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Carolina Marin – He Bingjiao’s friendship and fierce battles – it’s how badminton’s golden generation playedSubscriber Only

December 22, 2024 15:37 IST

2024's most-defining moment was when the Olympic silver medallist held a pin representing Spaniard Carolina Marin, while on the podium, not forgetting how injuries could come in the way of medals, but not all-time greatness

Irwansyah accepts role as India badminton coach

Badminton: Irwansyah, Indonesia’s singles coach, says he has accepted a job offer to coach in IndiaSubscriber Only

December 19, 2024 20:11 IST

Former coach of Jonatan Christie and Antony Ginting, is known for bringing consistency to games of his wards.

Will the expanded definition of BWF’s ‘service undue delay’ Clause 9.1.1, impact Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen?

December 20, 2024 08:21 IST

A proposal to the Events Committee by the Badminton World Federation's Umpire Assessment Panel asserted that 'holding hand up indicating they are not ready, standing in a position ready to serve and doing nothing, or the side-to-side motion' will all be considered "delays"

Badminton’s big retirements: Melancholy, unfamiliarity, and several other withdrawal symptoms as legends step asideSubscriber Only

December 15, 2024 07:47 IST

Badminton's 2024 farewells, and the impending vacuum that they will cause, has been evident at the BWF World Tour Finals.

Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand Badminton

Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand lose in straight sets to Japanese No 4, but plenty of net gains from season enderSubscriber Only

December 14, 2024 04:56 IST

The 21-17, 21-13 loss was triggered by women’s doubles slinger-in-chief Chiharu Shida.

Treesa-Gayatri has had an abysmal 1-6 record against the hard-hitting Malaysian Pearly, and rally-prolonging genius Thinaah. (BWF/Badminton Photo)

Treesa-Gayatri use foot speed to push out Malaysian World No 6 with a win at World Tour FinalsSubscriber Only

December 13, 2024 08:09 IST

Treesa-Gayatri defeated Malaysian World No 6 Pearly Tan - Thinaah Muralitharan 21-19, 21-19, and stay in contention for a semis spot at the season-ending extravaganza at Hangzhou.

Treesa and gayatri lose to World Number 1 Liu-Tan (AP photo)

Treesa-Gayatri show sturdy defense, but run out of firepower in third set to lose to World No 1 Liu-TanSubscriber Only

December 11, 2024 14:59 IST

Indian World No 13 go down to Chinese form pair, 22-20, 20-22, 14-21 in 81 minutes

Treesa and Gayatri are India's only representatives at the World Tour Finals in Hangzhou this week. (AP Photo)

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, India’s only representatives at World Tour Finals, aim to be more resilientSubscriber Only

December 11, 2024 08:07 IST

BWF World Tour Finals: The Indian women's double pair have wins over some of the top ranked teams but those have come in Asian team events.

World Tour Finals: The three back-to-back matches against the world's Top 10 will be Treesa-Gayatri's biggest challenge. (BWF/ Badminton Photo)

Where do Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand stand amongst top women’s doubles pairings as they debut at World Tour Finals

December 10, 2024 18:16 IST

World Tour Finals: The key numbers from Statminton that shows how staggeringly difficult it is to face the endurance-monsters in international women's doubles.

India had two winners at the Guwahati Masters, with Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto prevailing in women's doubles while Sathish Kumar clinched the men's singles title. (BAI)

Guwahati Masters: Ashwini Ponnappa-Tanisha Crasto enjoy another good week at an home event by defending Super 100 titleSubscriber Only

December 9, 2024 08:27 IST

India had two winners at the Guwahati Masters, with Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto prevailing in women's doubles while Sathish Kumar clinched the men's singles title.

Why are badminton’s top names miserable about having to play the sport?Subscriber Only

December 8, 2024 08:19 IST

The last two women's singles Olympic champions and Viktor Axelsen, who won the title in the last two editions in Tokyo and Paris, have spoken out against the wrecking damage the sport's unforgiving schedule has on their bodies and minds.

17-year-old Anmol Kharb makes it to the finals of Guwahati Masters in Women's Singles (BAI)

Guwahati Masters: 17-year-old Anmol Kharb reaches first World Tour final, Ashwini-Tanisha on course for title defence

December 7, 2024 20:04 IST

Teenager Anmol Kharb, who is now ranked just inside the world's top 100, faces Chinese qualifier Cai Yan Yan in the women's singles title clash at the Guwahati Masters.

