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    Tanvi Sharma enters quarterfinals after shocking former world champion Okuhara

    Tanvi Sharma, 16, stunned former World No 1 Nozomi Okuhara in a thrilling three-game battle at the Syed Modi International 2025. The World Juniors silver medallist rallied to win 13-21, 21-16, 21-19, advancing to the quarterfinals Hyderabad: The 16-year-old Tanvi Sharma lit up the third day of the Syed Modi International 2025 with a career-defining victory, shocking former World No 1, former World Champion and Olympic medallist Nozomi Okuhara in a gripping three-game battle in Lucknow on Thursday. The World Juniors silver medallist showed remarkable grit, rallying from a game down to claim a memorable 13-21, 21-16, 21-19 win in just under an hour — the biggest result of her young career, sealing her place in the quarterfinals. The upsets did not stop there. Isharani Baruah produced another strong performance, taking out eighth seed Polina Buhrova of Ukraine 21-15, 21-8. Top seed Unnati Hooda moved through comfortably with a 21-15, 21-10…
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    Peter Gade joins Saina Nehwal to promote badminton initiative in India

    Saina Nehwal and Peter Gade headlined the opening of The Legends’ Vision – Legacy Tour India at Delhi’s Sirifort Complex. The event launched A Racquet’s Second Life, inspiring juniors and promoting badminton’s growth through legacy, youth and community-driven initiatives Hyderabad: Delhi witnessed a landmark moment for Indian badminton today as Saina Nehwal and Peter Gade took centre court at the Sirifort DDA Squash and Badminton Complex, igniting the opening day of The Legends’ Vision – Legacy Tour India. A spirited convergence of legacy, youth and purpose reminded everyone how powerful the sport becomes when its greatest champions stand shoulder to shoulder with its youngest dreamers. Legends’ Vision Ambassadors Parupalli Kashyap, Anand Pawar, Aparna Popat and Sayali Gokhale also took the court along with the legends and juniors in fun-filled sessions where the legends teamed up with the ambassadors and young players in a variety of matches. A central moment of the…
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    India’s para badminton stars shine at HULIC DAIHATSU Japan Para Badminton International

    Pramod Bhagat dominated the HULIC DAIHATSU Japan Para Badminton International 2025, winning three gold medals in men’s singles, men’s doubles, and mixed doubles. Krishna Nagar added two golds, while Sukant Kadam earned gold in doubles and silver in singles Hyderabad: India’s para badminton stars delivered a commanding performance at the HULIC DAIHATSU Japan Para Badminton International 2025, with Pramod Bhagat leading the charge by securing three gold medals in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. Tokyo Paralympic champion Krishna Nagar followed with two golds, winning both in singles and mixed doubles, while Sukant Kadam bagged a gold in men’s doubles along with a silver in singles. Pramod Bhagat was the standout performer of the championship, sweeping all three gold medals in his category — men’s singles, men’s doubles, and mixed doubles. In the SL3 singles final, Bhagat staged a remarkable comeback after losing the opening set to Japan’s Daisuke Fujihara. Despite…
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    Diya Chitale & Manush Shah make history by qualifying for WTT Finals 2025

    India’s Diya Chitale and Manush Shah have etched their names in history by becoming the first Indian pair to qualify for the WTT Finals 2025 in Hong Kong Hyderabad: India’s table tennis stars Diya Chitale and Manush Shah have made history by becoming the first-ever Indian pair to qualify for the prestigious WTT Finals, the season-ending event that brings together the sport’s very best. Diya, the reigning National Champion and the highest-ranked Indian paddler at Ultimate Table Tennis Season 6, and Manush, the current Men’s National Champion and one of India’s most consistent international performers, have secured their spots at the WTT Finals 2025, to be held in Hong Kong from December 10 to 14. The WTT Finals represent the pinnacle of the global WTT Series, featuring only the top-ranked players — the top 16 in Men’s and Women’s Singles and the top eight Mixed Doubles pairs — competing for a…
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    India guaranteed at least one gold in Badminton Asia U-17 and U-15 Championships

