Odisha Open 2022: Saina Nehwal, sorteo principal de Parupalli Kashyap – London Olympics bronze medalist Saina Nehwal will be the main attraction at the Odisha Open Super 100, the state’s first international tournament under the Badminton World Federation, which kicks off here on Tuesday. Saina’s husband, Parupalli Kashyap, will be the top seed in the men’s singles event, with both set to take the title later in the week. Follow Insidesport.in for all Odisha Open LIVE updates.
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Odisha Open 2022: Saina Nehwal, Parupalli Kashyap are the top seeds as Odisha hosts the first BWF tournament
Saina has been the first seed in the women’s singles, while Parupalli Kashyap is the first seed in the men’s singles at the tournament to be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium.
More than 300 players from 17 countries participate in this tournament. The event kicks off with the qualifying round on Tuesday and will continue until January 30. The tournament, a BWF event, is being jointly organized by the state department of sports and youth services, the Badminton Association of India and its Odisha unit.
“It is a pride for our state to host such a prestigious sporting event,” Odisha Sports Minister TK Behera said.
Odisha Open 2022: Saina Nehwal, Parupalli Kashyap are the top seeds as Odisha hosts the first BWF tournament
As the tournament is being played in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines, spectators will not be allowed into the stadium. All players, technical officials and volunteers have been tested for COVID-19 after their arrival here. Only those who test negative for COVID-19 will be allowed to enter the stadium.
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Matches would be played in five categories: men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles.
“Around 350 players from up to 17 countries around the world will participate in five events of this tournament, in which there has been a total prize pool of 75,000 US dollars.” said Girish Nattu, deputy head referee for the tournament.
“I am glad that the organizers have made excellent arrangements to make this international badminton tournament a great success and I am sure that there will be many more such tournaments in Odisha in the days to come.” Nate added.
Odisha Open 2022: Saina Nehwal, Parupalli Kashyap are the top seeds as Odisha hosts the first BWF tournament
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