Viktor Axelsen spoke about the BWF's reluctance to provide breaks or leeways to its ‘Top committed players’, who might be struggling financially or mentally. (Reuters)

Viktor Axelsen blames badminton world body for not listening to players, mental health concernsSubscriber Only

December 4, 2024 19:53 IST

Viktor Axelsen also said that the reason he was speaking out publicly was due to the power the federations held and how players’ will was being pushed aside by the powers to be.

Who is PV Sindhu’s future husband?

December 3, 2024 11:47 IST

Two-time Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu is getting married on December 22 in Udaipur.

PV Sindhu set to tie the knot on December 22

December 2, 2024 23:20 IST

Sindhu is regarded as one of India's greatest athletes with five world championship medals, including a gold in 2019, besides her silver and bronze at the Olympic Games.

While PV Sindhu's third Syed Modi title was a result of staying efficient in rallies, Lakshya's first in Lucknow was a performance filled with jaw-dropping moments. (UPBA)

Festive December: Steady PV Sindhu, showman Lakshya end long title droughtSubscriber Only

December 2, 2024 08:16 IST

Syed Modi International: PV Sindhu overcame a tricky left-hander in China's Wu Luo Yu 21-14, 21-16 while Lakshya completely outhit and outdefended Singapore's Jia Heng Jason Teh 21-6, 21-7 in their respective finals.

Treesa-Gayatri beat Bao and Li 21-18 21-11 in 41 minutes and in the process, became the first ever Indian pair to win the women's doubles title at this event. (BAI)

How Treesa-Gayatri’s Syed Modi Super 300 title offers a timely reminder of their potential after tough 2024Subscriber Only

December 2, 2024 08:16 IST

Syed Modi International: The World Tour Finals will bookend a difficult 2024 for Treesa-Gayatri, but in essence, it is a launchpad for bigger and better wins in 2025 for these two 21-year-olds.

Syed Modi International: Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly outplayed their Chinese opponents 21-18, 21-11 in just 40 minutes.

WATCH: Gayatri Gopichand-Treesa Jolly become first Indian women’s doubles pair to win Syed Modi International titleSubscriber Only

December 1, 2024 17:24 IST

Syed Modi International: After a tough semifinal where they had to come back from a game down, Treesa-Gayatri were brilliant in the final as a long drought ended for India at the Syed Modi International.

A thunderbolt has hit women’s doubles – it’s Liu Sheng Shu’s close to 400 kph smashSubscriber Only

December 1, 2024 16:06 IST

Growing up she was a natural athlete and good at TT, rope skipping, roller skating and running. But badminton it was to be and now she is the most feared opponent on the circuit

Syed Modi Super 300L PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen stormed to their respective finals in Lucknow on Saturday. (Syed Modi International Championship)

Syed Modi Super 300: Sindhu puts on a masterclass in efficiency to outplay Unnati, Lakshya too reaches finalSubscriber Only

November 30, 2024 21:31 IST

Syed Modi Super 300: PV Sindhu and Lakshya entered the tournament as top seeds, were pre-event favourites, and played like that on Saturday.

Priyanshu Rajawat lost to Singapore's Jason Teh Jia Heng won 21-13, 21-19 in 48 minutes on Saturday in Lucknow. (PTI)

Syed Modi Super 300 Badminton: Priyanshu Rajawat has high ambitions, but body and mind must align more oftenSubscriber Only

November 30, 2024 20:29 IST

While Lakshya Sen dominated his semifinal to enter the title clash in Lucknow, the potential blockbuster all-Indian final wouldn't happen now as Priyanshu Rajawat went down for the second straight year at the semifinals stage.

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand were able to dominate game 3 and save some fuel for the title clash in Lucknow on Sunday. (BWF/Badminton Photo)

Syed Modi International: Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand script impressive turnaround to reach finalSubscriber Only

November 30, 2024 18:25 IST

WATCH HIGHLIGHTS: Against the Aimsaard sisters from Thailand, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand come from a game down to seal their spot in the title clash in Lucknow.

Syed Modi International: Long wait over for Dhruv Kapila, enters mixed doubles final with Tanisha CrastoSubscriber Only

November 30, 2024 15:01 IST

Dhruv Kapila enters his first ever Super 300 level final on the BWF World Tour as he and Tanisha Crasto reached the summit clash in mixed doubles at the Syed Modi International in Lucknow that will take place on Sunday.