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Can India bring home gold at Asia Mixed Team C'ships?

Can India bring home gold at Asia Mixed Team C'ships?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

While India have never won the gold at the Asia Mixed Team Championships, they did secure mixed team gold and silver at the Commonwealth Games in 2018 and 2022.

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.

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.

Can Satwik-Chirag finally conquer Indonesia?

Can Satwik-Chirag finally conquer Indonesia?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Satwik-Chirag had lost each of the two semifinals in straight sets and their aim would be to go the distance in the upcoming tournament.

Olympics: Satwiksairaj-Chirag continue winning run

Olympics: Satwiksairaj-Chirag continue winning run

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty notched up a dominating straight-game win against Indonesian duo of Muhammad Rian Ardianto and Fajar Alfian to top Group C.

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.

Praneeth, Jwala-Ashwini, Manu-Sumeeth reach semis of US Open

Praneeth, Jwala-Ashwini, Manu-Sumeeth reach semis of US Open

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

India's men singles shuttler B Sai Praneeth alongwith two other doubles pairs advanced to the semi-finals of the $120,000 US Open Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament.

'With some luck, we can win medals in badminton'

'With some luck, we can win medals in badminton'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Ashwini Ponnappa, who will partner Jwala Gutta in the women's doubles at the Olympics, is confident of peaking in time and doing well at the mega event.

Dismal Olympics campaign for India's shuttlers!

Dismal Olympics campaign for India's shuttlers!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

The Indian badminton team returned empty-handed from the Olympics for the first time in over a decade.

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 30, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 30, 2024

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Manu Bhaker and partner Sarabjot Singh will compete in the 10m air pistol mixed team bronze medal play-off match on Tuesday.

Paris Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 29

Paris Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 29

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

A look at India's schedule at the Paris Olympics on Monday, July 29, 2024:

Paris Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 27

Paris Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 27

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

A look at India's schedule at the Paris Olympics on Saturday, July 27, 2024:

PBL: Marin sees off Ponnappa as Hyderabad beat Bengaluru

PBL: Marin sees off Ponnappa as Hyderabad beat Bengaluru

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

Rio Olympics gold medallist Carolina Marin won her trump game after facing some anxious moments against Ashwini Ponnappa as Hyderabad Hunters defeated Bengaluru Smashers 4-3 in a sea-saw Premier Badminton League contest in Bengaluru on Saturday.

Padukone's sharp criticism divides badminton players

Padukone's sharp criticism divides badminton players

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Padukone said it's high time that players learn to withstand pressure, take responsibility, and deliver results after receiving significant support from the government.

When will Indian doubles players become world beaters?

When will Indian doubles players become world beaters?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Seasoned shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa is impressed with the progress made by India's doubles players on the Pro circuit but says they will take some time to develop into world beaters.

Indonesia Super Series: Saina advances, Manu-Ashwini ousted

Indonesia Super Series: Saina advances, Manu-Ashwini ousted

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Three-time champion Saina Nehwal staved off a challenge from a lower-ranked Pai Yu Po of Chinese Taipei to make a positive start to her women's singles campaign at the $900,000 Indonesia Super Series Premier badminton tournament in Jakarta on Tuesday.

Kashyap, Prannoy, Jwala-Ashwini reach 2nd round in Singapore

Kashyap, Prannoy, Jwala-Ashwini reach 2nd round in Singapore

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Commonwealth Games champion Parupalli Kashyap and young H S Prannoy registered contrasting wins in the men's singles to enter the second round of the Singapore Open Super Series badminton tournament.

Lakshya Sen on course for Paris Olympics; Satwik-Chirag maintain No 1 spot

Lakshya Sen on course for Paris Olympics; Satwik-Chirag maintain No 1 spot

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The top-16 in the world by April-end will make the cut for the Olympics.

Former CWG medallist shuttler Sumeeth Reddy retires

Former CWG medallist shuttler Sumeeth Reddy retires

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

B Sumeeth Reddy, a member of the 2022 Commonwealth Games mixed team silver medal-winning squad, has announced his retirement as an active badminton player to focus entirely on coaching.

Paris Olympics race heats up: Lakshya soars; Prannoy drops but Sindhu, Sat-Chi maintain bid

Paris Olympics race heats up: Lakshya soars; Prannoy drops but Sindhu, Sat-Chi maintain bid

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Lakshya's Paris hopes brighten, enters No.15 in Olympic Games qualification

'We have been consistent but it is great to break the title drought'

'We have been consistent but it is great to break the title drought'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Ecstatic after winning the Canada Open women's doubles title with Jwala Gutta, Indian shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa has said consistency has been the key to their success and this victory is a big boost ahead of the prestigious World Championship in August.

