India’s leading badminton players, including PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, and Kidambi Srikanth, are set to open their campaigns at the Indonesia Masters 2026 in Jakarta. The BWF Super 500 tournament runs from January 20 to 25 and comes as a crucial test following a disappointing India Open.
In the opening round, Lakshya Sen faces Singapore’s Jia Heng Jason Teh, while HS Prannoy takes on Olympic bronze medallist Lee Zii Jia. PV Sindhu begins against Japan’s Manami Suizu, and Kidambi Srikanth prepares for a challenging draw against higher-ranked opponents.
India’s top doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, will also look to bounce back after recent setbacks. Analysts note that early wins will be vital for the contingent to regain momentum and confidence against strong international competition.
The tournament, held at Jakarta’s Istora Senayan, carries a prize pool of USD 500,000 and is expected to deliver high-intensity matches as shuttlers vie for ranking points and redemption on the global stage.
