Badminton World Championships: HS Prannoy shows his trademark fight against Antonsen, but goes down in 81-minute late-night epic
HS Prannoy went down in a thrilling second round match at BWF World Championships. Credit: BWF / BadmintonPhoto
Indian player H.S. Prannoy, at age 33, narrowly lost to World No. 2 Anders Antonsen. Despite his age and battling health issues, Prannoy, known for his fighting spirit and powerful, skillful play, nearly pulled off a major upset. He came back from a first-game defeat and held two match points in the final game before ultimately losing with a score of 8-21, 21-17, 21-23. The match is highlighted as a memorable and tenacious performance by Prannoy, showcasing his talent and mental fortitude, even in a losing effort. (Read more from Shivani Naik)
