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‘I got my correct medal at Aus Open; maybe everyone got men’s singles gold medal!’ – a happy Lakshya Sen jokes on return
November 25, 2025 14:47 IST
There was confusion after mixed doubles winner Chen Tang Jie had posted about receiving the men's singles gold medal at Sydney
Tue, Nov 25, 2025Badminton: Focus on fitness, mental strength power Lakshya Sen to Australian Open crown
November 23, 2025 19:49 IST
Indian shuttler beats Japan's Yushi Tanaka in straight games for first title of the season
Mon, Nov 24, 2025
Why expectations from Lakshya Sen’s bold game style must be kept conservative, going aheadSubscriber Only
November 23, 2025 08:59 IST
The Asian Games gold, the All England and a second World Championship medal all remain India's elusive goals in men's singles for 2026
Sun, Nov 23, 2025
Australian Open Super 500: How Lakshya Sen won a 85-minute thriller against Chou Tien Chen with dazzling defensive retrieves to reach final
November 22, 2025 14:25 IST
The 17-21, 24-22, 21-16 win at the Australian Open Super 500 semifinals gives Lakshya a second chance to win his first title of 2025 after coming close at Hong Kong Open.
Sun, Nov 23, 2025
Australian Open: Lakshya Sen’s Sydney sizzler – a brilliant forward diving winner – that drew whistles for acrobatic accuracy
November 21, 2025 15:34 IST
Sen was trailing Ayush Shetty 19-20 in the opening set, and pushed to all corners, before he pulled out the moment of magic to go up 22-21
Sat, Nov 22, 2025
Ayush Shetty beats Kodai Naraoka to reach Australian Open quarterfinal: Will 20-year-old be the headline act in 2026 in Indian men’s singles?
November 20, 2025 18:33 IST
After defeating in-form Kodai Naraoka 21-17, 21-16 at the Australian Open Super 500, the tall shuttler runs into senior Lakshya Sen in the last eight at Sydney Olympic Park
Fri, Nov 21, 2025
Pramod Bhagat and the art of not giving up: How former Paralympics champion shuttler bounced back from anti-doping ban
November 17, 2025 18:07 IST
After missing the Paris Paralympics as he was serving suspension, Bhagat is now back in the top 5 of singles in para badminton's SL-3 category.
Mon, Nov 17, 2025
Modern Cinderella tale – featuring An Se-young and a shoe that fits snuglySubscriber Only
November 16, 2025 08:52 IST
At a National Assembly hearing on September 24, a photo of An Se-young's blistered feet was shared, and the BKA President swung into action to get the strict terms mandated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, revised.
Sun, Nov 16, 2025
Ankita Bhakat after Asian Championship gold: ‘Needing 9 on last shot, memories of 7 flashed in front of eyes…but I….’
November 14, 2025 21:49 IST
Coach Purnima Mahato had told the Kolkata recurve archer, 'Enough of team medals, now you need to win an individual gold.'
Fri, Nov 14, 2025
Post fireworks with Pakistan, Abhay Singh builds ammo on pro Tour for Round 2 at 2026 Asiad
November 13, 2025 20:58 IST
His pre-season work had ensured he was moving freely on court, and the accuracy was spot on. "I told a few people I sense a Top 30 win coming. It gave me confidence that I can be in Top 20 pretty soon myself," he says.
Fri, Nov 14, 2025
Why China’s National Games loom large always, on international badmintonSubscriber Only
November 09, 2025 08:58 IST
For some like Chen Yufei who failed to qualify for the World Tour Finals, despite six Tour titles this season, these National Games are the week to 'peak' for, representing Zhejiang province alongside men's doubles star Wang Chang.
Sun, Nov 09, 2025
From Cover Drives to Contracts: How Smriti Mandhana Became India’s Most Marketable CricketerSubscriber Only
November 09, 2025 06:00 IST
The left-hander, who once joked that her agent looked like Paresh Rawal, is now among the world’s top female sporting earners — with 17 brands and a World Cup to her name
Sun, Nov 09, 2025
Badminton star Tai Tzu-ying confirms retirement: We lived to witness the fairytale era, watching the shuttle do tricks in a starry sky
November 07, 2025 23:58 IST
Not many understood the dazzle of the disguises she dropped, a banger a minute, on some occasions. It was breathtaking and could turn every player and her diehard fans - hell bent on beating her - into Swiss neutrals.
