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Can Sindhu, the big-tournament player, turn up?

Updated on Aug 21, 2023 07:52 AM IST

The Indian star hasn't had the best of years but the world championships usually see her find a higher gear

India's PV Sindhu plays against Akane Yamaguchi of Japan(AFP)
By, New Delhi

Lakshya Sen counting on recent form to win medal at World Championships

After enduring a rough patch, Sen made a title-winning run in Canada in July and followed it up with two semifinal finishes at the US Open and Japan Open.

Lakshya Sen of India hits a return against Jonatan Christie of Indonesia during their men's singles semi final match in the fifth day of the Japan Open(AFP)
Published on Aug 13, 2023 03:46 PM IST
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BAI inaugurates National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati

While Mulyo Handoyo will be looking into the development of singles players, Ivan Sozonov and Park Tae-Sang will be in-charge of the coaching panel.

The programme was also attended by Assam Chief Minister BAI President Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, Taufik Hidayat, Pullela Gopichand, members of the historic Thomas Cup-winning team.
Published on Aug 12, 2023 12:03 AM IST
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How badminton ace HS Prannoy rebooted to soar again

Omission from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics was a big low, but a total overhaul of his training has helped the current world No.9 to find consistency and success

India's Prannoy HS hits a return against Denmark's Viktor Axelsen during their men's singles semifinal at the Indonesia Open Badminton tournament in Jakarta (AFP)
Updated on Aug 12, 2023 08:25 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag pair get first-round bye in BWF World Championships

PV Sindhu, who won the women's singles title in 2019, has been handed a tough draw and she might face Ratchanok Intanon and top seed An Se Young

Sindhu had won the title in 2019(AFP)
Published on Aug 10, 2023 05:55 PM IST
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Mulyo appointed singles coach of new BAI National Center of Excellence

Former All England champion Russian Ivan Sozonov will be the doubles coach, while Korea's Park Tae-sang will be the third foreign coach.

The legendary Mulyo, who is credited for coaching 2004 Athens Olympic gold medallist Taufik Hidayat, made a huge impact during his one-year stint with the Indian national team.(Getty Images)
Published on Aug 10, 2023 12:40 PM IST
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Breaking into world's top three is my target now, not Olympics: HS Prannoy

HS Prannoy returned to the top 10 in December last year before achieving a career-best world number 7 ranking in May this year.

Indian badminton player HS Prannoy(PTI)
Published on Aug 09, 2023 03:45 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi

Despite loss, HS Prannoy savours run to the Australian Open final

The India No.1 lost a marathon match to China’s Weng Hongyang, but was pleased with his consistency ahead of World Championships in Copenhagen later in August

Badminton player HS Prannoy with coach P Gopichand and others poses for pictures with silver medal after the Australian Open men's singles final at the State Sports Centre in Sydney(PTI)
Published on Aug 06, 2023 08:33 PM IST
By, New Delhi

HS Prannoy finishes runner-up at Australian Open, loses 3-game thriller

HS Prannoy finished runner-up at the Australian Open Super 500 badminton tournament after losing a three-game thriller.

Prannoy H. S. of India hits a return (AFP)
Published on Aug 06, 2023 02:18 PM IST
PTI | , Sydney

Consistency now his ally, HS Prannoy enters second final of year

The 31-year-old beat compatriot Priyanshu Rajawat in straight games to enter the final of the Australian Open badminton tournament

Prannoy H. S. of India hits a return against Priyanshu Rajawat of India during their men's singles semi final match on day five of the Australia Open badminton tournament(AFP)
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 09:58 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Talented Priyanshu Rajawat books semis battle against HS Prannoy

The 21-year-old was in superb form as he beat Srikanth 21-13, 21-8 in just 30 minutes

Rajawat did not just beat Srikanth but completely destroyed the former world No.1, winning 21-13, 21-8 in exactly half-an-hour.(AFP)
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 08:25 AM IST
By, New Delhi

PV Sindhu knocked loses in quarterfinals of Australia Open

Sindhu was looking to make her fourth semifinal of the season but found it tough to tame Zhang, losing 12-21 17-21 in 39 minutes.

PV Sindhu
Published on Aug 04, 2023 09:52 AM IST
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AUS Open: Sindhu, Srikanth, Prannoy enter 2nd round; Manjunath secures upset win

PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth secured straight-game wins at the Australia Open.

PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth secured straight-game wins at the Australia Open(AFP)
Published on Aug 03, 2023 12:39 AM IST
PTI | , Sydney

Prannoy moves to 9th, Lakshya jumps to 11th in BWF ranking

HS Prannoy gained one spot while Lakshya Sen improved two places after they lost in the semifinals of the Japan Open.

