Syed Modi International Badminton Championships kicked off in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh today. The qualification matches were played today, while the main draw will begin from tomorrow. Top Indian shuttlers are taking part in the tournament. Saina Nehwal is the top seed in the Women's Singles, while Srikanth K. is the top player in the Men's. PV Sindhu, P. Kashyap, PC Thulasi, Ajay Jayaram, HS Prannoy, Sourabh Verma and Sai Praneeth are among the other Indians participating in the 6-day competition.