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‘Very thankful to them’: PV Sindhu on crowd support after getting off to winning start in India Open

January 14, 2025 19:45 IST

Sindhu on Tuesday defeated Sung Shuo Yun of Chinese Taipei 21-14, 22-20 in straight games.

India Open 2025: The last Super 750 level event that Srikanth played on the tour was in May 2024 at the Singapore Open. (File)

India Open 2025: Srikanth Kidambi gets a late entry after withdrawals, Sindhu and Lakshya’s opponents changed due to redraw

January 13, 2025 21:42 IST

India Open 2025: In the updated draw, 2022 champion Lakshya Sen will now take Ginting’s place and will face Lin Chun Yi of Chinese Taipei in the opening round.

Badminton: Why BAI decided to introduce online ticketing system for India Open 2025Subscriber Only

January 14, 2025 08:21 IST

Convenience, accessibility, reducing congestion, trial for 2026 Worlds reasons for the initiative.

India Open: PV Sindhu, with new coach Irwansyah in her corner, says the fire is still there to win the big medalsSubscriber Only

January 14, 2025 08:20 IST

Sindhu confirmed on Monday that she has recently begun training under Irwansyah, the former Indonesia men's singles coach who has made his move to India.

India vs Malaysia: The makings of an unlikely super-rivalrySubscriber Only

January 12, 2025 22:17 IST

The rivalry isn't toxic by any measure but the next time an Indian takes on a Malaysian it is worth watching for sheer pitting of sporting tactics.

Satwik-Chirag in action at the Malaysia Open (BWF: Badminton Photo)

Malaysia Open: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty stumble onto Korean lefty heavyweight in lossSubscriber Only

January 12, 2025 07:59 IST

Malaysia Open: Satwik and Chirag, in a state of post-Paris flux, stumble onto lefty heavyweight Seo Seung-jae in 21-10, 21-15 flattening.

Malaysia Open 2025 Men's Double Semifinal Live Updates

Malaysia Open badminton 2025 Semifinal highlights: Satwik-Chirag go down 10-21, 15-21 against Seo-Kim

January 11, 2025 21:01 IST

Malaysia Open 2025 Men's Double Semifinal highlights: India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty bow out at the semifinals as Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae continue their super week.

How Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty subdued fiery Malaysian pair, despite uncomfortable tactics and hostile home crowdSubscriber Only

January 11, 2025 07:18 IST

The pair exuded sweeping aggression, symbolised by Satwik’s Bumrah-like yorker-smash, and persistence, to see off Ong-Teo

File image of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. (PHOTO: Federation Francaise de Badminton)

Malaysia Open: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty barge into semis

January 10, 2025 22:27 IST

In the semi-finals, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will face South Korea’s formidable duo, Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae

PV Sindhu (left) and Ratchanok Intanon. (PHOTOS: Sindhu Instagram and Ratchanok X handles)

‘Let’s go May!!!!’ – How PV Sindhu and Ratchanok are geeing each other up as young generation stomps on

January 10, 2025 16:34 IST

In social media Insta stories, the two exchanged words of encouragement as Ratchanok 'May' Intanon made semifinals of Malaysia Open Super 1000 beating 22-year-old Putri Wardani 21-13, 15-21, 21-16

Malaysia Open badminton: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty enter last 8 as they continue to chart way back from Olympics disappointmentSubscriber Only

January 10, 2025 08:50 IST

After falling short in Paris, India's crack doubles pairing defeats home combination to reach Malaysia Open quarters.

Malaysia Super 1000: HS Prannoy, Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand go down to Chinese opponents in similarly teeth-gritting 82 minute-lossesSubscriber Only

January 10, 2025 08:56 IST

Prannoy loses 8-21, 21-15, 21-23 to World No 6 Li Shifeng; Treesa-Gayatri go down 21-15, 18-21, 19-21 to Olympic champ Jia Yi Fan and new Chinese speed sensation Zhang Shu Xian.

