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Commonwealth Games 2018, Gold Coast: Shuttlers Sindhu, Ruthvika in quarters of women's singles

Rio silver medallist Sindhu whipped past local girl Hsuan-Yu Wendy Chen 2-0 (21-15, 21-9) in straight games to enter the quarters.

Apr 12, 2018, 12:24 PM IST

PV Sindhu fit for CWG 2018 singles: Pullela Gopichand

Forced out of the gold medal winning mixed team campaign due to an ankle injury, top shuttler PV Sindhu has recovered to be fit for the singles event of the ongoing Commonwealth Games, national coach Pullela Gopichand said on Monday.

Apr 09, 2018, 22:42 PM IST

Commonwealth Games 2018: Indian shuttlers begin quest for maiden gold in mixed team event

A star-studded Indian badminton team will begin its quest for a maiden gold medal when they take on minnows Sri Lanka and Pakistan in the mixed team championship on the opening day of the 21st Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast on Thursday.

Apr 04, 2018, 22:28 PM IST

PV Sindhu leads India's contingent at CWG 2018 Parade of Nations

India, led by its ace badminton player and flagbearer PV Sindhu, was the third nation among contingents from the Asian continent joining the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony on Wednesday. 

Apr 04, 2018, 19:03 PM IST

India's Malaysian badminton coach expects final against his country

India will be up against Sri Lanka and Pakistan in their preliminary clashes tomorrow and Kim Her doesn't see any trouble for his formidable side which boasts of stars such as Olympic medallists PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal and K Srikanth.

Apr 04, 2018, 16:37 PM IST

Commonwealth Games 2018 opening ceremony: As it happened

After a glittering ceremony at the Carrara Stadium, where the Games were declared open by Prince Charles, focus now shifts to action in the competition arena starting Thursday.

Apr 04, 2018, 14:46 PM IST

Easy draws for Kidambi Srikanth, PV Sindhu at Badminton Asia Championships

According to the draw made in Jakarta yesterday, Sindhu faces Taiwanese Pai Yu Po in the first round, while Srikanth, who won four Superseries titles last year, will face Japan's Kenta Nishimoto in his campaign opener.

Apr 04, 2018, 12:55 PM IST

CWG Gold Coast: A look at India's medal contenders

With just two days to go for the 21st Commonwealth Games here, PTI takes a look at some of the Indian contingent's top stars and dark horses to watch out for at an event where the country stands fourth in the all-time medal tally.

Apr 03, 2018, 16:29 PM IST

PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth get top seeding at CWG

Olympic silver-medallist PV Sindhu and World No 2 Kidambi Srikanth have been given the top billing in the respective women's and men's singles badminton competitions of the Commonwealth Games starting at Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre on April 10.

Apr 03, 2018, 16:18 PM IST

Commonwealth Games 2018 Opening Ceremony: Start time, when and where to watch, live streaming

The Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, which is the 21st edition of the CWG and hosted by Australia for the fifth time, will begin on Wednesday with its opening ceremony. The competition gets underway on the subsequent day when over 6,500 athletes from 71 countries will compete for 275 gold medals on offer across 18 sports. 

Apr 03, 2018, 12:16 PM IST

CWG 2018: India's top gold-medal hope PV Sindhu hopes to be fit in time

Struck by an ankle sprain prior to the Commonwealth Games, Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu hoped to regain peak fitness before the start of individual events and assured India will return with multiple medals.

Apr 01, 2018, 12:43 PM IST

Commonwealth Games 2018: Where all can India find gold in Gold Coast

The trend for India from four years ago at the Commonwealth Games (CWG) may continue at Gold Coast 2018, with wrestling and shooting expected to be the chief source of gold in India's medals tally. 

Mar 31, 2018, 12:50 PM IST

We go to CWG as clear favourites in badminton, says Aparna Popat

India have one of the strongest teams with shuttlers such as Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth among others.

Mar 29, 2018, 19:08 PM IST

PV Sindhu survives injury scare before 2018 CWG

The 22-year-old Indian suffered a sprain in her right ankle while practising at the Gopichand Academy in Hyderabad under the watchful eyes of India chief coach Gopichand and assistant coach Mohd. Siyadutallah.

Mar 27, 2018, 19:02 PM IST

Ministry clears 221 athletes and 104 officials for Commonwealth Games, including PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal's parents

The Sports Ministry on Monday cleared a 325-member Indian contingent, including 221 athletes, for the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast next month but dropped two contingent staff named by the Indian Olympic Association.

Mar 26, 2018, 20:18 PM IST

PV Sindhu to be India's flagbearer at Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

Star shuttler PV Sindhu has been named the flag-bearer of the Indian contingent for the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast next month.

Mar 24, 2018, 17:49 PM IST

India handed easy draw in Thomas and Uber Cup finals

India will fancy their chances of reaching the knockout stage after getting relatively easy draws at the TOTAL BWF Thomas and Uber Cup Finals to be held in Bangkok from May 20 to 27.

Mar 23, 2018, 21:53 PM IST

ZEE News Fairplay Awards: As it happened

The ZEE News Fairplay Awards for Indian women athletes turned out to be a big success in New Delhi on March 21, 2018. 

Mar 21, 2018, 16:29 PM IST

I have to come back stronger: PV Sindhu after All England Open Badminton Championships exit

Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu on Sunday vowed to come back stronger after losing an epic semifinal against World No. 2 Akane Yamaguchi at the All England Championship.

Mar 18, 2018, 15:11 PM IST