{"id":659,"date":"2025-10-28T03:09:58","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T03:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spotvnow.com\/read\/?p=659"},"modified":"2025-11-10T15:01:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T15:01:29","slug":"axelsen-zii-jia-set-to-headline-2025-syed-modi-india-international","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spotvnow.com\/read\/axelsen-zii-jia-set-to-headline-2025-syed-modi-india-international\/","title":{"rendered":"Axelsen, Zii Jia set to headline 2025 Syed Modi India International"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Viktor Axelsen and Lee Zii Jia are among the big names set to compete in the 2025 Syed Modi India International in Lucknow, India, this November.<\/p>\n<p>Taking place from November 25-30, it will be Axelsen\u2019s second appearance at the tournament \u2013 his last being a decade ago when he lost to Parupalli Kashyap in the semi-finals \u2013 while it will mark Lee\u2019s debut at the Super 300 event.<\/p>\n<p>Both badminton stars are seeking much-needed match fitness after struggling with injuries throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p>The 31-year-old Dane returned to competitive action after six months at the Hong Kong Open in September, before competing in the second BDMNTN-XL edition in Jakarta, Indonesia, the following month.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NgSDhSBsffg?si=uQ4EpbnNHiTyiu_E\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>As for the Malaysian shuttler, Lee managed to compete in only five tournaments in 2025, missing major events such as the Malaysia Open, French Open and Hylo Open.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the Syed Modi India International, Lee is also registered to play at the Japan Masters (November 11-16) and the Australian Open (November 18-23).<\/p>\n<p>Other notable players looking to make an impression at the Babu Banarasi Das Indoor Stadium include 2023 men\u2019s doubles winners Choong Hon Jian-Haikal Muhammad, Singaporean men\u2019s singles player Jason Teh, 2017 world champion Nozomi Okuhara and Indonesian women\u2019s doubles pair Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti-Apriyani Rahayu.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the host nation are set to be represented by the likes of H. 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