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Sandip Sikdar

Sandip Sikdar

Articles by Sandip Sikdar

Satwik-Chirag crash out of India Open

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost their second round men’s doubles clash 25-27, 23-21, 21-19 to Japan’s Hiroki Modorikawa and Kyohei Yamashita at the India Open (Sanchit Khanna/HT)

Updated on Jan 15, 2026 18:03 IST

More trouble for India Open as bird droppings halt match

Officials cleaning bird droppings during the India Open. (Sanchit Khanna/HT)

Updated on Jan 15, 2026 17:58 IST

In better frame of mind, Sen finding his way back to the top

Lakshya Sen in action against Japan's Kenta Nishimoto at the India Open 2026. (PTI)

Updated on Jan 15, 2026 16:31 IST

India Open badminton: Sindhu falls at the first hurdle

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu was knocked out of India Open after going down 22-20, 12-21, 15-21 to Vietnam’s Thuy Linh Nguyen. (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jan 14, 2026 17:20 IST

India Open badminton likely to move to February or November

Originally slotted in March till 2019, the India Open had been slotted in January since 2022. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jan 14, 2026 16:50 IST

World No.2 Antonsen says he withdrew from India Open due to Delhi pollution

File image of Denmark’s Anders Antonsen. (AFP)

Updated on Jan 14, 2026 14:58 IST

India Open: Danish shuttler Mia Blichfeldt criticises venue conditions again

The Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium is also scheduled to host the BWF World Championships in August. (PTI)

Updated on Jan 13, 2026 17:18 IST

India Open: Lakshya tames friend Ayush, enters second round

Lakshya Sen competes during the men's singles match against Ayush Shetty during the India Open. (Sanchit Khanna/HT)

Updated on Jan 13, 2026 16:29 IST

Fully fit and hungry for titles, PV Sindhu eyes India Open push

India's PV Sindhu during her women's singles semi-final match against China's Wang Zhi Yi at the Malaysia Open. (AFP)

Updated on Jan 12, 2026 16:57 IST

Badminton champ Surya Charisma eyes new heights

Surya Charisma Tamiri clinched the women’s singles title at the National Championships at her home town. (BAI)

Updated on Jan 5, 2026 21:42 IST

Can Marijne make India turn the corner, again?

Sjoerd Marijne. (Hockey India)

Updated on Jan 2, 2026 22:28 IST

Lando Norris battles nerves, rivals to be crowned F1 champion

McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates on the podium with the trophy after becoming the 2025 Formula One World Champion. (REUTERS)

Updated on Dec 7, 2025 21:48 IST

How Lando deals with pressure will win him or Max the title: Button

(From L-R) McLaren's Lando Norris. Red Bull's Max Verstappen and McLaren's Oscar Piastri ahead of Abu Dhabi GP. (AFP)

Updated on Dec 6, 2025 17:45 IST

Prakash Padukone steps away from PPBA, starts new academy

File image of Prakash Padukone. (Getty Images)

Updated on Dec 2, 2025 14:21 IST

F1 2025: Three-way fight spices up Abu Dhabi climax

Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen (R) celebrates with the trophy next to second placed McLaren's Oscar Piastri (L). (AFP)

Updated on Dec 1, 2025 16:50 IST

Harendra steps down as India women’s hockey team coach

Harendra Singh stepped down as the Indian women’s hockey team coach on Monday. (HI Photo)

Updated on Dec 1, 2025 14:02 IST

Mahindra Racing looks ahead to an exciting new Formula E season

tMahindra Racing’s new M12Electro Formula E racing car. (HT)

Updated on Nov 27, 2025 16:40 IST

Hockey: Determined India ready for Junior World Cup

India’s junior hockey team captain Rohit and chief coach PR Sreejesh at a press conference ahead of their opening match against Chile in Chennai. (PTI)

Updated on Nov 27, 2025 15:25 IST

Formula E keen to return to India: CEO Dodds

Mahindra Racing — the only Indian Formula E team — announced its commitment as a manufacturer to the Gen4 era of the FIA Formula E World Championship. (Mahindra Racing)

Updated on Nov 26, 2025 18:08 IST

Can Sindhu find a second wind?

PV Sindhu won her last title in December 2024. (@Media_SAI X)

Updated on Nov 24, 2025 16:56 IST

Not enough power in women’s game anymore: Saina Nehwal

Not enough power in women’s game anymore: Saina Nehwal

Updated on Nov 23, 2025 18:13 IST

Lakshya Sen ends title drought with Australian Open win

India’s Lakshya Sen hits a return to Japan’s Yushi Tanaka during the men's singles final at the Australian Open. (AFP)

Updated on Nov 23, 2025 18:12 IST

PR Sreejesh plots India’s Junior World Cup high as coach

As coach, PR Sreejesh has guided them to the 2024 Junior Asia Cup gold and 2025 Sultan of Johor Cup silver. (Hockey India)

Updated on Nov 17, 2025 17:41 IST

Drag-flick pioneer Jay Stacy on the routine’s evolution

Drag-flick pioneer Jay Stacy on the routine’s evolution

Updated on Nov 12, 2025 17:28 IST

Indian volleyball needs continuity, focus on defence: US stalwart David Lee

David Lee. (PVL)

Updated on Nov 8, 2025 11:01 IST

At Dhyan Chand stadium, Indian hockey’s past meets its present

Indian hockey players during an exhibition match to mark the centenary celebration of Indian hockey. (Hockey India)

Updated on Nov 7, 2025 21:30 IST

Not giving up: Shamsher eyes India return via HIL

Shamsher Singh. (HI)

Updated on Nov 5, 2025 16:53 IST

Composed Norris overturns 34-point deficit to jump ahead

McLaren's Lando Norris waves to fans on the podium after winning the Mexico City Grand Prix. (AFP)

Updated on Oct 27, 2025 21:38 IST

Tanvi, 16, kindles the Saina-Sindhu successor talk

Tanvi Sharma reached the final of the BWF World Junior Championships (PTI).

Updated on Oct 27, 2025 17:28 IST

New non-cricket franchise leagues seek sustainable models

New leagues like Archery Premier League will need to carve their own space and build a model that can work in the long run (APL)

Updated on Oct 21, 2025 21:29 IST

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