Indian badminton stars are set to take centre stage at the Al Ain Masters 2025, starting in just 10 days at the Khalifa Bin Zayed Hall, Al Ain Club. The Super 100 BWF World Tour event will feature nearly 300 players from 38 countries, including five Arab nations, making it a key stop on the international circuit.
Former World No.1 Kidambi Srikanth will lead India’s challenge in men’s singles. Srikanth, a multiple international gold medallist, has previously won team golds at the 2022 Thomas Cup and the 2018 Commonwealth Games, and will aim to continue his strong form in Al Ain. He will be joined by Malaysia’s exciting young prospect Justin Hoh and Indonesia’s dynamic Prahdiska Bagas Shujiwo, both hungry to make their mark.
In the mixed doubles category, India’s Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani Gadde, ranked 32nd in the world, will look to add to their growing medal haul. The pair has already clinched two golds and one silver at International Challengers this year, and are eager to make their mark at a high-profile BWF event. Indonesia’s Marwan Faza and Aisyah Salsabila Putri Pranata, fresh from their victory at the Vietnam Open, will be another pair to watch out for in the category.
The tournament will also feature top global talent in both singles and doubles, including emerging women’s singles star Anmol Kharb, former World No.1s, and medal-winning pairs across men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles. Besides Anmol, Polina Buhrova (Ukraine), a US Open bronze medallist, arrives with momentum while Indonesia’s Mutiara Ayu Puspitasari, fresh off her victory at the Luxembourg Open 2025, will also be among the favourites.
Noura Al Jasmi, President of the UAE Badminton Federation, called the event a “landmark moment for badminton in the UAE,” highlighting its potential to inspire youth and position the region as a growing hub for international badminton.