BWF World Championships: HS Prannoy settles for bronze, loses to Kunlavut Vitidsarn in semis | Badminton Information – Instances of India

NEW DELHI: Indian badminton participant HS Prannoy received a hard-earned bronze medal on the BWF World Championships, following a fiercely fought semi-final conflict towards Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn. The thrilling match, lasting a charming 1 hour and 15 minutes, noticed the World No.9 Prannoy giving his all towards the formidable third-ranked participant, Vitidsarn.
Prannoy ultimately misplaced the tightly contested last-four match 21-18, 13-21, 14-21.
Prannoy displayed his prowess by triumphing within the opening recreation with a rating of 21-18, after an intense battle towards Vitidsarn. Nevertheless, the momentum shifted within the second recreation, the place Vitidsarn surged forward to a commanding 11-7 lead in the course of the break, ultimately sealing the sport with a rating of 21-13.
With the match delicately poised, each gamers entered the decisive third recreation with dedication. Vitidsarn continued to exert strain, securing an 11-7 lead in the course of the break. The Thai participant maintained his benefit, in the end rising victorious with a rating of 21-14 within the third recreation, thereby clinching the match and the coveted spot within the closing.
Prannoy’s outstanding journey to the semi-finals was highlighted by his beautiful victory over the two-time defending champion, Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen. The 31-year-old athlete, hailing from Kerala, overcame the World No.1 participant in a gripping quarterfinal match that lasted for 68 minutes, with scores of 13-21, 21-15, and 21-16.
Prannoy’s bronze medal extends India’s spectacular monitor document within the BWF World Championships. His achievement contributes to India’s assortment of 14 medals within the prestigious competitors, underscoring the nation’s rising prominence on the worldwide badminton stage.
Among the many outstanding medalists, PV Sindhu stands out together with her 5 medals, together with a gold in 2019. Saina Nehwal, one other celebrated title, has secured two medals, a silver and bronze. Moreover, medalists within the singles class embrace Kidambi Srikanth (silver), Lakshya Sen (bronze), B Sai Praneeth (bronze), and the legendary Prakash Padukone (bronze).
In earlier editions, Indian badminton continued to shine. The duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty claimed bronze, whereas the ladies’s doubles staff of Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa earned their very own bronze in 2011.
Prannoy’s excellent efficiency not solely showcases his prowess but in addition emphasises India’s ongoing excellence in badminton.