Badminton News

Parupalli Kashyap reaches main draw, to face Kidambi Srikanth at Japan Open

However, in women's singles, Tanvi Lad fought hard before going down 21-19 18-21 9-21 against Japan's Chisato Hoshi.

Sep 20, 2016, 15:43 PM IST

Kidambi Srikanth, Parupalli Kashyap begin campaign in Japan Open

There is no Indian in the women's singles main draw, or any of the doubles events.

Sep 19, 2016, 20:01 PM IST

After Rio Olympics high, P.V. Sindhu pulls out of Japan Open - Here's why

The Rio Olympics silver medalist was set to clash with the World No.1 in the quater-finals in Tokyo.

Sep 15, 2016, 14:41 PM IST

WATCH: CRAZY! Crowd stunned as badminton player beats up former doubles partner on court

Mostly, athletes clash against one another in contact sports like football and rugby. 

Sep 08, 2016, 18:38 PM IST

Ajay Jayaram outmuscles Parupalli​ Kashyap to reach Indonesia Open third round

Jayaram will next face local favourite Reksy Aureza Megananda for a place in the quarterfinals.

Sep 08, 2016, 18:03 PM IST

Saina Nehwal eyes December comeback in Dubai World Superseries

"If everything goes right, I am keen to take part in Dubai World Superseries Finals during that month".

Sep 08, 2016, 16:14 PM IST

BRILLIANT! This old photo perfectly sums up P.V. Sindhu's rise in world badminton

The 21-year-old carved out a unique place for herself in the echelons of Indian sport.

Sep 07, 2016, 19:16 PM IST

Education system needs to re-look at physical literacy: Pullela Gopichand

Gopichand and Rio Olympics silver medallist P V Sindhu were feliciated this evening by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Sep 06, 2016, 21:18 PM IST

Is PV Sindhu, not Saina Nehwal, India's No. 1 shuttler now? Read Sindhu's PERFECT reply

The way a transformed PV Sindhu performed in all the matches in Rio Olympics 2016, is something which the fans will remember for a long time.

Sep 01, 2016, 09:33 AM IST

Did Saina Nehwal leave Pullela Gopichand's academy due to PV Sindhu? Here's what Sindhu thinks...

After splitting with Gopichand, Saina became the first Indian player to win a Silver medal at World Championships in 2015 after losing to Spain's Carolina Marin in the final.

Aug 31, 2016, 10:33 AM IST

REVEALED: Why P. V. Sindhu​ was determined to win anything but bronze at Rio Olympics

Coach Pullela Gopichand too shed light on his ward's new avatar at the Games.

Aug 30, 2016, 13:25 PM IST

Influenced by shuttlers' performance in Rio, Jharkhand to now have a badminton academy

The coaching will be conducted by reputed shuttler Sachin Kumar Rana, one of the five coaches appointed under National coach Pullela Gopichand.

Aug 29, 2016, 17:13 PM IST

MUST READ: Rio 2016 silver medalist P. V. Sindhu​'s emotional note after whirlwind week

The youngster penned a rather emotional note, thanking people who contributed to her Olympics success. 

Aug 26, 2016, 10:22 AM IST

Here's PV Sindhu's REPLY to Telangana deputy CM who offered her a 'better coach' than Pullela Gopichand

Sindhu defeated World No. 2 Wang Yihan and World No. 6 Nozomi Okuhara before losing to World No. 1 Carolina Marin in the summit clash.

Aug 25, 2016, 08:59 AM IST

Oh no! After Saina Nehwal, Parupalli Kashyap leaves Pullela Gopichand's academy in Hyderabad

Notably, Saina had split with Gopi in 2014 after which she has been training with Vimal Kumar in Bengaluru.

Aug 24, 2016, 11:33 AM IST

WATCH: What is PV Sindhu's equation with Saina Nehwal? Her reply will surprise you

There is little doubt that Sindhu is the future of Indian badminton.

Aug 23, 2016, 23:18 PM IST

Did Sanal Sasidharan actually try to humiliate PV Sindhu with 'spit' remark? Here's the truth..

After this backlash, the 39-year-old wrote a detail post on FB to clarify his position.

Aug 23, 2016, 20:25 PM IST

WATCH: Chandrababu Naidu plays badminton with PV Sindhu on stage during felicitation ceremony

The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister didn't waste the opportunity and was seen exchanging a few rallies on the stage with the 21-year-old shuttler.

 

Aug 23, 2016, 16:26 PM IST

READ: How Telangana Deputy CM was trolled for his remark on PV Sindhu, Pullela Gopichand

Gopi, a former All England champion himself, has also nurtured the likes of Kidambi Srikanth and Parupalli Kashyap.

Aug 22, 2016, 19:09 PM IST

PHOTO (Inside): Not for the faint-hearted! Saina Nehwal shares image of her knee's broken bone

The former World No.1 was advised rest for three to four months by the doctors. 

Aug 22, 2016, 16:31 PM IST