News for '-badminton'

World badminton C'ships: Prannoy, Sen move into second round; Srikanth exits

World badminton C'ships: Prannoy, Sen move into second round; Srikanth exits

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Prannoy reached the World Championships on previous two occassions.

Saina, Kashyap plan to open badminton academy in HP

Saina, Kashyap plan to open badminton academy in HP

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Last week, Kashyap had shared pictures from their Maldives holiday.

Disappointed Bhagat opens up on Paris Paralympics ban

Disappointed Bhagat opens up on Paris Paralympics ban

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Bhagat is suspended from all badminton-related activities until September 1, 2025. As a result, he won't have the opportunity to defend his title and will miss the marquee event in Paris.

Saina Nehwal Hits Back At Trolls

Saina Nehwal Hits Back At Trolls

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

'Ghar pe bait ke comment karna easy hai and sports khelna difficult.'

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.

Satwik-Chirag enter Malaysia Open quarters

Satwik-Chirag enter Malaysia Open quarters

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the quarter-finals, while H S Prannoy's valiant fight ended in a narrow second round loss at the Malaysia Super 1000 badminton tournament.

Lakshya knocked out of Indonesia Masters

Lakshya knocked out of Indonesia Masters

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Earlier in the day, the mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanshia Crasto squandered an early lead to go down 21-18, 15-21, 19-21 against Malaysia's Pang Ron Hoo and Su Yin Cheng in the second round.

Srikanth creates history; enters World Badminton final

Srikanth creates history; enters World Badminton final

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

Kidambi Srikanth created history as he became the first Indian man to enter the World Badminton Championships final after edging compatriot Lakshya Sen in a thrilling semi-final, in Huelva, Spain on Saturday. Srikanth rallied after losing

Pramod Bhagat opens up about doping suspension

Pramod Bhagat opens up about doping suspension

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Bhagat will miss the upcoming Paris Paralympic Games after being suspended for 18 months for breaching the Badminton World Federation (BWF) anti-doping regulations.

Watch Srikanth Kidambi Rescue His Bride

Watch Srikanth Kidambi Rescue His Bride

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Shravya Varma, the talented niece of film-maker Ram Gopal Varma, and badminton ace Srikanth Kidambi sealed their bond in a grand wedding ceremony in Hyderabad on Saturday.

Crasto-Kapila sail into 2nd round at Indonesia Masters

Crasto-Kapila sail into 2nd round at Indonesia Masters

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila outclassed Adnan Maulana and Indah Cahya Sari Jamil in straight games in the first round match.

Nehwal's regret: Could tennis have been a better fit?

Nehwal's regret: Could tennis have been a better fit?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Trailblazing Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal feels that she may have excelled more as a sportsperson if she had pursued tennis instead of badminton.

Joshi, Bhagat shine in Spanish Para Badminton

Joshi, Bhagat shine in Spanish Para Badminton

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

India bagged as many as 21 medals at the Spanish Para Badminton International in Cartagena, Spain.

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 4, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 4, 2024

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Following is India's schedule on Sunday, Day 9 of the Paris Olympics: (All timings in IST)

Bhumi, Vikrant's Pariksha Gyaan

Bhumi, Vikrant's Pariksha Gyaan

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

'Eat well, rest well; keep improving; and go play, unplug.'

Unbroken in spirit, Kohli fan Nitesh tastes Paralympic glory

Unbroken in spirit, Kohli fan Nitesh tastes Paralympic glory

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Inspired by the humility of fellow para shuttler Pramod Bhagat and the relentless dedication of star cricketer Virat Kohli, Nitesh began to rebuild his life.

Indian badminton legend Nandu Natekar passes away

Indian badminton legend Nandu Natekar passes away

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Natekar, who was considered one of most popular sportspersons of his time, was also a former World number three.

India Open badminton postponed after surge in COVID-19 cases in Delhi

India Open badminton postponed after surge in COVID-19 cases in Delhi

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

The India Open badminton tournament, which was scheduled for May 11-16 in New Delhi, has been postponed due to a rise in COVID-19 cases in the country's capital, Badminton Association of India (BAI) said on Monday.

PV Sindhu returns post-wedding: Eyes India Open glory

PV Sindhu returns post-wedding: Eyes India Open glory

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

PV Sindhu is set to make a much-anticipated return to competitive badminton at the India Open Super 750 tournament after missing the season opener in Kuala Lumpur due to her wedding.

Badminton: Malaysia knocks out Indonesia's beloved 'Minions'

Badminton: Malaysia knocks out Indonesia's beloved 'Minions'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

The match comes on the heels of one of the biggest upsets in badminton history on Wednesday night, when men's singles world number one Kento Momota's Olympic dreams were crushed by number 38 South Korea's Heo Kwang-hee.

