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Indonesia Open: Karunakaran-Variyath move into Round 2

Indonesia Open: Karunakaran-Variyath move into Round 2

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Indonesia Open: Karunakaran-Variyath pair keeps India's hope alive in mixed doubles

New Coach, New Tactics Fuel Satwik-Chirag's Revival

New Coach, New Tactics Fuel Satwik-Chirag's Revival

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'In the last couple of tournaments, we've served a lot better than in the past year. The game is too fast to rely on one style. You need multiple ways to score points, and that's what we are trying to develop.'

Saina Nehwal's Santiago Diaries

Saina Nehwal's Santiago Diaries

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

Saina Nehwal, who last played badminton at the Singapore Open in June 2023, has spent her time away from the sport travelling to different parts of the world.

Pickleball debuts in North Kashmir with new courts in Baramulla

Pickleball debuts in North Kashmir with new courts in Baramulla

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

North Kashmir took a significant step in promoting fitness and inclusive recreational activities with the inauguration of its first Pickleball courts at SSM College, Parihaspora, in Baramulla district.

Indian badminton star reveals 'chronic' health battle

Indian badminton star reveals 'chronic' health battle

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

H S Prannoy has revealed that he has been battling a chronic gastrointestinal disorder for the past four months

Historic! India women stun Japan; enter Badminton Asia Team final

Historic! India women stun Japan; enter Badminton Asia Team final

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Indian women shuttlers' progressed to their first-ever final at the Badminton Asia Team Championships after edging out two-time former champions Japan 3-2.

Sindhu valiant effort in vain, suffers early exit in Singapore

Sindhu valiant effort in vain, suffers early exit in Singapore

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Sindhu has been off colour this year, struggling for form.

Sindhu's Beach Break In Vietnam

Sindhu's Beach Break In Vietnam

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

'Some much needed break waves + peace = healing.'

'All athletes deserve our admiration and respect'

'All athletes deserve our admiration and respect'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Sachin Tendulkar marvelled at India's rise in newer disciplines, while Abhinav Bindra paid tribute to all those who "silently carry the athletes forward" as the two icons offered their views on India's sporting growth on National Sports Day.

Canada Open: Srikanth enters QF with comeback win

Canada Open: Srikanth enters QF with comeback win

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Srikanth enters quarterfinals of Canada Open Super 300

IOA formally approves India's 2030 CWG bid

IOA formally approves India's 2030 CWG bid

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The General Assembly of Commonwealth Sport will decide the host country in the last week of November in Glasgow.

President, PM congratulate badminton team

President, PM congratulate badminton team

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday congratulated the Indian badminton mixed team for clinching silver medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Cabinet clears Ahmedabad as 'ideal host' for 2030 CWG

Cabinet clears Ahmedabad as 'ideal host' for 2030 CWG

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

"Commonwealth Games in India would leave lasting impact by boosting tourism, and creating jobs, the Government said in a statement.

Canada Open: Srikanth sends Rajawat packing

Canada Open: Srikanth sends Rajawat packing

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Kidambi Srikanth enters second round of Canada Open

Mehul Choksi extradition: India assures Belgium on prison conditions

Mehul Choksi extradition: India assures Belgium on prison conditions

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

The Indian government has provided assurances to Belgian authorities regarding the prison conditions awaiting Mehul Choksi if he is extradited. The details focus on meeting European standards for humane treatment and addressing concerns about overcrowding and solitary confinement.

We can beat anyone now, says Chirag Shetty

We can beat anyone now, says Chirag Shetty

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Chirag and his longtime partner Satwiksairaj Rankireddy won the men's doubles bronze last week

Sports Minister Mandaviya presents Khel Ratna to Satwik-Chirag

Sports Minister Mandaviya presents Khel Ratna to Satwik-Chirag

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya presented the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award to badminton stars Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy.

China Open: Prannoy stuns World No 18; Lakshya crashes

China Open: Prannoy stuns World No 18; Lakshya crashes

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Prannoy saves five match points to progress, Lakshya Sen exits China Open

Sisodia's 1-year in Tihar: Bhagvad Gita, badminton, calls to home

Sisodia's 1-year in Tihar: Bhagvad Gita, badminton, calls to home

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Sisodia is presently lodged in Tihar jail number 1, where he stays in his separate cell shared with two more inmates, who are lodged in non-heinous cases, official sources said.

'Satwik-Chirag need to work on fitness to go distance'

'Satwik-Chirag need to work on fitness to go distance'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Indian doubles coach Tan Kim Her praised Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty for winning a bronze medal at the World Championships but rued the missed opportunity, saying the doubles specialists need to work more on their fitness to go the distance.

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.

'Prannoy is a true inspiration to badminton enthusiasts'

'Prannoy is a true inspiration to badminton enthusiasts'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

The CM expressed hope that budding athletes and sportspersons in the state can take inspiration from his achievement and adopt the same attitude of hard work and dedication shown by the Indian shuttler.

