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Syed Modi International: PV Sindhu survives scare, set to play quarterfinals along with three young Indian hopefuls for companySubscriber Only

November 29, 2024 08:27 IST

Tasnim Mir, Unnati Hooda and Shriyanshi Valishetty have progressed to the quarterfinals on the women's singles.

Lakshya Sen needs to know his defense isn’t just dazzling, but dependable tooSubscriber Only

November 24, 2024 08:01 IST

Anders Antonsen beat Lakshya Sen 21-18, 21-15 in quarters at China Masters in a match which was yet another example of the Indian giving up when things got tough.

Satwik-Chirag lost to Seo Seung Jae- Jin Yong 21-18 14-21 21-16 in a 74-minute thriller on Saturday. (BWF/ Badminton Photo)

‘Didn’t know what to expect’: Why Satwik-Chirag’s semifinal run at China Masters is a good sign on comebackSubscriber Only

November 24, 2024 11:41 IST

China Masters: Playing their first tournament since the Paris Olympics, Satwik-Chirag lose to Seo Seung Jae- Jin Yong 21-18 14-21 21-16 in a 74-minute thriller.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty

Perennial attackers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty ‘keep calm’ to reach China semisSubscriber Only

November 23, 2024 06:29 IST

Overcome Dane pairing of Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen 21-18, 21-16, 21-19 to book last 4 spot.

How workmen interim coaches may help Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty rebuild their auraSubscriber Only

November 22, 2024 08:07 IST

With their confidence tinted following the Olympics setback, the Indian doubles pair begin their long way back to redemption at the ongoing Shenzhen Super 750.

China Masters Super 750: Lakshya Sen defeats Lee Zii Jia for first win since Paris, says Olympics miss ‘still hurts’

November 20, 2024 17:15 IST

Lee Zii Jia broke Lakshya Sen's heart at Paris 2024. At China Masters, the Indian reversed the result and said later that the defeat in Paris will hurt him for a while.

Sindhu extended her Head-to-Head record against Busanan to an incredible 20-1. (Reuters)

China Masters: PV Sindhu extends her incredible Head-to-Head record to 20-1 against Busanan OngbamrungphanSubscriber Only

November 20, 2024 12:36 IST

WATCH HIGHLIGHTS: Improving one of the most lopsided records in badminton, Sindhu continued to dominate Busanan, prevailing in straight games at the China Masters Super 750 on Wednesday.

Badminton: Are personal coaches better or could Indian shuttlers benefit from training in a group?Subscriber Only

November 17, 2024 08:23 IST

Training as a group keeps egos in check, self-assessments are non-delusional, the sparring is infinitely better, and the feedback is diverse. Is it time for Indian badminton to look beyond personalised individual foreign coaches?

Japan Masters: PV Sindhu loses in three games against Michelle Li as Indian badminton lull continues

November 14, 2024 12:44 IST

WATCH HIGHLIGHTS: Sindhu took the lead against Canada's Li but couldn't close down a win in the decider

Sacrilege: But is An Sai Long better than even Lin Dan – after the 2024 Olympics gold?Subscriber Only

November 10, 2024 16:36 IST

The Great Dane Viktor Axelsen, who pulled on a Chinese mane and got himself a Chinese name after learning Mandarin at 22, has snuck up into the GOAT debate after his second Olympic title.

INTERVIEW: PV Sindhu opens up about her coaching inspirations, new academy, and the challenges of ageSubscriber Only

November 15, 2024 07:58 IST

29-year-old two-time Olympic medallist says player development hinges squarely on the coach-trainee equation as she opens her academy in Visakhapatnam.

Indonesian coach Agus Dwi Santoso at Game Fit Academy in Bengaluru

Sindhu needs more efficiency, Srikkanth more endurance, Lakshya Sen and Rajawat wilt against better players, and Indians need more ambition: Agus Santoso’s prescriptionSubscriber Only

November 8, 2024 08:36 IST

Agus reckons Indian coaching for beginners is all-over-the-place. "The basics - grip, footwork and techniques, can be amateur at times. Not world-class or in tune with changes sweeping world badminton," he says.

