Syed Modi India International: PV Sindhu beats Anmol Kharb, Lakshya advances - Highlights

The second-seeded Priyanshu Rajawat took a straight-game win over compatriot Kartikey Gulshan Kumar to progress to the second round.

Final Score: Priyanshu Rajawat 21-13, 21-12 Kartikey Gulshan Kumar

Ashwini Ponappa returned to the BWF Circuit for the first time since the Paris Olympics at the Syed Modi India International in Lucknow.

She started her comeback with a win in the opening round of the women's doubles category, partnering with Tanisha Crasto.

Final Score: Ashwini-Tanisha 21-12, 21-10 Ishu-Tanu

India’s Malvika Bansod delivered a strong performance against Poland’s Wiktoria Dabczynska, winning in straight sets with scores of 21-16, 21-7. The match lasted 41 minutes, with Bansod showcasing superior control and tactical play.

Malvika's consistency and dominant second game secured a comfortable win, advancing her further in the competition.

In a dominant performance, Lalinrat Chaiwan from Thailand defeated India’s Aakarshi Kashyap in straight sets with scores of 21-8, 21-12. The match lasted 33 minutes, showcasing Chaiwan’s control throughout the game.

Chaiwan's aggressive strategy and consistency proved too strong for Kashyap, securing a quick victory in the encounter.

Isharani Baruah faced off against China’s Wu Luo Yu. Despite a determined effort, Isharani Baruah lost in straight sets with scores of 16-21, 12-21. The match lasted 41 minutes.

Wu Luo Yu’s dominance, particularly in longer rallies and crucial points, secured a solid victory in the match.

Game-2: Lakshya Sen 21-12 Sholeh Aidil

Game-2: Lakshya Sen 17-9 Sholeh Aidil

Game-2: Lakshya Sen 11-7 Sholeh Aidil

Game-2: Lakshya Sen 8-6 Sholeh Aidil