Badminton News - Page 24

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.

Malaysia Masters: PV Sindhu makes winning return after break; Ashmita Chaliha and Kiran George also progress in singles

May 22, 2024 23:57 IST

Sindhu now faces Korea's Sim Yu Jin and her rallying skills will be tested once more. If she advances, Sindhu could have the chance to reverse a three-game defeat at the Asian Championships against China's Han Yue.

Why Satwik-Chirag need regular trip-ups to constantly stay on their toes?Subscriber Only

May 20, 2024 17:04 IST

It's the 2nd title of 2024, the 2nd title at the Thailand Open, a dominant week in Bangkok but for Satwik-Chirag it is important to listen to the occasional wake-up calls and stay grounded.

After Tokyo in 2021, Palak Kohli confirmed her second successive Paralympics qualification for Paris later this year. (PHOTO via Palak Kohli/X)

Para badminton: Palak Kohli was told ‘career khatm’ after bone tumour diagnosis, but her ‘comeback louder than setback’Subscriber Only

May 19, 2024 13:45 IST

"Only an athlete knows the cost of their passion," says Palak Kohli as she recovers from a battle against bone tumour to return to the Paralympics.

Thailand Open 2024 Final Highlights: Satwik-Chirag win second title of 2024, set to return to world No 1

May 19, 2024 16:09 IST

Thailand Open 2024 Final Badminton Highlights: A second World Tour title of 2024 for Satwik-Chirag

Thailand Open: Satwik-Chirag banking on ‘a special bond’ with Bangkok as they reach yet another finalSubscriber Only

May 19, 2024 09:46 IST

The World No. 3 duo will face China’s Chen Bo Yang/Liu Yi in the final on Sunday, who are ranked 29 in the world.

Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto Super 500

Thailand Open: Ashwini-Tanisha bring the fight as they take scenic route to reach first Super 500 semifinalSubscriber Only

May 18, 2024 10:30 IST

Indian pair slowed the game down and Ashwini controlled the points superbly from the back before Tanisha went for the kills.

Meiraba Maisnam: Clown of the sports dorm once, now ready to fight like a princeSubscriber Only

May 17, 2024 10:21 IST

Coach Vimal Kumar speaks to The Indian Express about Maisnam Meiraba's Thailand Open run: "In the last three months, he's changed his approach and is looking more relaxed and with the right thinking process, so I'm pleased with today's win, for his confidence. He needed this breakthrough."

Thailand Open badminton: With huge win over HS Prannoy, Manipur’s Maisnam Meiraba gives a reminder of his potentialSubscriber Only

May 16, 2024 11:26 IST

It was a day to remember for Maisnam Meiraba Luwang as he defeated India No 1 HS Prannoy 21-19, 21-18 in a hard-fought 55-minute battle to reach the round of 16.

Playing styles of Tai Tzu Ying and Intanon Ratchanok will far outlive their active years in memorySubscriber Only

May 12, 2024 21:15 IST

Pick any match of TTY, queen of deception, or Ratchanok, empress of grace, and you'll fall madly in love with badminton.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty

Can coach Mathias Boe, who railed against the sliced serve as player, help Satwik-Chirag counter the serve variations thrown at them?Subscriber Only

May 5, 2024 16:37 IST

The Koreans and Indonesians have used the variations of wide, tumble, spin and drive serves to fox the top Indian pair

Thomas Cup: Satwik-Chirag struggled like we haven’t seen in recent times, but that may not be the worst thing to happenSubscriber Only

May 3, 2024 17:22 IST

There were numerous instances when Satwik-Chirag looked out of sorts at Thomas Cup 2024 as India's title defence ended. But with Paris in mind, it may not be the worst thing to happen to them.

Sen's ability to cover distance diagonally on the court, his diving retrievals, and most of all, the speed with which he gets back up... all of it adds up to a thrilling spectacle. (AP)

Badminton: Lakshya Sen’s defense-driven win the highlight as India’s Thomas Cup title defense is ended by ChinaSubscriber Only

May 3, 2024 17:48 IST

Lakshya defeated the 2023 All England champion and world No.6 13-21 21-8 21-14 in the third match of the quarterfinal between India and China.

