Why is kidambi Srikanth not playing?

“It is with a heavy heart I have to announce my withdrawal from India Open 2022. In spite of being very conscious of my surroundings, I have tested positive for Covid-19,” said Srikanth, winner of the competition in 2015. “I feel fine and my symptoms are very mild.”

Which sport is kidambi Srikanth renowned for?

Badminton
Srikanth craved Indian food wherever he travelled, and home food when he was at Hyderabad training at the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy.

What is Srikanth kidambi famous for?

Srikanth Kidambi (born 7 February 1993) is an Indian badminton player who trains at the Gopichand Badminton Academy, Hyderabad. He was ranked as world number 1 in the BWF rankings in April 2018. Kidambi was awarded the Padma Shri, India’s fourth highest civilian award, in 2018. and the Arjuna award in 2015.

What is the world ranking of kidambi Srikanth?

10 spot in the latest BWF World Rankings. This is the first time since November 2019 that Kidambi Srikanth, a former world No. 1, has moved into the top 10 in men’s singles. Kidambi Srikanth’s boost in rankings came after he won a silver medal at the BWF World Championships 2021 in Huelva, Spain.

What happened to kidambi?

1 Kidambi Srikanth and two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist Ashwini Ponnappa, testing positive for the virus. The players and their doubles partners have all been withdrawn from the tournament, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) said in a statement on Thursday.

Who won first Olympic medal in racquet in India?

It was India’s first medal in any BWF major team event. Nehwal became the first Indian to win two singles gold medals (2010 and 2018) in Commonwealth Games….

Who is the highest ranked male badminton player of India?

History

How old is kidambi?

29 years (February 7, 1993)Srikanth Kidambi / Age