India's star player PV Sindhu has been drawn in Group M for Women's Singles in Badminton during the Paris Olympics. She will face Kristin Kuuba of Estonia and Fathimath Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq of Maldives, both unseeded players, in the group stage. Other Indian players, such as Ashwini Ponappa, Tanisha Crasto, HS Prannoy, and Lakshya Sen, also have tough opponents in their respective groups. The draw for Men's Doubles event has been postponed and the new date is yet to be confirmed.
PV Sindhu Drawn in Group M for Paris Olympics Badminton
PV Sindhu, India's star badminton player, has been drawn in Group M for the Women's Singles event at the upcoming Paris Olympics. The draw was conducted on March 16, 2023, and Sindhu will face unseeded players Kristin Kuuba of Estonia and Fathimath Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq of Maldives in the group stage.
Background
PV Sindhu is one of India's most decorated badminton players, having won two Olympic medals (a silver in Rio 2016 and a bronze in Tokyo 2020), a World Championship gold (2019), and multiple Commonwealth Games and Asian Games medals. She is currently ranked 7th in the world.
Paris Olympics Draw
Sindhu was one of 32 players drawn into eight groups of four players each for the Women's Singles event at the Paris Olympics. The top two players from each group will advance to the knockout stage.
In Group M, Sindhu is the highest seeded player and is expected to advance to the knockout stage. However, both Kuuba and Razzaq are capable of causing an upset, especially if Sindhu is not at her best.
Other Indian Players
Apart from Sindhu, four other Indian players have also been drawn for the Paris Olympics badminton events:
All four players face tough competition in their respective groups, but they will be hoping to join Sindhu in the knockout stage.
Top 5 FAQs
1. When is the Paris Olympics Badminton event? The Paris Olympics Badminton event will be held from July 29 to August 5, 2024.
2. Where will the Paris Olympics Badminton event be held? The Paris Olympics Badminton event will be held at the Stade Pierre de Coubertin in Paris, France.
3. What are the chances of PV Sindhu winning a medal at the Paris Olympics? PV Sindhu is one of the favorites to win a medal at the Paris Olympics. She is ranked 7th in the world and has a proven track record of winning big events.
4. Which other Indian players have qualified for the Paris Olympics Badminton event? Ashwini Ponappa, Tanisha Crasto, HS Prannoy, and Lakshya Sen have also qualified for the Paris Olympics Badminton event.
5. What is the format of the Badminton event at the Paris Olympics? The Badminton event at the Paris Olympics will feature Men's Singles, Women's Singles, Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, and Mixed Doubles events. Players will compete in a group stage followed by a knockout stage.
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