return from injury. Their opening match is against Malaysia's Ong Xin Yee and Carmen Ting, marking their resilience and determination on the international stage.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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