News for 'All England Badminton Championships'

World Badminton Championships: Satwik-Chirag, Treesa-Gayatri move into last 16

World Badminton Championships: Satwik-Chirag, Treesa-Gayatri move into last 16

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Treesa committed a few errors but the Indian duo still managed to keep its nose ahead, despite the fighting Taiwanese pair.

'Back Home And Safe': P V Sindhu Returns To Bangalore After Dubai Flight Disruption

'Back Home And Safe': P V Sindhu Returns To Bangalore After Dubai Flight Disruption

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

P V Sindhu has returned to India after being stranded in Dubai due to airspace closures in the Gulf region, forcing her withdrawal from the All England Championships.

All England: India's challenge ends, Lakshya falls in quarters

All England: India's challenge ends, Lakshya falls in quarters

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Later, India's challenge came to a crashing halt after the women's doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand lost their quarterfinals.

PV Sindhu's Coach Narrowly Escapes Explosion at Dubai Airport Amidst Middle East Tensions

PV Sindhu's Coach Narrowly Escapes Explosion at Dubai Airport Amidst Middle East Tensions

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Indonesian coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama, who trains P V Sindhu, had a narrow escape after an explosion occurred close to where they were stationed at Dubai Airport while travelling to Birmingham for the All England Championships.

Saina settles for silver, loses to nemesis Marin at World Badminton Championships

Saina settles for silver, loses to nemesis Marin at World Badminton Championships

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

Marin retained the world title with a 21-16, 21-19 win over the Indian ace.

Shi Yuqi silences Lee Chia-hao, seals All England title

Shi Yuqi silences Lee Chia-hao, seals All England title

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

China's Shi Yuqi overcame Taiwan's Lee Chia-hao in the men's singles final to win the All England Open Badminton Championships title on Sunday in a two-game match.

All England Championships: Sindhu sails into second round

All England Championships: Sindhu sails into second round

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

PV Sindhu dominated from start to finish and smashed her way into the second round of the prestigious All England Badminton Championships, in Birmingham, on Wednesday.

Saina knocked out of All-England Championship quarters

Saina knocked out of All-England Championship quarters

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

India's campaign came to a premature halt in the All-England Badminton Championship when ace shuttler Saina Nehwal was thrashed by Chinese Shixian Wang in the quarter-finals of the women's singles in Birmingham on Friday.

Sports Shorts: Shi beats Lin Dan to win All England Badminton final

Sports Shorts: Shi beats Lin Dan to win All England Badminton final

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

On Prakash Padukone's birthday, let's remember his iconic win

On Prakash Padukone's birthday, let's remember his iconic win

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

When Prakash Padukone won the All England Championships, he was seeded third and had entered the tournament on a high after winning two other competitions.

No cricketers! Meet 2025 Khel Ratna, Arjuna nominees

No cricketers! Meet 2025 Khel Ratna, Arjuna nominees

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Hockey star Hardik Singh lone recommendation for Khel Ratna; Divya, TJ & Mehuli for Arjuna

How the Middle East crisis has affected sporting events and athletes

How the Middle East crisis has affected sporting events and athletes

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The escalating conflict involving the U.S. and Israel with Iran has led to widespread disruption in the world of sports, with events postponed, travel plans thrown into chaos, and athletes seeking asylum.

BWF's Lifetime Achievement Award for Prakash Padukone

BWF's Lifetime Achievement Award for Prakash Padukone

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

India's badminton great Prakash Padukone will receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award this year from the Badminton World Federation (BWF).

All England: Lakshya, Sindhu in quarters; Prannoy crashes out

All England: Lakshya, Sindhu in quarters; Prannoy crashes out

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

India's Lakshya Sen on Thursday progressed to the quarter-finals of the All England Badminton Championships in Birmingham, while HS Prannoy crashed out in the second round.

2026 under spotlight: An action-packed year awaits Indian sports

2026 under spotlight: An action-packed year awaits Indian sports

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Lots to look forward to in Indian sports as packed 2026 calender awaits

Malaysia Open: Shetty stuns Olympic medallist; Lakshya off to a flyer

Malaysia Open: Shetty stuns Olympic medallist; Lakshya off to a flyer

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

India ace Lakshya Sen made a fine start to the new season, advancing to the men's singles second round with a hard-fought win over Jia Heng Jason Teh of Singapore at the Malaysia Open Super 750 badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.

Christie begins All England title defence with Leong win

Christie begins All England title defence with Leong win

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Top seed and 2018 winner Shi Yu Qi of China dispatched Indonesia's Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo 21-13, 21-8 while compatriot Li Shi Feng, world number six, came from behind to beat Canadian Brian Yang 21-11, 18-21, 21-16.

All-England: Sindhu in semis; Lakshya beaten in quarters

All-England: Sindhu in semis; Lakshya beaten in quarters

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

The 19-year-old Indian came up with a splendid display but it was not enough to prevent him doing down 17-21, 21-16, 17-21 after 55 minutes.

All England: Chirag-Satwiksairaj shocked in Round of 16

All England: Chirag-Satwiksairaj shocked in Round of 16

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

The top-seeded Indian pair lost in straight games against Muhammad Shohibul Fikri and Bagas Maulana of Indonesia in Birmingham on Thursday.

All-England badminton: China's Chen, Lin struggle

All-England badminton: China's Chen, Lin struggle

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

World champion Chen Long avoided a potential first-round exit at the All-England Championships on Wednesday and blamed an uncomfortable pillow for a sluggish start to his campaign.

