Buoyed by the medal haul on the Badminton Asian Mixed Team Championships, a 15-day camp has been deliberate forward of the Sudirman Cup in Suzhou, China to groom the highest shuttlers and acclimatise the crew.
The world’s most prestigious combined crew occasion will happen from 14 to 21 May.
Badminton Association of India secretary Sanjay Mishra mentioned, “After finalizing the team, we will organize at least a 15-day camp for all the top shuttlers, with all the coaches and physios and the best boxing, as our next target is the Sudirman Cup.” Is.” , mentioned on Monday.
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“We want players to spend time together and build those bonds on and off the court. That helped with the Thomas Cup, now we want the same for Sudirman which is the mixed event, so women’s singles, doubles and mixed doubles The players will also be there. The camps can create a family-like atmosphere so we are looking forward to training them together once the squad (selection) is decided.”
Paris Olympic qualification will begin from May 1. Anyway, there are by no means too many huge occasions on the similar time,” he mentioned.
Although India misplaced 3-2 to China, the bronze medal has raised hopes that the rostrum might be repeated within the world combined crew occasion. “We got here very near defeating China. We have been positive concerning the medal however unsure concerning the color. But like Thomas Cup, we’re not placing stress on the gamers, though we needed to get the combined crew medal which we by no means had.
With Satwiksairaj Rankireddy injured, BAI roped in Dhruv Kapila, sending the pair to Dubai for coaching three days prematurely. “We first checked what Chirag was comfortable with and then made sure he arrived first to check the combination in those conditions,” Mishra mentioned.
Covid fears first forged doubt on China’s preparations to host the Sudirman Cup, however all indications from there level in direction of the occasion being held in Suzhou. “99% it will likely be there. He may have a Super 100 in March.
India’s new emphasis on crew occasions stems from confidence within the doubles. “We have been successful particular person medals for a while now. But the great efficiency in doubles has given us confidence within the crew occasions. The win helps in growing the recognition of the game within the nation.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
