Badminton: HS Prannoy wins in men's team semi-final

In the Badminton men's team semi-final at the Asian Games 2023, HS Prannoy, the world championships bronze medallist, showcased his skill and determination. He made a strong comeback after losing the first game, defeating Hyeokjin Jeon with a score of 18-21, 21-16, 21-19. Despite an initial setback, Prannoy, ranked 7th in the world, rallied to secure two close games against Hyeokjin, who is ranked 47th in men's singles. Prannoy's victory provided India with a 1-0 lead in the semi-final.

The upcoming match in the semi-final tie at Hangzhou will feature Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, the world No. 3 men's doubles pair, who will face Seungjae Seo and Minhyuk Kang in the second match of the tie.