Thailand Open 2024: Schedule, Match, Results, Live Streaming
The spotlight of the badminton world shines on Bangkok as the Thailand Open 2024 commences on May 14th, attracting attention with the Paris Olympics drawing near.
India’s top-seeded men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, and Chirag Shetty, take center stage, aiming to reclaim their peak performance following a slight setback at the Thomas Cup. Their journey begins with a challenging match against Malaysia’s Nur Mohd Azriyn Ayub and Tan Wee Kiong.
Additionally, all eyes are on India’s top singles player, HS Prannoy, ranked 9th globally. Despite recent ups and downs, including a notable win against Indonesia’s Anthony Ginting, Prannoy is focused on a deep run to bolster his confidence ahead of the Paris Olympics.
As the Thailand Open unfolds, anticipation builds, with players vying for success and preparation for the upcoming pinnacle event in Paris
Get ready for some thrilling badminton action as the Thailand Open 2024 begins on May 14th and wraps up on May 19th. It’s happening at Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok.
Keep an eye on Anders Antonsen from Denmark, who’s leading the men’s singles, while Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia, ranked 6th, is aiming for his first semi-final spot this year.
And in the mixed doubles, watch out for China’s Zheng Si Wei and Huang Ya Qiong, who are the top seeds and looking to gear up for the Paris Olympics with a strong performance.
Who are the defending champions of the Thailand Open 2024?
Men’s Singles – Kunlavut Vitidsarn from Thailand is the defending champion.
Women’s Singles – An Se-young representing South Korea holds the title.
In Men’s Doubles, Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang from China are the defending champions.
For Women’s Doubles, the defending champions are Kim So-yeong and Kong Hee-yong from Korea.
And in Mixed Doubles, Kim Won-Hoo and Jeong Na-eun, also from Korea, are the defending champions.
Players representing India at Thailand Open 2024
Men’s Singles (Qualifier): Meiraba Maisnam, S Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian, Ayush Shetty, Kartikey Gulshan Kumar, Ravi
Men’s Singles (Main Draw): HS Prannoy, Kiran George, SK Karunakaran
Women’s Singles (Qualifier): Nikki Rapria
Women’s Singles (Main Draw): Malvika Bansod, Ashmita Chaliha, Imad Farooqui Samiya, Aakarshi Kashyap, Unnati Hooda
Men’s Doubles: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty, Vimalraj Annadurai-Mayuran Kathiravan (Qualifier)
Women’s Doubles: Tanisha Crasto-Ashwini Ponnappa, Palak Arora-Unnati Hooda, Nikki Rapria-Nishu Rapria, Rutaparna Panda-Swetaparna Panda
Mixed Doubles: SK Karunakaran-Aadya Variath, B Sumeeth Reddy-N Sikki Reddy
To catch all the action of the Thailand Open 2024 in India, fans can tune in to Sports 18 and Jio Cinema for live telecast and streaming. Additionally, they can stay updated with live scores through the BWF tournament software.