The top-seeded pairing of Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponappa starts with a win

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