Japan Open Badminton 2025 Live Streaming: How to watch Lakshya Sen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty in action
But the Indian contingent still has plenty of hope floating in the air with stars like Lakshya Sen and the Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty breezing into the next round at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. Lakshya defeated world No 24 from China, the left-handed Wang Zheng Xing, while in men's doubles, Satwik-Chirag overcame a tricky opening-round test against Kang Min Hyuk (half of the World Championship-winning Kang-Seo Seung Jae pairing) and Ki Dong Ju.
After setting up a second-round clash with Japanese star Kodai Naraoka, Lakshya said: 'It feels really good to win a match. I've been struggling on the court and off the court with niggles, which are keeping me away from badminton. It's frustrating, the last few months, but I'm focussed and trying to do the right thing. I've been training well over the last few months. There were certain shoulder and ankle injuries. I was doing everything else to protect those parts. I've put in some good training weeks, and I'm just hoping that I get back to winning ways and play more matches. Play freely, win or lose, just go there and fight.'
Here's all you need to know about watching the Japan Open Super 750 tournament live:
Where is the Japan Open badminton 2025 tournament happening?
The Japan Open badminton tournament is happening in Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.
How to watch Japan Open badminton 2025 live via streaming in India?
Live streaming of the Japan Open 2025 badminton matches is happening on JioHotstar.
How to watch Japan Open badminton 2025 live on television in India?
The live telecast of Japan Open badminton is available on Star Sports 3, Star Sports Select 1 and Sports 18 Network TV channels in India.
Here's India's badminton squad that has travelled to Tokyo for the Super 750 tournament:
Men's singles: Lakshya Sen
Women's singles: PV Sindhu, Unnati Hooda, Anupama Upadhyaya, Rakshitha Ramraj
Men's doubles: Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Hariharan Amsakarunan-Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi
Women's doubles: Rutaparna Panda-Swetaparna Panda, Kavipriya Selvam-Simran Singhi
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