Who among the following became the third Indian male badminton player to win the India Open singles title in January 2022?

Key Points

• Lakshya Sen became the third Indian male badminton player to win the India Open singles title in January 2022.
• The India Open is an annual badminton tournament organized in India.
• Lakshya Sen won the title by defeating world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore.
• He joined the ranks of Prakash Padukone and Kidambi Srikanth, who had previously won the title.

Additional Information

• India Open:
  • The India Open is part of the BWF World Tour and is recognized by the Badminton World Federation (BWF).
  • It was inaugurated in 2008 and has grown to become one of the prominent badminton tournaments globally.
  • The tournament attracts top badminton players from around the world competing for the title.
  • The event is held in New Delhi, the capital city of India.
• Badminton World Federation (BWF):
  • The BWF is the international governing body for the sport of badminton.
  • It was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • The BWF oversees the development and promotion of badminton globally.
  • It organizes major events such as the BWF World Championships, Thomas Cup, Uber Cup, and the BWF World Tour.
• Prakash Padukone:
  • Prakash Padukone is a former Indian badminton player who was the first Indian to win the All England Open Badminton Championships in 1980.
  • He is considered one of the pioneers of Indian badminton and has been an inspiration for many young players.
  • Padukone has also won the Indian National Badminton Championship multiple times.
  • He was awarded the Arjuna Award in 1972 and the Padma Shri in 1982 by the Indian government.
• Kidambi Srikanth:
  • Kidambi Srikanth is an Indian badminton player who has won several international titles.
  • He achieved the world number 1 ranking in the BWF World Rankings in April 2018.
  • Srikanth became the first Indian to win four Super Series titles in a year (2017).
  • He has been honored with the Padma Shri award in 2018 and the Arjuna Award in 2015.