NEW DELHI: Indian shuttler HS Prannoy secured a bronze medal in the men's singles badminton category at the 19th Asian Games after facing a defeat against China's Li Shifeng. Prannoy's journey in the tournament came to an end in the semifinals when he lost 0-2 (16-21, 9-21) to his Chinese opponent.
Prannoy displayed a strong start in the first game, taking an 11-10 lead over Li Shifeng. However, the Chinese shuttler quickly turned the game in his favor, showcasing his speed and agility on the court. Prannoy struggled to find winners against his formidable opponent, who secured the first game.