    India is assured of at least one gold medal in the Badminton Asia Under-17 and U-15 Championships, with Diksha Sudhakar and Lakshya Rajesh securing final spots in the girls’ U-17 category. Shaina Manimuthu also reached the girls’ U-15 final Hyderabad: India were assured of a gold medal in the girls’ under-17 category of the Badminton Asia Under-17 and 15 Years Championships after sixth seed Diksha Sudhakar and eighth seed Lakshya Rajesh registered straight-game victories in their respective semifinals in Chengdu on Saturday. With top seed Shaina Manimuthu also reaching the girls’ U-15 final, India will now have a chance to bring home two gold medals. The Indian contingent was already assured of five medals ahead of Saturday’s semifinal matches. In the girls’ under-17 semifinal, Diksha defeated Chinese Taipei’s Yun Chiao Su 21-8, 21-17 in 27 minutes, before Lakshya joined her in the finals with a 21-15, 21-19 win over Japan’s Ria…
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    India dominates Australian Para Badminton International 2025 with multiple golds

    India showcased dominance at the Yonex Australian Para Badminton International 2025, led by Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam. Bhagat won two golds, Kadam one gold and silver, while other Indian athletes claimed multiple gold and silver medals across categories. Hyderabad: India reaffirmed its supremacy in global para-badminton with a stellar showing at the Yonex Australian Para Badminton International 2025, led by superstars Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam. Bhagat bagged two gold medals, while Kadam impressed with one gold and one silver, as India swept multiple categories to finish atop the standings. In the Men’s Singles SL3 final, Pramod Bhagat produced a clinical performance to defeat compatriot Manoj Sarkar in straight sets (21–15, 21–17). The 27-minute encounter highlighted Bhagat’s unmatched tactical sharpness — mixing soft touches at the net with powerful smashes to dictate the rally pace. Sarkar fought hard in the second set, pushing Bhagat into longer rallies, but the seasoned champion held…
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    India’s young shuttlers shine on Day 2 of Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 Championships 2025

    India’s young shuttlers advanced impressively on Day 2 of the Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 Championships 2025, with standout performances in singles and doubles securing multiple Round of 16 berths. Top seeds and doubles pairs maintained strong winning momentum. Hyderabad: India’s young shuttlers continued their impressive run on Day 2 of the Badminton Asia Under-17 & Under-15 Championships 2025, with several standout performances securing Round of 16 berths across categories. In the Under-17 girls’ singles, Lakshya Rajesh and Diksha Sudhakar turned in solid displays to storm into the pre-quarters. Lakshya eased past Chinese Taipei’s Kuan Yi Lin 21-17, 21-11, while Diksha produced a strong comeback to beat China’s Luo Ya Ru 17-21, 21-16, 21-11. Among the boys, Jagsher Singh Khangurra impressed with a commanding 21-14, 21-17 victory over China’s Zhang Yu Feng. India’s doubles contingent also looked sharp. The girls’ doubles pair Deepak Raj Aditi and P. Vriddhi overcame Malaysia’s Sue…
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    Lakshya Sen falls to Nhat Nguyen in first round of French Open; Rohan and Ruthvika win

    Lakshya Sen was eliminated in the first round of the French Open Super 750 after losing 7-21, 16-21 to Ireland’s Nhat Nguyen. However, Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani Gadde secured a 21-12, 21-19 win in mixed doubles Paris: Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen was knocked out in the first round of the French Open Super 750 badminton tournament after suffering a straight-game defeat to Ireland’s Nhat Nguyen in the men’s singles here on Tuesday. Lakshya, who had made it to the finals of the Hong Kong Open earlier this year, looked off-colour from the start and succumbed to a 7-21, 16-21 loss to the world No. 29 Nhat. The 24-year-old from Almora struggled with his rhythm throughout the match, repeatedly hitting wide and into the net. His deep tosses often missed the lines, and his attacking play lacked precision, while Nhat’s steep smashes caused problems for the Indian. Lakshya quickly fell behind…
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    Indian shuttlers inspire juniors ahead of BWF World Championships in Guwahati

    Top Indian shuttlers HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen and Ashwini Ponnappa sent motivational messages to the 25-member Indian squad preparing for the BWF World Junior Championships in Guwahati, urging them to focus, enjoy the competition, and make use of home advantage Hyderabad: India’s top shuttlers, including former BWF World Junior Championships medallists HS Prannoy and Lakshya Sen along with Olympian and women’s doubles shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa, recorded special messages of encouragement for the 25-member Indian squad that is training at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati for the upcoming YONEX SUNRISE BWF World Junior Championships, urging them to enjoy themselves and trust their preparations. The BWF World Junior Championships 2025 will be played in Guwahati, Assam, from October 6 to 19, 17 years after India first hosted the prestigious event in Pune in 2008. “It’s probably a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent India at the World Juniors. It’s an opportunity for the…
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    Bhagat, Kadam, Nagar shine at China Para Badminton International

