News for '-badminton-world-federation'

Badminton World No.1 Momota injured in crash

Badminton World No.1 Momota injured in crash

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The accident took place just after Momota had won the Malaysia Masters title.

Top shuttlers say BWF putting players at risk, taking things too lightly

Top shuttlers say BWF putting players at risk, taking things too lightly

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The world body has so far maintained that it has no plans to make any adjustments to the regulations related to the Tokyo Games qualification period and that other events will go as per schedule.

BWF moves Thomas & Uber Cup Finals in Denmark to October

BWF moves Thomas & Uber Cup Finals in Denmark to October

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The BWF said that it was also looking at options to host its annual general meeting and members' forum which were due to take place in Aarhus in August.

Sindhu jumps to second spot in BWF rankings

Sindhu jumps to second spot in BWF rankings

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

This is the second time in her career, after April 6 this year that Rio Olympics silver medallist Sindhu has occupied the second spot on the leaderboard.

All England draws: Sindhu gets easy passage to quarters

All England draws: Sindhu gets easy passage to quarters

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The 2021 All England Open will be the second tournament this year to offer ranking points to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics, after the Swiss Open.

Badminton rankings: Kashyap moves up to 13th spot

Badminton rankings: Kashyap moves up to 13th spot

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

India's top shuttler, Parupalli Kashyap climbed a notch to the 13th position in the men's singles table in the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings.

Badminton: World Tour to resume with Taipei Open in September

Badminton: World Tour to resume with Taipei Open in September

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) announced a new 2020 tournaments calendar on Friday with the World Tour set to return with the Taipei Open from Sept. 1-6.

BAI ready to host India Open in December-January

BAI ready to host India Open in December-January

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'We told them we are ready to conduct the India Open in December or January but it all depends on how this global health crisis comes under control and if we get the government approval'

China's Lin Dan awarded World Championship wild card

China's Lin Dan awarded World Championship wild card

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Double Olympic champion Lin Dan of China will defend his World Championships title in August after receiving a wild card for the Guangzhou event, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) said on Thursday.

Badminton players to get two challenges per match

Badminton players to get two challenges per match

Rediff.com7 May 2013

Shuttlers will be allowed two challenges when badminton uses technology to rule on contentious decisions for the first time at next month's Indonesia Open, the governing body of the sport said.

Sports Shorts: Saina, Kashyap pull out of Denmark Open

Sports Shorts: Saina, Kashyap pull out of Denmark Open

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.

World Championships: Saina, Sindhu on collision course

World Championships: Saina, Sindhu on collision course

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Saina Nehwal and P V Sindhu are on a collision course at next week's World Championships in Basel, Switzerland, as they have been placed in the same half after the world governing body re-conducted the women's singles draw.

Chinese media blame IOC, BWF for badminton scam

Chinese media blame IOC, BWF for badminton scam

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Badminton World Federation must shoulder some responsibility for the match-throwing scandal at the 2012 Games, Chinese state media said on Friday.

Olympic scandal prompts badminton rule revamp

Olympic scandal prompts badminton rule revamp

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

The Badminton World Federation announced changes to Olympic doubles rules following a match-throwing scandal at the London Games, but said it would take no further action against coaches.

Badminton: Satwik-Chirag, Sameer for Arjuna

Badminton: Satwik-Chirag, Sameer for Arjuna

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Besides, the BAI also recommended renowned National Institute of Sports (NIS)-certified coaches -- S Murlidharan and Bhaskar Babu -- for the Dronacharya Award.

Saina retains third place in world rankings

Saina retains third place in world rankings

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal retained third place in the latest world badminton rankings, announced on Friday.

India to host Thomas, Uber Cup finals in 2014

India to host Thomas, Uber Cup finals in 2014

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

For the first time India will play host to the final rounds of the prestigious Thomas and Uber Cup championship next year after the Badminton World Federation (BWF) officially awarded the hosting rights to the country.

Kashyap reaches career-best ranking after title win

Kashyap reaches career-best ranking after title win

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

India's ace shuttler Parupalli Kashyap, who recently triumphed in the Syed Modi International India Grand Prix, made a leap of six places to reach a career-best ranking of 14th in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings released on Thursday.

Gopichand accuses Japanese pair of 'wanting to lose'

Gopichand accuses Japanese pair of 'wanting to lose'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

India coach Pullella Gopichand on Wednesday accused Japanese badminton pair Mizuki Fujii and Reika Kakiiwa of "wanting to lose" their group match after his women's doubles team Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa failed to qualify for the knockout stage in Group B amid allegations of match-throwing, at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Eight women's badminton players disqualified

Eight women's badminton players disqualified

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Eight women badminton players were disqualified by the sport's federation from the London Games competition, the federation said on Wednesday, after they tried to lose matches in a bid to secure a more favourable draw.

