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India’s campaign ends at Badminton Asia Championships as Dhruv-Tanisha exit in quarterfinals

The Indian duo lost 22-20, 21-13 to Hong Kong’s fifth-seeded Tang Chun Man and Tse Ying Suet on Friday. Hyderabad: Indian challenge in the Badminton Asia championship in Ningbo (China) ended on Friday with the mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto bowing out in the quarterfinals. The Indian duo lost 22-20, 21-13 to Hong Kong’s fifth-seeded Tang Chun Man and Tse Ying Suet on Friday. Earlier, PV Sindhu (women’s Singles), Kiran George and Priyanshu Rajawat (men’s Singles), and Hariharan Amsakarunan/Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi (men’s Doubles) reached the Round of 16 before exiting the tournament.
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Badminton Asia C’ships: Dhruv-Tanisha into mixed doubles QF; Sindhu, Priyanshu, George bow out

The Indian duo battled past the Taipei’s pair with 12-21, 21-16, 21-18 at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium. After dropping the opening game 12-21, the Indian duo fought back to take the second 21-16 and edged a tense decider 21-18. Ningbo (China): Indian mixed doubles pair Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto marched into the quarterfinal of the Badminton Asia Championships 2025 Quarters after registering a comeback win over Chinese Taipei’s Ye Hong Wei and Nicole Chan on Thursday. The Indian duo battled past the Taipei’s pair with 12-21, 21-16, 21-18 at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium. After dropping the opening game 12-21, the Indian duo fought back to take the second 21-16 and edged a tense decider 21-18. The Indians will next face fifth seeds Jordan Tang and Tse Ying Suet of Hong Kong for a place in the semifinals. Meanwhile, India’s campaign in the singles event ended after…
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It’s hurting to see world-class sporting infrastructure lie idle, says Jwala Gutta

Former badminton star says privatisation of sports is not helping raise talent Hyderabad: Not many may be aware that G Jwala donated a techno gym costing Rs 25 lakhs and mats to the Fateh Maidan Indoor Stadium from the incentives she got on becoming the first Indian pair (partnering Ashwini Ponnappa) to win a world championship medal (women’s doubles) in 2011. “Now, look at the sorry state of affairs there. No one cares. It hurts us seriously because I can say it was my birthplace as far as badminton is concerned. Grew up the hard way thanks to Arif sir (Dronacharya SM Arif),” Jwala says in a chat with ‘Telangana Today’. “So, even as I welcome the proposed Sports City, I also feel it is imperative for us to use the existing world-class infrastructure. Where are the activities in all the stadia which have come up in the city for the…
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Badminton: Hyderabad’s Sumeeth Reddy calls time on career

Known for his free and frank opinions, Sumeeth Reddy has decided to quit the sport formally and focus on coaching doubles Hyderabad: Some of the best names in Indian badminton are not known to announce formal retirements even though it is obvious given the way they stay away from the competitive circuit for different reasons. But, B Sumeeth Reddy, always known for his free and frank opinions and one who has his own three coaching centres, including Sikki-Sumeeth Sports Centre in the City, has decided to quit the sport formally and focus on coaching doubles. “RETIRED AND PROUD. Embracing the next chapter with gratitude and excitement. I thank my family, friends and well-wishers for all the support,” Sumeeth wrote in an Instagram post. “Well, I am ok with some of the trainees at my own Academy in Hyderabad making it really good at the national level like Lyosha and Abhishek. But…
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Lakshya misses target: Falls to China’s Li Shi Feng in All England quarterfinals

Former champion and world No. 6 Li Shi Feng beats Lakshya Sen 10-21, 16-21 in 44 minutes Birmingham: Lakshya Sen’s All England campaign ended in the quarterfinals as the Indian shuttler fell to former champion and world No. 6 Li Shi Feng of China 10-21, 16-21 in 44 minutes, here on Friday. Sen, ranked world No. 15, had won their last two encounters, including at the Thomas Cup, but struggled against his familiar Chinese opponent from the junior class of 2018. The 2022 finalist, who narrowly lost a medal at the Paris Olympics, had shown promise earlier, knocking out defending champion Jonatan Christie. However, he couldn’t maintain momentum against a clinical Feng, who now faces either top seed Shi Yu Qi or Loh Kean Yew in the semifinals. Meanwhile, India’s women’s doubles duo Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand reached their third All England quarterfinal in four years.

