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Covid derails qualifying events, Tokyo Olympic hopes of Saina, Srikanth

Updated on May 12, 2021 09:29 PM IST

The June 1-6 event was the final qualification event for Tokyo and its cancellation ended the hopes of those players who had hoped to squeeze through from the Super 500 tournament.

Saina Nehwal.(REUTERS)
By, New Delhi

Tokyo hopes all but over for Saina, Srikanth

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Friday postponed the May 25-30 Malaysia Open—the second last qualifying tournament for the Tokyo Games.

Kidambi Srikanth of India(Getty Images)
Published on May 07, 2021 06:25 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth's Tokyo hopes hang by a thread

The participation of Indian shuttlers for the May 25-30 Malaysia Open was cast in doubt after the Malaysian government imposed a travel ban on Indians April 28 onwards following the massive surge in Covid-19 cases in the country.

Saina Nehwal (L), Kidambi Srikanth (R)(HT Collage)
Published on May 06, 2021 10:00 PM IST

Olympic hopes of Indian shuttlers in limbo due to travel restrictions

All top Indian singles and doubles players like PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth, Sai Praneeth, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty, Ashwini Ponnappa and Sikki Reddy were due to participate.

Representational image - Badminton(HT Archives)
Published on May 06, 2021 07:12 PM IST
ANI | , New Delhi

Prakash Padukone recovering from Covid in hospital

Members in the Padukone family developed Covid symptoms last week after which they got tested, returning positive results. Padukone’s wife Ujjala and daughter Anisha were recuperating but Padukone was admitted in hospital as his fever did not subside.

Badminton great Prakash Padukone(Twitter)
Published on May 04, 2021 08:03 PM IST
By, New Delhi

COVID restrictions: Indian para shuttlers to miss Spanish international

The tournament is scheduled to be held from May 11 to May 16 but with Spain announcing a 10-day mandatory quarantine period on travellers from India, it will not be possible for the players to compete in the event.

Pramod Bhagat(Pramod Bhagat/Instagram)
Published on May 03, 2021 05:27 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi

Flight bans: BAI draws up plans for qualifying events

With travel restrictions looming over the last two Olympic qualifying tournaments, Badminton Association of India (BAI) has reached out to relevant authorities to clarify the exact regulations for Indians “to visit these countries”.

Kidambi Srikanth. (Getty Images)
Published on Apr 30, 2021 12:01 AM IST
By, New Delhi

India’s para shuttlers eye Tokyo with hope despite pandemic pangs

Managing funds and at least four cartridges of shuttles needed daily are part of the tasks at the camp.

Pramod Bhagat. (Pramod Bhagat/Instagram)
Updated on Apr 29, 2021 08:55 PM IST
By, Lucknow

India Open to be held behind closed doors

The Delhi government will conduct RT-PCR tests on arrival on May 3 and May 6 as well as on May 9 and May 14.

Representational image - Badminton(HT Archives)
Published on Apr 13, 2021 07:56 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Marin, Momota among big stars as India Open set to be held behind closed doors

Marin, Momota among big stars as India Open set to be held behind closed doors

File image of Spanish shuttler Carolina Marin(HT Photo/ Deepak Gupta)
Published on Apr 13, 2021 02:10 PM IST
PTI |

BAI postpones domestic badminton tournaments in wake of rising COVID-19 cases

Worried at the trend, the BAI advised all the stakeholders to postpone the events, starting with this month's senior ranking tournament scheduled in Bengaluru from April 18-25.

Representational Image(Getty Images)
Published on Apr 05, 2021 09:52 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi

Russian Open and Indonesia Masters cancelled due to COVID-19

The Russian Open was scheduled in Vladivostok from July 20-25 and Indonesia Masters from October 5-10.

Representational image - Badminton(HT Archives)
Published on Apr 05, 2021 04:31 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi

Pramod, Kadam enter finals of Dubai Para Badminton Event

Indian shuttlers Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam stormed into the finals of their respective categories in the 3rd Dubai Para Badminton Tournament.

Sukant Kadam informed of his progression in the semifinal on Twitter. (Sukant Kadam/Twitter)
Published on Apr 03, 2021 09:35 PM IST
PTI | , Dubai

BWF to vote on change to scoring system post Tokyo Olympics

Badminton's world governing body will vote in May on a proposal to change the sport's scoring system after this year's Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, it said on Saturday.

Generic Badminton image. (Getty Images)
Published on Apr 03, 2021 08:34 PM IST
Reuters | , London

Bhagat, Kadam sail into semifinals of Dubai para-badminton tournament

In the SL3 category, Bhagat took 44 minutes to emerge 21-16 21-13 winner.

Sukant Kadam in action. (Sukant Kadam/Twitter)
Published on Apr 02, 2021 08:08 PM IST
PTI | , Dubai

COVID: Gopichand Academy reopens after being shut for two days

The academy was shut for sanitisation on Friday and Saturday, followed by the weekly off on Sunday and the holiday on account of Holi on Monday. It resumed operations on Tuesday.