Malvika Bansod on the podium with Mia Blichfeldt after finishing runner-up at Hylo Open 2024. (BWF/Badminton Photo) NOTE: DO NOT RE-USE THIS PHOTO

Hylo Open badminton: Malvika Bansod falls to big-hitting Dane Mia Blichfeldt in Super 300 final in GermanySubscriber Only

November 4, 2024 08:32 IST

The 23-year-old Malvika Bansod with a subtle, intelligent and determined game was twice buried under a barrage of speedy power-strokes from Danish Mia Blichfeldt, as she went down 21-10, 21-15 in the final of the Hylo Open

The glaring reason why Indians are lamenting a poor season is because no singles badminton player managed to string together 5 wins on 5 consecutive days. (PTI/AP)

Have Indian badminton players forgotten how to win titles?Subscriber Only

November 5, 2024 08:16 IST

Neither badminton ranking milestones, nor consistency matter; it is the titles won after stringing together 5 wins on 5 days that will be remembered

Hylo Open Badminton: How Malvika Bansod came good in two contrasting games to reach the biggest final of her career yetSubscriber Only

November 2, 2024 23:45 IST

With a gritty, calculated, almost nerveless display of badminton, the 23-year-old reached the biggest final of her career as she defeated Julie Dawall Jakobsen 23-21, 21-18 in 44 minutes at the Hylo Open Super 300.

Malvika Bansod Ayush Shetty badminton Hylo Open

Badminton: Malvika Bansod continues upwards trajectory, eyes title in Germany

November 2, 2024 17:44 IST

Rakshitha Ramraj goes down to Julie Jacobsen

Badminton: Rakshitha Ramraj, with a push from coach Gopichand to attack more, registers big win at Hylo OpenSubscriber Only

November 1, 2024 18:52 IST

17-year-old from Coimbatore plays Danish Julie Jakobsen at Hylo Open quarters later today.

Badminton ejected out of Commonwealth Games is not a conspiracy against the sport or IndiaSubscriber Only

October 28, 2024 09:54 IST

The CWG has always proved a harbinger of sorts for India's shuttlers, and built Games character. But does its omission spell a knell?

Ashwini was approached to be part of the league even before the Olympics and agreed immediately. (Reuters)

Badminton new format at X-L: Will 4 quarters of 10 minutes each make a match more exciting?Subscriber Only

October 23, 2024 20:29 IST

Ashwini (33) is excited and reinvigorated at the prospect of heading to Jakarta for Badminton X-L – a glitzy team league taking place from October 31 to November 3.

It's Sindhu's career, and nobody else can frankly decide on what she must do with it. The question to ponder might be, can she win big titles at 29? (AP)

Realistically, what is PV Sindhu’s future in badminton?Subscriber Only

October 20, 2024 22:52 IST

Words like 'old', 'retire', and ‘didi' will swirl in troll-world, but an attacking PV Sindhu can have a genuine crack at All England.

Denmark Open badminton: PV Sindhu shows familiar failings as she loses to Indonesian Gregoria Mariska Tunjung in quartersSubscriber Only

October 19, 2024 00:11 IST

Most of the warts in Sindhu's game were repeatedly exposed under the glare of the Indonesian's simple strategy of making the Indian twist and turn.

Making a comeback after leading and then trailing in the decider makes Sindhu’s win over World No.7 Han Yue specialSubscriber Only

October 17, 2024 22:04 IST

PV Sindhu beat World No.7 Han Yue 18-21, 21-12, 21-16 in the pre-quarterfinals of the Denmark Open; Coach Anup Sridhar says 'long way to go before we see the old Sindhu'.

QUICK COMMENT: Why does Lakshya Sen fritter so many winning positions?Subscriber Only

October 16, 2024 16:35 IST

Calling it mental brittleness is simplistic, the answers might be in his technical and tactical poise that gets ruffled when leading.

Ratchanok’s determination in chasing down shuttles is underrated because the rest of her classical game is so sublime and easy on the eye. (AP Photo)

Urgent upgrade needed for India’s womens singles shuttlers: a strong backcourt backhand game, like Intanon RatchanokSubscriber Only

October 14, 2024 08:23 IST

The Thai shuttle queen is classy and creative, dazzling and deceptive; but as Intanon schools the next generation at Arctic Open making finals, the 29-year-old continues acing the labourer's scrambling shot.

Bhavya Chhabra and Param Chaudhary proved India's heroes in boy's badminton doubles against USA, but only just. (Instagram)

India struggling to beat USA, who downed Denmark at World Juniors Mixed Team event is a sign of badminton’s impending churnSubscriber Only

October 6, 2024 16:40 IST

Badminton World Juniors: Indians slow starters in relay scoring system, while unheralded countries provide mind-bending results.

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