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Srikanth's Resurgence: A Tale of Resolve, Discipline

Srikanth's Resurgence: A Tale of Resolve, Discipline

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Srikanth's Malaysia run shows he belongs at the top

Knee Pain? Your Weight Could Be The Cause

Knee Pain? Your Weight Could Be The Cause

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

If you reduce 1 kg of weight, the weight on your knees will be reduced by four times, says senior physiotherapist Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan.

Impressive Bhagat grabs 2 Golds in Para Badminton

Impressive Bhagat grabs 2 Golds in Para Badminton

Rediff.com21 May 2022

Pramod Bhagat secured two golds to lead the Indian badminton team's medal rush at the Bahrain Para Badminton International

Badminton: India's challenge ends at Hong Kong Open

Badminton: India's challenge ends at Hong Kong Open

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Vietnam Open: Simran-Ritika in quarters.

India's 2030 CWG bid: 'Is it to really develop sports or...?'

India's 2030 CWG bid: 'Is it to really develop sports or...?'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Edwin Moses questions India's intent to bid for 2030 CWG.

Srikanth cruises to Thailand Masters quarterfinals

Srikanth cruises to Thailand Masters quarterfinals

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Srikanth needed only 42 minutes to get the better of the 20-year-old Jason Gunawan from Hong Kong 21-19, 21-15 in his round of 16 contest.

'We're ready': India gears up to host 2030 CWG

'We're ready': India gears up to host 2030 CWG

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

India is confident of securing the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, despite Canada and Nigeria expressing interest in bidding for the event.

Bangladesh cricketer's Maha Shivaratri tribute wins hearts

Bangladesh cricketer's Maha Shivaratri tribute wins hearts

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Cricketers from the Indian subcontinent also showcased their devotion through temple visits and rituals.

'Daddy' Tan returns: Can he lead Sat-Chi to gold?

'Daddy' Tan returns: Can he lead Sat-Chi to gold?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Tan Kim Her's voice was tinged with emotion as he reflected on the journey of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, the two men he paired and who fondly call him "Daddy".

Ayush Shetty's Orleans Masters journey ends in semis

Ayush Shetty's Orleans Masters journey ends in semis

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Indian badminton player Ayush Shetty's impressive run at the Orleans Masters Super 300 tournament came to an end in the semifinals.

PIX: Sindhu's happily ever after....

PIX: Sindhu's happily ever after....

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

The Olympic medallist looked radiant as a bride in a stunning cream coloured saree, exuding elegance and grace.

Player complains of dirt, pollution and bird droppings

Player complains of dirt, pollution and bird droppings

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Danish badminton player Mia Blichfeldt has criticized the playing conditions at the India Open Super 750 tournament in New Delhi, citing pollution, dirt and bird droppings. She also said she contracted a stomach infection during the event, which she attributed to the poor conditions. The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has acknowledged logistical challenges in hosting the event and is looking for alternative venues. This isn't the first time foreign players have raised concerns about playing conditions at badminton events in India.

India threatens CWG boycott over shocking exclusion

India threatens CWG boycott over shocking exclusion

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Gopichand, who is often credited with creating a pipeline of top badminton players by identifying them at a young age, described the move by the games' organisers' as appalling.

We must host the Olympics, be it in 2036 or 2046: Bhupathi

We must host the Olympics, be it in 2036 or 2046: Bhupathi

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Bhupathi also spoke about young up-and-coming tennis star Maaya Rajeshwaran, who is shaping up to be the next big star from India in the sport.

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.

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

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 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.

India crush Macau, storm into quarterfinals

India crush Macau, storm into quarterfinals

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

India secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Macau in their opening group D tie of the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship.

PV Sindhu Engaged!

PV Sindhu Engaged!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Indian badminton sensation PV Sindhu is set to tie the knot with Hyderabad-based businessman, Venkata Datta Sai.

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.

Satwik-Chirag stumble in Indonesia

Satwik-Chirag stumble in Indonesia

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty crashed out in the second round of the Indonesia Masters Super 500 badminton tournament on Thursday. Sen lost to Japan's Kenta Nishimoto in three games, while Satwik and Chirag lost a close match against Thai combination of Kittinupong Kedren and Dechapol Puavaranukroh.

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.

Usual suspects advance on mixed day for Indian shuttlers

Usual suspects advance on mixed day for Indian shuttlers

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

In mixed doubles, Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila advanced to the second round with a 8-21, 21-19, 21-17 victory over Chinese Taipei's Chen Cheng Kuan and Hsu Yin-Hui.

Manasi Preps For Maiden Paralympics

Manasi Preps For Maiden Paralympics

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

'Seeking good from badminton. 10 days to go for Paralympics.'

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.

Badminton at Asian Games: India sign off with first-ever team silver after losing to China

Badminton at Asian Games: India sign off with first-ever team silver after losing to China

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Injured HS Prannoy's absence hurt India as they went down fighting 2-3 against badminton powerhouse China

Asia Team C'ship: India through despite Korea loss!

Asia Team C'ship: India through despite Korea loss!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

India's badminton team lost their Group D tie against South Korea 2-3 in the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship.

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.

Is 13-year-old Tanvi Patri the next P V Sindhu?

Is 13-year-old Tanvi Patri the next P V Sindhu?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

Tanvi Patri, 13, won the Under-15 girls' singles title at the Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 Junior Championships.

Harvinder lauds society's inclusivity for para athletes

Harvinder lauds society's inclusivity for para athletes

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

'India is now adopting and recognising para sports and our performances.'

'Embrace hard work', Mary Kom tells students

'Embrace hard work', Mary Kom tells students

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

'If you are willing to shine like the sun, you must be willing to burn like it.'

Odisha cabinet nod to Rs 4124 cr project for sports facilities!

Odisha cabinet nod to Rs 4124 cr project for sports facilities!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

The project also aims to address critical gaps in rural sports infrastructure, particularly at the block level, where facilities remain underdeveloped.

They are a wall: Top players fear Satwik-Chirag

They are a wall: Top players fear Satwik-Chirag

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, the Indian men's doubles badminton pair, have gained recognition for their speed, power, and height, earning praise from top international opponents.

I still have the passion and hunger: P V Sindhu

I still have the passion and hunger: P V Sindhu

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

P V Sindhu said dealing with the rigours of training, disappointment as well as success is an ongoing process and an athlete must stick to it.

Subramanian stuns World No 2 Antonsen; Treesa-Gayatri in semis

Subramanian stuns World No 2 Antonsen; Treesa-Gayatri in semis

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian caused a major upset by knocking out World No 2 Anders Antonsen of Denmark in a thrilling three-game contest to reach the men's singles quarter-finals.

Bhagat-Kadam bag gold at Four-Nation Para-badminton meet

Bhagat-Kadam bag gold at Four-Nation Para-badminton meet

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Kadam, meanwhile, lost to Indonesia's Fredy Setiawan 21-17, 15-21, 16-21 in the semi-finals to secure a bronze in singles.

Sindhu's Pre-Wedding Glow

Sindhu's Pre-Wedding Glow

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

As the wedding festivities are just around the corner, the Olympic medalist has given us a peek into her pre-wedding celebrations.

Age no factor as Intanon eyes Asiad podium

Age no factor as Intanon eyes Asiad podium

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Intanon still holds on to the dream of an Olympic medal.

'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