PV Sindhu Withdraws from Badminton Asia Team Championship Due to Niggles

• Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has pulled out of the upcoming Badminton Asia Team Championships.
• Her withdrawal is due to a 'slight niggle', impacting India's medal chances at the tournament starting next week in Qingdao.
• Sindhu recently returned to competition after a foot injury, reaching the Malaysia Open semifinals, India Open first round, and Indonesia Masters quarterfinals.
• The Indian women's team, defending champions from 2024, is now in Group Y with Thailand and Myanmar.
• In Sindhu's absence, players like Tanvi Sharma, Unnati Hooda, and the doubles pair Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly will lead India's challenge.

Why It Matters: PV Sindhu's withdrawal from the Badminton Asia Team Championship due to injury impacts India's medal hopes.