2024 Paris Olympics Badminton: HS Prannoy vs Fabian Roth - preview and where to watch

HS Prannoy will begin his campaign at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, July 29, and the shuttler doesn't have a lot to worry about as of now. He is up against Germany's Fabian Roth for his first match, and is expected to cruise past the World No.82 with ease.

Prannoy goes into his debut Games as the 13th seed, and has been given an easy lot in his group stage matches. Placed in Group K, the Indian will have eto battle only Roth and Vietnamese World No.70 Le Duc Phat to make it through to the elimination rounds.

For now, the World Championships and Asian Games bronze medalist will enter the court of La Chapelle Arena on Sunday at (or after) 8 PM in a bid for his first win in Paris. While he has never faced Roth on the BWF circuit before, statistics remain in favor of the Indian.

Prannoy enters the marquee event as one half of India's two-man team in the men's singles event at the Games. With his compatriot Lakshya Sen handed a difficult group stage draw, medal expectations lay squarely on the 32-year-old's shoulders to bring back India's maiden medal in the event.

While HS Prannoy may not be a favorite for gold, he is certainly in contention to make a podium finish on his debut itself. While his way to a medal is marred by the likes Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie and Japan's Kodai Naraoka, a strong run could very well ses the Indian in the top three.

Paris Olympics 2024: Where to watch HS Prannoy live in action?

Fans eager to see HS Prannoy take on Fabian Roth this evening at La Chapelle Arena can tune into Jio Cinema, which will live stream the entire match for free.

Additionally, badminton enthusiasts can also keep track of the live score on Tournament Software. This match will mark the Indian's first competitive outing in nearly two months.

Earlier in the day, Jio Cinema will also be broadcasting PV Sindhu's opening round match, which takes place at 12:50 PM on Sunday, July 29.