Kiran George's Impressive Run at Korea Masters 2024 Ends With Semifinal Defeat to Kunlavut Vitidsarn
The 24-year-old, ranked 41st in the world, went down 12-21 20-22 to the top-seeded and world number five Vitidsarn in the BWF World Tour Super 300 event. The semifinal loss brought an end to India's campaign in the tournament.
Iksan City (Korea), November 9: Indian shuttler Kiran George's impressive run at the Korea Masters came to an end with a semifinal loss to Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the men's singles competition here on Saturday. The 24-year-old, ranked 41st in the world, went down 12-21 20-22 to the top-seeded and world number five Vitidsarn in the BWF World Tour Super 300 event. George, who trains at the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy (PPBA), had earlier registered a fine win over fifth seed Takuma Obayashi of Japan in the quarterfinals. PV Sindhu Performs Bhumi Puja for Badminton Academy in Vizag.
The semifinal loss brought an end to India's campaign in the tournament. George kept it tight in the opening game, staying level at 5-5 before Kunlavut pulled ahead to 11-6 at the break. The Thai shuttler extended his lead further, moving to 17-8 after the interval, and quickly sealed the first game. CWG 2026: India's Medal Prospects Hit As Hockey, Shooting, Cricket, Badminton Among Major Sports Dropped from Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
In the second game, Kunlavut surged to a 13-4 lead, but Kiran mounted a sensational fightback, levelling the score at 20-20. However, it was Kunlavut who held his nerves to win the final two points and close out the match.
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