India shuttlers beat Hong Kong

Lakshya Sen

The Indian men's team, led by world championship bronze medallist Lakshya Sen, secured a 3-2 win over Hong Kong in group A to keep its slim hopes alive of making the knockout stage at the Badminton Asia Team Championships here on Thursday.

India are currently at the third spot in group A, just above Hong Kong. Three-time defending champions Indonesia and Korea are currently ahead in the race to qualify from group A.

Sen started the proceedingsthrashing World No.17 Lee Cheuk Yiu 21-19, 21-10 to give India a good start. Hong Kong took control of the match with Law Cheuk Him and Lee Chun Hei Reginald notching up a thrilling 20-22, 21-15 21-18 win over Manjit Singh Khwairakpam and Dingku Singh Konthoujam.

Kiran George put up a spirited show before losing 13-21, 21-17, 9-21 to Chan Yin Chak. Hariharan Amsakarunan and Ruban Rethinasabapathi Kumar got the better off Hong Kong's Chow Hin Long and Lui Chun Wai 21-17, 21-16 to keep India afloat. Mithun Manjunath then saw off Jason Gunawan 21-14 17-21 21-11 to hand India a fine 3-2 win.

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