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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

Who Satwik Met at Olympic Village!

Who Satwik Met at Olympic Village!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The one and only Rafael Nadal!!!

Paralympics: India's para shuttlers shine on day 1

Paralympics: India's para shuttlers shine on day 1

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

As the Paris Paralympics continue, India's athletes remain focused and determined, with more events lined up in the coming days.

Asia Badminton: India enter semis, ensure first medal

Asia Badminton: India enter semis, ensure first medal

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Down 0-2, the Indians showed great fighting spirit as the doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Chirag Shetty and PV Sindhu levelled the scores after reverses in the first two matches.

'Rafisaab Has Not Left Us'

'Rafisaab Has Not Left Us'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

'He used to do his homework before singing a song.' 'He used to find out who the hero of the movie would be or the situation in which the song would play in the film.' 'Accordingly, he moulded his voice.' 'For example, he sang Tel Maalish and Main Bambai Ka Babu for Johnny Walker in Johnny Walker style.' 'He would sing in different tones for Shammi Kapoor, Dilip Kumar and Guru Dutt.'

Lakshya Sen, other Indians shown door in Finland

Lakshya Sen, other Indians shown door in Finland

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

The mixed doubles pair of Sathish Kumar Karunakaran and Aadya Variyath lost 12-21, 15-21 to the Chinese combine of Cheng Xing and Zhang Chi.

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.

Satwik-Chirag's comeback bid: Can they reclaim glory?

Satwik-Chirag's comeback bid: Can they reclaim glory?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

The former world number one duo had been sidelined from competitive action post the Paris Olympics due to Satwik's shoulder injury.

Look Who Surprised Sindhu In Paris!

Look Who Surprised Sindhu In Paris!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

'The loveliest surprise at the Olympics was having Chiru Uncle and the whole family, including the sweetest Kaara, for my first match in Paris'.

Honour and heartbreak: Sen on Paris Olympics journey

Honour and heartbreak: Sen on Paris Olympics journey

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Young Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen took to social media and said that his debut Olympics was both an honour and a heartbreak.

All-England badminton: Gopichand-Jolly beaten in semis

All-England badminton: Gopichand-Jolly beaten in semis

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

The women's doubles pair of Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly bowed out of the All-England Badminton Championships, losing in the semi-finals, at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham, on Saturday. Playing on court No. 6, the Indian duo lost to China's Zhang Shuxian and Zheng Yu 21-17, 21-16, in 51 minutes.

Coach Vimal hopes Thomas Cup win ups badminton popularity

Coach Vimal hopes Thomas Cup win ups badminton popularity

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Coach Vimal Kumar compared this triumph to India's 1983 Cricket World Cup win, hoping it will spur the popularity of badminton.

COVID-19 hits India Open badminton again

COVID-19 hits India Open badminton again

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Two players withdrawn from India Open due to COVID-19

China Masters: Satwik-Chirag storm into semis; Lakshya ousted

China Masters: Satwik-Chirag storm into semis; Lakshya ousted

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

'We kept our calm and didn't rush into anything. We knew the rallies would be long, and eventually, the shuttle would go down.'

CWG bronze medallist Gurusaidutt retires from badminton

CWG bronze medallist Gurusaidutt retires from badminton

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Gurusaidutt will be stepping on a new journey as a coach.

Indian doubles teams crash out of Denmark Open

Indian doubles teams crash out of Denmark Open

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand (women's doubles) and B Sumeeth Reddy and N Sikki Reddy (mixed doubles) suffered three-game defeats in their opening contests.

Indian sports hit by massive doping scandal

Indian sports hit by massive doping scandal

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

A chunk of athletes, including Asian Games medallist Kiran and badminton player Krishna Prasad Garaga have been suspended by NADA

Para shuttler Bhagat suspended for 18 months, to miss Paris Paralympics

Para shuttler Bhagat suspended for 18 months, to miss Paris Paralympics

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Tokyo gold medallist para shuttler Pramod Bhagat will not be able to defend his title at the Paris Paralympics after he was handed a 18-month suspension for breaching BWF's anti-doping whereabouts clause.

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 5, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 5, 2024

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Following is India's schedule on Monday, Day 10 of the Paris Olympics

'Give Attention To Other Sports!'

'Give Attention To Other Sports!'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

'Otherwise, how will India become a sporting nation and how will we compete to beat China to win 60 Olympic medals?'

