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Unnati Hooda, the 17-year-old from Rohtak, is now India No. 3. (Special Arrangement)

Unnati Hooda interview: ‘It’s my own distinct journey. I’m not taking pressure to be the next Sindhu’Subscriber Only

June 17, 2025 23:18 IST

New India No. 3 Unnati Hooda knows the bar set by Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu is sky-high but she’s determined to get there, on her terms and knowing fully well how tough the climb will be

The tenacity is off the charts, and no top-10 player, much less top-25, likes to come up against Chou Tien Chen. (BWF/Badminton Photo)

Cancer survivor, migrant rights advocate and crowd favourite: Badminton’s gentle giant Chou Tien ChenSubscriber Only

June 15, 2025 08:58 IST

For Chou Tien Chen himself, the story always restarts, the page turns, after every loss. Especially after defeats.

After her appointment as DSP in lieu of the 2022 Commonwealth Games silver, Aakarshi Kashyap has been undergoing police training for the last several months. (File)

Shuttler Aakarshi Kashyap’s takeaways from police training, hitting bullseye with machine guns, regaining confidenceSubscriber Only

June 10, 2025 12:46 IST

Badminton player Aakarshi Kashyap underwent police training after her appointment as DSP in lieu of the 2022 Commonwealth Games team silver.

Indonesia Open: Thom Gicquel-Delphine Delrue create French badminton history; An Seyoung scripts stunning comebackSubscriber Only

June 8, 2025 20:18 IST

An Se-young was 13-21, 9-17 down against Chinese Wang Zhi Yi before the Korean launched an epic comeback

Indonesian badminton coaching great Herry (R) has put an end to the Aaron-Wooi iffiness and hesitation especially in crunch scenarios against the Chinese.

Indian badminton’s biggest current nemesis – a dosai-loving, soft-spoken Malaysian guided by Herry, the Indonesian MagicianSubscriber Only

June 8, 2025 09:11 IST

Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik have caused plenty of grief for Satwik-Chirag inflicting defeats, but the respectful rivalry deserves appreciation of badminton skills, not trolling by online trolls.

Satwik-Chirag harried and blunted by World No.7 pair Man Wei Chong and Kai Wun TeeSubscriber Only

June 6, 2025 20:04 IST

Indian pair go down 21-19, 21-16 in the quarterfinals of the Indonesia Open

A new, updated relay system will be used in the BWF mixed team tournament that usually precedes the individual events.

Badminton: BWF Junior World Championships in Guwahati to witness trial for proposed new 3×15 scoring system; here’s what you need to know

June 6, 2025 14:05 IST

A version of the team relay system was first introduced at last year’s BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championships 2024.

Catch India's Satwik-Chirag in action in the men's doubles quarterfinals in the Indonesia Open 2025.

Satwik-Chirag Indonesia Open Badminton Quarterfinal 2025 Highlights: Satwik-Chirag go down in straight games

June 6, 2025 16:24 IST

Satwik-Chirag vs Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun Highlights, Indonesia Open Badminton Quarterfinal: Satwik-Chirag went down in straight games against Man-Tee in Jakarta.

Indonesia Open: Satwik-Chirag survive litany of errors, clutch up in end game to reach last eightSubscriber Only

June 6, 2025 14:00 IST

As Satwik-Chirag beat Danish Rasmus Kjaer and Frederik Sogaard, who had evicted World No 3 Aaron-Wooi in the previous round, some jarring notes were hit, before the last 3 minutes of the game suddenly turned magical.

PV Sindhu also acknowledged the challenges that come with age. She's 29 now. (Badminton Photo/BWF File)

Round the head smash error drags Sindhu down as Indonesia Open campaign ends with narrow loss to ChochuwongSubscriber Only

June 5, 2025 15:13 IST

Down 10-16 in opener, Sindhu fights back but goes down 22-20, 10-21, 18-21 after leading 15-11 in decider

Indonesia Open: Sathish-Aadya upset world no 16; Treesa-Gayatri enter second round

June 4, 2025 20:42 IST

Indian contingent endured a tough day at the Indonesia Open Super 1000 with just two wins and four exits on the second day of the tournament,

Indonesia Open: Sindhu prevails against old foe and friend Okuhara; Satwik-Chirag fight back to knock out All England finalistsSubscriber Only

June 3, 2025 17:08 IST

Finishing off a game or a match from good positions has been a concern but the Sindhu steadied herself enough in the third game to prevail 22-20, 21-23, 21-15 in the 20th meeting between these two former world champions.