    Pramod Bhagat won gold in Men’s Singles SL3, while Sukant Kadam and Krishna Nagar claimed silver at the China Para Badminton International 2025. The performances underline India’s growing presence and dominance on the global para badminton stage Hyderabad: Pramod Bhagat, Sukant Kadam and Krishna Nagar brought glory to India at the China Para Badminton International 2025 with remarkable performances, highlighting skill, determination and fighting spirit. Their medal-winning feats underlined India’s growing dominance on the global para badminton stage. Ace shuttler Pramod Bhagat made a golden comeback after 18 months, clinching the Men’s Singles SL3 gold medal. Facing stiff competition from Indonesia’s Muh Al Imran, Pramod lost the first set 15-2 but bounced back brilliantly to win 21-19, 21-16, sealing the gold in a thrilling contest. This was an emotional victory for Bhagat, marking his return to the international circuit after missing the Paris Paralympics due to three whereabouts failures. In Men’s…

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    • Sep- 2025 -
      1 September
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      Satwiksairaj-Chirag reach badminton world championship semifinals, secure India a medal

      India’s top men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, defeated Malaysia’s world No. 2 duo to enter the semifinals of the BWF World Championships in Paris. Their win guarantees India a medal, marking their second career World Championship medal. Hyderabad: India’s top men’s doubles combination of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will be in the battle for a final spot when they face 11th seeds Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi of China in the World badminton championship at the Adidas Arena in Paris on August 30. The Indian pair defeated Malaysia’s World No. 2 duo, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, in the BWF World Championships quarterfinals, guaranteeing a medal and prolonging India’s streak of winning at least one medal at the tournament…

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    • Aug- 2025 -
      30 August
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      satwik-chirag, sindhu, dhruv-tanisha enter world championships quarterfinals

      Satwik-Chirag, Sindhu, and Dhruv-Tanisha advanced to the quarterfinals of the BWF World Championships with stunning wins. Sindhu upset World No. 2 Wang Zhi Yi, while Dhruv-Tanisha are on the cusp of history Paris: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty produced a grand comeback to storm past sixth seeds Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang of China and joined singles hopeful two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and mixed doubles pair, Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto in the quarterfinals stage of the ongoing BWF World Championships here on Thursday. Facing the Chinese pair in the Round-of-16, Satwik-Chirag narrowly conceded the opening game 19-21, before bouncing back in style and dominating the second game 21-15. The decider was a tense affair, with scores level at…

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    • 21 August
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      India Junior International Series 2025 badminton begins today in Hyderabad

      The India Junior International Series 2025, a BWF-sanctioned tournament, begins August 20 at Gopichand Academy, Hyderabad, featuring 350 players from eight countries with ranking points at stake Hyderabad: The India Junior International Series 2025, a premier Badminton World Federation (BWF)-sanctioned junior tournament, will return to the Kotak Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy in Hyderabad from August 20–24. The event will see about 350 rising stars from across the world in action and will be inaugurated at 11 am tentatively in the presence of Telangana Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari. This year’s edition will see intense competition from young shuttlers representing England, Iran, Ireland, India, Malaysia, Thailand, USA, and UAE, battling across multiple singles and doubles categories. As a BWF ranking event, performances here…

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    • 4 August
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      Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap post a heartfelt picture after announcing separation

      After recently announcing their separation, Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap shared a smiling photo together with a heartfelt caption, hinting at a fresh attempt to reconnect, sparking hope among fans. Hyderabad: In a turn of events that has caught the attention of sports fans and followers alike, badminton stars Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap have shared a new photograph together on social media just days after news of their separation came out. The picture, taken against a scenic backdrop, shows the couple smiling side by side. Saina’s caption read, “Sometimes distance teaches you the value of presence. Here we are—trying again,” followed by two heart emojis. The post quickly drew attention, sparking discussions among their followers. Recently, Saina announced that…

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    • Jul- 2025 -
      27 July
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      India creates history at Badminton Asia Junior Championships with two women’s singles bronzes

