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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, fresh off their World Championships bronze, triumphed in their Hong Kong Open opener, while Kiran George qualified for the men's singles main draw. The Indian duo displayed resilience, recovering from a second-game loss to secure victory. However, Tharun Mannepalli's impressive run, including a win over Kidambi Srikanth, was cut short in the qualifying rounds.

Indian badminton faces a period of underwhelming performances, but Sankar Subramanian, a former junior World No. 1, expresses optimism about the future. Despite recent setbacks, he believes the next generation holds immense potential. Sankar emphasizes the need for improved grassroots programs, high-performance training, and comprehensive support systems to consistently compete at the highest level and regain India's dominance in badminton.

New Delhi will host the prestigious Badminton World Championships in August 2026, marking its return to India after 17 years. The Badminton World Federation made the announcement at the Paris 2025 Championships closing ceremony. India's badminton prowess is highlighted by PV Sindhu's five medals and consistent medal wins since 2011.

The Badminton Association of India is set to cut ties with the promoters of the Premier Badminton League. The BAI wants to start the competition on its own, within the next year.