HS Prannoy, the Indian badminton star, has taken an indefinite break from the sport due to Chikungunya. The 32-year-old spoke about feeling persistent pain in his battle against Chikungunya in the recent months, which prevented him from competing at his best, and that’s why he has withdrawn his name from a few upcoming BWF tournaments, to focus on his recovery.
Notably, HS Prannoy last played professional badminton during the Paris Olympics 2024, reaching the round of 16 where he lost to fellow Indian Lakshya Sen. During this one-sided match, he lost with a scoreline of 21-12, 21-6 as Lakshya Sen dominated him right throughout.
The bronze medalist at Asian Games and World Championships was one of the medal contenders in the Paris Games, but his illness didn’t allow him to play at his best.
I’ve decided to withdraw from some of the upcoming tournaments to focus on recovery: HS Prannoy
In his latest post on X, HS Prannoy updated the badminton world about his health condition. “Life Update Unfortunately, the battle with Chikungunya has taken a toll on my body, leaving me with persistent pains that make it impossible to compete at my best. After careful consideration with my team, I’ve decided to withdraw from some of the upcoming tournaments to focus on recovery. Thank you for your understanding and support during this challenging time. I’ll be back stronger,” he wrote on X.
It is important to note that HS Prannoy has been one of the most consistent performers on the BWF World Tour for India. He has won Gold medals in the Commonwealth Games, Thomas Cup, and South Asian Games. His career has been plagued by injuries such as chronic stomach and a nagging back injury, etc.