For the very first time in the history of Indian Open, there will be no women's singles player from the country.
For the very first time in the history of Indian Open, there will be no women's singles player from the country.
Two Indians have won the India Open - Sindhu in 2017, and Saina in 2015.
Two Indians have won the India Open - Sindhu in 2017, and Saina in 2015.
But unfortunately, no Indian women singles player has qualified for 2024 edition.
But unfortunately, no Indian women singles player has qualified for 2024 edition.
PV Sindhu could have qualified, but was sidelined due to injury, in October
PV Sindhu could have qualified, but was sidelined due to injury, in October
Surprisingly, women's doubles will have two teams from India, this year.
Surprisingly, women's doubles will have two teams from India, this year.
Ashwini Ponnappa/Tanisha Crasto & Treesa Jolly/Gayatri Gopichand are in the main draw.
Ashwini Ponnappa/Tanisha Crasto & Treesa Jolly/Gayatri Gopichand are in the main draw.
But this is a step backwards for India, who is trying to be a badminton powerhouse in the world.
But this is a step backwards for India, who is trying to be a badminton powerhouse in the world.