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India's badminton contingent is heading to Finland for the Arctic Open with high hopes. Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth are leading the charge in men's singles, both coming off recent strong performances. The team features a mix of experienced players and promising youngsters across all categories. Interestingly, no Indian player has ever won the Arctic Open title before, adding extra motivation for the squad.

Key Points: Lakshya Sen Kidambi Srikanth Lead Indian Squad Arctic Open

  • Lakshya Sen aims for first BWF Super 500 title after recent Hong Kong final appearance
  • Kidambi Srikanth shows resurgent form with Al Ain Masters semifinal last week
  • Ayush Shetty faces tough opener against Paris 2024 silver medalist Vitidsarn
  • Youngsters Tanya Hemanth and Anmol Kharb lead women's singles without PV Sindhu
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Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikkanth to headline India's challenge at Arctic Open 2025

Indian badminton stars Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth headline Arctic Open 2025 challenge in Finland with strong squad including Ayush Shetty and young talents.

"Having reached his first final of the year last month in Hong Kong, he would be aiming to do one step better. - Olympics.com"

Vantaa, October 6

World Championship medalists Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikkanth will be leading India's challenge at the Arctic Open 2025 badminton tournament, starting in Vantaa, Finland, from Tuesday.

Paris Olympics 2024 semifinalist Lakshya Sen will be aiming to win the World Federation (BWF) Super 500 tournament.

Having reached his first final of the year last month in Hong Kong, he would be aiming to do one step better. During the China Masters though, he failed to carry that momentum as he crashed to his ninth first-round exit of the year, as per Olympics.com.

Joining Sen in the men's singles draw are five others, including Kidambi, the former world number one who showed glimpses of his best form during a semifinal appearance at the Al Ain Masters last week. He had also made it to the Malaysia Masters final in May.

Ayush Shetty, the only Indian to win a BWF World Tour title this year with the US Open in June, will also feature in action against Paris 2024 silver medallist Kunalvut Vitidsarn in his opening match.

Asian Games men's doubles champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have withdrawn.

Coming to the women's singles competition, youngsters Tanya Hemanth and Anmol Kharb will be leading India's charge in the absence of two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu.

The mixed doubles campaign for India will be headlined by Paris 2024 Olympian Tanisha Crasto along with Dhruv Kapila.

No Indian has ever secured a title at the Arctic Open to date.

Indian badminton squad at Arctic Open 2025-Men's singles: Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, Kidambi Srikanth, Tharun Mannepalli, Kiran George, S Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian-Women's singles: Tanya Hemanth, Anmol Kharb; qualifiers: Kavipriya Selvam-Women's doubles: Kavipriya Selvam/Simran Singhi-Mixed doubles: Dhruv Kapila/Tanisha Crasto, Mohit Jaglan/Lakshita Jaglan.

- ANI

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Priya S
Disappointed that Satwik-Chirag have withdrawn. They're our best doubles pair and their absence will be felt. Hope the others step up!
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Ananya R
Excited to see Anmol Kharb getting more opportunities! She was brilliant in the Asian Games. With Sindhu taking a break, this is her chance to shine ✨
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Vikram M
Lakshya needs to be more consistent. Nine first-round exits this year is worrying. Hope he finds his rhythm and brings home the trophy!
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Sarah B
Interesting to see such a large Indian contingent in Finland! The Arctic Open seems to be gaining importance in the badminton calendar. All the best to our players!
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Karthik V
Ayush Shetty vs Vitidsarn in the first round is a tough draw! But he's shown he can handle pressure by winning the US Open. Let's go, boys! 💪

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