Indian badminton players, including the men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, and singles players Unnati Hooda and Ayush Shetty, were eliminated from the Denmark Open badminton tournament on Wednesday.
The Indian women's doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand advanced to the quarterfinals of the Denmark Open Super 750 badminton tournament. Meanwhile, Kidambi Srikanth, despite a strong performance, was defeated in the pre-quarterfinals by reigning world champion Alex Lanier. Ashmita Chaliha also exited the women's singles event.
P V Sindhu and Lakshya Sen lead India's challenge at the Denmark Open Super 750, facing tough opening-round opponents. Sindhu is up against world No.1 An Se-young, while Sen takes on third seed Chou Tien Chen. Other Indian players like Kidambi Srikanth, Ayush Shetty, and doubles pairs also feature in the tournament, aiming for strong performances.
P V Sindhu and Lakshya Sen faced early exits at the Denmark Open badminton tournament on Tuesday, while Kidambi Srikanth and Tanvi Sharma secured hard-fought victories to advance to the second round. Sindhu lost to Yvonne Li, and Sen was defeated by Chou Tien Chen. Srikanth will face Alex Lanier, and Tanvi Sharma will play Yvonne Li next.
Germany secured their first win under new coach Juergen Klopp against Serbia in the Nations League. Portugal continued their strong run despite Cristiano Ronaldo's absence, while the Netherlands staged a comeback draw against Greece. Other results included Wales beating Norway and Ireland drawing with Austria amidst protests.
Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu secured her second title of the season by winning the Hylo Open Super 500 tournament in straight games against Denmark's Line Hojmark Kjrsfeldt. Sindhu displayed superior control and stroke-play, winning 21-12, 21-14 in the final, earning 9200 ranking points and staying on track for the season-ending World Tour Finals.
Denmark's football association (DBU) has declared it has lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino and will seek a credible alternative for the 2027 election, citing a 'fundamental crisis of confidence' over his aborted proposal to sell commercial stakes in FIFA tournaments.
Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu and India's top-ranked men's singles player Lakshya Sen have both secured spots in the quarterfinals of the Hylo Open Super 500 badminton tournament. Sindhu delivered a dominant performance, while Sen won a hard-fought match. However, compatriots Malvika Bansod and Isharani Baruah were eliminated.
Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu secured her second title of the season by winning the Hylo Open Super 500 tournament in straight games against Denmark's Line Hojmark Kjrsfeldt. This victory earns her crucial ranking points for the World Tour Finals.
Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu secured her second title of the season by winning the Hylo Open Super 500 tournament in Saarbrucken, Germany. She defeated Denmark's Line Hojmark Kjrsfeldt in straight games, showcasing superior control and stroke-play. This victory earns Sindhu crucial ranking points for the World Tour Finals, keeping her on track for the season-ending event.
Indian shuttler Ashmita Chaliha secured a significant victory over world No. 2 Akane Yamaguchi at the Badminton French Open 2026, advancing to the quarter-finals. Chaliha described the win as a major confidence boost after a challenging period, attributing her success to learning from their previous encounter and maintaining focus.
Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu clinched her second title of the season, bagging the Hylo Open Super 500 tournament. She defeated world No. 25 Line Hojmark Kjrsfeldt of Denmark in straight games, showcasing great control and quality in her stroke-play. This victory provides a significant boost to her confidence and her chances for the season-ending World Tour Finals.
Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus has stated that Cristiano Ronaldo can return to the national team if he chooses to, following the captain's abrupt departure from the squad last week after being an unused substitute.
Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen secured double titles for India at the Hylo Open Super 500 badminton tournament in Saarbrucken, Germany. Sindhu defeated Line Hjmark Kjrsfeldt in the women's singles final, marking her second title of the season. Sen triumphed over Jonatan Christie in the men's singles final, completing a memorable day for Indian badminton.
Erling Haaland's double against Denmark took his Norway tally to 64 goals in 56 games, surpassing Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Ronaldo while sealing Norway's first competitive win over Denmark.
Indian badminton players, including P V Sindhu and Lakshya Sen, are set to compete in the French Open Super 750 tournament starting on Tuesday, aiming to overcome recent performance dips. Sindhu faces world No. 1 An Se Young, while Sen takes on Kodai Naraoka.
Cristiano Ronaldo has publicly accused Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of twice breaking agreements, leading to his departure from the national team camp. Ronaldo stated that Jesus failed to honour a plan for him to miss matches for fitness management and later reneged on an agreement to clarify the situation publicly.
Cristiano Ronaldo was provisionally suspended after Portugal's football federation opened urgent disciplinary proceedings over his camp departure following a reported rift with coach Jorge Jesus, despite his subsequent apology.
Indian golfer Pranavi Urs experienced a difficult third round at the Wistron Ladies Open in Chinese Taipei, carding a 1-over 73. This performance caused her to slip to tied 23rd position at 5-under 211. Home favourite Ching Huang took a one-shot lead after an impressive 7-under 65, while Urs struggled with windy conditions but managed to limit damage with late birdies.
Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen secured the women's and men's singles titles, respectively, at the Hylo Open Super 500 badminton tournament in Saarbrucken, Germany. Sindhu defeated Line Hjmark Kjrsfeldt in straight games for her second title of the season, while Sen overcame Jonatan Christie, completing a memorable double victory for India.
