January 19, 2019 08:46 IST
For many of the runners, the journey to Japan starts in Mumbai, before it moves to Doha for the World Championships in September 2019.
Sat, Jan 19, 2019January 18, 2019 01:02 IST
The last time Dingko Singh had made the news was in early 2017, when news broke that he had been diagnosed with bile duct cancer. He would have to sell his house as the medical bills mounted.
Fri, Jan 18, 2019January 12, 2019 10:48 IST
Prajnesh Gunneswaran, ranked 112, brushed off the disappointment of losing a first round match in Pune to come up with three steady wins in the Australian Open qualifiers – dropping just one set in the process.
Sat, Jan 12, 2019January 10, 2019 01:40 IST
Since badminton was included in the Olympic programme in 1992, China has been the only country to have won multiple medals at each edition of the Games — winning a total of 41 (18 gold).
Thu, Jan 10, 2019January 06, 2019 01:43 IST
When two of the game’s biggest servers, Kevin Anderson and Ivo Karlovic got onto court, an ace fest was expected. And that’s how it stood, with none of the players losing serve – the match needed three tie-breakers to settle the final.
Sun, Jan 06, 2019January 05, 2019 01:17 IST
Now in the 19th year of his career, Ivo Karlovic tops the leaderboard for most aces by any player in the history of the tour – 13024.
Sat, Jan 05, 2019January 04, 2019 00:36 IST
The tall Ivo Karlovic was to play against a player 21 years younger than him, 18-year-old Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Fri, Jan 04, 2019January 04, 2019 00:33 IST
The fiery rivalry that exists between Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna is well known. On Thursday, the two produced a doubles match filled with palpable tension, quick-paced exchanges, a few intense arguments over line calls, and a wholly gripping affair.
Fri, Jan 04, 2019January 03, 2019 01:04 IST
Gulbis mixed his shots to get back into the match - play short, long, slice, topspin, and on a few occasions, stand up to receive Chung’s second serve. And he had the legs to run down shot after shot.
Thu, Jan 03, 2019January 02, 2019 02:48 IST
On the night he gave a good account of himself, but will have to push further to achieve the desired level of consistency, when he faces the explosive Malek Jaziri in the second round.
Wed, Jan 02, 2019January 01, 2019 04:30 IST
Doubles is his bread-and-butter format, but Divij Sharan prefers to train individually.
Tue, Jan 01, 2019December 31, 2018 00:22 IST
Prajnesh Gunneswaran started the 2018 calendar year ranked 243 in the world and ends it on 107.
Mon, Dec 31, 2018December 28, 2018 01:27 IST
For years the once prodigy Daren Liew pipped to be the next Lee Chong Wei held the promise of continuing the legacy of a man who has won three Olympic and four World Championship medals, along with the world no 1 spot of course.
Fri, Dec 28, 2018December 24, 2018 04:18 IST
Delhi Dashers’ Tommy Sugiarto — Indonesia’s second-highest ranked men’s singles shuttler — lost to Anders Antonsen of the Mumbai Rockets.
Mon, Dec 24, 2018December 23, 2018 06:26 IST
On the night she would have to win back that support from the stands before she could get the better of the Spaniard Carolina Marin, PV Sindhu won 11-15, 15-8, 15-13.
Sun, Dec 23, 2018December 22, 2018 08:38 IST
After intense on-court battles all through the years, arch rivals shares stage, smiles for year ending Premier Badminton League
Sat, Dec 22, 2018December 21, 2018 04:40 IST
The main benefit for the NRAI from the partnership is that the corporate giants will provide funding towards coaches’ salaries, psychologists, physiotherapists and all medical expenditure needed by the country’s shooters.
Fri, Dec 21, 2018December 20, 2018 04:47 IST
Sameer Verma was always going to be an unlikely participant in a tournament that has boasted badminton's elite. An injury-ravaged 2017 saw him fall to as low as 46th in the rankings by February 2018.
Thu, Dec 20, 2018December 13, 2018 01:36 IST
Pooja Dhanda became only the fourth Indian woman wrestler to win a World Championship medal.
Thu, Dec 13, 2018December 12, 2018 05:20 IST
The chief worry for Muhannad Al-Fakeer while travelling from Syria to Mumbai stemmed from weather, unlike a few years ago when the trip was potentially life-threatening.
Thu, Dec 13, 2018December 03, 2018 03:47 IST
In an encounter that lasted just 35 minutes, the 17-year-old Indian won 21-15, 21-10 to claim the Tata Open India International Challenger, the biggest title of his fledgling career.
Mon, Dec 03, 2018December 02, 2018 00:47 IST
India's brightest young player Ashmita Chaliha beat world no 62 Polikarpova 18-21, 21-16, 21-12 in the Tata Open.
Sun, Dec 02, 2018November 27, 2018 10:01 IST
Mohan, a native of Pondicherry had moved to France with his parents when 4. Now, he’s one of the most respected agent’s in the country, with Benjamin Pavard, who plays for VfB Stuttgart, being his biggest discovery.
Tue, Nov 27, 2018November 27, 2018 09:52 IST
Slated to be held in Kochi and Chennai next February, Pro Volleyball League is a six-franchise event that involves a round robin stage, with the top four teams qualifying for the semifinals.
Tue, Nov 27, 2018November 18, 2018 06:26 IST
With 125 ranking points Prajnesh Gunneswaran earned from the win against Saketh Myneni, he will potentially rise to a career high 109 in the world - making him India's top singles player.
Sun, Nov 18, 2018