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India's Treesa Jolly hits the shuttle back as doubles parter Gayatri Gopichand Pullela watches in their match against United States' Lauren Lam and Allison Quynh Lee during the Badminton World Championships in New Delhi on Tuesday. (AP Photo)

The evolution of the women’s jump smash - and where Treesa Jolly fits

August 18, 2026 11:27 pm

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand are embracing the airborne revolution in women’s badminton, with Treesa’s jump smash adding a new dimension to their attack

U20 Worlds: Basant, Shahnavaz make history as India’s jumpers share global podium in US

Basant, Shahnavaz make history at U20 World Championships, India’s jumpers share global podium in US

August 10, 2026 8:08 pm

With these two medals, along with Ashish Yadav’s silver in the javelin, India equalled its best-ever haul at the U20 World Championships, matching the tally from the 2021 and 2022 editions.

4-day international scrabble tournament concludes in Bengaluru

January 27, 2025 5:15 pm

Hubert Wee of Singapore, the top seed at the tournament, secured the first prize of Rs 1.35 lakh in Division A.

Antim Panghal overcomes heartbreak to win Wrestling Worlds bronze, seal Paris Olympics quota

September 22, 2023 7:42 am

A day after losing semifinal, Indian teenager beats double European champ Jonna Malmgren of Sweden.

India’s winning 4: Three fought injuries, fourth is a footballer-turned-sprinter

October 23, 2023 8:12 am

The unheralded relay squad not only broke the Asian record but also became the first Indian team to reach a World Championship final.

Neeraj Chopra primed to win World C'ships gold, Pakistan's Nadeem also in reckoning

August 26, 2023 8:24 pm

Chopra, who won silver in the last edition, sent his spear to 88.77m in his first attempt in the qualification round on Friday to also qualify for 2024 Paris Olympics. It was his season's best effort and fourth best throw of his career

Sreeshankar 'gutted' at 'unexpected' result at World C'ships, promises to bounce back

August 24, 2023 4:34 pm

Sreeshankar, who has been consistently jumping over 8m mark this season, was expected to at least qualify for the final round but form deserted him when it mattered the most on Wednesday

Jhansi to Budapest via Bangalore: Long jumper Shaili Singh set to take centre stage at Athletics World Championship

August 19, 2023 7:19 pm

Five years ago, Shaili Singh did not even know the basics of long jump. On Saturday, the 19-year-old who boasts of an impressive CV will make her World Championship debut.