BWF World Championships: HS Prannoy settles for bronze, loses to Kunlavut Vitidsarn in semis | Badminton News – Times of India
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NEW DELHI: Indian badminton player HS Prannoy won a hard-earned bronze medal at the BWF World Championships, following a fiercely fought semi-final clash against Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn. The thrilling match, lasting a captivating 1 hour and 15 minutes, saw the World No.9 Prannoy giving his all against the formidable third-ranked player, Vitidsarn.Prannoy eventually lost the tightly contested last-four match 21-18, 13-21, 14-21.Prannoy displayed his prowess by triumphing in the opening game with a score of 21-18, after an intense battle against Vitidsarn. However, the momentum shifted in the second game, where Vitidsarn surged ahead to a commanding 11-7 lead during the break, eventually sealing the game with a score of 21-13.With the match delicately poised, both players ente...