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]Sai Praneeth, Kiran George in men's singles second round in Thailand Open
Published on Feb 01, 2023 09:06 PM IST
Praneeth beat Mads Christophersen of Denmark 21-13 21-14 in a battle lasting 31 minutes. He faces Hyeok Jin Jeon of South Korea in second round.
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Lakshya Sen loses in quarterfinals of Indonesia Masters
World number 12 Sen squandered an opening game advantage to go down 21-15 10-21 13-21 to home favourite Christie, ranked 3rd, in a 62-minute men's singles match.
Updated on Jan 27, 2023 04:11 PM IST
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Viktor Axelson, badminton world No 1 and a ‘smash’ hit
The Danish world and Olympic champion's immaculate attacking game has been instrumental in his dominating the men's circuit, the loss at the BWF India Open final notwithstanding
Published on Jan 24, 2023 12:21 AM IST
YONEX to manufacture high-quality graphite racquets in India
The Japanese company, which set up a factory in Bengaluru in 2016 under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, was only producing aluminium T-joint racquets, used for beginners who play for fitness or recreation purpose.
Published on Jan 23, 2023 06:25 PM IST
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Kunlavut Vitidsarn, An Se-young win titles as Gen Next rises at India Open
Thai topples Danish Olympic champion Viktor Axelson and the young Korean upstages Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi in the men’s and women’s finals respectively
Published on Jan 22, 2023 10:40 PM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Watch: Vitidsarn falls on knees after upsetting Axelsen in India Open final
Kunlavut Vitidsarn produced an incredible performance on Sunday as he defeated Viktor Axelsen in three games to win the Indian Open title.
Published on Jan 22, 2023 05:06 PM IST
Indomitable Axelsen meets rising star Vitidsarn for India Open title
Viktor Axelsen will be aiming at winning his second-successive title this year when he meets Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the final of India Open.
Published on Jan 22, 2023 07:56 AM IST
Rishabh Gupta, New Delhi
Unstoppable Axelsen marches into India Open final
The world No. 1 produced an attacking masterclass against Christie
Published on Jan 21, 2023 10:45 PM IST
From Boston to Hyderabad to back in the US: Srivedya begins quest for Olympics
Srivedya Gurazada represented India till 2022, then switched to the United States. She appeared at the India Open earlier this week and talks to Hindustan Times about the decision, the challenges that come with it, and her targets for now.
Published on Jan 20, 2023 11:22 AM IST
Rishabh Gupta, New Delhi
Lakshya goes down fighting as Indian challenge ends
At the end of a tough, bruising encounter the youngster had lost 21-16, 15-21, 18-21 to Gemke
Published on Jan 19, 2023 11:32 PM IST
No Indian in India Open quarterfinals for first time since 2008
The Indian campaign ended on Day 3 of the competition as Saina Nehwal – the last remaining Indian – crashed out in straight games to China's Chen Yu Fei.
Published on Jan 19, 2023 08:23 PM IST
Lakshya Sen crashes out in 2nd round of India Open 2023
The Indian challenge in men’s singles category at the India Open 2023 ended on Thursday as ace shuttler Lakshya Sen crashed out in the second round to Denmark’s Rasmus Gemke in a three-game thriller.
Published on Jan 19, 2023 07:22 PM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
Satwik-Chirag pair pulls out of India Open due to injury
The star pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty has pulled out of India Open due to injury.
Published on Jan 19, 2023 03:30 PM IST
Wasteful Srikanth crashes out in Rd 1 of India Open badminton
India’s former world No 1 loses to Denmark’s current top player in the men’s game, Denmark’s Olympic and world champion Viktor Alexsen in the first round of the Indian Open badminton.
Updated on Jan 18, 2023 09:46 PM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Axelsen lauds 'tricky opponent' Srikanth after first round win at India Open
The Danish World No.1 kept his undefeated run intact in 2023, beating Kidambi Srikanth 21-14, 21-19 to progress to second round at India Open.