      India achieved a historic double podium finish at the Badminton Asia Junior Championships in Solo, Indonesia, as Tanvi Sharma and Vennala Kalagotla clinched bronze medals in women’s singles. This marks the first time two Indian women shuttlers medaled in the same edition. Hyderabad: India’s impressive campaign at the Badminton Asia Junior Individual Championships at Solo in Indonesian concluded with Tanvi Sharma and Vennala Kalagotla securing bronze medals in the women’s singles category, a historic first for India, with two women’s singles shuttlers finishing on the podium in the same edition of the event. In a gripping semifinal, Vennala Kalagotla fought valiantly against China’s Liu Si Ya. Down 15-20 in the second game, the young Indian saved three match points to make it 18-20,…

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    • 24 July
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      Sindhu defeats Japan’s Tomoka Miyazaki in China Open

      The two-time Olympics medallist and star Indian shuttler outslugs the sixth seed 21-15, 8-21, 21-17 to reach the round of 16 Hyderabad: Two-time Olympics medallist and star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu outslugged sixth seed Tomoka Miyazaki of Japan 21-15, 8-21, 21-17 to reach the round of 16 of China Open on Wednesday. Last week, Sindhu, a former world champion, went down 15-21, 14-21 to Korea’s Sim Yu Jin in the Super 750 Japan Open, marking her fifth first-round exit this year. Sindhu, the 2016 Rio Olympics silver medallist, is clearly looking for a change in fortunes after her early exits this year which also includes Indonesia Open (second round), Singapore Open (second round), Malaysia Masters (first round), Asian Championships (second round), Swiss Open (first round),…

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    • 21 July
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      India beats Hong Kong China, set to face Japan in quarters

      India completed the group stage of the Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championships unbeaten with a 110-100 win over Hong Kong China and will face Japan in the quarterfinals Hyderabad: India maintained an all-win record in the group stage of the Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championships in Indonesia by beating Hong Kong China 110-100 in the last Group D clash on Sunday to top the group standings. India and Hong Kong China had already qualified for the knockout stage before they faced off on Sunday, but it was important to maintain the winning momentum, and India understandably fielded a strong squad against Hong Kong China. Rujula Ramu once again gave India a winning start by beating IP Sum Yau 11-8,…

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    • 15 July
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      Saina Nehwal announces separation from Kashyap Parupalli after six years of marriage

      Indian badminton champion Saina Nehwal announced her separation from husband Kashyap Parupalli via Instagram. The couple cited mutual respect and personal growth, earning support from fans and athletes across the country. New Delhi: In a surprising turn of events, Indian badminton icon Saina Nehwal has announced her separation from husband and fellow shuttler Kashyap Parupalli. The couple, who have been together for over a decade and tied the knot in 2018, confirmed their decision to part ways through a heartfelt statement shared by Saina on Instagram on Sunday. “Life takes us in different directions sometimes,” Saina wrote in her post. “After much thought and consideration, Kashyap Parupalli and I have decided to part ways. We’re choosing peace, growth, and healing — for…

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    • 6 July
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      Srikanth stuns World No. 6 Chou Tien-Chen to reach Canada Open semifinals

      Kidambi Srikanth defeated top seed and World No. 6 Chou Tien-Chen in straight games to reach the Canada Open semifinals. The former World No. 1 showed superb form after injury, not dropping a game since the first round. Hyderabad: Former World No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth produced a dominant performance at the Markham Pan Am Centre, defeating top seed and World No. 6 Chou Tien-Chen to storm into the semifinals of the Canada Open on Saturday.Srikanth, on the comeback trail after a challenging injury phase, sealed a straight-game victory 21-18, 21-9 in a commanding display of experience and resilience, wrapping up the victory in just 43 minutes. This marks Srikanth’s second BWF World Tour semifinal of the season, following his runner-up finish at the Malaysia…

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    • 1 July
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      Ayush Shetty clinches maiden BWF World Tour Title; Tanvi Sharma becomes youngest Indian finalist

      The 20-year-old rising star from Karnataka, Ayush became the first Indian to win a World Tour title this season HYDERABAD: India’s second-highest ranked Men’s Singles player Ayush Shetty secured his first BWF World Tour title with a dominant win at the Yonex US Open 2025, defeating third seed Brian Yang of Canada 21-18, 21-13 in the men’s singles final on Sunday. In women’s singles, 16-year-old Tanvi Sharma delivered one of the standout stories of the tournament, reaching the final with a string of fearless performances, with victories over World Rank 23, 40, 50, and 58 en route. The 20-year-old rising star from Karnataka, Ayush became the first Indian to win a World Tour title this season. The victory capped off a…

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