Representational image - Badminton(HT Archives)
Published on Mar 31, 2021 06:41 PM IST
PTI |

Bhagat, Joshi to lead Indian challenge at Dubai Para-Badminton International

Bhagat and Joshi, both SL3 players, will lead a 26-strong Indian team, the biggest contingent in the tournament.

Representational image - Badminton(HT Archives)
Published on Mar 29, 2021 08:49 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi

Saina out, Krishna-Vishnu enter maiden Super 100 final at Orleans Masters

Saina out, Krishna-Vishnu enter maiden Super 100 final at Orleans Masters

Saina Nehwal.(REUTERS)
Published on Mar 27, 2021 05:54 PM IST
PTI |

Saina enters semifinals of Orleans Masters

It is the first semifinals in two years for world no. 20 Saina, who is desperate to accumulate ranking points to make it to her four Olympics at the Tokyo Games.

Saina Nehwal.(File)
Published on Mar 26, 2021 07:39 PM IST
PTI |

Orleans Masters: Kidambi Srikanth marches to quarters

Srikanth defeated Malaysia's Cheam June Wei in straight games in the third-round that lasted for 46 minutes.

Badminton - Denmark Open - Odense Sports Park, Odense, Denmark - India's Kidambi Srikanth in action(via REUTERS)
Published on Mar 25, 2021 10:15 PM IST
ANI | , Paris

Saina Nehwal enters Orleans Masters quarters

The fourth-seeded Indian, who had pulled out of last week's All England Championships due to a thigh injury, will face either France's Yaelle Hoyaux or Malaysia's Iris Wang next.

Saina Nehwal.(REUTERS)
Published on Mar 25, 2021 05:02 PM IST
PTI | , Paris

Nozomi Okuhara bags women's singles titles at All England Open

World number four Okuhara beat Thailand's Pornpawee Chochuwong 21-12 21-16 in the women's final and the 26-year-old said she was a better player now compared to when she last won the event in 2016.

Birmingham : Japan's Nozomi Okuhara celebrates after winning the women's singles semifinal match against Thailand's Ratchanok Intanon on day four of the All England Open Badminton Championships at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham, England.(AP)
Updated on Mar 22, 2021 11:22 AM IST
Reuters |

Lee Zii Jia wins All England Open men's title

The 22-year-old defeated Axelsen 30-29, 20-22, 21-9 in the summit clash which lasted for one hour and 14 minutes.

Lee Zii Jia(Twitter)
Published on Mar 21, 2021 10:50 PM IST
ANI | , Birmingham

All England badminton: PV Sindhu loses in semis to Thai Pornpawee

India's world champion was aiming to cash in on her improved form and a depleted field in Birmingham due to the pandemic.

File Photo of PV Sindhu(Twitter)
Updated on Mar 20, 2021 06:17 PM IST

PV Sindhu enters semi-finals of All England after beating Akane Yamaguchi

Fifth-seeded Sindhu took an hour and 16 minutes to notch up a hard-fought 16-21, 21-16, 21-19 win over the Japanese third seed in the Super 1000 tournament.

File image of PV Sindhu.(REUTERS)
Updated on Mar 20, 2021 09:52 AM IST
By, New Delhi

All England: Ashwini-Sikki enters quarters; Sameer, Satwik-Chirag lose

The world number 30 pair of Ashwini and Sikki took just 33 minutes to see off the 13th ranked duo of Gabriela and Stefani 21-17 21-10 in the second-round match on Thursday night.

File photo of N Sikki Reddy and Ashwini Ponappa(Twitter)
Published on Mar 19, 2021 11:49 AM IST
PTI |

Lakshya enters maiden quarterfinals, Sindhu too joins in mixed day for India

Lakshya Sen defeated France's Thomas Rouxel 21-18, 21- 17 in the second round while world number one Kento Momota defeated Prannoy 21-15, 21-14 in the second round.

Photo of Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen(Twitter)
Updated on Mar 18, 2021 09:47 PM IST
ANI |

Indonesian team, Turkey's Yigit pull out of All England Championships

The world body said results of the matches that have already taken place will stand and "the draw will remain unchanged."

Representational image - Badminton(HT Archives)
Published on Mar 18, 2021 05:45 PM IST
PTI |

All England Open: Satwiksairaj, Ponappa crash out in mixed doubles

The match proved to be a one-sided affair as the Japanese duo triumphed over the Indian duo in just 35 minutes.

India's mixed doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Ashwini Ponnappa(Twitter)
Published on Mar 18, 2021 03:50 PM IST
ANI |

Indonesia urges probe into All England exclusion

The team were "withdrawn" from the prestigious tournament after they had been instructed by British health authorities to isolate for 10 days because a passenger on their flight to England tested positive for COVID-19, the BWF said on Wednesday.

A detail shot of a shuttlecock and racquet during day two of the BWF World Badminton Championships and LOCOG Test Event for London 2012.(Getty Images)
Updated on Mar 18, 2021 12:39 PM IST
Reuters | , Jakarta
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