Badminton Star HS Prannoy Withdraws from Upcoming Tournaments after 'Battle With Chikungunya'
The 32-year-old had a decent outing at Paris Olympics 2024 where his campaign came to an end after he lost to Lakshya Sen in the round of 16. HS Prannoy also missed the Japan Open 2024 tournament subsequently.
HS Prannoy revealed that he would be put of action for a while now after his battle with Chikungunya. The 32-year-old was in action at the Paris Olympics 2024 where he had lost to compatriot Lakshya Sen in the round of 16 stage. Taking to social media, Prannoy shared a picture of himself and wrote, "Unfortunately, the battle with Chikungunya has taken a toll on my body, leaving me with persistent pains that make it impossible to compete at my best. After careful consideration with my team, I've decided to withdraw from some of the upcoming tournaments to focus on recovery." The ace shuttler though did not provide an official timeline of his return. PV Sindhu Like Talent With Olympic Medal Potential: Meet 13-Year-Old Badminton Prodigy Tanvi Patri Following Gold Medal Triumph at Badminton Asia Championship 2024.
HS Prannoy Takes Break from Badminton to Focus on Recovery from Chikungunya
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Unfortunately, the battle with Chikungunya has taken a toll on my body, leaving me with persistent pains that make it impossible to compete at my best. After careful consideration with my team, I've decided to withdraw from some of the upcoming tournaments to focus… pic.twitter.com/24JXMQnIgo
— PRANNOY HS (@PRANNOYHSPRI) August 26, 2024
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