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]Can India’s next gen close the gap to Sindhu?
Published on Sep 27, 2024 10:51 PM IST
There are signs of a resurgence but a lot of work still needs to be done if LA 2028 is to see another medallist emerge
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Srikanth, Treesa-Gayatri enter quarters at Macau Open
Seeded sixth, Srikanth, outclassed 2023 Odisha masters runner-up Ayush 21-13, 21-18 to emerge as the lone Indian competitor in the singles event.
Published on Sep 26, 2024 07:23 PM IST
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BAI announces cash rewards for Paralympics badminton medallists
Indian para shuttlers won five medals, including one gold, two silver and as many bronze, at the Paris Games.
Published on Sep 24, 2024 01:44 PM IST
Sindhu ropes in Anup Sridhar as coach for European swing
He has been training the two-time Olympic medallist since the start of September at Hyderabad’s Gachibowli Stadium
Published on Sep 23, 2024 10:45 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
‘Good learner’ Malvika creates a flutter in China
Malvika Bansod reached the China Open quarter-finals, showcasing her talent by defeating top players despite losing to Akane Yamaguchi.
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 07:05 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Saina Nehwal fires back at those saying she got Olympic medal as ‘gift’
Saina Nehwal had hit the headlines for comments she had made about India's campaign at the Paris Olympics.
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 08:47 PM IST
Saina Nehwal has arthritis in the knee, 'thinking about retirement'
Saina Nehwal reveals struggles with arthritis, to decide on retirement by end of year.
Published on Sep 03, 2024 04:27 PM IST
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Didn’t want to lose after coming this far: Nitesh
The engineer, whose left leg was amputated after an accident, won the badminton SL3 gold with a closely fought win
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 06:40 AM IST
'I want to be the Virat Kohli of Indian badminton': Lakshya Sen
When Lakshya was shown the memes, drawing similarities between his insane return and Kohli's six, the Indian shuttler said he wouldn't mind the comparison.
Published on Aug 29, 2024 03:44 PM IST
Paralympics: Tough draw doesn’t dampen mood of India’s shuttlers
India's 13-member Paralympics badminton team faces a challenging draw but aims for 8-10 medals. Rigorous training and strategy adjustments boost confidence.
Updated on Aug 28, 2024 08:04 PM IST
HS Prannoy takes a break to regain full fitness after Chikungunya battle
HS Prannoy, who recently represented India in the Paris Olympics, said that the battle with Chikungunya has taken a toll on his body.
Published on Aug 26, 2024 03:47 PM IST
Indian shuttlers target 10 medals at Paris Paralympics
The 13-member badminton squad is confident that Tokyo champion Bhagat’s suspension won’t hurt chances
Updated on Aug 14, 2024 07:17 PM IST
'Jasprit Bumrah won't be able to take my 300kmph smash': Saina Nehwal
Albeit not in direct response to the KKR youth's deleted tweet, Saina Nehwal came up with a similar ‘Bumrah’ reply to anchor's 'cricket is a risky game' remark
Updated on Aug 11, 2024 02:53 PM IST
'The most special one...': Sindhu ahead of hunt for record Olympic hat-trick
PV Sindhu is aiming at doing something no other Indian has been able to do in the history of the Olympics thus far.
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 09:24 AM IST
Satwik-Chirag handed easy draw for Paris
Indian badminton duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty get favourable draw for Paris Olympics, aiming for medal with strong form and record.
Updated on Jul 15, 2024 08:40 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Prakash Padukone set to travel to Paris Olympics as badminton squad mentor
Padukone, the first Indian to win the All England Championship, retired in 1991 even as badminton was introduced in the Olympics at the 1992 Barcelona Games.
Published on Jul 10, 2024 11:23 PM IST
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Saina backs Satwik-Chirag to deliver Olympics medal
The London 2012 bronze medallist believes the flamboyant Indian pair has a “95 percent” chance of finishing on the podium in Paris
Published on Jul 05, 2024 10:13 PM IST
Physically and mentally fit, just need to be smarter in Paris: Sindhu
For more than a month, the former world champion will be training at the Hermann-Neuberger Sportschule with her coach and support staff
Published on Jun 30, 2024 09:53 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Korean coach Yoo Yong-sung back in Lakshya Sen's team ahead of Paris Olympics
The 22-year-old, preparing to make his Olympic debut, wants to tweak the variations in his attack before the July-August Games.
Published on Jun 17, 2024 09:40 PM IST
This time I think it could be anybody's game: Sindhu on the Olympics
The Indian shuttler hasn't been in the best of form but has reason to believe that the tide is turning
Published on Jun 14, 2024 10:28 PM IST
Lakshya Sen bows out of Thailand Open after losing to Anders Antonsen
Sen, ranked 14th, fought hard before going down 22-24 18-21 against world no.5 Anders Antonsen of Denmark in a match that lasted a shade over an hour.
Published on Jun 07, 2024 06:33 PM IST
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Treesa-Gayatri Singapore Open run halted in semis
The unseeded pair's fine run was halted by Japan's world No.4 pair Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida
Published on Jun 01, 2024 10:28 PM IST
Superb run takes Treesa-Gayatri into Singapore Open semis
The unseeded Indians beat South Korean pair, winning 18-21, 21-19, 24-22 against world No.6 Kim So Yeong and Kong Hee Yong in the women’s doubles quarters.
Published on May 31, 2024 07:13 PM IST
PV Sindhu fails the Carolina Marin test, Treesa-Gayatri win
The Indian star was within points of sealing the win before her game fell away.
Published on May 30, 2024 09:43 PM IST
Satwik-Chirag suffer shock defeat in opening round of Singapore Open
One of the favourites to win the gold medal at Paris Olympics, Satwik and Chirag, who won the Thailand Open Super 500 early this month, lost in opening round
Published on May 28, 2024 07:32 PM IST
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PV Sindhu loses to Wang in Malaysia Masters badminton final
Drift on the court in Kuala Lumpur proves decisive as the Indian stalwart loses her first title clash in 14 months.
Updated on May 26, 2024 08:16 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
PV Sindhu reaches first final in 14 months at Malaysia Masters
Rallies from a game down to beat her Thai opponent in the semis and reach the title round of the Malaysia Masters.
Published on May 25, 2024 10:38 PM IST
PV Sindhu reaches first final of the year at Malaysia Masters
Fifth seed PV Sindhu, who has not won a title in two years, rallied her way to prevail 13-21 21-16 21-12 against world number 20 Busanan in a marathon semifinal
Published on May 25, 2024 02:49 PM IST
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PV Sindhu knocks out top seed Han Yue on way to semis
In Kuala Lumpur, Sindhu is slowly beginning to find her groove and that could be seen in her win over Han Yue to enter her first semi-finals in seven months.
Published on May 24, 2024 08:30 PM IST
Malaysia Masters: PV Sindhu enters semifinals, Ashmita Chaliha knocked out
PV Sindhu recovered from a mid-game slump to outwit Han Yue, ranked sixth, 21-13 14-21 21-12 in a 55-minute quarterfinal battle.
Published on May 24, 2024 11:05 AM IST
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