HS Prannoy leads Indian challenge at Korea Open as Lakshya Sen pulls out

Lakshya Sen Withdraws From Korea Open, HS Prannoy To Lead India’s Challenge

Lakshya Sen has withdrawn from the Korea Open, which begins on Tuesday in Yeosu, after winning the Hylo Open in Germany. HS Prannoy will now lead India’s men’s singles challenge at the event.

Korea Open 2026: HS Prannoy, Tanvi Sharma to lead Indian challenge at BWF Super 500 tournament - The Tribune

Veteran Indian shuttler HS Prannoy and emerging women's singles player Tanvi Sharma will lead a depleted Indian contingent at the Korea Open 2026, with several of the country's top players opting out of the BWF Super 500 tournament beginning Tuesday at Jinnam Stadium in South Korea.

Korea Open 2026: HS Prannoy, Tanvi Sharma to lead Indian challenge at BWF Super 500 tournament

Veteran Indian shuttler HS Prannoy and emerging women's singles player Tanvi Sharma will lead a depleted Indian contingent at the Korea Open 2026, with several of the country's top players opting out of the BWF Super 500 tournament beginning Tuesday at Jinnam Stadium in South Korea.

No Lakshya Sen, PV Sindhu at Korea Open after Hylo Open triumph; Prannoy, Tanvi lead India's challenge

Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu have opted out of the Korea Open, allowing HS Prannoy, a World Championship bronze medalist, to lead the men's singles against South Korea's Yoo Tae Bin. In women's singles, the talented Tanvi Sharma, victorious at the Taipei Open, seeks to further her success. Additionally, various Indian competitors will participate in doubles, showcasing the nation's robust involvement in international badminton.

Lakshya Sen withdraws from Korea Open 2026 after Hylo Open conquest

Lakshya Sen was set to open the campaign against China’s Dong Tian Yao, but is scheduled to return to the court in the Japan Masters later this month.

HS Prannoy leads Indian challenge at Korea Open as Lakshya Sen pulls out

Lakshya Sen, who revived his season with the title triumph in Germany, was scheduled to face China's Dong Tian Yao in the opening round