India Open 2025: Meet The Indian Badminton Stars Competing This Year
India Open 2025: The tournament is held every year in India and brings together top badminton players from around the world. This year is special as India is sending its largest-ever team to the event, with 45 players and 28 entries in five categories. Fans can expect an exciting week of intense badminton action.
The India Open 2025 is set to be exciting, with a mix of experienced players and young talents from India. While PV Sindhu and the duo of Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy are the main stars, the tournament will give new players valuable experience. The Indian team will aim to impress and show how much badminton is growing in the country.
India Open 2025: Meet The Indian Badminton Stars Competing This Year
Men’s Singles:
In men’s singles, India has some of its best players:
Lakshya Sen: A rising star in Indian badminton known for aggressive gameplay and quick reflexes. He has won several international titles and remains a strong contender in the sport.
HS Prannoy: Known for his determination and ability to perform in crucial moments. Prannoy has consistently challenged top-ranked players in international tournaments.
Kidambi Srikanth: A former World No. 1 player, Srikanth brings a wealth of experience and skill to any tournament he participates in.
Women’s Singles:
In women’s singles, PV Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medalist, will lead India’s team.
PV Sindhu: A two-time Olympic medalist and former World Champion, Sindhu is a well-known figure in Indian badminton. Her experience and strong will make her a top contender.
Malvika Bansod: A young and promising player who has impressed with her performances on the circuit.
Men’s Doubles:
In men’s doubles, India has some of its best pairs competing.
Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy: The current Commonwealth Games champions, they are one of the strongest doubles pairs in the world. Their strong teamwork and exciting style of play make them top contenders for medals.
Women’s Doubles:
The women’s doubles category features several promising Indian pairs:
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand: A young and exciting pair known for their aggressive play and strong coordination.
Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto: With Ashwini’s experience and Tanisha’s talent, they are a solid team in the doubles event.
Mixed Doubles:
India also has a strong representation in mixed doubles:
- Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto
- K Sathish Kumar and Aadya Variyath
- Rohan Kapoor and G Ruthvika Shivani
- Ashith Surya and Amrutha Pramuthesh
Complete List of Indian Players in the India Open 2025:
Men’s Singles:
- Lakshya Sen
- HS Prannoy
- Priyanshu Rajawat
- Kidambi Srikanth
- Kiran George
Women’s Singles:
- PV Sindhu
- Malvika Bansod
- Anupama Upadhyaya
- Aakarshi Kashyap
- Rakshita Sree Santosh Ramraj
Men’s Doubles:
- Chirag Shetty/Satwiksairaj Rankireddy
- K Sai Pratheek/Pruthvi K Roy
- Mayank Rana/Chayant Joshi
Women’s Doubles:
- Treesa Jolly/Gayatri Gopichand
- Ashwini Ponnappa/Tanisha Crasto
- Rutuparna Panda/Swetaparna Panda
- Mansa Rawat/Gayatri Rawat
- Ashwini Bhat/Shikha Gautam
- Sakshi Gahlawat/Apoorva Gahlawat
- Sania Sikandar/Rashmi Ganesh
- Mrunmayee Deshpande/Prerana Alvekar
- Kavya Gupta/Radhika Sharma
- Amutra Pramuthesh/Sonali Singh
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