Sat, Nov 08, 2025
With World Cup win, Indian women cricketers have silenced scepticsSubscriber Only
November 04, 2025 08:22 IST
A mural depicting a visual from the 1975 Hindi classic Deewar has been painted on a wall in Bandra, not too far from where Rodrigues lives. Now, we will be able to say, 'India ke paas Jemimah hai'
Tue, Nov 04, 2025
The Big Bang moment: After Usha, Sania, Saina, Sindhu… Harman & Co.
November 03, 2025 00:01 IST
With half the population now attaining the glory more associated with the men's team, the title finally makes the game of bat and ball one for every Indian
Mon, Nov 03, 2025
When Sindhu taught Jemimah, Smriti to deal with the Indian woman athlete’s biggest challenge: OpinionsSubscriber Only
November 02, 2025 08:14 IST
On the eve of their cricket World Cup final, Jemi and Smriti ought to replay their carefree, conversation from 2019, with the then freshly minted badminton World champion, who spoke of pressure of elite athletes amidst girly giggles and grit
Mon, Nov 03, 2025
From Baramulla to Ranji stardom: Meet Auqib Nabi, Jammu and Kashmir’s silent strike weapon
October 27, 2025 20:44 IST
Son of a school teacher in Kashmir, Auqib Nabi has spent a lot of those long journeys ruminating over his cricket, gulping down the delayed opportunities, and hoping for big breaks.
Tue, Oct 28, 2025
Curious case of Koki Watanabe, the shortest badminton player in men’s Top 100, a challenger with tall dreamsSubscriber Only
October 26, 2025 08:22 IST
Like Akane Yamaguchi, Koki has stellar footwork and court coverage. His defense is Japanese - thorough, fuss-free, quick and worthy of reel extracts. He bounces around the court and has a whiplash kill.
Sun, Oct 26, 2025
Ad-man Piyush Pandey tribute: Cricket missed out on an aggressive batsman at No.6, says ex-Test opener Arun LalSubscriber Only
October 24, 2025 22:28 IST
Arun Lal says he would often receive 6 am calls to make light of the most serious cricket developments; "You are selling nothing if you don't touch hearts," the man behind the Cadbury girl and Dr Fixit ads told Arun Lal
Sat, Oct 25, 2025
How Hoshiarpur’s Meena Sharma raised a World Junior finalist shuttler TanviSubscriber Only
October 24, 2025 08:56 IST
Meena, who played cricket, badminton and volleyball in college, was keen on an individual sport for her daughters.
Fri, Oct 24, 2025
Tanvi Sharma, after World Juniors loss – ‘I’m inspired by Sindhu di to overcome setbacks and turn silver to gold’Subscriber Only
October 19, 2025 17:11 IST
Insufficient tournament endurance sees the Indian struggle to find her rhythm against talented Thai, as her attack comes undone.
Mon, Oct 20, 2025
Can a painfully-shy Mizo shuttler, who resists social media, bounce back after missing out on a mixed doubles medal?Subscriber Only
October 19, 2025 08:15 IST
C Lalramsanga from Durtlang, where football is the main sport, stuck to doubles on the insistence of his father, a state-level player
Sun, Oct 19, 2025
How Tanvi Sharma became Junior World Championship finalist: No phone at night, no outside food, REM sleep monitored, and intense hard workSubscriber Only
October 18, 2025 21:21 IST
She is not the next Sindhu or Saina, but reflects Tai Tzu-ying school of shotmaking
Sat, Oct 18, 2025
Tanvi Sharma in finals of World Junior ChampionshipsSubscriber Only
October 18, 2025 14:41 IST
Smacks Chinese Liu Si Ya 15-11, 15-9 to avenge Asian Jr Championships loss
Sat, Oct 18, 2025
Tanvi Sharma completes Guwahati circle – from losing Nationals final to assuring herself of Junior World’s medalSubscriber Only
October 17, 2025 22:40 IST
Tanvi will end a 17-year wait for a women's singles medal at World Juniors, since Saina Nehwal won gold. The Hoshiarpur shuttler defeated Japanese Saki Matsumoto 13-15, 15-9, 15-10 in quarters and will play Chinese Liu Si Ya for a place in the final.
Sat, Oct 18, 2025Journalism of Courage
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