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India's campaign started with a loss, with Malvika Bansod going down against Chen Yu Fei, but Tanisha Crasto-Dhruv Kapila and Lakshya Sen, with a win over world No 1 Shi Yu Qi, ensured that there was something to cheer for.

Treesa-Gayatri and Unnati Hooda also bowed out of contention.