Syed Modi: Gunawan’s ‘Great Step’
“I’m so excited I can’t express how my emotion right now is.”
· BWF STAFF
Jason Gunawan’s words after securing his first-ever HSBC BWF World Tour title summed up a moment that felt almost too big for him to put into sentences.
In his debut final, the Hong Kong China shuttler stunned home favourite Srikanth Kidambi 21-16 8-21 22-20 to win the Syed Modi India International 2025 in Lucknow – an achievement that instantly became a milestone for both his career and his country.
“It was like a rollercoaster,” Gunawan said. “It was exciting and had drama. This is the most unforgettable memory of my career.”