Badminton
India Open, Day 3 LIVE: Lakshya Sen wins, Satwik-Chirag in action — Blog, Scores, Results, Updates
In Round 2, Indian ace shuttler PV Sindhu will take on Ira Sharma, while Sameer Verma will face Brian Yang of Canada at the India Open today. Follow our LIVE Blog.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty (Source: BWF)
Welcome to The Bridge's LIVE blog from Day 3 of the India Open Badminton tournament.
Several Indians will be in action Day 3 of the India Open on Thursday. PV Sindhu will take on World no. 110 Indian Ira Sharma, whereas Sameer Verma will take on Canada's Brian Yang in Round 2. Stay tuned for all the updates here.
Live Updates
- 13 Jan 2022 5:19 AM GMT
Sindhu leads 15-9.
With 5 consecutive points in her bag, Sindhu is heading towards a win in the first game.
- 13 Jan 2022 5:16 AM GMT
UPDATE - Sameer Verma retires against Canada's Brian Yang
Sameer Verma, who was hoping to keep his winning momentum going, retired after playing only 6 points in his Round 2 match against Brian Yang of Canada. The sixth-seeded Indian had earlier informed The Bridge that he isn't 100% fit and is still nursing a few niggling injuries.
We hope Sameer Verma comes back stronger. Brian Yang, meanwhile, progresses to Round 3 by virtue of Verma retiring at 4-2 in Game 1.
- 13 Jan 2022 5:15 AM GMT
Sindhu heads into the interval with a lead.
Pv Sindhu reaches the interval of the first game with a four-point cushion of 11-7.
- 13 Jan 2022 5:12 AM GMT
Sharma makes an impressive start
The world no.10 makes an impressive start to go toe-to-toe against the two-time Olympic medallist. Sindhu and Sharma are equalled at 5-5.
- 13 Jan 2022 5:10 AM GMT
Sindhu takes on Ira Sharma
India's ace badminton player PV Sindhu is on the court for her Round 2 match against Ira Sharma.
- 13 Jan 2022 5:07 AM GMT
Ashmita Chaliha starts the day with a big win!
The youngster from Assam is ensuring this morning starts on a better note and she JUST won against her French opponent in 30 minutes, 21-14, 21-17! What a show, girl!
- 13 Jan 2022 5:05 AM GMT
But the show must go on, we guess...Ashmita Chaliha in action!
In first order of the day, let's get you some action from the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall where youngster Ashmita Chaliha is enjoying a good streak!
Having upset the Russian fifth seed in her opening match, Chaliha is up against France's Yaelle Hoyaux and guess what, she is about to create an upset!
- 13 Jan 2022 5:02 AM GMT
Welcome to Day 3 - lot of badminton action on our plates and some bummer of a news as well!
Good morning and welcome to Day 3 of the India Open 2022. Before we begin our coverage for the day, we'd like to inform that 7 Indian players - including Kidambi Srikanth and Ashwini Ponnappa have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, mid-tournament and have decided to withdraw. They will not be replaced by anyone else at this stage.
