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Sudirman Cup: Indian shuttlers face stern China test at quarter-finals – Preview

It will be an uphill task for the Indian shuttlers when they take on China in the quarter-finals of the Sudirman Cup mixed team badminton championship here on Friday.

May 25, 2017, 17:13 PM IST

Sudirman Cup: India stun former champions Indonesia 4-1 to stay afloat for knockout berth

After suffering an embarrassing 1-4 defeat against Denmark in the opening match yesterday, India desperately needed to win this contest against fifth seeds Indonesia.

May 23, 2017, 19:27 PM IST

Sudirman Cup: India need to go full throttle to end agonising wait for medal, feels PV Sindhu

India, ranked ninth, have managed to reach the knockout stage of the tournament only once during the 2011 edition, while in the last two editions they couldn't even cross the group stage.

May 20, 2017, 18:10 PM IST

Sudirman Cup: Kidambi Srikanth says Indian shuttlers will have to be at their best after landing in tough draw

A final finish at Singapore Open sealing his World Championship berth, Srikanth says he needs to curb his inconsistency to return with a medal from Glasgow.

May 15, 2017, 15:37 PM IST

India has good chance in Sudirman Cup, says PV Sindhu

Sindhu has slipped down from the world no. 2 ranking she achieved after winning the Indian Open, and is eager to move up the ladder.

May 14, 2017, 11:18 AM IST

PV Sindhu rested from Thailand Open, Saina Nehwal to play in three upcoming tournaments

India will be sending full teams for the Thailand Open Grand Prix Gold (May 30-June 4), Indonesia Open Super Series (June 12-18) and Australian Open Super Series (June 20-25).

May 11, 2017, 23:22 PM IST

I don't mind on-court rivalry between PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal, says Pullela Gopichand

Saina and Sindhu were in action yesterday when they teamed up for their employers Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) in a doubles rubber at the 38th PSPB inter-unit badminton championship in Bangalore.

May 09, 2017, 23:51 PM IST

After missing Rio Olympics, fit-again Parupalli Kashyap racing against time for CWG qualification

The 30-year-old recovered from the knee injury and made a comeback late last year only to hurt his shoulder at the Premier Badminton League in January.

May 09, 2017, 12:39 PM IST

Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal confident of bouncing back

Saina said she intended to play in Thailand Open, Indonesian Open and Australian Open before the August World Championships in Glasgow, Scotland.

May 07, 2017, 21:18 PM IST

N Sikki Reddy, B Sumeeth Reddy nominated for Arjuna award by BAI

Sikki and Sumeeth, who tied the knot in February, have been consistently performing well for India and are regulars in the national team.

May 06, 2017, 15:25 PM IST

Biswa Sarma sees India as a badminton superpower by 2020 Olympics

Top Indian shuttlers have given a miss to the National Championship over the last few years and Sarma said he had interacted with the players regarding the issue and they have agreed to participate in one of the events in a year.

May 05, 2017, 21:07 PM IST

PV Sindhu's biopic: Hyderabadi shuttler hopeful the movie will inspire millions to follow their dreams

Sindhu, who won a historic Silver medal at Rio Olympics last year, said she was hopeful that her biopic could inspire millions.

May 02, 2017, 10:14 AM IST

Fourth seed PV Sindhu crashes out of Badminton Asia Championships

Sindhu, seeded fourth in the tournament, lost 21-15, 14- 21, 22-24 against her eighth-seeded Chinese opponent in the quarterfinal contest that lasted one hour and 17 minutes.

Apr 29, 2017, 00:20 AM IST

Asia Championships: PV Sindhu advances to quarters with easy win, Ajay Jayaram bows out

Rio Olympic silver medallist and fourth seed Sindhu continued her domination right from the start against Japan's Aya Ohori and won the match 21-14, 21-15.

Apr 27, 2017, 15:00 PM IST

Asian badminton Championship: PV Sindhu, Ajay Jayaram advance; Saina Nehwal slump to defeat

Saina, who recently made a first-round exit at the Malaysia Open, underwent knee surgery after the 2016 Rio Olympics and since recovering the Hyderabad girl has been struggling to return to her menacing best

Apr 26, 2017, 17:27 PM IST

Shraddha Kapoor all set to play Saina Nehwal's character in her biopic

While the cricket fans are anxiously waiting for the release of Sachin Tendulkar's biopic, another one is in the making for them. Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal's biopic is in making and her role would be played by none other than Shraddha Kapoor.

Apr 26, 2017, 10:17 AM IST

World No. 3 PV Sindhu eyes good show at Asia badminton championship title

The 21-year-old from Hyderabad will square off against Indonesia's Dinar Dyah Ayustine in the opening round.

Apr 24, 2017, 16:27 PM IST

China Masters: Parupalli Kashyap crashes out in prequarters to third seed Qiao Bin

Kashyap lost 10-21 22-20 13-21 to former World No. 6 and third seed Qiao Bin of China in a contest which lasted an hour and 16 minutes at the Olympic sports center.

Apr 20, 2017, 17:50 PM IST

BWF ranking: PV Sindhu moves up to No. 3; Srikanth, Praneeth gain eight positions each

Sindhu, who had slipped to number five last week, earned two spots on the basis of making the quarterfinals of the recently-concluded Singapore Open Super Series.

Apr 20, 2017, 17:47 PM IST

PV Sindhu not bothered about slipping to No. 5 in rankings, says winning and losing is part of life

India`s star shuttler P.V. Sindhu is focusing on coming championships and aims to give her best to achieve her ultimate goal -- becoming World No. 1.

Apr 20, 2017, 13:05 PM IST