HS Prannoy Criticizes Absence of Hawkeye Technology at Badminton Asia Championships
HS Prannoy Fumes Over Lack Of Hawkeye At Badminton Asia Championships: 'It's 2026'
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HS Prannoy expressed frustration over the lack of Hawkeye technology during the Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo, China, where he and fellow Indian shuttler PV Sindhu faced early exits. The absence of this technology, crucial for accurate line calls, has raised concerns about the event's standards.
- 01HS Prannoy lost to Weng Hong Yang in the second round despite a strong effort.
- 02PV Sindhu also exited early, losing to Wang Zhi Yi in straight games.
- 03Hawkeye technology, introduced in 2014, was unavailable on Court 2 during the matches.
- 04Ayush Shetty advanced to the quarterfinals with a decisive win over Chi Yu Jen.
- 05The absence of Hawkeye has sparked criticism regarding the event's organization.
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At the Badminton Asia Championships held at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Centre in Ningbo, China, HS Prannoy criticized the lack of Hawkeye technology on Court 2, which he deemed unacceptable for a Super 1000 event in 2026. Prannoy lost his second-round match against China's Weng Hong Yang with scores of 12-21, 19-21. Fellow Indian shuttler PV Sindhu also faced disappointment, losing in straight games to second-seed Wang Zhi Yi. The absence of Hawkeye, an optical tracking system used for accurate line calls, has raised concerns among players and fans alike. Despite the setbacks for Prannoy and Sindhu, Ayush Shetty progressed to the quarterfinals with a convincing victory over world No. 20 Chi Yu Jen, winning 21-16, 21-12. The Indian contingent experienced a challenging day overall, with several players exiting the tournament early.
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The absence of Hawkeye technology may affect players' performance and the overall fairness of matches, leading to potential dissatisfaction among athletes and fans.
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