Asian Games Badminton: Indian men enter semis; confirm medal

Asian Games Badminton: Indian men enter semis; confirm medal

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

India thrashed lowly Nepal 3-0 in the quarter-finals to secure a historic medal after 37 years in the men's team badminton event at the Asian Games.

Macau Open: Lakshya, Ayush, Tharun sail into Round 2

Macau Open: Lakshya, Ayush, Tharun sail into Round 2

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Indian shuttlers Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, and Tharun Mannepalli progressed to the second round of the men's singles competition at the Macau Open Super 300 badminton tournament after registering fine wins on Wednesday.

The Teen Queen of Pickleball You Need to Know About

The Teen Queen of Pickleball You Need to Know About

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

Anna Leigh Waters became the first athlete from her sport to attend the ESPY Awards

Badminton's new unplayable 'spin serve' banned

Badminton's new unplayable 'spin serve' banned

Rediff.com13 May 2023

A new "unreturnable" spin-serve had caught the attention of the world's top badminton players with even the Indian doubles shuttlers putting in the hard yards to master this latest skill, which many believe can give "unfair" advantage to the players.

Jwala Gutta Still Loves Badminton

Jwala Gutta Still Loves Badminton

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Jwala Gutta may not be playing the sport anymore but her love for badminton is eternal.

How Satwik-Chirag defied odds, injury to stay afloat

How Satwik-Chirag defied odds, injury to stay afloat

Rediff.com31 May 2025

It's a good sign, best is yet to come: Satwik-Chirag on semifinal finish at Singapore Open

New Sports Bill: Many Positives, Some Concerns!

New Sports Bill: Many Positives, Some Concerns!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

As the National Sports Governance Bill is set to become a law, the country's national federations and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President P T Usha on Tuesday welcomed the landmark policy, calling it a step in the right direction as India gears up to bid for the 2036 Olympics.

'Our country would have won more medals if...'

'Our country would have won more medals if...'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

In a massive blow to India's medal chances, cricket, field hockey, badminton, wrestling, among others, have been dropped from the programme for the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, which will be held from July 23 to August 2, 2026.

Whose Baby Is Aamir Cradling?

Whose Baby Is Aamir Cradling?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'The moment I got to know it's Rajni Sir I jumped at it. I'm a huge fan of Rajni Sir. I really love him.'

Indian women clinch historic gold in Badminton Asia Team Championships

Indian women clinch historic gold in Badminton Asia Team Championships

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Indian women beat Thailand 3-2 in final, clinch historic gold in Badminton Asia Team Championships

It's curtains for Sen, Mannepalli at Macau Open

It's curtains for Sen, Mannepalli at Macau Open

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Mannepalli netted a smash as Justin won 9 of the next 13 points to level at 18-all with a sharp return to the forehand.

World University Games: Adkar ensures medal in tennis

World University Games: Adkar ensures medal in tennis

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

India is assured of a rare medal in tennis as Vaishnavi Adkar made it to the women's singles semifinals while most of her compatriots across disciplines failed to make a mark in the World University Games in Berlin on Tuesday.

WUG: Ankita bags 3000m steeplechase silver

WUG: Ankita bags 3000m steeplechase silver

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

Steeplechaser Ankita Dhyani came up with a blistering run to clinch silver in the gruelling 3000m event with a personal-best time of 9:31.99 seconds.

Ayush wins maiden BWF World Tour title at US Open

Ayush wins maiden BWF World Tour title at US Open

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Ayush Shetty notched up his first BWF World Tour title with a commanding straight-games victory over Canada's Brian Yang in the men's singles final of the US Open Super 300.

In Your 30s? Why You Need A Heart Health Check-Up

In Your 30s? Why You Need A Heart Health Check-Up

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Health experts advise young working professionals, especially those in high-stress sectors like IT, to adopt healthier lifestyles from an early age and undergo regular preventive health check-ups.

Singapore Open: Satwik-Chirag fight back to make quarters; Prannoy ousted

Singapore Open: Satwik-Chirag fight back to make quarters; Prannoy ousted

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Given the Indian duo's struggles with fitness and injury over the last few weeks, this was a commendable win.

Satwik-Chirag enter quarters; Sindhu crashes out

Satwik-Chirag enter quarters; Sindhu crashes out

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu faltered in the deciding game to lose to World No. 8 Pornpawee Chochuwong of Thailand in the women's singles second round of the Indonesia Open Super 1000 badminton tournament in Jakarta on Thursday.

Srikanth battles into semis of Malaysia Masters

Srikanth battles into semis of Malaysia Masters

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Kidambi Srikanth entered the semi-finals of Malaysia Masters with a hard-fought three-game win over Toma Junior Popov of France.