Men`s singles top seed and World Championship silver medallist Kidambi Srikanth along with six other players was on Thursday forced to withdraw from the ongoing India Open badminton championship after testing positive for Covid-19. 
 
The others who tested positive for Covid-19 were doubles specialist Ashwini Ponnappa, Ritika Rahul Thakkar, Treesa Jolly, Mithun Manjunath, Simran Singhi, and Khushi Gupta. All have been asked to isolate themselves as per Covid-19 protocols. They will be allowed to leave New Delhi only after returning a negative RT-PCR test. 
 
The BWF World Tour Super 500 championship plunged into chaos ahead of the start of the second round of play here on Thursday with seven players withdrawing and the organisers deciding not to include replacements and go ahead with the competition, awarding walkover to their opponents. 
 
The players had undergone the RT-PCR tests on Tuesday as per the testing protocol for the event and the Badminton World Federation (BWF) announced the results on early on Thursday morning.

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"Badminton World Federation (BWF) can confirm that seven players have been withdrawn from the India Open 2022 after testing positive for Covid-19," the BWF said in a statement. 
 
"The players returned a positive result to a mandatory RT-PCR test conducted on Tuesday. Doubles partners deemed close contact of the seven players have also been withdrawn from the tournament. The players will not be replaced in the main draw and their opponents will be given a walkover to the next round," the statement said. 
 
"Testing protocols have been implemented in accordance with Badminton World Federation and Badminton Association of India guidelines to ensure the health and safety of all participants," the statement added. 
 
Srikanth`s withdrawal from the event is a big setback for the Badminton Association of India as it was expecting to win all titles in the first event of the 2022 season. The 28-year-old from Andhra Pradesh is in great form as he had reached the final of the BWF World Championships in December.

Men`s singles top seed and World Championship silver medallist Kidambi Srikanth along with six other players was on Thursday forced to withdraw from the ongoing India Open badminton championship after testing positive for Covid-19.

Men`s singles top seed and World Championship silver medallist Kidambi Srikanth along with six other players was on Thursday forced to withdraw from the ongoing India Open badminton championship after testing positive for Covid-19. The others who tested positive for Covid-19 were doubles specialist Ashwini Ponnappa, Ritika Rahul Thakkar, Treesa Jolly, Mithun Manjunath, Simran Singhi, and Khushi Gupta. All have been asked to isolate themselves as per Covid-19 protocols. They will be allowed to leave New Delhi only after returning a negative RT-PCR test. The BWF World Tour Super 500 championship plunged into chaos ahead of the start of the second round of play here on Thursday with seven players withdrawing and the organisers deciding not to include replacements and go ahead with the competition, awarding walkover to their opponents. The players had undergone the RT-PCR tests on Tuesday as per the testing protocol for the event and the Badminton World Federation (BWF) announced the results on early on Thursday morning. Read Also | 'One thing I am focusing on is to cut down big errors', says shuttler HS Prannoy "Badminton World Federation (BWF) can confirm that seven players have been withdrawn from the India Open 2022 after testing positive for Covid-19," the BWF said in a statement. "The players returned a positive result to a mandatory RT-PCR test conducted on Tuesday. Doubles partners deemed close contact of the seven players have also been withdrawn from the tournament. The players will not be replaced in the main draw and their opponents will be given a walkover to the next round," the statement said. "Testing protocols have been implemented in accordance with Badminton World Federation and Badminton Association of India guidelines to ensure the health and safety of all participants," the statement added. Srikanth`s withdrawal from the event is a big setback for the Badminton Association of India as it was expecting to win all titles in the first event of the 2022 season. The 28-year-old from Andhra Pradesh is in great form as he had reached the final of the BWF World Championships in December.

Indian Open 2022: Kidambi Srikanth among 7 Indians to test positive for Covid-19 infection

India shuttlers B. Sai Praneeth and Dhruv Rawat have pulled out of the upcoming India Open after testing COVID-19 positive, the Badminton Association of India confirmed on Sunday. Their RTPCR tests before travelling for Delhi came positive.

In a statement, BAI informed: "Sai Praneeth and Dhruv Rawat have tested positive and their name have been withdrawn from the tournament.

Their RTPCR test before travelling for Delhi has come positive. "Earlier in the day, BAI also informed that the England badminton contingent will not be part of the India Open after the country`s doubles player Sean Vendy and coach Nathan Robertson tested positive for COVID-19.

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Organizers also added that players who were tested at the hotel this morning as per protocol have come negative. The 11th edition of the India Open, which is making a return after a two-year break due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, will be played at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall at the Indira Gandhi Stadium.

The USD 400,000 prize money Super 500 event, which will kickstart the 2022 BWF World Tour season is scheduled from January 11-16 in New Delhi.&nbsp;

India shuttlers B. Sai Praneeth and Dhruv Rawat have pulled out of the upcoming India Open after testing COVID-19 positive, the Badminton Association of India confirmed on Sunday.

