PV Sindhu Withdraws From Asia Team Championship Due to Niggles, India's Medal Hopes Dim
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News18•31-01-2026, 21:30
PV Sindhu Withdraws From Asia Team Championship Due to Niggles, India's Medal Hopes Dim
- •Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has pulled out of the upcoming Badminton Asia Team Championships.
- •Her withdrawal is due to a 'slight niggle' following her return from a foot injury sustained last October.
- •Sindhu's absence significantly impacts India's medal prospects at the tournament, which starts next week in Qingdao.
- •India, grouped with Thailand and Myanmar, will rely on Tanvi Sharma, Unnati Hooda, Rakshita Sree Santhosh Ramraj, and Malvika Bansod for singles.
- •Commonwealth Games bronze medallists Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly will lead the doubles challenge.
Why It Matters: PV Sindhu's withdrawal from the Asia Team Championship due to injury lowers India's medal chances.
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