Lakshya Sen and Satwik-Chirag are grappling with injuries and setbacks. (FILE & BWF/'BadmintonPhoto)

Why badminton rankings don’t matter but titles doSubscriber Only

June 1, 2025 11:38 IST

Lakshya Sen and Satwik-Chirag are grappling with injuries and setbacks, it is unclear if Sindhu is up for the second fight with ageing impediments to movements though her issues seem to be more tactical

Singapore Open: Satwik-Chirag go down in three games against nemesis Chia-Soh but take away positives on comebackSubscriber Only

June 1, 2025 11:50 IST

The defeat meant that Satwik-Chirag have three semifinal appearances in three BWF World Tour events they have played to this year, barring the All England pull-out. Given the context of their troubles, it is a solid return.

Kunlavut Vitidsarn rises to the top: A new world No 1 in badminton men’s singles as Thai shuttler reaches summit

May 31, 2025 19:23 IST

After his semifinal win at the Singapore Open Super 750, the reigning world champion will also become the world No 1 when the BWF rankings are updated on Tuesday.

Satwik-Chirag Singapore Open Live Updates: The Indian pair is in the action in semifinal on Saturday. (BWF/BadmintonPhoto)

Satwik-Chirag at Singapore Open Badminton Semifinal 2025 Highlights: SatChi save 7 match points but Chia-Soh prevail

May 31, 2025 21:55 IST

Satwik-Chirag vs Chia-Soh Singapore Open Badminton Semifinal 2025 Highlights: Indian men's doubles pair Satwik-Chirag went down against Malaysia's Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in the semi-final. Indians took Game 1 21-19 but Chia-Soh fought back to win in three games.

Plan A-ttack: How Satwik-Chirag dismantled world No 1 Goh-Izzuddin to enter Singapore Open semifinalsSubscriber Only

May 31, 2025 11:04 IST

When Satwik and Chirag forget about the tune-up jab and go for a smash-smash routine, very few defenses can hold. On Friday in Singapore, they banished the Malaysians in under 40 minutes with a destructive 21-17, 21-15 win.

Satwik-Chirag Live, Singapore Open 2025: Catch the Indian pair in action in the quarterfinals on Friday.

Satwik-Chirag, Singapore Open 2025 Badminton Quarterfinal Highlights: SatChi outplay world No 1 with masterful display

May 30, 2025 18:40 IST

Satwik-Chirag Singapore Badminton Open 2025 Quarterfinal Highlights: India's Satwiksairaj Rankiredddy and Chirag Shetty outplayed Malaysia's Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin, beating the world No 1 pair 21-17, 21-15 in just 39 minutes.

Singapore Open: Yufei brought An Seyoung's 27-match winning streak to a close. (BWF / BadmintonPhoto)

Singapore Open: Chen Yufei ends An Seyoung’s incredible 27-match winning streak – ‘I feel I can compete with her’Subscriber Only

May 30, 2025 20:24 IST

Chen Yufei completed a massive challenge on Friday in Singapore: she ended An Seyoung's sensational start to 2025, bringing a close to the 27-match winning streak that the Korean world No 1 and Paris Olympics champion had been on.

Singapore Open badminton: After hard-fought 2nd round win, Satwik-Chirag brace for stern test from new world No 1 pair

May 29, 2025 23:34 IST

On Friday, SatChi will face the newly promoted world No 1 Malaysian team, a pair they had faced earlier at India Open when they had been newly promoted to world No 2.

Unnati Hooda got a lesson in how not adjusting to court drift conditions can undo your chances in her first round loss to World No 2 Wang Zhi Yi at the Singapore Open Super 750. (BWF/Badminton Photo)

Singapore Open Super 750: In gutsy loss to World No. 2, lessons in taming drift for young Unnati HoodaSubscriber Only

May 28, 2025 23:46 IST

Unnati Hooda got a lesson in how not adjusting to court drift conditions can undo your chances in her first round loss to World No 2 Wang Zhi Yi at the Singapore Open Super 750.

Chirag Shetty returns to international action playing two tweeners in winSubscriber Only

May 28, 2025 20:41 IST

Shetty who had gone through a torrid time recovering from back issues, looked sharp alongside Satwik, and even packed in two moments of magic during the Round 1 opener