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PV Sindhu’s Indonesia Open campaign came to an end in the second round on Thursday as world No. 1 An Se Young continued her dominance over the Indian with a straight-games victory in Jakarta. An Se Young prevailed 21-17, 21-15 in 43 minutes to advance to the quarter-finals and extend her flawless head-to-head record against…
Last Updated:May 16, 2026, 6:40 PM IST The top-rated Indian duo beat the Malaysian pair of Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin 19-21, 22-20, 21-16 in an 82-minute semifinal to reach their first final of the season. Satwik-Chirag in action. (Picture credit: Badminton Photo) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty said that years of coping with…
Last Updated:May 15, 2026, 12:50 AM IST Satwik and Chirag, also the reigning Asian Games champions, were part of the Indian team that recently claimed a bronze medal at the Thomas Cup in Denmark. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy – Chirag Shetty. (x) India’s top men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, said their remarks about the…
Last Updated:April 12, 2026, 5:20 PM IST Shetty suffered a 8-21, 10-21 defeat to Yuqi in the summit clash of the continental event to register a runner-up finish. Ayush Shetty. (Picture credit: Badminton Photo) Indian badminton sensation Ayush Shetty picked up the silver medal at the Asian Badminton Championships on Sunday as he went down…
Last Updated:April 11, 2026, 8:02 PM IST Kumar called on Badminton World Federation to retain the existing 21-point, best-of-three scoring system, arguing that it best reflects the true nature of the sport. Badminton Representational Image. (X) Former India chief coach Vimal Kumar has urged the Badminton World Federation to retain the existing 21-point, best-of-three scoring…
Last Updated:March 27, 2026, 12:52 IST Marin broke Indian hearts during the 2016 Rio Olympics in which she got the better of PV Sindhu in the summit clash to deny the Indian star the yellow-metal. Spanish shuttler Carolina Marin. (Olympics) Olympic gold medallist and a certified legend of the game, Carolina Marin, pulled the curtains…
Last Updated:March 14, 2026, 4:30 PM IST Nehwal believes the BWF needs to prioritise player welfare, noting that the busy calendar leaves little room for recovery and can lead to injuries and player burnout. Saina Nehwal. (Picture credit: AFP) Former Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal believes the BWF needs to prioritise player welfare, noting that the…
Last Updated:March 14, 2026, 3:05 PM IST Nehwal has urged the BWF to carefully consider proposed changes to the scoring system, emphasizing that the current 21-point format preserves the sport’s intensity. Saina Nehwal. Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal has urged the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to carefully consider proposed changes to the scoring system, emphasizing that…
Lakshya Sen Vs Victor Lai, All England Open 2026 Semi-Final Match Live: Star Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen takes on Canada’s Victor Lai in the semi-final of the All England Open Men’s singles on Saturday at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham. Sen is only a couple of hurdles away from emulating the legendary Pullela Gopichand and…
Last Updated:March 03, 2026, 10:58 IST The star Indian shuttler who was stranded in Dubai confirmed her safe passage home and expressed her gratitude to everyone involved in bringing her back safely. PV Sindhu. (AFP Photo) Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu returned home following her harrowing ordeal in Dubai as she was stranded in the…