Sen improved two places after his defeat to Indonesia's Jonatan Christie in the semi-final of the Japan Open(AFP)
Published on Aug 01, 2023 09:11 PM IST
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Sindhu, Srikanth hope for a turnaround; focus on Prannoy, Sen in Australian Open

The USD 420,000 event will be the last chance for Sindhu and Srikanth to regain their touch ahead of the World Championships

India's Pusarla V. Sindhu returns a shot during her women's singles match(AP)
Published on Jul 31, 2023 02:57 PM IST
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Lakshya’s run ends in Japan Open semis

India’s world No.13, who has been in excellent form, rallied to win the second game before losing to Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie in a hard-fought match

Lakshya Sen of India hits a return against Jonatan Christie of Indonesia during their men's singles semi final match in the fifth day of the Japan Open (AFP)
Updated on Jul 29, 2023 07:40 PM IST

Lakshya enters third consecutive semi-final

Sen will be the only Indian in action on Saturday after HS Prannoy and the pairing of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost their respective QFs

World number 13 Sen registered a 21-15 21-19 victory over local player Koki Watanabe, ranked 33rd, to make his third successive semifinals. (AFP)
Updated on Jul 28, 2023 09:00 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Lakshya enters semis of Japan Open, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty out

Lakshya made his third successive semifinals, following his exploits in Canada and the United States.

Lakshya Sen of India hits a return against Koki Watanabe of Japan during their men's singles quarter final match in the fourth day of the Japan Open(AFP)
Published on Jul 28, 2023 11:35 AM IST
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Prannoy, Lakshya and Satwik-Chirag enter quarterfinals of Japan Open

Fresh from their triumph in the Korea Open, the Indian men's doubles pairing of Satwiksairaj and Chirag too secured progress to the last-eight stage.

Prannoy HS of India(AFP)
Published on Jul 27, 2023 02:21 PM IST
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Sindhu makes another first-round exit, Satwik-Chirag advance in Japan Open

The Indian shuttler found it hard to match the intensity of her opponent on the day as she went down tamely in straight games.

PV Sindhu
Updated on Jul 26, 2023 02:58 PM IST
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Srikanth, Prannoy set up round of 16 face-off after winning starts in Japan Open

Srikanth got the better of Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien Chen 21-13, 21-13 while Prannoy, stunned All England 2023 champion Li Shi Feng 21-17, 21-13.

Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy
Published on Jul 25, 2023 03:40 PM IST

Satwiksairaj-Chirag pair achieves career-best world no. 2 ranking

The reigning Asian champions, who won Korea Open (Super 500), Swiss Open (Super 300) and Indonesia Open (Super 1000) titles this season, now have 87,211 points.

India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty pose for a photo with medals after beating top seeds Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Adrianto of Indonesia 17-21, 21-13, 21-14 to clinch the Korea Open(SAI Media Twitter)
Published on Jul 25, 2023 12:56 PM IST
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Selection row now in Asian Para Games badminton

Delhi high court petitioned after top ranked players not invited to take part in the selection trials for the continental competition.

The issue regarding the trials, to be held on Monday | Image for representation (AP)
Updated on Jul 23, 2023 10:22 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Satwik-Chirag win Korea Open for year’s fourth title

Indians upstage Indonesia’s world No.1 pair in the final to claim third BWF World Tour title of 2023, besides the Asia Championships crown in April

India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty celebrate after defeating Indonesian top seeds Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto in the men's doubles Korea Open final(BAI Media twitter)
Updated on Jul 24, 2023 08:16 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty enter Korea Open final

The world number three Indian pair notched up a 21-15 24-22 win over the second seeded Chinese in a 40-minute duel at the Jinnam stadium.

Badminton players Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy have already won the Indonesia Super 1000 and Swiss Open Super 500(PTI)
Published on Jul 22, 2023 03:06 PM IST
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Satwik-Chirag pair enters semifinals of Korea Open

The world No.3 Indian pair took just 40 minutes to get the better of the fifth seeded Japanese pair 21-14 21-17.

India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty celebrate(BAI Media twitter)
Published on Jul 21, 2023 05:44 PM IST
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Sindhu sinks, Rajawat enters second round of Korea Open; Sikki-Rohan too win

Sindhu lost to the 32-year-old world no. 22 Pai Yu-Po 18-21 21-10 13-21 in the women's singles opening round. The contest lasted 58 minutes.

India's PV Sindhu(AP)
Published on Jul 19, 2023 03:37 PM IST
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PV Sindhu announces partnership with Malaysian coach in ‘Fabrizio style’

PV Sindhu has looked off colour this season after returning from a five-month long injury layoff.

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu with her new Malaysian coach Mohammad Hafiz Hashim(Twitter/Pvsindhu1)
Published on Jul 18, 2023 09:26 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty enter second round at Korea Open

The world number 3 pair beat Jomkoh and Kedren 21-16 21-14 in the round of 32

Badminton players Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy player during their men's doubles match(PTI)
Published on Jul 18, 2023 06:01 PM IST
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PV Sindhu slips to world no. 17, lowest ranking in over a decade

Ever since returning from 5-month long injury layoff, Sindhu has struggled to string together series of wins in a week, resulting in a title-less streak.

India's Pusarla V. Sindhu returns a shot during her women's singles match(AP)
Published on Jul 18, 2023 05:58 PM IST
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