Treesa, Gayatri fall short in Macau Open semifinals

Treesa, Gayatri fall short in Macau Open semifinals

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Indian pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand's women's doubles campaign at the Macau Open Super 300 badminton tournament came to an end as they lost to Chinese Taipei's Hsieh Pei Shan and Hung En-Tzu in the semifinals in Macau on Saturday.

'Never say never': Sat-Chi's eyes set on 2028 Olympics

'Never say never': Sat-Chi's eyes set on 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

With the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as their primary target, Satwik and Chirag are determined to make a strong comeback and secure a medal.

Mathias Boe calls it quits after Satwik-Chirag's Olympic exit

Mathias Boe calls it quits after Satwik-Chirag's Olympic exit

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Mathias Boe, the coach of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, on Saturday announced his retirement from coaching

PIX: It's love-all for Chinese shuttlers at Paris Games!

PIX: It's love-all for Chinese shuttlers at Paris Games!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

'Liu Yuchen didn't win the Olympic gold medal but he did win over an Olympic gold medallist.'

'Being 29 is an advantage'

'Being 29 is an advantage'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

PV Sindhu on Sunday said she is "definitely" going to play for the next couple of years even as the 2028 Los Angeles Games remains at the back of her mind.

China Open: Malvika stuns Paris Olympics medallist Tunjung

China Open: Malvika stuns Paris Olympics medallist Tunjung

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Malvika Bansod pulled off a sensational straight-game victory over Paris Olympics bronze medallist Gregoria Mariska Tanjong of Indonesia in the women's singles opening round.

Sindhu, Lakshya storm into Syed Modi International final

Sindhu, Lakshya storm into Syed Modi International final

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

PV Sindhu cruised into the women's singles final with a dominating straight-game win over fellow Indian Unnati Hooda in the semis.

Lakshya makes first-round exits at Denmark Open, Sindhu advances

Lakshya makes first-round exits at Denmark Open, Sindhu advances

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Lakshya Sen, Malvika Bansod make first-round exits at Denmark Open

India aiming for 25 medals at Paris Paralympics

India aiming for 25 medals at Paris Paralympics

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

India is hoping to win more than 25 medals from its largest-ever contingent of 84 athletes at the upcoming Paris Paralympic Games beginning on August 28

Games: Chinese shuttlers' winning streak comes to grinding halt

Games: Chinese shuttlers' winning streak comes to grinding halt

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

China's second mixed doubles team Zheng Si Wei and Huang Won Ho avenged their compatriots' defeat shortly after, making quick work of South Korea's Kim Won-ho and Jeong Na-eun 21-13, 21-14.

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.

Gold rush for India! Nithya, Nitesh bag top prize at Brazil Para-Badminton Intl

Gold rush for India! Nithya, Nitesh bag top prize at Brazil Para-Badminton Intl

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

India bagged twenty-four medals, which included six gold medals at the Brazil Para-Badminton International Level II tournament in Sao Paulo.

India's Olympic Heartbreak: 6 Near-Misses

India's Olympic Heartbreak: 6 Near-Misses

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Six Indian athletes found themselves agonisingly close to the podium, ultimately falling short.

Tokyo Paralympics: Bhagat wins badminton gold

Tokyo Paralympics: Bhagat wins badminton gold

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Reigning World champion Pramod Bhagat continued India's fine showing at the Tokyo Paralympics with a gold medal in the badminton SL3 class event, in Tokyo, on Saturday. The 33-year-old Bhagat, who is also the world No. 1 and current Asian champion, scored a 21-11, 21-16 win over Japan's Daisuke Fujihara in the first SL3 class semi-final, which lasted 36 minutes.

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:

Asia Badminton: Sindhu, Srikanth bag easy wins; Lakshya crashes out

Asia Badminton: Sindhu, Srikanth bag easy wins; Lakshya crashes out

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Lakshya Sen, returning from a break, suffered a first round exit, while Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand entered the pre-quarters of the Asia Badminton Championship.

'India will now be considered a badminton superpower'

'India will now be considered a badminton superpower'

Rediff.com17 May 2022

India on Sunday dethroned defending champions and 14-time winners Indonesia

Early exit for Panda sisters at Korea Open

Early exit for Panda sisters at Korea Open

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

No Indian features in the men's singles and men's doubles events.

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: