Malvika Bansod qualifies for the main draw of the Swiss Open Super 300
Indian badminton player Malvika Bansod has successfully qualified for the main draw of the Swiss Open Super 300 a BWF World Tour Super 300 tournament. The tournament will be held in Basel, Switzerland, from March 22-27, 2023.
Bansod, currently ranked 84th in the world, was among eight players who qualified for the main draw after competing in the qualifying rounds. She won her first qualifier match against Nadia Fankhauser of Switzerland in straight sets, 21-10 and 21-12. In the second qualifier match, she faced Yeung Sum Yee of Hong Kong, whom she defeated 21-16 and 21-14.
Malvika Bansod, a 20-year-old from Nagpur, India, has been in good form recently, having won the Yonex Sunrise Vietnam Open in December 2022. She is known for her aggressive style of play and powerful smashes and will be looking to make her mark in the main draw of the Swiss Open Super 300.
The Swiss Open Super 300 is one of the most prestigious badminton tournaments in the world, attracting top players from across the globe. Malvika Bansod will face tough competition in the main draw, but her recent performances suggest that she is ready for the challenge.
Malvika Bansod’s qualification for the main draw is a significant achievement for Indian badminton, which has been making great strides in recent years. Players such as PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal, and Kidambi Srikanth have paved the way, and Bansod’s success is a positive indication of the sport’s future in India.
Staff Reporter
