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World Badminton Day| Mahima Makwana on taking up the ‘OG sport’

Mahima Makwana
cinema
Published on Jul 05, 2026 06:19 pm IST

Celebrate World Badminton Day with this glow-in-the-dark version of the game

Neon badminton swaps traditional courts for UV lights, fluorescent shuttlecocks and glowing court lines.
leisure
Published on Jul 05, 2026 09:32 am IST

How turf cracks, neglect ‘smash’ Lucknow’s badminton talent

The badminton hall at Chowk Stadium in pathetic conditions. (HT PHOTO)
lucknow news
Published on Jun 12, 2026 10:20 pm IST

The psychology of a comeback: Inside Satwik-Chirag's Singapore Open triumph

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the men's doubles title at the Singapore Open.
badminton
Updated on Jun 02, 2026 05:43 pm IST

Rajasthan athlete beaten to death for eloping with minor, girl’s father arrested

The victim had allegedly been abducted and held hostage by the girl’s family from Faridabad’s Tigaon and repeatedly assaulted before the accused informed police about his recovery on Wednesday.
india news
Updated on May 24, 2026 11:59 am IST

Satwik-Chirag fail to cross final hurdle in Thailand

(L-R) Indonesia's Daniel Marthin and Leo Rolly Carnando and the Indian pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy. (AFP)
badminton
Published on May 20, 2026 10:52 pm IST

Tweaks, trims and a TV question for racquet sports

File picture of India No.1 badminton player, Lakshya Sen. The sport will switch to a race-to-15 scoring system from January. (Deepak Gupta/HT Photo)
badminton
Published on May 16, 2026 09:34 pm IST

The 15-point format is not drastically different from 21-point system: Chirag

The 15-point format is not drastically different from 21-point system: Chirag
badminton
Published on May 05, 2026 06:28 pm IST

Sindhu begins her journey in global badminton governance as BWF Council member

File image of PV Sindhu.
others
Updated on Apr 27, 2026 02:53 pm IST

New scoring system: Badminton could lose its essence, say top Indian coaches

Indian badminton player Lakshya Sen. (AP)
badminton
Updated on Apr 27, 2026 08:36 am IST

Badminton will remember Axelsen as one of the greatest to ever play the game: Lakshya Sen

Badminton will remember Axelsen as one of the greatest to ever play the game: Lakshya Sen
badminton
Published on Apr 15, 2026 03:48 pm IST

Viktor Axelsen, two-time Olympic and world champion, announces retirement

Denmark's Viktor Axelsen returns a shot
badminton
Updated on Apr 15, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Sindhu pays heartfelt tribute to Marin in emotional farewell: ‘A complete pain’

PV Sindhu paid tribute to Carolina Marin.
badminton
Published on Mar 30, 2026 12:00 am IST

Carolina Marin calls it a day: ‘My path ends here’

Spain's Carolina Marin. (AP)
badminton
Published on Mar 26, 2026 10:37 pm IST

Injury forces Satwik-Chirag to pull out of Swiss Open

File image India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty at the All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham, England. (AP)
badminton
Published on Mar 13, 2026 09:55 pm IST

Sindhu backs Lakshya after ‘tough’ All England Open final loss, blames fatigue

Lin Chun-yi (R) poses with second-placed Lakshya Sen during the awards ceremony following their men's singles final.
badminton
Published on Mar 08, 2026 07:29 pm IST

All England Open Badminton: Lakshya Sen loses to Chun-yi in men's singles final

Lin Chun-yi shakes hands with Lakshya Sen after winning their men's singles final match.
badminton
Updated on Mar 08, 2026 07:34 pm IST

Lakshya Sen eyes historic All England crown, faces Lin Chun-yi in final

Lakshya Sen is seeking to become the third Indian to clinch the All England men's singles title.
badminton
Published on Mar 08, 2026 01:50 pm IST

Lakshya beats Canada's Victor Lai to enter All England Open final

India's Lakshya Sen celebrates winning his All England Open semifinal match.
badminton
Updated on Mar 07, 2026 10:09 pm IST

When women play, India plays

Badminton
gender equality
Published on Mar 07, 2026 05:50 pm IST

Lakshya Sen overcomes second-game hiccup to enter All England quarters

Lakshya Sen will face Chinese Li Shi Feng in quarter-finals of All England Open. (AP)
sports
Updated on Mar 06, 2026 11:48 am IST

All England: Lakshya topples world No.1 Shi Yuqi in a thriller

India's Lakshya Sen celebrates winning his men's singles match against China's Shi Yuqi. (AP)
badminton
Published on Mar 03, 2026 11:08 pm IST

Travel snag forces Sindhu out of All England; Lakshya and Prannoy brace for test

PV Sindhu is set to miss the All England Championships.
badminton
Published on Mar 02, 2026 03:40 pm IST

Why BWF’s new cycle hurts India

PV Sindhu is among the notable winners of Syed Modi International. (PTI)
badminton
Published on Feb 11, 2026 10:59 pm IST

HT Picks; New Reads

On the reading list this week is a graphic novel on belonging and becoming and a sumptuous volume on Indian jewellery. (Akash Shrivastav)
books
Published on Jan 31, 2026 03:22 am IST

Saina Nehwal on retirement: It was a shock but I had to listen to my body

Saina Nehwal
cinema
Published on Jan 25, 2026 11:04 pm IST

‘India is proud’: Virat Kohli pens heartfelt tribute after Saina Nehwal retires

Virat Kohli shared a tribute to Saina Nehwal.
badminton
Updated on Jan 25, 2026 03:01 pm IST

Sachin salutes retiring Saina Nehwal: 'Carried Indian badminton to world stage'

Saina Nehwal plays a return during a badminton game.
badminton
Published on Jan 22, 2026 08:52 pm IST

An Se-young wins India Open, extends amazing run

An Se Young of South Korea. (Sanchit Khanna/ HT)
badminton
Updated on Jan 18, 2026 09:22 pm IST

Lakshya Sen's coach defends BAI amid India Open criticism

There was a controversial incident on Court 1 during the match between the Chinese pair Liu Shengshu, Tan Ning and South Korea's Baek Ha Na, Lee So Hee
badminton
Published on Jan 18, 2026 12:13 pm IST
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