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Indian Badminton’s Secret Seven: Freeze-frame moments and mannerisms of India’s Olympic bound shuttlersSubscriber Only
July 7, 2024 22:15 IST
Do’s And Don’ts for PV Sindhu, Satwik Reddy, Chirag Shetty, HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen, Ashwini Ponnappa, and Tanisha Crasto.
Why Lakshya Sen brought back two-time Olympic men’s doubles medallist Yoo Yong Sung to his coaching teamSubscriber Only
July 3, 2024 21:17 IST
Lakshya will make his Olympics debut in Paris, and in the last stretch leading up to the Games, he has brought back Yoo Yong Sung, the Korean coach who worked with him in 2022.
China’s Zhang Zhi Jie dies after collapsing in court during Badminton Asia Junior Championships
July 1, 2024 08:45 IST
India's top women's singles badminton player, PV Sindhu has expressed her condolences over the passing of Zhang Zhi Jie.
PV Sindhu has been grinding it out leading to the Olympics, but is it a good thing?Subscriber Only
June 30, 2024 09:31 IST
Among the top players, Sindhu has spent the most court time leading up to the Olympics. The jury is out on whether it holds her in good stead or has she been forced to slog it out…
Trailblazer Saina Nehwal’s insane consistency made her a great, with Indonesia her happy hunting groundSubscriber Only
June 23, 2024 10:24 IST
None in singles in Indian badminton has matched the sheer consistency of Saina Nehwal on the circuit, year-after-year, before she faded off.
Will the budget cuts hamstring coach Park Joo-Bong and Japan’s yearning for Paris Olympic medals in Badminton?Subscriber Only
June 16, 2024 22:29 IST
Park Joo-bong has stoically and gracefully guided Kento Momota, Nippon badminton's poster boy, through international dominance with 3 world titles, suspension post a gambling ban, a strong comeback, loss at the Olympics and a tragic accident and an emotional retirement.
Australian Open: Prannoy will have to master the art of dreary rallies at Paris 2024, as Naraoka outlasts him in draining QFSubscriber Only
June 15, 2024 05:27 IST
Prannoy's 19-21, 13-21 loss took 62 minutes, after being sucked into rallies where he arrived with a start-up's energy to innovate, and Kodai logged a 9-to-5 shift of dreary paperwork instead.
Australian Open: Sameer Verma crunches former world champion Loh Kean Yew with his reflex defenseSubscriber Only
June 14, 2024 06:58 IST
On Thursday, surfacing at the Australia Open Super 500, Sameer Verma, known for one of the fastest defensive games, outgunned 2021 world champion Loh Kean Yew on the Singaporean's best quality - speed.
India’s Olympic-bound shuttlers can simulate court conditions, but can they recreate nerve-shredding pressure of 19-19 in a decider?Subscriber Only
June 9, 2024 12:18 IST
For India's brightest medal hopes, Satwik-Chirag, the yearly simulation for Paris has been winning the titles there, or going down trying at least.
Indonesia Open badminton: Lakshya Sen falters at the end against Anders Antonsen’s determination and delaying tactics to bow out in quartersSubscriber Only
June 8, 2024 05:01 IST
Indian shuttler led at the business end in both games before Dane raised his game and reduced the pace of the match to mess with opponent's rhythm
Indonesia Open: How Lakshya Sen’s flamboyant defense was builtSubscriber Only
June 7, 2024 11:51 IST
Vimal Kumar on Lakshya's reflexive defensive skills: He's now conditioned to it, so his reactions are better. It's like Nadal, he soaks up attacks and then counters
Indonesia Open: PV Sindhu’s Asian leg comes to an end with disappointing R1 exit, next up Paris prepSubscriber Only
June 6, 2024 09:44 IST
PV Sindhu loses to Wen Chi Hsu 15-21, 21-15, 14-21; Her last game before Paris Olympics.
Why Indian badminton needs to stay patient with Treesa Jolly-Gayatri GopichandSubscriber Only
June 5, 2024 08:26 IST
Gayatri's fitness certainly needs shoring up, but it will be unwise to treat Treesa like a hitting-machine too. Smashes get neutralized in women's doubles, writes Shivani Naik.