All England: Sindhu cruises; Srikanth, Kashyap knocked out

All England: Sindhu cruises; Srikanth, Kashyap knocked out

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Srikanth lost to Ireland's unseeded player Nguyen Nhat 11-21, 21-15, 12-21

Sindhu's Jet-Set Entry Sparks Buzz

Sindhu's Jet-Set Entry Sparks Buzz

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

P V Sindhu touched down in Birmingham in serious style -- aboard a private jet -- ahead of the prestigious All England Open Badminton Championships 2025.

Saina enters All-England semi-finals

Saina enters All-England semi-finals

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal advanced to the semi-finals of the All-England Badminton Championships with a hard-fought victory over sixth seeded Chinese Shixian Wang on Friday. The second seeded Indian ace, who got the better of Belaetrix Manuputi of Indonesia in the previous round, won 23-21, 19-21, 21-16 in 30 minutes.

All England badminton: 2nd seed Hidayat ousted

All England badminton: 2nd seed Hidayat ousted

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

Second seed Taufik Hidayat, Olympic gold medallist in 2004 and world champion the following year, took a first-round tumble at the All England championships in Birmingham on Wednesday.

PM tweets: 'Saina, we are proud of you'

PM tweets: 'Saina, we are proud of you'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, praised Saina Nehwal after the ace Indian female shuttler suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the final of the All England badminton championships.

Saina romps into All-England quarter-finals

Saina romps into All-England quarter-finals

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal advanced to the quarter-finals of the All-England Badminton Championships with a straight games victory over Belaetrix Manuputi of Indonesia, in London, on Thursday night. The world No 2 Indian ace won 21-16, 21-11 in 34 minutes to set up a meeting with sixth seeded Chinese Shixian Wang on Saturday.

Saina storms into All England quarters

Saina storms into All England quarters

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

Title contender and Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal stormed into the quarter-finals of the women's single competition at the All England Badminton Championships with a straight-set victory over her Chinese Taipei opponent in Birmingham.

Kashyap, Sindhu in All-England pre-quarters

Kashyap, Sindhu in All-England pre-quarters

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Parupalli Kashyap booked a place in the pre-quarter-finals of the All-England Badminton Championships after a straight games victory over Jen Hao Hsu of Chinese Taipei on Thursday. The world No 9 Indian ace won his first round match 21-17, 21-18 in 43 minutes. He now runs into seventh seed Kenichi Tago of Japan.

Sridhar, Saina exit All England

Sridhar, Saina exit All England

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

Anup Sridhar and Saina Nehwal were knocked out in the first round of the All England Badminton Championships.

All England badminton: Saina eases into quarter-finals

All England badminton: Saina eases into quarter-finals

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Seasoned Indian ace Saina Nehwal and the fast-rising H S Prannoy notched up contrasting wins in the women's and men's singles competition respectively to reach the All England badminton championships' second round at Barclaycard Arena in Birmingham.

Li Xuerui  sends Saina packing from All-England

Li Xuerui sends Saina packing from All-England

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

India's leading shuttler Saina Nehwal crashed out of the All-England badminton championships, losing to China's Li Xuerui in the quarter-finals in Birmingham on Friday.

Gade, Hidayat to meet in All-England semis

Gade, Hidayat to meet in All-England semis

Rediff.com13 Mar 2004

In the other semi-final, top seed Lin Dan of China will take on Singapore's Ronald Susilo.\n\n

Top seed Wang stunned in All England final

Top seed Wang stunned in All England final

Rediff.com11 Mar 2012

Women's world number one Wang Yihan suffered a stunning loss on Sunday in the final of the All England badminton championships, beaten 21-13, 21-19 by seventh-seeded Chinese compatriot Li Xuerui.

World champion Chen Jin exits All England C'ship

World champion Chen Jin exits All England C'ship

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

World champion Chen Jin of China exited the All England badminton championships on Thursday when he was beaten 21-18, 22-20 in the second round by unseeded German Marc Zwiebler.

Saina bows out of All England tourney

Saina bows out of All England tourney

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

Saina Nehwal went down fighting to third seed Chen Wang of Hong Kong 21-17, 13-21, 16-21.

Gopi fails to make All England draw

Gopi fails to make All England draw

Rediff.com9 Mar 2005

However, Anup Sridhar and Arvind Bhat went through the qualifying round at Birmingham on Tuesday.

All England Championships: Saina's exit draws curtains to India's campaign

All England Championships: Saina's exit draws curtains to India's campaign

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

India's campaign at the All England Badminton Championships came to a disappointing end with Saina Nehwal, B Sai Praneeth, Kidambi Srikanth and Sameer Verma all exiting from the tournament in Birmingham on Friday.

Deepika's Gift For Pappa's 70th Birthday

Deepika's Gift For Pappa's 70th Birthday

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

On her badminton legend father Prakash Padukone's milestone 70th birthday, Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone unveiled an ambitious expansion of the Padukone School of Badminton.

'The Father Of Indian Badminton'

'The Father Of Indian Badminton'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

'Few people have a knack for teaching or pushing a player better than he does.

Sindhu and Co. chase elusive title at All England Championships

Sindhu and Co. chase elusive title at All England Championships

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Indian contingent has an opportunity to go deep in the draw and recapture the trophy which has been won by just two Indians so far -- the legendary Prakash Padukone (1980) and P Gopichand (2001).