Korea Open Badminton Tournament Kicks Off in Mokpo

The Korea Open 2024, a BWF Super 500 tournament in Mokpo, South Korea, showcases elite badminton talent from around the world. With a prize pool of USD 420,000, winners of the men's and women's singles will receive USD 31,500 and 9,200 BWF points, while champions in doubles categories will earn USD 33,180 and the same points. In the opening rounds, Indian pair Rutuparna and Swetaparna Panda exited the women's doubles competition, losing 18-21, 5-21 to a duo from Chinese Taipei. However, three Indian players remain in the women's singles, looking to advance further. Ayush Raj Gupta and Sruti Swain are set to represent India in mixed doubles, facing off against local competitors. The tournament continues to draw significant international participation and attention.