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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…
Last Updated:January 20, 2026, 07:31 IST Saina Nehwal confirms retirement from badminton because of knee problems, ending her career after a two-year absence from competition. Saina Nehwal is the only Indian to win two medals at the BWF World Junior Championships. She first won silver at the 2006 Incheon Champs, losing to Wang Yihan, 2012…
Last Updated:October 19, 2025, 4:23 pm IST Tanvi Sharma won silver at the BWF World Junior Championships in Guwahati, losing to Anyapat Phichitpreechasak. Tanvi Sharma (PTI Photo) India’s badminton prodigy Tanvi Sharma faltered at the last step of history, losing in straight games to Thailand’s Anyapat Phichitpreechasak in the women’s singles final of the BWF…
Last Updated:August 02, 2025, 19:28 is Weeks after announcing her separation from Parupalli Kashyap, Saina Nehwal posted a picture with him on Instagram, stating they are “trying again.” Nemal was Kalalir’s Day Weeks after announcing her separation from husband Parupalli Kashyap, Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal has posted a picture with him, stating that they are…
In a touching show of patriotism, Indian sports icons have come together to extend their heartfelt wishes on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day. From cricket legends to Olympic and Paralympic champions, athletes have taken to social media to share their greetings with the nation. “Sportspersons aren’t the only ones playing for…
Vinesh Phogat’s day of triumph turned into abject despair on Wednesday morning after the wrestler was disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024. Vinesh had qualified for the 50kg women’s wrestling final – the first Indian woman to do so. But now she will have to return empty-handed from Paris. The Indian Olympic Association…
Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal, who brought laurels to the nation on multiple international stages including the 2012 Olympics in London where she clinched a historic bronze, spoke in candour during her visit to the Rashtrapathi Bhawan. The 34-year-old was pictured playing a couple of rallies with the Honourable President of the nation Shri Droupadi…
In an exceptional event, President Droupadi Murmu engaged in a friendly badminton match with renowned shuttler Saina Nehwal. The game took place at the Badminton Court in Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday, showcasing the President’s enthusiasm for sports. The visuals captured President Murmu enjoying the game with Saina Nehwal, cheered on by an enthusiastic audience. Saina…