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No respite for Chinese World No 15 Weng Hong Yang from Ayush Shetty
June 03, 2026 6:19 pm
The Indian played coolly despite losing the first set 21-8 and the cacophony of the Istora din, to win 8-21, 22-20, 21-15
Satwik-Chirag beat world champions Seo-Kim to reach Singapore Open final
May 31, 2026 1:04 pm
Down 8-13 in the first set, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty came back to end the Korean pair's 34-match winning streak in one of their most commanding performances in recent memory.
Why court drift can put Anmol Kharb 11-2 up against Chen Yufei and then drag her down when sides change
May 24, 2026 8:36 am
Not all frittered leads are chokes; changing the court side after 11 points plays a massive part when A/C blowers dictate shuttle flights, making shuttle control a make-or-break skill in badminton.
Why Shriyanshi Valishetty beating Chinese world junior champ in China, isn't just another win
May 23, 2026 1:09 pm
The 21-13, 21-17 win last week, over Xu Wen Jing who's considered China's upcoming threat, suggests a strong temperament from the attacking Indian
Ashmita's adventures: Jumping out of train, scalping crowd darlings
May 21, 2026 5:48 pm
Making quarterfinals of the Malaysia Masters after defeating local favourite Goh Jin Wei, the original Indian jump smasher from Assam, is funding her comeback from her salary.
How hi-tech boots that clear lactic acid helped Malvika Bansod bounce back
May 19, 2026 10:26 pm
The 24-year-old engineer-shuttler from Nagpur had reached a career-high of World No.23 and India No.2 behind Sindhu, right when she suffered an on-court injury that tore her knee. Funding from Australia’s Direct Aid Program which covers training, international exposure, equipment, recovery, and sports science also helped the shuttler
Sat-Chi reflects on lack of appreciation comment, '90% positive reactions'
May 15, 2026 12:53 am
While critics have mistaken their plea for expectation of rewards, Satwik has a simpler request: "More than the celebration, people are not watching badminton. That is what we felt like."
How an AC blower blew up Anmol Kharb upset-hopes against Chen Yufei
May 13, 2026 7:55 pm
The Indian led 11-2 in the decider but contrived to lose it 18-21, the stumble catalysed by wanton drift cause by inconsistent air movement
Satwik in Wonderland: The optimism that powers India’s greatest doubles pair
May 10, 2026 8:43 am
Loss at the Paris Olympics and injuries that strike tall people with more venom, can make the most free-spirited athletes mighty circumspect. Satwik also lost his father to a cardiac arrest while his parents were en route to Delhi in a car to witness him and Chirag Shetty duo receive the Khel Ratna. But the vile trolling never stopped.
'Don't want money or grand parades': Satwik clarifies his statement on lack of support after Thomas Cup bronze
May 08, 2026 3:20 pm
The world No. 4 pair of Satwik and Chirag Shetty were part of the Indian team that recently finished on the podium at the Thomas Cup in Denmark.
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Saina Nehwal settles for silver after final's loss to Carolina Marin at World Badminton Championship
August 16, 2015 8:12 pm
Saina Nehwal lost the World Championship final against Carolina Marin 16-21 19-21.
Saina Nehwal wins maiden India Open Super Series
March 30, 2015 11:08 am
Saina Nehwal won her maiden India Open Super Series on Sunday.
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