Malaysia Open Badminton 2024 - When and where to watch BWF 1000 Tournament, live streaming and all you need to know

The upcoming badminton season in 2024 is poised to be an exhilarating one, kicking off with the Malaysia Open. Scheduled to take place at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, the tournament is set to run from January 9 to 14, 2024.

Indian badminton sensation HS Prannoy is eager to continue his quest for the title, facing Danish player Anders Antonsen in a first-round men's singles clash. Concurrently, the Indian men's doubles duo of Satwik and Chirag will confront the Indonesian pair of MS Fikri and B Maulana.

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Viktor Axelsen remains a standout player, aiming to defend his title and secure a third consecutive Malaysia Open title. His journey begins with a challenging first-round match against Singapore's 2021 world champion, Loh Kean Yew.

The Race to Paris Olympic Qualification period for badminton is already underway, extending until April 28, 2024. This implies that players will be actively seeking qualifying ranking points before the qualification window closes.

Indian players to watch out for:

Men's Singles: Kidambi Srikanth, Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy

Women's Singles: Aakarshi Kashyap

Men's Doubles: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty

Women's Doubles: Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa

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Schedule:

January 9-10: First Round (beginning from 9:00 AM IST)

January 11: Second-Round

January 12: Quarter-Final

January 13: Semi-Final

January 14: Final

Live Streaming Details:

Where to watch the Malaysia Open 2024 badminton (BWF 1000) tournament live in India?

The Malaysian Open 2024 badminton (BWF 1000) tournament will be telecast on the Sports18 network in India.

How can fans livestream the Malaysia Open 2024 badminton (BWF 1000) tournament in India?

The Malaysian Open 2024 badminton (BWF 1000) tournament can be live-streamed on the JioCinema app and website.