The 2025 India Open BWF World Tour Super 750 is set to be the biggest edition yet, with India fielding its largest-ever contingent. From January 14-19, 2025, top international badminton players, including Olympic champions Viktor Axelsen, An Se Young, and world No. 1 Shi Yuqi, will compete at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall, Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi.
With a prize pool of USD 950,000 and 11,000 points for the champions, this Super 750 event is continuing to grow in significance. As part of the BWF World Tour, it promises a thrilling display of world-class badminton. This will be the third edition of the India Open, with India securing 21 entries, reflecting the country’s growing influence in global badminton.
Indian Contingent at the 2025 India Open
India will have a strong presence in multiple categories:
Men’s Singles (3): Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, Priyanshu Rajawat
Women’s Singles (4): PV Sindhu, Malvika Bansod, Anupama Upadhyaya, Aakarshi Kashyap
Men’s Doubles (2): Chirag Shetty/Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, K Sai Pratheek/Pruthvi K Roy
Women’s Doubles (8): Treesa Jolly/Gayatri Gopichand, Ashwini Ponnappa/Tanisha Crasto, Rutuparna Panda/Swetaparna Panda, Mansa Rawat/Gayatri Rawat, Ashwini Bhat/Shikha Gautam, Sakshi Gahlawat/Apoorva Gahlawat, Sania Sikkandar/Rashmi Ganesh, Mrunmayee Deshpande/Prerana Alvekar
Mixed Doubles (4): Dhruv Kapila/Tanisha Crasto, K Sathish Kumar/Aadya Variyath, Rohan Kapoor/G Ruthvika Shivani, Ashith Surya/Amrutha Pramuthesh
Rising Strength of Indian Badminton
The 2025 India Open marks a significant milestone, reflecting the rise of Indian badminton on the global stage. Sanjay Mishra, General Secretary of the Badminton Association of India, expressed his pride, stating, “With so many Indian players competing in a Super 750 event, it’s clear that Indian badminton is gaining prominence. In 2025, we’ll see more Indian stars alongside established names, and fresh faces will shine as well.”
The competition will be fierce. Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, the Asian Games men’s doubles gold medallists, are hoping to go one step further than their runner-up finish last year. Additionally, HS Prannoy, the Asian Games bronze medallist, will aim to improve on his semi-final finish at the 2024 event.
Top International Players to Watch
In addition to India’s key players, the tournament will feature some of the world’s top badminton stars:
Viktor Axelsen (Denmark): Olympic champion and a top contender.
An Se Young (South Korea): The world No. 1 women’s singles player.
Shi Yuqi (China): World No. 1 men’s singles player.
Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang (China): Paris Olympics silver medallists in men’s doubles.
Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik (Malaysia): Paris Olympics bronze medallists.
Kim Astrup and Anders Rasmussen (Denmark): Leading men’s doubles duo.
Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto (Indonesia): Strong contenders in men’s doubles.
Focus on India’s Rising Stars and Doubles Events
While Lakshya Sen (2022 men’s singles champion) and PV Sindhu (two-time Olympic medallist and former world champion) will be the main hopes for India in singles, the doubles events will also attract significant attention. With some top players retiring after the Paris Olympics or changing partners, unexpected results could emerge, particularly in the doubles categories. The performance of Chirag and Satwik, especially with Satwik returning from an injury lay-off, will be closely watched by Indian fans.
The 2025 India Open is set to be a thrilling tournament, showcasing both established stars and rising Indian talent. With intense competition from some of the best players in the world, the event promises to be a true test of skill and determination. The tournament is expected to elevate Indian badminton to new heights as more players break into the world rankings.
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