The Syed Modi India International Badminton Championship is set to begin in Lucknow, featuring top players such as Kidambi Srikanth, Nozomi Okuhara, HS Prannoy, and last year's women's doubles champions Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand P. The tournament will see participation from 250 players representing 20 countries, with India fielding the largest contingent. Local talents from Uttar Pradesh, including Shruti Mishra, will compete in both women's and mixed doubles events. The semifinals and finals will be broadcast live, offering fans across the country a chance to follow the action. The event also paid tribute to Anil Dhyani, a respected figure in the local badminton community, who recently passed away.