Get ready for new outdoor version of badminton!

Get ready for new outdoor version of badminton!

Rediff.com14 May 2019

The BWF have developed a new outdoor shuttlecock, the AirShuttle, with increased durability, stability and wind resistance to allow people to play on hard, grass and sand surfaces.

Syed Modi International: Sindhu survives scare; Sen cruises into quarters

Syed Modi International: Sindhu survives scare; Sen cruises into quarters

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

P V Sindhu survived a scare before beating unheralded compatriot Ira Sharma in three games to enter the women's singles quarter-finals at the Syed Modi International Super 300 badminton tournament.

Kiran George's Korea Masters run ends in semifinals

Kiran George's Korea Masters run ends in semifinals

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Indian shuttler Kiran George's impressive run at the Korea Masters came to an end with a semifinal loss to Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn

Aamir's Toughest Role That You Haven't Seen

Aamir's Toughest Role That You Haven't Seen

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

'It was the toughest of roles because he had to change quickly behind the sofa and come out in the next dress!'

TOPS shake-up: Neeraj Chopra retained but big names axed

TOPS shake-up: Neeraj Chopra retained but big names axed

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra is among only three track and field athletes retained in the sports ministry's revamped TOPS core group.

Why Indian cricketers are breaking down?

Why Indian cricketers are breaking down?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev expressed concern over the rising number of injuries among Indian cricketers, attributing it to the demanding schedule.

Axelsen dethrones Chen Long for men's singles badminton gold

Axelsen dethrones Chen Long for men's singles badminton gold

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

With Chen's silver, China has swept six badminton medals at Tokyo, more than any other country: a gold and silver in mixed doubles, a gold in women's singles, a silver in men's doubles, a silver in women's doubles and, now, a silver in men's singles.

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 31, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 31, 2024

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

India's schedule at the Olympics on Wednesday, Day 5 of competition.

Asian badminton: Opening win for Saina, Sen ousted

Asian badminton: Opening win for Saina, Sen ousted

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

The fifth seed Indian lost 21-12, 10-21, 19-21 in his opening round men's singles tie that lasted 56 minutes.

'Disappointing': PT Usha comments on CWG 2026 debacle

'Disappointing': PT Usha comments on CWG 2026 debacle

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha feels the axing of medal-yielding sports such as wrestling, hockey and badminton from the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games programme is "disappointing" for the country but the approach to reduce cost would ensure that the event continues to find hosts in future.

Badminton at CWG: Defending champs India enter semis

Badminton at CWG: Defending champs India enter semis

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

India cruised to a 3-0 win over minnows South Africa to progress to the semifinals

Who Satwik Met at Olympic Village!

Who Satwik Met at Olympic Village!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The one and only Rafael Nadal!!!

Sindhu squanders lead, crashes out of Kumamoto Masters

Sindhu squanders lead, crashes out of Kumamoto Masters

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

India's campaign came to a premature end as double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu crashed out in the pre-quarterfinals of the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500 badminton tournament on Thursday.

Sindhu announces break after heartbreaking Olympic exit

Sindhu announces break after heartbreaking Olympic exit

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

I will continue, albeit after a small break: PV Sindhu

Teen sensation Anmol Kharb dominates in Poland

Teen sensation Anmol Kharb dominates in Poland

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Anmol Kharb achieved a remarkable feat by securing her second consecutive title on Sunday, winning the Poland International with a straight-game victory over Switzerland's Milena Schnider

Sindhu upsets World No. 7 Han in Danish Open

Sindhu upsets World No. 7 Han in Danish Open

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu overcame a sluggish start to defeat world number seven Han Yue of China in a thrilling contest, progressing to the quarterfinals of the Denmark Open Super 750 badminton tournament on Thursday.

Paralympics: India's schedule on September 2, 2024

Paralympics: India's schedule on September 2, 2024

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

India schedule for the fifth day of the Paris Paralympics on Monday.

Japan knock out India from Asia Mixed Team C'ship

Japan knock out India from Asia Mixed Team C'ship

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

It's a demoralising loss for especially considering Japan did not field their full-strength team, with several top players absent.

Can new coach help PV Sindhu reclaim glory?

Can new coach help PV Sindhu reclaim glory?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

PV Sindhu still has the hunger to succeed, and the primary aim is to help her regain consistency, says her new coach Anup Sridhar, who has been roped in by the two-time Olympic medallist on a trial basis following the Paris Games.

Women, Your Birth Number Can Help You Succeed

Women, Your Birth Number Can Help You Succeed

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

By understanding the elements that rule your birth number, you can learn how to enhance your professional journey, improve your work life and grow in your career.