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World Badminton Championships: HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen Make Winning Start

By IANS News August 22, 2023 • 14:41 PM View: 274

BWF Badminton World Championships: It was a mixed day for India at the 2023 BWF Badminton World Championships here on Monday with top stars H.S Prannoy and Lakshya Sen advancing to the second round while former silver medallist Kidambi Srikanth crashed out the first round.

Prannoy, the highest-ranked Indian male player at World No. 9, defeated Kalle Koljonen, the world No.57 from Finland, 24-22, 21-10 in a Round of 64 match.

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