Olympic badminton champ Lee banned for missing dope tests

South Korea's Olympic badminton gold medallist Lee Yong-dae has been hit with a one-year ban for missing doping tests, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) said on Tuesday. The 25-year-old won......

Denmark Open: Sindhu, Praneeth enter second round

IMAGE: Sindhu will now face Korea's An Se Young next. Photograph: PTI World Champion P V Sindhu made an impressive start to her campaign at the Denmark Open, claiming a straight-game win over......

Sports Shorts: Ahmedabad secure last-four spot in PBL

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday IMAGE: HS Prannoy celebrates. Photograph: PBL/Twitter Ahmedabad Smash Masters secured a berth in the semifinals of Premier......

Thailand Open: Saina, Srikanth advance, Kashyap retires midway

  IMAGE: First round pocketed, Saina Nehwal set up a second round match against Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan. Photograph: Saina Nehwal/Twitter Star India shuttler Saina Nehwal and former......

Badminton: Thomas one step away from title

Denmark's Thomas Laybourne had once bade adiue to badminton after losing interest in the game but now being close to fulfiling his world championship title dream along with his mixed doubles......