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H.S. Prannoy’s journey: From a fringe player to India’s big medal hope

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Prannoy H. S. of India reacts during his men's singles quarter final match against Viktor Axelsen of Denmark (not pictured) on the fourth day of the Japan Open badminton tournament in Tokyo on July 28, 2023. (Photo by Toshifumi KITAMURA / AFP)

Meet the latest sensation in Indian badminton, Priyanshu Rajawat

Great start: Priyanshu Rajawat is on a high after winning his maiden title at the Orleans Masters 2023.

Sportstar Aces 2023, Popular Choice: India lifting maiden Thomas Cup title nominated for ‘Moment of the Year’ award

India’s Kidambi Srikanth, centre, being congratulated by his teammates after winning a point against Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie during the Thomas Cup final.

M. M. Somaya: Want to see India hockey teams bouncing back before Paris Olympics

MM Somaya

Sportstar Aces 2023, Moment of the Year award: Kohli’s World Cup heroics, India’s Thomas Cup triumph, Nikhat’s world crown among nominees

Here’s a look at these standout moments from sports in 2022.

Sportstar Aces 2023, Popular Choice: India women’s Lawn Bowls side nominated for ‘National Team of the Year’ award

(From L-R) India’s Lovely Choubey, Pinki, Nayanmoni Saikia and Rupa Rani Tirkey celebrate after winning the Lawn Bowls final match against South Africa at CWG 2022.

Sportstar Aces 2023, Popular Choice: India’s Thomas Cup-winning side nominated for ‘National Team of the Year’ award

Team India poses with the nation flag after winning the Thomas Cup title in Bangkok.

Sportstar Aces 2023, National Team of the Year: Thomas Cup team, Lawn Bowls team, CWG men’s table tennis team, Chess Olympiad contingent, women’s hockey team nominated

Indian sports teams have enjoyed tremendous success in 2022. Of the lot, the six nominated teams are - India’s Thomas Cup-winning badminton team, the women’s hockey team, the women’s fours lawn bowls team, the contingent at the Chess Olympiad and the men’s table tennis team.

Viswanathan Anand: Thomas Cup win in badminton was the highlight of 2022 for me

Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand

Prannoy, Srikanth headline Senior Badminton Nationals field

H. S. Prannoy in action during the 2023 Malaysia Open tournament.

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