India shuttlers B. Sai Praneeth and Dhruv Rawat have pulled out of the upcoming India Open after testing COVID-19 positive, the Badminton Association of India confirmed on Sunday. Their RTPCR tests before travelling for Delhi came positive. In a statement, BAI informed: "Sai Praneeth and Dhruv Rawat have tested positive and their name have been withdrawn from the tournament. Their RTPCR test before travelling for Delhi has come positive. "Earlier in the day, BAI also informed that the England badminton contingent will not be part of the India Open after the country`s doubles player Sean Vendy and coach Nathan Robertson tested positive for COVID-19. Read Also | Novak Djokovic's medical exemption didn't guarantee him entry in Australia, says government Organizers also added that players who were tested at the hotel this morning as per protocol have come negative. The 11th edition of the India Open, which is making a return after a two-year break due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, will be played at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall at the Indira Gandhi Stadium. The USD 400,000 prize money Super 500 event, which will kickstart the 2022 BWF World Tour season is scheduled from January 11-16 in New Delhi.

Shuttlers Sai Praneeth, Dhruv Rawat pull out of India Open after testing COVID positive

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu, reigning world championships runner-up Kidambi Srikanth and bronze winner Lakshya Sen will be the top draw at the 2022 India Open, scheduled from January 11-16 in the national capital.

The USD 400,000 prize money tournament, which will be held without spectators owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, is part of the HSBC BWF World Tour Super 500.

Also headlining the tournament will be newly-crowned world champion, Loh Kean Yew, along.

Singapore's Yew, who created history in Huelva, Spain recently by becoming the first-ever unseeded player in the open era to win the world championships, will lead the international line-up at the 2022 BWF season opener.

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Former world No. 1 Srikanth has been named the top seed in the men's singles category followed by the 2019 world championships bronze medallist B Sai Praneeth.

Sen, the youngest Indian male shuttler to clinch a world championships medal, HS Pronnoy, Parupalli Kashyap and Sameer Verma are among the other Indian participants alongside experienced Tommy Sugiarto from Indonesia.

World No. 7 Sindhu has been given the top seed in women's singles category which includes London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal, who lifted the title in 2015, alongside other young Indian shuttlers including Malvika Bansod, Aakarshi Kashyap and Ashmita Chaliha.

While among the top international participating names are world No. 12 Busanan Ongbamrungphan of Thailand and Singapore's Jia Min Yeo.

The star Indian pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy will be the key attraction in the men's doubles category.

However, they are set to face a stiff competition as the line-up includes the three-time world champion and world No. 2 Indonesian duo of Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan alongside another Indonesian pair of Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto, who are currently ranked eighth in the world.

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In the women's doubles, the world No. 9 pair of Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai from Thailand will be among the top names as Ashwini Ponappa and N Sikki Reddy will lead the Indian challenge alongside Gayatri P and Treesa Jolly.

The mixed doubles competition will also witness participation of three Top-20 pairs.

The 11th edition of the tournament, which is all set to make a return after a two-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will be played at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall inside Indira Gandhi Stadium under strict COVID protocols.&nbsp;

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu, reigning world championships runner-up Kidambi Srikanth and bronze winner Lakshya Sen will be the top draw at the 2022 India Open, scheduled from January 11-16 in the national capital.

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu, reigning world championships runner-up Kidambi Srikanth and bronze winner Lakshya Sen will be the top draw at the 2022 India Open, scheduled from January 11-16 in the national capital. The USD 400,000 prize money tournament, which will be held without spectators owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, is part of the HSBC BWF World Tour Super 500. Also headlining the tournament will be newly-crowned world champion, Loh Kean Yew, along. Singapore's Yew, who created history in Huelva, Spain recently by becoming the first-ever unseeded player in the open era to win the world championships, will lead the international line-up at the 2022 BWF season opener. ALSO READ: Tendulkar, Rijiju lead wishes as Kidambi Srikanth & Lakshya Sen make India proud at BWF World C'ships Former world No. 1 Srikanth has been named the top seed in the men's singles category followed by the 2019 world championships bronze medallist B Sai Praneeth. Sen, the youngest Indian male shuttler to clinch a world championships medal, HS Pronnoy, Parupalli Kashyap and Sameer Verma are among the other Indian participants alongside experienced Tommy Sugiarto from Indonesia. World No. 7 Sindhu has been given the top seed in women's singles category which includes London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal, who lifted the title in 2015, alongside other young Indian shuttlers including Malvika Bansod, Aakarshi Kashyap and Ashmita Chaliha. While among the top international participating names are world No. 12 Busanan Ongbamrungphan of Thailand and Singapore's Jia Min Yeo. The star Indian pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy will be the key attraction in the men's doubles category. However, they are set to face a stiff competition as the line-up includes the three-time world champion and world No. 2 Indonesian duo of Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan alongside another Indonesian pair of Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto, who are currently ranked eighth in the world. ALSO READ | Kidambi Srikanth becomes first Indian male shuttler to win silver at BWF World Championships In the women's doubles, the world No. 9 pair of Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai from Thailand will be among the top names as Ashwini Ponappa and N Sikki Reddy will lead the Indian challenge alongside Gayatri P and Treesa Jolly. The mixed doubles competition will also witness participation of three Top-20 pairs. The 11th edition of the tournament, which is all set to make a return after a two-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will be played at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall inside Indira Gandhi Stadium under strict COVID protocols.

PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth and Lakshya Sen to be top seeds in Indian Open starting from January 11

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Indian Open 2022: Kidambi Srikanth among 7 Indians to test positive for Covid-19 infection

Shuttlers Sai Praneeth, Dhruv Rawat pull out of India Open after testing COVID positive

PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth and Lakshya Sen to be top seeds in Indian Open starting from January 11