Who is Fabian Roth? Everything you need to know about HS Prannoy's first opponent at the Paris Olympics

Fabian Roth will be HS Prannoy’s first opponent at the Paris Olympics. This match will mark both the shuttlers’ debut at the Games, and the German will be playing as the underdog with nothing to lose.

Roth comes into Paris as the World No.82, but has previously been ranked as high as 34. The German picked up the sport as a child, following in his brothers’ footsteps, and quickly forged a name for himself.

Joining the national team in 2013, the Karlsruhe native first made waves in the international badminton world when he stormed to the boys singles gold at the 2013 European Junior Championships. Fabian Roth is also the champion of the 2015 Hellas International and 2016 Irish Open.

More recently, his performances in 2024 include a round of 16 appearance at the European Championships, a quarterfinal appearance at the Portugal International Championships and a semifinal finish at the Estonia International.

The German is also a four-time bronze medalist at the European Mixed Team Championships and two-time bronze-medalist at the European Men's Team Championships.

Outside of badminton, Roth is an athlete spokesperson at the German Badminton Association and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration.

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Paris Olympics 2024: Fabian Roth to take on Vietnam's Le Duc Phat for second group stage match

After playing India's HS Prannoy for his opening round at the Paris Olympics, things won't be getting easier for Fabian Roth. After his encounter with the 13th seed, the German will play Vietnam's Le Duc Phat for his second group stage match in Paris.

Phat is currently ranked 71st in the BWF Men's World Rankings. The two have faced each other once before, at the 2024 Polish Open. There, it was the Vietnamese who walked away with the win, beating Roth 21-17, 21-19 in straight games.

Fans will be able to watch the German in action for both his matches live on Jio Cinema.