Full list of players who have withdrawn from BWF Arctic Open 2023

By Ajay Gandhar

Ajay Gandhar has been part of Khel Now since 2023 and has covered almost every Olympic sport, but Badminton, Tennis, Football, and Track and Field have his heart.

Published at :October 11, 2023 at 2:03 AM

Modified at :December 13, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Full list of players who have withdrawn from BWF Arctic Open 2023

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Newly crowned World No. 1 men's doubles pair Satwik-Chirag are among those who have pulled out.

The BWF Arctic Open 2023 is set to take place in Vantaa, Finland, from October 10 to 15, marking its return after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This prestigious tournament will witness the world's top players battling for the coveted world title. However, several players have withdrawn from the event for various reasons.

A 22-member strong Indian contingent will compete at the BWF 500 Arctic Open 2023. Leading the charge is former world champion PV Sindhu in women's division and Kidambi Srikanth in men's singles.

In the women's singles category, two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu will go head-to-head against Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara, another former world champion, in the opening round. Sindhu, who recently participated in the Asian Games in Hangzhou, enters the BWF Arctic Open 2023 as the eighth seed.

Aakarshi Kashyap will represent India in the women’s singles main draw, while Tanya Hemnath and Malvika Bansod will begin their journey from the qualifiers. India's challenge in the men's singles category will be led by Kidambi Srikanth.

Full list of players to withdraw from BWF Arctic Open 2023

Men’s Singles

Misha Zilberman
Viktor Axelsen
Priyanshu Rajawat
Rasmus Gemke
Lakshya Sen
Ng Ka Long Angus
Lee Cheuk You

Women’s singles

Gao Fang Jie
Natsuki Nidaira
Clara Azurmendi
Ratchanok Intanon

Men’s doubles

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty
M.R. Arjun/Dhruv Kapila
Mark Lamsfuss/Marvin Seidel

Mixed doubles

Lamsfuss/Isabel Lohau
Hoo Pang Ron/Teoh Mei Xing

Ajay Gandhar

Ajay Gandhar has been part of Khel Now since 2023 and has expertise across a wide range of Olympic sports. While his coverage spans the Olympic spectrum, he is passionate about Badminton, Tennis, Football, and Track and Field. Beyond his primary focus areas, Ajay is also an avid kabaddi enthusiast and closely follows the sport.