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Indian men, women shuttlers likely to run into Japan in quarters

Updated on Sept 19, 2026 03:11 pm IST

Men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy (L) and Chirag Shetty are India’s brightest badminton medal hope along with PV Sindhu in women’s singles. (AFP)

A lot has changed in a fortnight: Satwik-Chirag ready for an Asian Games encore

India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty during their men’s doubles quarterfinal match against China’s Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi. (Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times)

Updated on Sept 17, 2026 06:20 am IST

2-time Olympic medallist Sindhu still a force no rival can take lightly at Asiad

PV Sindhu is once again dealing with high expectations. (Sanchit Khanna/HT)

Updated on Sept 17, 2026 09:44 am IST

Pramod bags gold and silver, Sukant completes career 100-medal haul in Japan

Published on Sept 13, 2026 04:17 pm IST

We trusted our defence, were patient in attack: Satwik-Chirag

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy (L) and Chirag Shetty. (PTI)

Updated on Sept 08, 2026 06:20 am IST

Satwik-Chirag conquer China Masters, set tone for Asiad title defence

Indian pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy (R) and Chirag Shetty celebrate winning the men’s doubles final against China’s Ren Xiangyu and He Jiting at the China Masters in Shenzhen on Sunday. (AFP)

Published on Sept 07, 2026 01:43 pm IST

Chirag and Satwik come from behind to win the China Masters

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy (L) and Chirag Shetty in action at the China Masters.

Updated on Sept 06, 2026 05:17 pm IST

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty storm into third China Masters final

India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy (L) and Chirag Shetty. (AFP)

Updated on Sept 06, 2026 11:43 am IST

Lakshya spearheads Indian challenge at China Masters, young women's singles trio in focus

Published on Aug 31, 2026 09:51 am IST

How badminton has evolved into a high-speed physical grinder

South Korea’s An Se Young celebrates after defeating Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi in the women’s singles final. (Sanchit Khanna/HT)

Updated on Aug 24, 2026 06:26 am IST

India Open to be moved to Guwahati in 2028

The 2028 India Open Super 750 tournament will be held in Guwahati.

Published on Aug 23, 2026 09:49 pm IST

Worlds Championships: An Se Young’s masterclass and a French revolution

South Korea’s An Se Young celebrates her second women’s singles world title after defeating Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi in the final in New Delhi on Sunday. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Published on Aug 23, 2026 10:21 pm IST

An Se Young dominates as women’s singles awaits new challengers

South Korea’s world No.1 An Se Young with her gold medal after beating Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-14 in the women’s singles final at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi on Sunday. (Sanchit Khann/ HT Photo)

Published on Aug 23, 2026 09:07 pm IST

Gicquel-Delrue pair, Alex Lanier emerge France''s first-ever world champions

Published on Aug 23, 2026 05:46 pm IST

France’s badminton surge gathers pace with Alex Lanier

New Delhi, India - Aug. 22, 2026: France’s Alex Lanier competes against Canada’s Victor Lai during their men’s singles semifinal match at the BWF World Championships 2026 in New Delhi, India, on Saturday, August 22, 2026. (Photo by Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Published on Aug 22, 2026 10:50 pm IST

After World Championships, Gopichand turns focus on Asian Games

Coaches Pullela Gopichand (R) and B Sumeeth Reddy. (Sanchit Khanna/HT)

Updated on Aug 23, 2026 06:15 am IST

‘Just the start’: Treesa-Gayatri proud after historic World Chmapionships bronze

India’s Treesa Jolly (R) and Gayatri Gopichand compete against China’s Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning during their semi-final on Saturday. (Sanchit Khanna/HT)

Updated on Aug 23, 2026 06:38 am IST

Echoes of 2011: The Jwala-Ashwini medal that started a tradition

File image of Jwala Gutta (R) and Ashwini Ponnappa. (HT FILE)

Updated on Aug 23, 2026 12:33 am IST

Treesa Jolly-Gayatri take bronze after going down in semis of BWF Worlds

India's Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand in action.

Updated on Aug 22, 2026 06:28 pm IST

Badminton Worlds: Kento Momota lessons boost Victor Lai

Canada's Victor Lai in action against France's Alex Lanier in the men’s singles semi-finals of the BWF World Championships at the IGI Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday. (PTI)

Published on Aug 22, 2026 06:10 pm IST

Satwik-Chirag go down to Chinese pair, exit in quarters

India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty compete against Malaysia’s Junaidi Arif and Yap Roy King during their men’s doubles quarter-final match at the BWF World Championships 2026 in New Delhi. (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Aug 21, 2026 09:11 pm IST

Treesa-Gayatri stun Chinese fourth seeds, end India's 15-year medal wait

India’s Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand compete against China’s Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian during their women’s doubles quarter-final in New Delhi on Friday. (Sanchit Khanna/ HT)

Updated on Aug 22, 2026 07:37 am IST

Exclusive | Ice, fire and a fine line: Reddy after brilliant Treesa-Gayatri show

India's Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand in action against China's Zhang Shuxian and Jia Yifan in the women's doubles quarter-final.

Updated on Aug 21, 2026 07:16 pm IST

Treesa-Gayatri in semifinals, assured of medal at World Championships

Published on Aug 21, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Treesa Jolly, Gayatri Gopichand confirm India’s first medal at BWF World C’ships

India's Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand are in the semifinal

Updated on Aug 21, 2026 02:00 pm IST

Lessons from India Open: How BAI got its act right for World Badminton Champions

BAI secretary Sanjay Mishra spoke with HT Digital

Published on Aug 21, 2026 12:18 pm IST

Shock exit for Lakshya Sen, US teen Garret Tan plots upset

India’s Lakshya Sen. (Sanchit Khanna/HT)

Published on Aug 21, 2026 02:31 am IST

PV Sindhu falls after epic; Satwik-Chirag, Treesa-Gayatri keep medal hopes alive

PV Sindhu competes against China’s Wang Zhi Yi in New Delhi on Thursday. (Sanchit Khanna/HT)

Updated on Aug 21, 2026 06:17 am IST

‘She is a fighter’: Okuhara praises India-born Ishika after gruelling clash

New Delhi, India - Aug. 20, 2026: India’s Ishika Jaiswal competes against Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara during their women’s singles pre-quarterfinal match at the BWF World Championships 2026 in New Delhi, India, on Thursday, August 20, 2026. (Photo by Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Aug 21, 2026 06:28 am IST

India Open locked in winter window despite criticism

PV Sindhu in action against China’s Wang Zhi Yi during their pre-quarterfinal match World Championships on Thursday. (Sanchit Khanna/HT)

Updated on Aug 21, 2026 02:49 am IST

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