WATCH: HISTORIC! When Kidambi Srikanth beat Lin Dan in his own backyard
Against the legendary Chinese former World No. 1, Srikanth has nothing to lose and will be expected to go for broke.
Aug 17, 2016, 14:20 PM ISTIndia at Rio Olympics 2016, Day 11 Recap: PV Sindhu's win overshwadowed Narsingh's dope saga
Sindhu now stood just a win away from assuring India an elusive medal at the Rio Olympics.
Aug 17, 2016, 06:32 AM ISTRio Olympics, Day 10: Kidambi Srikanth, PV Sindhu advance to quarter-finals, Vikas Krishan ousted
Kidambi Srikanth and PV Sindhu were two Indian shuttlers who put some smile back on the faces of Indian fans on Day 10 of the biggest sporting extravaganza.
Aug 16, 2016, 08:37 AM ISTShuttler Kidambi Srikanth enters Rio Olympics quarter-finals
Srikanth had entered the pre-quarterfinals after topping the Group H.
Aug 15, 2016, 19:59 PM ISTShuttler Kidambi Srikanth storms into pre-quarters at Rio Olympics 2016
Srikanth, the only Indian male shuttler in fray in singles, claimed a 21-6, 21-18 win over the Swedish rival in a contest that lasted over half-an-hour at Riocentro-Pavilion 4.
Aug 14, 2016, 21:44 PM IST2016 Rio Olympics: Saina Nehwal seeded fifth; PV Sindhu, K Srikanth get ninth seed
The seedings are based on today's (July 21, 2016) World Rankings for the final confirmed Olympic qualifiers, and will be used for the draw on July 26.
Jul 21, 2016, 20:30 PM ISTRio Olympics 2016: Current lot of athletes are aiming for medals, says coach Pullela Gopichand
Gopichand also praised the support the sportspersons have received from government agencies like the Sports Authority of India as well as the private corporate sector.
Jul 15, 2016, 19:53 PM ISTSaina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth jump two spots in BWF rankings
Nehwal, who won her second Australian Open title early this week has climbed to sixth spot in women's singles, while Kidambi moved to 11th in the men's section.
Jun 16, 2016, 22:54 PM ISTSaina Nehwal one step away from Australian triumph, Kidambi Srikanth sinks
Saina received a big boost ahead of her Rio Games campaign as she defeated the 2011 world champion and 2012 Olympic silver medallist.
Jun 11, 2016, 14:03 PM ISTSaina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth reach semis of Australian Open
In an extraordinary long first game, Saina held on to her nerves in the face of some awesome badminton played by Ratchanok who used her touch to good effect.
Jun 10, 2016, 15:06 PM ISTAustralian Open: Saina Nehwal enters round two, PV Sindhu knocked out
Gurusaidutt, who qualified to the main draw after winning both his qualifying matches yesterday, fought hard before going down 19-21 21-12 15-21 to world no. 14 Hu Yun of Hong Kong.
Jun 08, 2016, 15:18 PM ISTSeven Indian shuttlers set to qualify for Rio Olympics
Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa will play their second Olympics in women's doubles competition.
May 03, 2016, 20:16 PM ISTSingapore Superseries: Pranaav-Sikki enter 2nd round; Srikanth, Jayaram, Prannoy lose
It turned out to be a disastrous day for the men's singles shuttler as Kidambi Srikanth, H S Prannoy and Ajay Jayaram lost their respective first round matches.
Apr 13, 2016, 17:13 PM ISTBWF World rankings: Saina Nehwal sinks to World No. 8, Kidambi Srikanth out of top 10
Both Saina and Srikanth failed to defend their rexpective individual titles at the India Open Super Series.
Apr 07, 2016, 19:34 PM ISTAll England Championship: Saina Nehwal ousted by Tai Tzu-ying; Indian campaign ends
Earlier, Indian male shuttlers' campaign in the tournament also came to a halt on Friday with the trio of B Sai Praneeth, Kidambi Srikanth and Sameer Verma making an exit in the second round of the singles event.
Mar 11, 2016, 22:48 PM ISTAll England Championship: Sai Praneeth stuns Lee Chong Wei; Saina Nehwal reaches 3rd round
Praneeth punched way above his weight as he eked out a 24-22 22-20 win over three-time champion and second seed Lee Chong Wei in a men's singles match late last night.
Mar 10, 2016, 21:19 PM ISTAll England Championship: Sai Praneeth stuns Lee Chong Wei; Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth reach 2nd round
Saina beats Michelle Li of Canada 21-17 21-12 to progress.
Mar 10, 2016, 15:36 PM ISTSaina Nehwal back on court for All England challenge
P V Sindhu too will hope to turn around her dwindling form when she takes on Porntip Buranaprasertsuk.
Mar 07, 2016, 21:46 PM ISTInjured Parupalli Kashyap's 2016 Rio Olympics qualification hopes in jeopardy
The Indian shuttler was making a return to international scene after recuperating from a calf injury.
Mar 04, 2016, 23:38 PM ISTShuttlers Kidambi Srikanth, Parupalli Kashyap reach second round of German Open
Srikanth dropped a set while Kashyap won in straight games.
Mar 02, 2016, 13:51 PM IST