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India Open badminton: Lin Chun-yi, who beat Lakshya Sen in quarterfinals, caps off dream week with first big title
January 19, 2026 6:42 pm
Lin Chun-yi, known for his fast and attacking game, gave Jonatan Christie no chance in the opener and troubled him with pace from the very first shot.
India Open Super 750: Indoesian shuttler Jonatan Christie reaps rewards of going independent
January 19, 2026 6:43 pm
Indonesian stalwart left the national set-up last year, but was vindicated with three titles and now is one win away from another
Danish shuttler Mia Blichfeldt on India Open conditions: 'Find it very difficult to see how a World Championship could be held here'
January 16, 2026 5:06 pm
The India Open is seen as a test event for BWF World Championships, scheduled in August this year. The 2026 edition of India Open has been held at the IG Indoor Stadium in New Delhi, shifting from the KD Jadhav Indoor hall, where it used to be held
India Open: Issues with 'cleanliness, hygiene and animal control' in New Delhi acknowledged by Badminton World Federation
January 16, 2026 1:48 pm
However, BWF backs IG Indoor Stadium to host World Championships in August; Play was halted twice during a match on Thursday because of bird droppings falling from above on the court.
'Everyone's stamina drops two levels', former World Champion Loh Kean Yew takes cheeky dig at Delhi weather
January 15, 2026 7:55 pm
The tournament is being hosted in a new playing arena and both shuttlers, Loh Kean Yew and HS Prannoy, face difficulty while trying to control the shuttle.
India Open badminton: Bird droppings falling on court halts match between HS Prannoy and Loh Kean Yew twice
January 15, 2026 6:13 pm
A day after a monkey was spotted in the stands at IG Indoor Stadium in New Delhi, a match on Court 1 was halted twice due to shit falling down on court.
HS Prannoy on finding motivation to keep going: 'Coach Gopichand always says to stay long in the game'
January 14, 2026 10:49 pm
A last-minute entry at India Open due to withdrawals, Prannoy defeated last edition's runner-up Lee Cheuk Yiu of Hong Kong in straight games 22-20, 21-18.
After bird-poop complaints, monkey spotted at India Open badminton
January 14, 2026 8:38 pm
Korean men's doubles player Kang Min Hyuk, in Insta post, asks - 'Are animals (given) free admission?'
India Open badminton: MR Arjun seeks a turnaround in fortunes, with a younger, fiery partner in Hariharan beating fancied Malaysians
January 13, 2026 10:23 pm
Talented, but held back by a slew of injuries, 28-year-old senior combines with the fearless 22-year-old as they take down Malaysian World No 34 Ong-Teo, 21-15, 21-18
How Lakshya Sen gauged chilly conditions in stadium and calibrated his game to demolish Ayush Shetty
January 14, 2026 8:25 am
Lakshya Sen controlled the net remarkably to cruise home, but faces a familiar nemesis next round, Kenta Nishimoto
BADMINTON PHOTOS
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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