Indian Badminton Stars Gear Up for Kumamoto Masters Showdown

PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen aim to regain form at the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500 tournament. Both have faced challenges since the Paris Olympics, with Sindhu showing signs of improvement while Lakshya seeks mental resilience. They prepare to battle in Japan, bolstered by new coaching strategies.

Star badminton players PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen are poised to recover their form as they lead India's challenge at the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500 tournament starting Tuesday.

While Sindhu has shown progress by reaching the Denmark Open quarterfinals, Lakshya Sen has faced early tournament exits, struggling to finish strong despite competitive starts. Both players are striving to recover from their Paris Olympics setbacks.

Sindhu, expressing confidence in her preparations under new coaches, aims to perform well in upcoming tournaments in Japan and China. Meanwhile, Lakshya seeks to enhance his mental resilience after a close miss at the Tokyo Olympics.

(With inputs from agencies.)