The 31-year-old from Hyderabad decided to hang his boost after battling nagging injuries since the Tokyo Games. “With a mix of emotions, I pen down these words to bid farewell and announce my retirement from the sport that has been my lifeblood for over 24 years,” he posted on his Instagram account. Praneeth is set to join as head coach of Triangle Badminton Academy in the US next month.

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