Badminton News

PBL 2017: Chennai capture title after edging out Mumbai 4-3 in thrilling finale

Chennai and Mumbai won their respective Trump matches, but it came down to the two men's singles match to decide the fate of the tie.

Jan 14, 2017, 22:46 PM IST

Carolina Marin shocked to know about PV Sindhu's cash rewards after her Silver at Rio Olympics

After Marin defeated Sindhu in the final at the Rio Games to become the first non-Asian woman to win the Olympics gold in the badminton singles event, the Spanish government rewarded her with ^94,000 (approx Rs 70 lakh).

Jan 12, 2017, 15:39 PM IST

Delhi Acers beat Chennai Smashers, register first win in PBL

Delhi, who are currently lying at the bottom of the table and are virtually out of contention for the knock-outs, finally got their winning mojo back and salvage some pride.

Jan 08, 2017, 22:47 PM IST

PBL: Carolina Marin sees off Ashwini Ponnappa as Hyderabad beat Bengaluru

Marin defeated Ponnappa 9-11, 11-5, 11-8 in the deciding match of the tie.

Jan 07, 2017, 22:21 PM IST

Premier Badminton League: Organisers introduce 11-point system to suit broadcasters

The PBL kicks-off with a highly anticipated match between Rio Olympics 2016 finalists PV Sindhu and Carolina Marin on January 1, 2016.

Dec 25, 2016, 19:37 PM IST

PV Sindhu's Olympics silver the highlight of India's glorious year in badminton

It turned out to be a watershed year for Sindhu, who reached the upper echelons of world badminton with a silver medal at Rio Games.

Dec 25, 2016, 14:09 PM IST

Saina Nehwal's coach differs with Prakash Padukone's views on PV Sindhu

Padukone said Sindhu has the potential as she is young and has at least six years of good badminton left in her.

Dec 23, 2016, 20:36 PM IST

This year was phenomenal but best is yet to come from PV Sindhu, says coach Pullela Gopichand

The national coach said the key for Sindhu to continue her progress lay in adapting to different styles of play and court conditions.

Dec 21, 2016, 19:47 PM IST

PBL 2016: Here's everything you need to know about the 2nd season of Premier Badminton League

There will be six franchises, including Bengaluru Blasters, owned by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.

Dec 19, 2016, 23:31 PM IST

BWF Super Series Masters Finals: PV Sindhu's campaign ends with defeat against Sung ji Hyun in semis

Sung will now take on No. 1 seed Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei. Tai Tzu Ying defeated Sun Yu 21-19, 21-19 in the first semifinal on Saturday.

Dec 17, 2016, 21:13 PM IST

BWF Dubai Super Series Finals 2016: PV Sindhu vs Carolina Marin — As it happened...

PV Sindhu produced a clinical display of attacking game to exact her Rio Olympics final defeat to beat Carolina Marin in straight games and make the semis.

Dec 16, 2016, 15:53 PM IST

World Superseries Finals: PV Sindhu beats World No. 8 Akane Yamaguchi 12-21, 21-8, 21-15 in opener

After losing the first game, Sindhu, who clinched the China Open and finished runners-up at Hong Kong, got her rhythm back to topple her opponent.

Dec 14, 2016, 19:50 PM IST

PV Sindhu looks to end brilliant year with maiden BWF Super Series Final crown

The 21-year-old had exited early in Denmark and France but she stunned the world with her rampaging run at the last two qualifying tournaments, becoming the third Indian to win the China Open.

Dec 14, 2016, 00:46 AM IST

Wasn't fully fit to in Hong Kong and Macau tournaments, says Saina Nehwal

Former world number one Saina lost in the quarterfinals in Hong Kong Open Super Series and Macau Open Grand Prix Gold tournaments after her surgery.

Dec 11, 2016, 20:50 PM IST

Korea Masters: Parupalli Kashyap reaches quarterfinals

The Indian ace will play local shuttler Jeon Hyeok Jin in the quarters.

Dec 08, 2016, 16:47 PM IST

Saina Nehwal secures hard-fought victory over Hanna Ramadini to enter Macau Open 2nd round

Saina defeated World No. 44 Hanna 21-23, 21-14, 21-18 in a match that lasted more than an hour.

Nov 30, 2016, 18:36 PM IST

Macau Open 2016: Three-time champion PV Sindhu pulls out, Saina Nehwal to lead Indian challenge

The Rio Olympics silver medallist, Sindhu, who is the defending champion here, was originally scheduled to take on China's Yue Han in the opening match of the tournament on Wednesday.

Nov 28, 2016, 22:23 PM IST

PV Sindhu: In sensational form, ace shuttler sets sight on fourth Macau Open title

Sindhu's march towards her fourth title might be halted by compatriot and top seed Saina Nehwal, who is slowly and steadily getting back her bearing after recovering from a serious knee injury which affected her Olympic campaign three months back.

Nov 28, 2016, 14:27 PM IST

Hong Kong Open: PV Sindhu, Sameer Verma falter at last hurdle in season's final Super Series event

This was Verma's maiden appearance in a Super Series final.

Nov 27, 2016, 15:19 PM IST

Hong Kong Open 2016: Sameer Verma enters maiden Super Series finals, PV Sindhu on course for back-to-back titles

It was double bonanza for India at the Hong Kong Open, the last Super Series tournament of the season, as Sameer and Sindhu dished out some superb performances to make it a super Sunday for badminton fans tomorrow.

Nov 26, 2016, 19:22 PM IST