Indonesia Open: Prannoy storms into quarters; Sameer, Ashwini-Sikki lose

Indonesia Open: Prannoy storms into quarters; Sameer, Ashwini-Sikki lose

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

This was Sameer's fifth loss to Lee in seven meetings.

Srikanth, Sen storm into Swiss Open second round

Srikanth, Sen storm into Swiss Open second round

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Srikanth outwitted world no. 24 Chinese Taipei's Wang Tzu Wei 21-17, 21-18 in a 43-minute contest.

Satwik-Chirag, Saina pull out of Thailand Open

Satwik-Chirag, Saina pull out of Thailand Open

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The top seeded Indian duo, who reached the semi-finals of the season-opening Malaysia Open super 1000, was scheduled to face Chinese Taipei's Su Ching Heng and Ye Hong Wei in the opening round.

Sindhu, Prannoy get favourable draws at Paris Olympics

Sindhu, Prannoy get favourable draws at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy have been handed relatively easy groups for the Paris Games, which begin on July 26.

Indonesia Masters: Lakshya eases into quarters

Indonesia Masters: Lakshya eases into quarters

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Lakshya Sen stormed into the quarterfinals of the Indonesia Masters 2022

Syed Modi badminton: Sameer, Saina win; Ashwini and Satwik too enter doubles semis

Syed Modi badminton: Sameer, Saina win; Ashwini and Satwik too enter doubles semis

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Sameer Verma stayed on course for his title defence while three-time former champion Saina Nehwal too reached the semifinals with an easy win

US Open GP Gold badminton: Praneeth in quarters; Jwala-Ashwini advance

US Open GP Gold badminton: Praneeth in quarters; Jwala-Ashwini advance

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

It was a day of mixed fortunes for India's badminton players at the $120,000 US Open Grand Prix Gold tournament as Sai Praneeth sneaked into the quarter-finals after a hard-earned victory while compatriots Ajay Jayaram and R M V Gurusaidutt lost their respective men's singles matches.

Gopichand hopes doubles coach will get India more Olympic spots

Gopichand hopes doubles coach will get India more Olympic spots

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

BAI has confirmed the services of Tan Kim, who will be joining the Indian team by the end of September to work with the top doubles players.

All England Badminton: Lakshya, Tanisha-Ashwini advance

All England Badminton: Lakshya, Tanisha-Ashwini advance

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

World Championship bronze medallist shuttler Lakshya Sen advanced to the second round with an easy victory against Denmark's Magnus Johannesen.

German Open: Lakshya stunned; India challenge ends

German Open: Lakshya stunned; India challenge ends

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Lakshya Sen suffered a stunning first round exit as India's challenge came to an end in the German Open.

Sindhu, Srikanth crowned National badminton champions

Sindhu, Srikanth crowned National badminton champions

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Young shuttlers PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth scored contrasting victories to win the women's and men's singles titles respectively at the 78th Senior National Badminton Championships in Delhi on Monday.

Saina sails into quarters of Malaysia Open, Jwala-Ashwini lose

Saina sails into quarters of Malaysia Open, Jwala-Ashwini lose

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Commonwealth Games silver medallist Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa suffered a loss in the second round, going down fighting 23-21, 8-21, 17-21 to sixth seeded Indonesian pair of Nitya Krishinda Maheswari and Greysia Polii.

Satwik-Chirag storm into Malaysia Open semis

Satwik-Chirag storm into Malaysia Open semis

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty reached their second successive semi-final after humbling China's Ren Xiang Yu and He Ji Ting in straight games.

Sindhu, Saina, Srikanth in second round of Swiss Open

Sindhu, Saina, Srikanth in second round of Swiss Open

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu stormed into the women's singles second round at the Swiss Open with a straight-game win over Denmark's Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt in Basel.

Lakshya Sen romps into third round of French Open

Lakshya Sen romps into third round of French Open

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

While Sen needed just 40 minutes to advance Sameer Verma retired hurt against Indonesia's Shesar Hiren Rhustavito at the end of the second game when the scoreline reading 16-21, 21-12 in another men's singles match.

SEE: Different strokes with Money Heist

SEE: Different strokes with Money Heist

Rediff.com5 May 2020

International badminton players posted a video where they played different strokes while Bella Ciao, the theme song for Money Heist, plays in the background.

Thailand Open: Saina, Satwik-Ashwini lose; India's campaign ends

Thailand Open: Saina, Satwik-Ashwini lose; India's campaign ends

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Saina and Busanan engaged in some long rallies but it was the Thai shuttler who had the last laugh

Sindhu, Srikanth to lead India in Thomas & Uber Cup Final

Sindhu, Srikanth to lead India in Thomas & Uber Cup Final

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

BAI cancels preparatory camp.

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.