Ace Indian shuttler HS Prannoy commenced his inaugural Olympic journey with a convincing victory against Fabian Roth of Germany in the men’s singles event in Paris on Sunday. The 32-year-old Kerala native, who had been battling chikungunya for nearly two weeks prior to the Paris Games, showcased his fitness and determination during the 45-minute match, winning 21-18, 21-12 in Group K.