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Swiss Open badminton: Kiran George prevails against former world champion, Dhruv Kapila also knock out seeded pair in mixed doubles

March 12, 2026 12:25 am

George, ranked 42 in the world, was involved in two tight games as he prevailed 23-21, 21-19 in a 41-minute clash

Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen in action during All England championship 2026 in Birmingham. (PHOTO: AP)

All England badminton: Working on fitness and focusing on bigger events the priority for Lakshya Sen now

March 10, 2026 7:40 pm

Finding a game plan to beat Lin Chun-Yi, to whom he has lost all five times now, also a concern for top Indian shuttler

China's Wang Zhiyi celebrates after winning the women's singles final match against South Korea's An Se-young at the All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham. (PHOTO: AP)

How Chinese Wang Zhiyi finally defeated An Se Young at All England after 10 straight losses

March 09, 2026 7:44 pm

The Chinese World No 2 has been raising her game, and refusing to step back, and it paid dividends finally, as she shrugged off past losses

Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen in action against Lin Chun-Yi of Taiwan during All England 2026 finals. (CREDIT: Badminton Photo)

All England final: Lakshya Sen's coach Vimal Kumar says muscle fatigue cost him; asks ward to take inspiration from Ivan Lendl

March 08, 2026 10:09 pm

Intro: Indian had spend 91 minutes more on the court than his opponent and was not in the best possible shape to deal with the barrage of smashes from the Chinese Taipei shuttler

Lakshya Sen vs Lin Chun-Yi Live Score, All England Open Badminton Final: India's Lakshya entered the final after a gruelling 97-minute semis against Victor Lai.

Lakshya Sen vs Lin Chun-Yi Highlights, All England Open Badminton Final 2026: Lakshya goes down fighting 15-21, 20-22

March 09, 2026 1:20 am

Lakshya Sen vs Lin Chun-Yi Highlights, All England Open Badminton Final 2026 Today Match: Lakshya Sen went down in straight games to finish second at the All England Open final for the second time.

India's Lakshya Sen in action during All England semifinal against Canada's Victor Lai. (CREDIT: Badminton Photo)

All England Open: Lakshya Sen's gritty 97-minute win over Groundhog Day retriever Victor Lai is an ode to the 21-point format

March 08, 2026 4:44 pm

Lakshya Sen defeated Canada's Victor Lai to qualify for All England finals where he will meet Lin Chun-Yi of Taiwan.

FILE: Indian shuttler duo Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila (Credit: Badminton Asia)

Tanisha Crasto-Dhruv Kapila win in straight sets; Treesa-Gayatri exit

March 04, 2026 12:02 am

The Indian mixed doubles pair beat Malaysians Hoo Pang Ron-Cheng Su Yin 21-17, 21-19

Indian shuttler PV Sindhu stuck at Dubai airport after operations were suspended following missile strikes by Israel and the US on Iran. (PHOTO: Screengrab/Instagram)

US-Israel strike Iran: PV Sindhu stuck in Dubai airport on her way to All England Open, says 'hard to process what's unfolding, I am safe right now'

March 01, 2026 11:02 am

The Indian Express understands Sindhu was scheduled to take an Emirates Airlines flight from Dubai to Birmingham, and is travelling with her personal team comprising a physio, Indonesian coach Irwansyah, and strength and conditioning coach.

Datuk Misbun Sidek: The coach who made Lee Chong Wei is now chasing his fourth World No. 1 — in India

February 24, 2026 6:12 pm

Misbun Sidek, 66, has arrived at a Virudhunagar academy before dawn every day with one goal: turn Rithvik Sanjeevi into a champion the continent hasn't seen coming.

German Open Super 300: Kidambi Srikanth, Tanvi Sharma to lead Indian challenge; Where to watch

February 23, 2026 9:52 pm

Former World number one Kidambi Srikanth and World Junior Championships silver medallist Tanvi Sharma will headline the Indian challenge at the event.

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