Singapore Open: Treesa-Gayatri’s semifinal defeat offers a steep learning curve, but giant-killing week is a positiveSubscriber Only
June 2, 2024 10:38 IST
Eyeing a hat-trick of wins against top-10 players, the unseeded Indians were no match for the Japanese who cruised to a 23-21 21-11 win in 47 minutes.
Singapore Open 2024 Semifinals Highlights: Treesa-Gayatri go down in straight games, dream run over
June 1, 2024 14:05 IST
Treesa-Gayatri's Singapore Open Semifinal Highlights: The Indian pair reached the semifinals in Singapore on the back of two major upsets but fell short at the semifinal hurdle.
Treesa-Gayatri to take on Matsuyama – Shida after beating World Nos 2 and 6 on successive daysSubscriber Only
June 1, 2024 09:24 IST
After their superb win against world No 2 on Thursday, Indian World No 30 backed it up with another impressive upset against reigning Olympic and World Championships bronze medallists ranked 6 in the world.
Singapore Open: PV Sindhu pushes Carolina Marin but loses 6 in a row; Treesa-Gayatri stun world No 2Subscriber Only
May 31, 2024 10:36 IST
Even though the 21-13, 11-21, 20-22 contest went the distance, the Indian's finishing woes continue.
Singapore Open: PV Sindhu and Carolina Marin ready to battle again, seven months after their fiery clash in DenmarkSubscriber Only
May 30, 2024 16:44 IST
Both Sindhu and Marin had winnable first-round fixtures, and the round-of-16 matchup appeared highly likely when the draw was made.
Malaysia Masters: PV Sindhu’s endgame concerns prop up again as she squanders advantage in final defeat against Wang Zhi YiSubscriber Only
May 27, 2024 09:22 IST
PV Sindhu just couldn't kill a rally with accurate shot selection after switching sides in the third game as Wang Zhi Yi produced a stunning turnaround to clinch the title.
Malaysia Masters 2024 Final Highlights: PV Sindhu goes down in 3 games as Wang Zhi Yi scripts epic fightback
May 26, 2024 18:30 IST
PV Sindhu vs Wang Zhi Yi, Malaysia Masters 2024 Badminton Final Highlights: Sindhu's wait for a title continues but she finishes the tournament with positives.
Ashmita Chaliha’s rise from a sheltered introverted life to ambitious competitorSubscriber Only
May 30, 2024 09:15 IST
In earlier years, Ashmita was prone to rationalizing her losses as inevitable defeats against big names. But now she digs deep and isn't content nicking just a set off the big names.
PV Sindhu to take on China’s Asian champion Wang Zhi Yi in Malaysia Masters finalSubscriber Only
May 26, 2024 10:49 IST
PV Sindhu will face China's Wang Zhi Yi, the reigning Asian champion, in the final on Sunday.
Malaysia Masters 2024 Semifinal, Highlights: Sindhu fights back superbly to beat Busanan in marathon match
May 25, 2024 22:29 IST
PV Sindhu vs Busanan Ongbamrungphan, Malaysia Masters 2024 Badminton Semi-Final Highlights: PV Sindhu crossed the semifinal hurdle to set up a title clash against Wang Zhi Yi of China
Malaysia Masters: PV Sindhu finds her attacking mojo to overpower China’s World No.6 Han Yue, reach semifinalSubscriber Only
May 25, 2024 07:17 IST
Beating a Top 6-ranked player in convincing fashion bodes well for PV Sindhu before the Olympics; 'Mentally and physically I’m 100 percent' Sindhu said after her quarterfinal win at the Malaysian Masters.
Malaysia Masters badminton: How Ashmita Chaliha 2.0 overcame world No 10 Beiwen Zhang to reach quarterfinalSubscriber Only
May 24, 2024 10:38 IST
On Thursday at the Malaysia Masters, the Assamese beat Beiwen Zhang, 21-19, 16-12, 21-12 in 43 minutes to enter the Super 500 quarterfinals.
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