Live
- Telangana Government Announces Rs. 5 Lakh Compensation for Families of Gulf Migrant Workers
- Grand Celebration of Dasara Festival on the 5th Day – Bhadrakali Goddess in Skandamata Ornamentation
- CM Revanth Reddy Urges Young Engineers to Lead Musi River Revitalization at TGPSC Event
- UTF District Branch Demands Immediate Implementation of the 12th PRC
- Dark-Humor Thriller 'Snakes & Ladders' Set for Global Premiere on October 18
- Kadapa Municipal Corporation Holds Public Grievance Redressal Meeting
- IAF set to celebrate its 92nd Raising Day
- Children should taught about importance of wildlife: MP Governor
- ‘Rising Rajasthan’ pre-summit of Mines Department to be theme-based
- CBI files interim report before Delhi High Court in coaching centre deaths
End of Dan, Ching eras: Kidambi
In the best form of his life after winning four Super Series titles in five months, star India shuttler Kidambi Srikanth, on Tuesday, said that the days of domination of Lin Dan or Lee Chong Wei are over and the tournaments are more wide open than ever.
Hyderabad: In the best form of his life after winning four Super Series titles in five months, star India shuttler Kidambi Srikanth, on Tuesday, said that the days of domination of Lin Dan or Lee Chong Wei are over and the tournaments are more wide open than ever.
Srikanth, who became the first Indian and only fourth men's singles player in the world to win four Super Series titles in a calendar year, said not a few but many players, including him, are capable of winning top tournaments these days.
"For a long time I think (Malaysian) Lee Chong Wei and (China's) Lin Dan have dominated badminton. And now it has become more open. Me, Viktor (Axelsen) and even other Indian players are winning tournaments. It has become more wide open and it's always good for the sport when you have so many champions," he said.
Srikanth was felicitated at the P Gopichand Academy after his recent victories at Denmark Open and French Open. He won Indonesia Open and Australia Open in June and then bagged the Denmark Open and French Open this month.
"These days, there are many players who are playing really well and anybody can beat anyone on their given day. So, it's always important to be at your best against anyone," he said.
Asked if he thinks Lee Chong and Lin Dan are nearing the end of their careers, he said, "I can't really say that's their end. They have played at the highest level and really have the experience to come back.
One can't really take them lightly. Lin Dan played in the final of World Championship. They definitely are tough every time you play them. But, we need to believe in ourselves that we can do well."
Srikanth said he will be competing in the Nationals (next week), besides the China and Hong Kong Open and the BWF World Super Series Finals in Dubai in December.
He said match against compatriot H S Prannoy in the French Open was also a tough one. Meanwhile, IDBI Federal Life Insurance also felicitated Srikanth on the occasion.
Later, Karthik Raman, Chief Marketing Officer of the insurance major announced a cash reward of Rs three lakh to the shuttler, whom the company supports.
