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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…
Last Updated:January 16, 2026, 10:25 PM IST The 28-year-old star Singapore shuttler, Loh, explained that he has grown mentally and no longer lets external expectations influence his approach. Former world champion Loh Kean Yew. (Picture Credit: PTI) Singapore’s former world champion Loh Kean Yew shared on Friday that learning to ignore the external criticism from…
Last Updated:January 15, 2026, 7:11 PM IST The first and third games of the Round of 16 encounter between Prannoy and Loh had to be thwarted momentarily as bird droppings halted the run of play. India Open 2026 Ro16 encounter between Prannoy and Loh had to be interrupted as bird droppings landed on the playing…
Last Updated:January 14, 2026, 11:10 PM IST Mishra slammed the World No.3 for his comments over conditions prevalent in the Capital City and revealed that his reason for dropping out of the event wasn’t accepted by the BWF. Anders Antonsen pulled out of the India Open 2026 (Picture credit: AFP) Badminton Association of India general…
Last Updated:January 14, 2026, 8:11 PM IST Kidambi got the better of compatriot Mannepalli in a tense game that ended 15-21 21-6 21-19 in favour of the veteran, while Prannoy registered a 22-20, 21-18 against Lee. SICICANTH KEDAMBI. (X) Veteran Indian shuttlers Srikanth Kidambi and HS Prannoy advanced to the Round of 16 at the…
Last Updated:January 10, 2026, 08:57 IST The 30-year-old Sindhu went down to Zhiyi in straight sets in the final-four encounter between the two as the Chinese star posted a 21-16, 21-15 win. PV Sindhu. (X/BAI) Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu was ousted from the Malaysian Open on Saturday as she went down to her Chinese…
Last Updated:January 07, 2026, 2:28 PM IST Lakshya’s match against former world junior bronze medallist Ayush Shetty means only three of the four Indian men’s singles players can advance to the second round. Lakshya Sen. (PTI) Indian badminton players face a challenging draw on home turf as 2022 champion Lakshya Sen is set for an…