Satwik-Chirag overcame a mid-match slump to begin their 2025 season with a win in a round of 32 contest on Wednesday at the Malaysia Open Super 1000. (FILE/Express Photo by Abinav Sinha)

Malaysia Open Super 1000: Satwik-Chirag overcome mid-match slump to ease into 2nd roundSubscriber Only

January 8, 2025 23:37 IST

Malaysia Open Super 1000: Malvika Bansod beat former junior world champion and home favourite Goh Jin Wei in straight games 21-15, 21-16 in 45 minutes; HS Prannoy beat Canada's Brian Yang 21-12, 17-21, 21-15

The match between HS Prannoy and Brian was stopped due to leak from the roof at the venue in Kuala Lumpur

Stadium roof leaks as Prannoy match stopped and postponed in Malaysia; World No 10 Treesa-Gayatri start with a winSubscriber Only

January 8, 2025 08:16 IST

The Indian was a set up, 21-12 and trailing 9-11 in the second against Brian Yang, as water leaked onto the court, needing scramble repairs

India's Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu (seen here during Syed Modi India Badminton Championship in November 2024) will headline the India Open 2025 next week. (PHOTO Courtesy: UP Badminton Association)

Viktor Axelsen, An Se Young, Shi Yuqi to be in action at India next week; Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag headline Indian challenge

January 7, 2025 14:12 IST

BONUS: We tell you how to book tickets for the India Open 2025 badminton tournament to watch players like Lakshya Sen, PV Sindhu and doubles pairing of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy besides international stars like Axelsen live in action.

Badminton’s survival-mode sitting duck spritz returnsSubscriber Only

January 5, 2025 22:15 IST

The sitting duck spritz returns are about fighting back after toppling during a rally.

India's Rakshitha Sree Santhosh Ramraj has started to make waves in badminton. (Express Photo)

Why Rakshitha, a shuttler with a tactical mind who aces the rally game, is one to watch out forSubscriber Only

January 2, 2025 18:02 IST

Rakshitha Sree Santhosh Ramraj is 5 '6 " at age 17, with a natural inclination to keep the rally going, but blessed with a good punch from the back-court.

Lakshya Sen with Prakash Padukone (to his left), father DK Sen (left), and Vimal Kumar (center)

Badminton reflections: Why Lakshya Sen’s 4th place at Olympics is still seen as progress for India’s men’s singles by a super-driven coaching fraternitySubscriber Only

December 29, 2024 16:08 IST

Coaches, who themselves struggled for funding and facilities in their playing years, are up-skilling rapidly hoping to prove a point: that an Indian coach can produce an Olympic medallist in men's singles.

My Diary 2024: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy – ‘Paris defeat is very personal… handling things wasn’t easy at that point’Subscriber Only

December 27, 2024 07:55 IST

Odds-on favourites for an Olympic medal, ace doubles shuttler Satwiksairaj reflects on Chirag Shetty and his unexpected early exit in Paris.

M Raghu secured the title in Mens Singles at the Senior Nationals Badminton. (BAI)

Badminton: How national champion Raghu rebelled against his family and then made his father fall in love with the sport againSubscriber Only

December 27, 2024 10:48 IST

Raghu completed one of the most rebellious and defiant journeys on the domestic circuit - curing his old man's pessimism about a sport the latter himself once loved but had spurned due to responsibilities.

Devika Sihag is national women’s singles champion; M Raghu wins men’s title

December 24, 2024 23:20 IST

Devika clinched the women's crown with 21-15, 21-16 victory over Shriyanshi Valishetty, Raghu clinched his first title too.

Son of tailor from Banda in UP, Arsh Mohammad fulfills father’s badminton dream becoming newest national doubles championSubscriber Only

December 24, 2024 17:11 IST

Arsh combined with Sanskar Saraswat to win his first big senior crown

Rajasthan teen Sanskar Saraswat, whose father is a big Lee Chong Wei fan, wins his first Senior National doubles titleSubscriber Only

December 24, 2024 21:53 IST

Alongwith Arsh Mohammad, Saraswat beats Naveen P and Lokesh V 21-12, 12-21, 21-19.

Badminton: Arvind Bhat says India has lots of coaches now, but the class is simply not thereSubscriber Only

December 24, 2024 08:42 IST

Arvind Bhat interview: Former top 20 badminton player and now coach talks about what is not clicking on the coaching side, for India's upcoming players to reach the elite levels

PV Sindhu marries an entrepreneur in a private ceremony (Reuters)

PV Sindhu marries Venkat Datta at Udaipur in a private ceremony

December 23, 2024 19:38 IST

Sindhu's wedding news came close on the heels of her victory at the Syed Modi International in Lucknow earlier this month, ending a long title drought.