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With eyes on 2036 Olympics bid, Ministry steps in to prevent repeat of India Open lapses
February 04, 2026 10:12 pm
Officials from sports ministry and Sports Authority of India will be at venues of international tournaments in India to ensure everything runs smoothly to avoid any slip-ups as it targets hosting the 2036 Olympics
India Open Super 750: As no home player went beyond quarterfinals, performances on the court leave much to ponder
January 20, 2026 9:53 am
There were lot of organisational mishaps and player complaints, and only couple of youngsters bringing cheer.
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 badminton: Why is An Se-young so dominant? Olympian Aparna Popat and the Korean's peers explain
January 19, 2026 7:36 pm
Aparna Popat is in awe of Korean's discipline more than anything. 'She can do whatever she wants on court. But the fact that she chooses to go to the most fundamentally correct choice... that is really hard to do match after match, week after week.'
Why does Delhi monopolise major sporting events even as pollution and player welfare are always genuine concerns?
January 18, 2026 10:08 am
High AQI, bird droppings and dog bites are issues that directly affect athletes testing their endurance and explosiveness, and don't do India's chances of hosting an Olympics any favours.
Badminton: PV Sindhu sees a spark in 17-year-old Tanvi Sharma after training together in New Delhi
January 18, 2026 12:18 pm
"For sure, she has the potential to be the one after me," says Sindhu after their training session at the Constitution Club of India.
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
Not bird poop but 'nest materials' halt another game at India Open Super 750 event
January 17, 2026 9:55 pm
In another controversial moment, the Delhi venue of premier badminton event comes under focus after yet another animal intervention
India Open Super 750: Ratchanok Intanon still going strong, playing for mother's dreams, money and the love of badminton
January 17, 2026 11:18 am
At 30, Thai shuttler – part of a golden generation in women's singles – is still going strong, making the semifinals against An Se-Young
India Open badminton: In Lakshya Sen's heartbreaking quarterfinal exit, net gains but drift troubles
January 17, 2026 7:46 pm
Nine straight points lost from 5-2 to 5-11 in the second game, meant Sen was once again in trouble, fighting in the decider.
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Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag duo lift India Open titles
January 17, 2022 6:30 pm
World Championships bronze medallist Lakshya Sen and the top men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty produced superlative performances to claim their maiden titles at the Yonex-Sunrise India Open.
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