The 22-year-old, who was in the news for accusing national coach Pullela Gopichand of “mental harassment” last year, will be playing in the mixed doubles event with Kamaldeep Singh and partnering Aarti Sara Sunil in women’s doubles. “Kamal is just trying to support me as no one was willing to play alongside me. Even Thomas has pulled out.

Prajakta Sawant in action for Krrish Delhi Smashers during the recent Indian Badminton League. Pic/Suresh KKu00a0