Saina in race for BWF's Player of the Year Award

Saina in race for BWF's Player of the Year Award

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal has been nominated for the 2012 Female Player of the Year Award of the Badminton World Federation on the back of an impressive performance in the season which had seen her win a bronze medal in London Olympics.

Badminton rankings: Saina rises to 2nd, Kashyap in top 10

Badminton rankings: Saina rises to 2nd, Kashyap in top 10

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Olympic bronze-medallist Saina Nehwal attained a new high as she climbed to a career-best second in the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings released on Thursday.

Sports Shorts: Speed skating world champ dies aged 27

Sports Shorts: Speed skating world champ dies aged 27

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Dutch speed skater Lara van Ruijven died after battling with an autoimmune disorder.

Indian stars endorse Airbadminton

Indian stars endorse Airbadminton

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Airbadminton was globally launched at Guangzhou last week by the Badminton World Federation

Shuttlers happy after skirt rule deferred

Shuttlers happy after skirt rule deferred

Rediff.com30 May 2011

Indian shuttlers and officials welcomed the Badminton World Federation's decision to defer the controversial mandatory skirt rule till December and expressed hope that the body would come up with a better regulation after fresh deliberations.

Sindhu agrees to compete in Thomas and Uber Cup

Sindhu agrees to compete in Thomas and Uber Cup

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Sindhu has agreed to compete in next month's Thomas and Uber Cup after deciding to pull out of the event earlier due to personal reasons

Thomas, Uber Cup finals put off to August

Thomas, Uber Cup finals put off to August

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

The Badminton World Federation has postponed the Thomas and Uber Cup, the premier global men's and women's team championship, to be held in Denmark for three months from the earlier scheduled date in May in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

All national camps except those preparing for Olympics postponed due to COVID-19: Rijiju

All national camps except those preparing for Olympics postponed due to COVID-19: Rijiju

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said the academic training at the National Centre of Excellence and Sports Auhtority of India Training Centres will also be suspended.

Saina, Kashyap urge BWF to extend Olympic qualification period

Saina, Kashyap urge BWF to extend Olympic qualification period

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap have urged badminton's governing body to reconsider its decision not to extend the qualification period for the Tokyo Games despite several events being cancelled or postponed due to the coronavirus.

COVID-19 forces scrapping of WTA Finals this year

COVID-19 forces scrapping of WTA Finals this year

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

ATP, WTA cancel China events, including Shenzen Finals

India Open, Hyderabad Open scrapped

India Open, Hyderabad Open scrapped

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

BWF said that Finland will host the Sudirman Cup Finals in September-October while the season-ending World Tour Finals will be staged in Indonesia.

Saina Nehwal becomes World No 1 again

Saina Nehwal becomes World No 1 again

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Indian star shuttler Saina Nehwal regained the No 1 spot in the latest Badminton World Federation rankings.

BWF pulls up new 'skirt rule' by a month

BWF pulls up new 'skirt rule' by a month

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

The introduction of badminton's controversial 'skirt rule' has been postponed by a month to grant female shuttlers more time to adapt to the dress code, the game's governing body said.

New skirt rule irks Chinese shuttlers

New skirt rule irks Chinese shuttlers

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

Badminton's new dress code has irked some of the Chinese female shuttlers, who insist wearing a skirt hampers their on-court movement.

Jwala against 'skirt rule' being made mandatory

Jwala against 'skirt rule' being made mandatory

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

The new BWF rule which makes wearing skirts on court mandatory for female shuttlers from May 1 is something that the Indian eves are finding it a bit uncomfortable.

Badminton player Sikki's second COVID-19 test returns negative

Badminton player Sikki's second COVID-19 test returns negative

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

National camp to resume on Monday.

India Open badminton suspended till April 12

India Open badminton suspended till April 12

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

The Badminton World Federation (BWF), in a statement, said the escalation of the COVID-19 outbreak globally forced it to cancel or postpone all tournaments from March 16 to April 12.

How Sindhu is gearing up for Tokyo Olympics amid COVID-19

How Sindhu is gearing up for Tokyo Olympics amid COVID-19

Rediff.com16 May 2021

The lack of competitions before the Olympics is a major concern for Indian shuttlers but not so much for PV Sindhu, who trusts her Korean coach Park Tae Sang to create match situations for her in training itself.

Shaheen Bagh's 'Dadi' on BBC's 100 Women Of 2020 list

Shaheen Bagh's 'Dadi' on BBC's 100 Women Of 2020 list

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Para-athlete and current para-badminton world champion Manasi Joshi, climate activist Ridhima Pandey and Isaivani for breaking male domination in the field of Tamil Nadu's Gaana singing also made the list.

New skirt rule for female badminton players

New skirt rule for female badminton players

Rediff.com17 Apr 2011

Skirt selection could be as crucial as shot selection for the female shuttlers when they hit the court for this month's India Super Series in New Delhi.