BAI Announces Squad For Badminton Asia Junior Championships
Ayush Shetty also secured his spot in the boys' singles category. With the current world ranking of 20 in men's singles in the BWF rankings and an impressive second position in the BAI rankings, Ayush brings a wealth of experience to the team.
Jun 09, 2023, 20:41 PM IST
Badminton Asia Championships: PV Sindhu wins bronze medal after loss to Akane Yamaguchi in semi-finals
This is Sindhu's second medal in the tournament
Apr 30, 2022, 15:54 PM IST
Saina Nehwal’s international career to end after latest face-off with badminton association?
A two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Saina Nehwal did harbour hopes of defending her title at Birmingham but call it a hasty decision or a miscommunication, the dream is now looking like a distant one.
Apr 16, 2022, 07:42 AM IST
Saina Nehwal hits back at badminton association, says BAI ‘happy’ to put her out of Commonwealth and Asian Games
Saina Nehwal, a former world no 1, said she had informed BAI about her decision to skip the trials which begins at the IG stadium on Friday (April 15) but it did not mean that she was not eager to participate at the major events including the Commonwealth Games and Asiad.
Apr 15, 2022, 09:24 AM IST
BAI announces selection dates for Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, Thomas Cup and Uber Cup
Indian shuttlers who are in the top 15 in the BWF rankings will be picked directly.
Apr 02, 2022, 21:25 PM IST
Badminton World Federation to honour Indian legend Prakash Padukone with Lifetime Achievement Award
The BWF Council shortlisted the Indian legend based on the award commission's recommendation. Badminton Association of India (BAI) had submitted his name for this award.
Nov 18, 2021, 19:03 PM IST
COVID-19: All domestic badminton tournaments in April and May postponed
India has been undergoing a second COVID-19 wave in the last few days. On Sunday, over one lakh new infections were reported, the highest 24-hour spike in the country since the beginning of the pandemic.
Apr 05, 2021, 23:16 PM IST
BAI congratulates six recipients of national sports awards
The BAI on Sunday congratulated the six shuttlers -- former and current -- who will be honoured with various awards during a virtual ceremony on the National Sports Day on August 29.
Aug 23, 2020, 22:29 PM IST
BAI recommends Kidambi Srikanth for Khel Ratna Award after his apology
Meanwhile, HS Prannoy has been given 15 days to respond to his misconduct.
Jun 20, 2020, 09:36 AM IST
Coronavirus Outbreak: Badminton Association of India to work from home from March 23
Coronavirus has affected more than 200 people and claimed the lives of four in India.
Mar 20, 2020, 15:27 PM IST
BAI recommends Sikki Reddy for Arjuna Award
Women's doubles shuttler N Sikki Reddy has been recommended for Arjuna Award by the Badminton Association of India (BAI).
Apr 29, 2018, 21:35 PM IST
Supreme Court seeks government's reply on PIL to remove Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma from BAI president post
The Supreme Court Monday sought the Centre's response on a PIL seeking removal of Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma from the post of President of the Badminton Association of India (BAI), alleging that his appointment was in violation of the apex court order that a minister or a public servant cannot become an office bearer in a sports body.
Mar 05, 2018, 18:56 PM IST
BAI announces 10 lakh cash reward for PV Sindhu, 5 lakh for Saina Nehwal
India's wait for gold medal at the Badminton Worlds continued after PV Sindhu lost to Japan's Nozomi Okuhara in women's single finals.
Aug 28, 2017, 10:13 AM IST
BAI announce Rs 5 lakh cash reward to Kidambi Srikanth for clinching Australian Open Superseries title
The 24-year-old Srikanth extended his stellar run of form to become the first Indian male shuttler to win two consecutive Superseries title.
Jun 25, 2017, 13:17 PM IST
BAI names squad for upcoming tournaments, Saina Nehwal to play in US Open
In women's singles, World No. 45, Rituparna Das will be the cynosure of all Indian eyes, while Manu Attri and Sumeeth Reddy will drive Indian challenge in the men's doubles action.
Jun 12, 2017, 19:23 PM IST
Canada Open: Siki Reddy, HS Prannoy, Summeth Reddy get Canada visa after BAI's intervention
The shuttlers will leave for Jakarta on Friday to take part in the Indonesia Open from June 12 to 18.
Jun 09, 2017, 00:38 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
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
India has infrastructure, but not enough coaches, says ace shuttler Saina Nehwal
Praising the Indian government's initiative to promote sports, Saina hoped such support should be extended for next two to three Olympics.
Oct 30, 2016, 16:59 PM IST
Pullela Gopichand backs BAI's decision to boycott badminton series in Pakistan
BAI's move comes as an act of solidarity with the decisions of the Government of India in the wake of ongoing tensions between the two countries.
Oct 05, 2016, 15:54 PM IST
