India’s campaign at the Swiss Open 2026 in Basel began with men’s singles stars HS Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth leading the charge. Prannoy opened against Japan’s Koki Watanabe, while Srikanth faced Hong Kong’s Jason Gunawan in his first-round match.
Young talents Kiran George and Ayush Shetty also entered the fray, taking on tough opponents Loh Kean Yew of Singapore and Brian Yang of Canada respectively. Their matches are seen as crucial tests for India’s next generation of shuttlers.
On the women’s side, PV Sindhu withdrew from the tournament following travel disruptions caused by Gulf airspace restrictions, which also forced her to miss the All England Championships. This leaves Unnati Hooda and the doubles pair Treesa Jolly–Gayatri Gopichand to carry India’s hopes in the women’s draw.
In men’s doubles, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are looking to bounce back after a disappointing campaign at the All England Open. Their performance in Basel will be closely watched as India seeks strong results in the doubles category.
With veterans anchoring the squad and youngsters adding fresh energy, India’s Swiss Open campaign promises a mix of experience and emerging talent as the tournament unfolds.
