Badminton News

Saina Nehwal wins, PV Sindhu loses in Denmark Open

Glasgow World Championship bronze medallist, Saina defeated two-time World champion Marin 22-20 21-18 in a hard- fought battle to avenge her Japan Open second-round loss to the Spaniard.

Oct 19, 2017, 09:15 AM IST

Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth, HS Prannoy enter second round in Denmark Open

World number eight Srikanth overcame a spirited challenge from compatriot qualifier Subhankar Dey, who played for Greve team at the Danish league this year.

Oct 18, 2017, 21:19 PM IST

HS Prannoy eyes big titles in year of CWG, Asian Games

His back has been a constant problem and yet he managed to achieve a career-best ranking of World No 12 in 2015, the highlight of which was shocking the then World No 1 Lin Dan.

Oct 17, 2017, 22:41 PM IST

Satwik-Ponnappa in main draw of Denmark Open, Kashyap out

In men's singles qualification, Kashyap overcame Denmark's Victor Svendsen 21-13 21-16 but lost to Japan's Takuma Ueda 4-21 19-21 in 36 minutes.

Oct 17, 2017, 22:35 PM IST

PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth carry India's hopes at Denmark Open

Rio Olympics and World Championship silver medallist Sindhu have been in rampaging form this season as she has already bagged two titles at the India Open and Korea Open respectively.

Oct 16, 2017, 13:56 PM IST

HS Prannoy, Kidambi Srikanth costliest buys in PBL auction

While Prannoy was picked up by Ahmedabad Smash Masters for Rs 62 lakh, Awadhe Warriors had to shell out Rs 56.1 lakh to get the services of Srikanth.

Oct 09, 2017, 22:51 PM IST

Victor Axelsen, Tai Tzu Ying, PV Sindhu, Carolina Marin star attraction at PBL auction

Rio Olympic champion Carolina Marin of Spain and India's World No. 2 P V Sindhu, World Championship bronze medallist, Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth are expected to be the top draws during the auction, which allows each franchise to spend Rs 2.12 crore on their team.

Oct 08, 2017, 18:27 PM IST

PV Sindhu thanks Sports Ministry for Padma Bhushan nomination

Not to forget, back in March 2015, Sindhu had received the fourth highest civilian ward of India, the Padma Shri.  

Sep 25, 2017, 19:06 PM IST

PV Sindhu recommended for Padma Bhushan by Sports Ministry

Former Indian skipper and World Cup winning Captain MS Dhoni also got nominated for the same award by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Sep 25, 2017, 11:32 AM IST

Carolina Marin, Victor Axelsen clinch Japan Open titles

World champion Viktor Axelsen of Denmark beat Malaysia's Lee Chong Wei on Sunday to clinch his first Japan Open title.

Sep 24, 2017, 18:19 PM IST

18-year-old shuttler dies during practice at Kolkata SAI Complex

It is believed the shuttler was in an empty stomach and could have been saved had someone performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Sep 24, 2017, 18:07 PM IST

Japan Open: Sikki Reddy, Pranaav Jerry Chopra lose in mixed doubles semis

The Indian pair had previously won the Syed Modi International Badminton Championships at the beginning of the year, but could not progress beyond the second round at a Superseries event before this tournament.

Sep 23, 2017, 10:15 AM IST

Japan Open: PV Sindhu survives Minatsu Mitani scare, sets up 2nd round date with Nozomi Okuhara

Earlier in the day, Saina Nehwal set the tone for Indian women's team by beating Thai Pornpawee Chochuwong 21-17, 21-9 in 39 minutes.

Sep 20, 2017, 19:28 PM IST

PV Sindhu to reclaim World No 2 spot after winning Korea Open Super Series title

It is not for the first time though that Sindhu will claim this spot. She had struggled her way atop to script history as she became the second Indian woman shuttler after Saina Nehwal to break into the top 5 of the singles ranking chart.

Sep 18, 2017, 22:47 PM IST

Japan Open 2017: PV Sindhu-Nozomi Okuhara saga to continue, could meet in second round

Sindhu will start off her campaign to bag her maiden Japan title, taking on Japanese shuttler Minatsu Mitani, whom she had defeated in a three-setter battle in the Korea Open.  

Sep 18, 2017, 19:43 PM IST

All eyes on Korea Super Series champion PV Sindhu as Japan Open begins

Sindhu, who had dropped the second game before defeating Minatsu Mitani last week in the Korea Open, will once again take on the Japanese in the opening round this week.

Sep 18, 2017, 15:27 PM IST

Twitter erupts as PV Sindhu defeats Nozomi Okuhara to win Korea Open Super Series title

Playing her first final in South Korea, Sindhu edged past world champion Nozomi Okuhara in a game that lasted for one hour 23 minutes. 

Sep 17, 2017, 13:43 PM IST

PV Sindhu beats Nozomi Okuhara, becomes first Indian to win Korea Open Super Series title

The win also helped Sindhu to level her head-to-head record against Okuhara, making it 4-4 in eight meetings.

Sep 17, 2017, 08:20 AM IST

PV Sindhu beats He Bingjiao, storms into Korean Super Series final

Sindhu, who had won the silver at the World Championship last month, will face Japan's Nozomi Okuhara in the final on Sunday.

Sep 16, 2017, 12:32 PM IST

PV Sindhu beats Minatsu Mitani to enter Korean Open Super Series semi-final

Sindhu, who had won the silver at the World Championship last month, recovered from a mid-game slump to stave off the challenge from World No. 19 Minatsu Mitani of Japan 21-19 16- 21 21-10 in a match that lasted 63 minutes.

Sep 15, 2017, 15:39 PM IST