Published on Jan 18, 2023 07:44 PM IST
'Translating motivation into medals': Satwik-Chirag eye top-3 after stellar 2022
The India duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty made a strong start at India Open 2023, beating Scotland's Grimley twins in straight games.
Published on Jan 18, 2023 04:00 PM IST
Rishabh Gupta, New Delhi
Sluggish Sindhu goes down to Supanida in the first round
The Thai player's tactical brilliance sends the two-time Olympic medallist packing on the opening day of India Open.
Published on Jan 17, 2023 10:54 PM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
Sindhu finds support from Marin as star shuttler endures shock India Open exit
PV Sindhu found support from long-time rival Carolina Marin as the star shuttler was knocked out in the first round again, this time at the India Open.
Updated on Jan 17, 2023 08:39 PM IST
Rishabh Gupta, New Delhi
PV Sindhu opens up on comeback, loss to Marin and coach's emotional outpour
The India badminton superstar will hope for a better campaign than the Malaysia Open last week, where she went down fighting against long-time rival Carolina Marin.
Published on Jan 17, 2023 08:07 AM IST
India Open: Indian shuttlers hope for home comfort
PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy will lead the hosts' charge in the India Open World Tour event starting on Tuesday
Published on Jan 16, 2023 09:31 PM IST
Shantanu Srivastava, New Delhi
'Quite unfortunate': Lakshya Sen on drawing Prannoy yet again at India Open
A week after HS Prannoy edged past Lakshya Sen in the opening round of the Malaysia Open, the two are drawn against each other yet again in their India Open opener.
Updated on Jan 16, 2023 08:20 PM IST
Rishabh Gupta, New Delhi
Prannoy enters quarterfinals of Malaysia Open, Satwik-Chirag too win
The world No. 8 Indian looked in fine fettle as he staved off the spirited challenge from world No. 19 Chico 21-9, 15-21, 21-16 in an hour and four minutes.
Published on Jan 13, 2023 09:26 AM IST
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India Open to be promoted in cinemas as tournament picks entertainment partners
The 2023 India Open will take place between January 17-22 at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall in Delhi.
Published on Jan 12, 2023 07:05 PM IST
Saina, Srikanth make first round exits from Malaysia Open
Two-time Commonwealth Games champion Saina, who endured a tough 2022, battling multiple injuries and a lack of form, went down 12-21 21-17 12-21 to Han Yue of China in the USD 1,250,000 Super 1000 tournament.
Published on Jan 10, 2023 05:03 PM IST
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Historic Thomas Cup title in year of highs
Satwik-Chirag’s bronze in world meet, CWG gold and Sen’s showing made 2022 memorable
Published on Dec 29, 2022 11:11 PM IST
Avishek Roy
PV Sindhu world’s 12th highest paid female athlete in 2022: Forbes
The 27-year-old is the only shuttler and Indian in the list of top 25 female athletes released by the American business magazine.
Published on Dec 22, 2022 10:31 PM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
HS Prannoy loses to Lu Guang Zu in BWF World Tour Finals, out of semifinal race
It was HS Prannoy's second loss in Group A following the opening match defeat to Japan's Kodai Naraoka.
Published on Dec 08, 2022 06:57 PM IST
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Unnati becomes first Indian to enter final of Badminton Asia Junior C'ships
Unnati won 21-8 21-17 over her Japanese rival in the women's U-17 singles semifinals. She faces Sarunrak Vitidsarn of Thailand in the gold medal match on Sunday.
Published on Dec 04, 2022 07:45 AM IST
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FIR filed against DK Sen, Lakshya for age fraud
The complainant has alleged that the Sen family and Vimal Kumar forged the birth certificates for Lakshya and Chirag with the intention of playing age-category badminton tournaments since 2010.
Published on Dec 03, 2022 12:04 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
That winning feeling: The changes propelling Satwik-Chirag to the podium
The world No 8 pairing started the year with a bang, winning the India Open in January, and they haven't looked back since
Updated on Oct 31, 2022 10:56 PM IST
