High-Stakes Showdowns Await Indian Shuttlers at BWF World Championships 2025 | Sports-Games
Lee Zii Jia returns after a long break with a tough draw, while Indian shuttlers face challenging opponents that could impact their 15-year medal streak, officials said.
- The draws for the 2025 BWF World Championships were released on August 13, with the event scheduled from August 25 to 31 in Paris.
- India’s established record of winning at least one medal since 2011 sets high expectations for players like PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen at this year’s championships.
- Key Indian contenders include PV Sindhu facing Bulgaria’s Kaloyana Nalbantova, Lakshya Sen drawn against world No. 1 Shi Yuqi, and H.S. Prannoy matched with Finland’s Joakim Oldorff.
- Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty start with a first-round bye, while Sindhu, a five-time medallist and former champion, might meet second seed Wang Zhi Yi by the round of 16.
- Indian shuttlers face tough draws and must secure major upsets to extend India’s medal streak, as past results show stiff competition from top seeds like Shi Yuqi and Wang Zhi Yi.
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PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen Get Challenging Draws in BWF World Championships 2025
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Indian shuttler PV Sindhu will lock horns with Bulgaria's Kaloyana Nalbantova, whereas Lakshya Sen will play Shi Yuqi of China in their respective round one matches of the BWF World Championships 2025, which will take place later this month. Sports News | PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen Get Challenging Draws in BWF World Championships 2025.
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Indian shuttler PV Sindhu will lock horns with Bulgaria's Kaloyana Nalbantova, whereas Lakshya Sen will play Shi Yuqi of China in their respective round one matches of the BWF World Championships 2025, which will take place later this month.
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