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu will lead the Indian challenge at the USD 500,000 Hylo Open Super 500 badminton tournament in Germany, fresh from her French Open runner-up finish. Other prominent Indian shuttlers like Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, and HS Prannoy will also be in action, aiming for strong performances.
Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo and Denmark's Patrick Dorgu have both been forced to withdraw from their respective Nations League squads due to injuries sustained during recent matches, impacting their national teams' upcoming fixtures.
Om Prakash Chouhan is the best-placed Indian golfer, tied fifth, after carding a four-under 68 on the rain-affected opening day of the USD 4 million DP World India Championship at Delhi Golf Club. Play was suspended due to darkness, with Denmark's Niklas Nrgaard leading.
Title holders Portugal defeated Norway 2-1 in the Nations League, securing their place in the March quarter-finals with a perfect record. Goncalo Ramos scored the winning goal, further highlighting the team's success despite Cristiano Ronaldo's recent departure from the squad. Other Nations League results included Denmark beating Wales, the Netherlands overcoming Serbia, and Greece drawing with Germany.
Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and rising star Lakshya Sen secured a historic double victory for India at the Hylo Open Super 500 badminton tournament in Saarbrucken, Germany, on Sunday. Sindhu claimed the women's singles title with a dominant performance against Line Hjmark Kjrsfeldt, marking her second title of the season. Lakshya Sen followed suit, defeating Jonatan Christie in the men's singles final, completing a memorable triumph for Indian badminton.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for 30 days by the Portuguese FA and fined 255 euros after leaving the national team camp following a disagreement with coach Jorge Jesus over his playing role.
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu secured her spot in the women's singles semifinals of the French Open Super 750 badminton tournament with a dominant straight-game victory. Meanwhile, fellow Indian Ashmita Chaliha's impressive campaign concluded in the quarterfinals after a hard-fought loss. Sindhu, the lone Indian remaining, expressed her determination to win the tournament, having learned from earlier challenges.
India's P V Sindhu, a double Olympic medallist, overcame a strong challenge from Thailand's Supanida Katethong in a three-game thriller at the French Open Super 750 badminton tournament on Wednesday. Sindhu won 21-14, 8-21, 23-21, admitting it was not her best performance but expressing relief at advancing. In other matches, Unnati Hooda exited, while Ayush Shetty defeated Kidambi Srikanth, and Lakshya Sen gave a walkover.
Trump has announced an 'Infinite Life' agreement with Denmark and Greenland, claiming it grants the United States permanent control over security and the ability to prevent adversaries from establishing a military presence or making sensitive investments on the strategically vital Arctic island.
A court in Maharashtra's Palghar district has sentenced a 55-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting his seven-year-old daughter. The crime came to light in November 2020 after neighbours alerted an NGO. The court noted the man exploited his position of trust, making the child believe his actions were right.
France football captain Kylian Mbappe has issued an apology after Chinese brands severed ties with him over a comment referring to late Chinese leader Mao Zedong, highlighting the swift repercussions international celebrities face in the crucial Chinese market.
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu advanced to the second round of the Arctic Open Super 500 tournament in Finland. While Sindhu secured a comfortable win, other Indian shuttlers like Unnati Hooda, Ashmita Chaliha, and Malvika Bansod faced defeats, marking a mixed day for the contingent. Tharun Mannepalli and Rounak Chouhan, however, successfully entered the men's singles main draw.
Cristiano Ronaldo abruptly left Portugal's training camp in Copenhagen, plunging his international future into doubt, shortly after coach Jorge Jesus acknowledged tensions between them. Ronaldo stated he would reveal the reasons for his departure 'in due course'.
Beijing published the world's first global framework for vocational standards. If India does not act swiftly, it will be compelled to certify its workers by someone else's rulebook, cautions Abhay Jere, ex-Vice Chairman, AICTE.
Indian badminton players, including PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth, and HS Prannoy, are set to compete in the Arctic Open Super 500 tournament in Vantaa, Finland. This event follows their recent Asian Games campaign, where India secured one medal. The shuttlers aim to build on their form and seek strong performances in the BWF season.
Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu was defeated by top seed Ratchanok Intanon in the quarterfinals of the Arctic Open Super 500 tournament. The match went to three games, with Intanon securing a 21-11, 19-21, 21-18 victory. This loss extends Intanon's head-to-head lead over Sindhu to 10-4. Earlier, Sindhu had advanced by beating Riko Gunji. India's men's doubles pair also exited the tournament in the quarterfinals.
Danish soccer player Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch in a match against Ukraine on Sunday, but was conscious, the Danish Football Federation said in a social media post.
Bruno Fernandes has spoken to Cristiano Ronaldo and dismissed suggestions of a rift within the Portugal squad following Ronaldo's abrupt departure from the national team's training camp, emphasising that Ronaldo remains a national symbol.
More patients can now afford semaglutide, but the early excitement around the drug is fading.
India's men's doubles pair Krishna Prasad Garaga and Pruthvi Krishnamurthy Roy secured a significant upset win against fifth seeds He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu of China at the Arctic Open Super 500, advancing to the second round. However, Indian men's singles players HS Prannoy, Tharun Mannepalli, and Rounak Chauhan faced early exits. Tanvi Sharma also progressed in women's singles.