Thomas Cup 2024 Live: Catch all the live updates of India's Thomas Cup quarter-final from Chengdu in China. (Badminton Photo via BAI Media)

Thomas Cup 2024 QF Highlights: Lakshya the solitary winner as India’s title defence ends 1-3 after defeat against China

May 3, 2024 00:08 IST

Thomas Cup 2024 Highlights: China proved to be too good for India, who suffered another tight defeat in Chengdu.

Thomas and Uber Cup 2024 Live: Catch all the live updates of Thomas and Uber Cup 2024 from Chengdu in China

Uber Cup 2024 quarterfinals, Highlights: Isharani, Ashmita go down fighting; Japan win the tie 3-0

May 2, 2024 14:00 IST

Uber Cup 2024 Live Score: Ashmita Chaliha and Co lost against Japan as their Uber Cup run came to a close in the quarterfinals.

Thomas Cup 2024: In India’s 1-4 defeat against Indonesia, self-aware HS Prannoy registers fine win against Anthony GintingSubscriber Only

May 2, 2024 10:52 IST

A defeat against Indonesia means India have been handed a massive challenge next in the quarterfinals: to try and defeat China in China in the most prestigious team event.

Thomas Cup 2024 Highlights: HS Prannoy the sole winner, Satwik-Chirag lose thriller; India to face China in quarterfinals

May 1, 2024 22:44 IST

BWF Thomas & Uber Cup 2024 Highlights: India went down 1-4 against Indonesia in a rematch of the 2022 final.

Uber Cup India women's outplayed by China

How big is the gap between China’s top tier women’s badminton and India’s second string?Subscriber Only

May 1, 2024 17:27 IST

As second strings go, just making the Uber Cup quarterfinals ought to be creditable, but each of the young India players had gratitude for this chance while rushing to add: 'we could have done better.'

Badminton: BWF Junior World Championships returns to India, Guwahati’s National Centre of Excellence awarded hosting rights

May 1, 2024 08:33 IST

The World Juniors were last held in India in Pune in 2008. India's only gold medal in the junior major came that year when Saina Nehwal defeated Sayaka Sato to become world champion.

Uber Cup 2024 Highlights: 15-year-old Tanvi impresses in defeat, tearful Anmol retires hurt as China win 5-0

April 30, 2024 20:35 IST

Uber Cup 2024 Highlights: In a Group A encounter, a young Indian squad takes on red-hot favourites China. Both teams have already qualified for the quarterfinals.

Thomas Cup: Satwik-Chirag, Prannoy and Co take small steps before big tests; rematch of 2022 final next vs IndonesiaSubscriber Only

April 30, 2024 11:02 IST

Having used the England tie to further acclimatise to tricky conditions in 5-0 win, Thomas Cup defending champions India will look to top the group by beating Indonesia next after making quarters.

Thomas Cup 2024 Highlights: Prannoy, Satwik-Chirag and Co blank England 5-0; India qualify for quarterfinals

April 29, 2024 21:30 IST

BWF Thomas & Uber Cup 2024 Highlights: After beating Thailand in their first match, India blanked England in their second match and assured a place in the Thomas Cup quarterfinals.

Uber Cup: Coach Pullela Gopichand explains why Anmol Kharb and Co reaching quarterfinals is a significant achievementSubscriber Only

April 29, 2024 08:37 IST

National coach Pullela Gopichand believes rise of youngsters is biggest sign of country's growing stature in women's badminton

Uber Cup 2024 Highlights: India beat Singapore 4-1 to qualify for QF; Isharani, Anmol, doubles pairs register wins

April 28, 2024 16:09 IST

Uber Cup 2024 Highlights: Indian women made it 2 wins out of 2 as they beat Yeo Jia Min-led Singapore in Match 2 of Group A and qualified for the quarterfinals