Prannoy says Aichi-Nagoya likely his last Asian Games, keeps LA 2028 door open
Indian badminton player H.S. Prannoy has indicated that the 2026 Asian Games will likely be his last, though he remains open to competing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. He is currently focused on leading the Indian team to a gold medal in Nagoya.
Why it matters
The statement marks a potential transition point for a veteran athlete and highlights the high-stakes nature of international badminton competition.
Veteran Indian shuttler H.S. Prannoy says the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games is most likely his last, but he will give himself another year to assess whether he has enough left to make a realistic bid for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Prannoy, a bronze medallist at the last edition, is part of India's 20-member badminton squad for the 20th Asian Games, which begins with the team championships on Sunday (September 20, 2026).
"This is probably my last Asian Games. I don't think I will be able to play at this level after four years. I only want to play at that level, not lower," Prannoy told PTI .
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