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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, fresh off their World Championships bronze, triumphed in their Hong Kong Open opener, while Kiran George qualified for the men's singles main draw. The Indian duo displayed resilience, recovering from a second-game loss to secure victory. However, Tharun Mannepalli's impressive run, including a win over Kidambi Srikanth, was cut short in the qualifying rounds.

Indian badminton faces a period of underwhelming performances, but Sankar Subramanian, a former junior World No. 1, expresses optimism about the future. Despite recent setbacks, he believes the next generation holds immense potential. Sankar emphasizes the need for improved grassroots programs, high-performance training, and comprehensive support systems to consistently compete at the highest level and regain India's dominance in badminton.

Ayush Shetty clinched his first senior title at the US Open Super 300 tournament. His win signals a new era for Indian badminton with rising young talent making waves.