In January 2022, which Indian badminton player won the Yonex-Sunrise India Open with a straight-game victory over the reigning world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in the men's singles final in Delhi?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Lakshya Sen.
In January 2022, Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen won the Yonex-Sunrise India Open men’s singles title in straight games against the reigning world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore. The final, held in New Delhi, concluded with a score of 24–22, 21–17, earning Sen his maiden BWF Super 500 title.
Sen, aged just 20 at the time, had recently claimed a bronze medal at the World Championships, and this landmark victory at a home tournament boosted his international standing . His composed play and aggressive court management under pressure were widely applauded in the sports world, marking a promising rise in his career.