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  • Jan- 2025 -
    17 January
    370

    Satwik-Chirag’s speed, power, tall stature make them formidable opponents: Liang and Wang

    Satwik and Chirag inched closer to their first title of the season by reaching the quarterfinals of the India Open Super 750 tournament with a 20-22 21-14 21-16 win over Japan’s Kenya Mitsuhashi and Hiroki Okamura New Delhi: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have established themselves as a formidable pair in men’s doubles badminton because of their speed, power, and height, top opponents who could often run into the Indian duo in the coming times opined on Thursday. Satwik and Chirag inched closer to their first title of the season by reaching the quarterfinals of the India Open Super 750 tournament with a 20-22 21-14 21-16 win over Japan’s Kenya Mitsuhashi and Hiroki Okamura. Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chi-lin, the…

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  • 16 January
    144

    Anupama advances to second round but Lakshya, Prannoy stumble in India Open

    Kiran George was the only Indian to survive in men’s singles as Lakshya Sen, Priyanshu Rajawat, and HS Prannoy all suffered contrasting defeats on Day 2 of the $ 950,000 Super 750 tournament New Delhi: Former national champion Anupama Upadhyaya advanced to the second round, but India’s men’s singles campaign suffered a setback as none of the players could make it past the opening round on Day 2 of the India Open here on Wednesday. For all the talk of home advantage, Kiran George was the only Indian to survive in men’s singles as Lakshya Sen, Priyanshu Rajawat, and HS Prannoy all suffered contrasting defeats on Day 2 of the $ 950,000 Super 750 tournament. In women’s singles, Anupama joined PV Sindhu in…

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  • 15 January
    193

    Sindhu embarks on new chapter, trains under Indonesian coach Irwansyah

    Sindhu has begun training under coach Irwansyah, who is credited with the rise of men’s singles stars Jonatan Christie and Anthony Ginting New Delhi: Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has begun a new chapter under renowned Indonesian coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama and said she still has the fire to achieve more in the last phase of her career. The 29-year-old from Hyderabad, a former world champion, has worked with multiple coaches but still endured a challenging season which included a medal-less Olympic campaign. Sindhu, who will be returning to action at the India Open Super 750 after missing the Malaysia Open last week following her wedding last month, has begun training under coach Irwansyah, who is credited with the rise of men’s singles stars…

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  • 14 January
    145

    Sindhu embarks on new chapter, trains under Indonesian coach Irwansyah

    Sindhu has begun training under coach Irwansyah, who is credited with the rise of men’s singles stars Jonatan Christie and Anthony Ginting New Delhi: Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has begun a new chapter under renowned Indonesian coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama and said she still has the fire to achieve more in the last phase of her career. The 29-year-old from Hyderabad, a former world champion, has worked with multiple coaches but still endured a challenging season which included a medal-less Olympic campaign. Sindhu, who will be returning to action at the India Open Super 750 after missing the Malaysia Open last week following her wedding last month, has begun training under coach Irwansyah, who is credited with the rise of men’s singles stars…

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  • 11 January
    193

    Prannoy makes early exit at Malaysia Super 1000 badminton tournament

    The 32-year-old Indian, returning to action after the Paris Olympics, recovered from an opening-game reversal to stay in contention but fell short Kuala Lumpur: Indian shuttler HS Prannoy‘s valiant fight ended in a narrow loss to China’s Li Shi Feng in the men’s singles second round at the Malaysia Super 1000 badminton tournament here on Thursday. The 32-year-old Indian, returning to action after the Paris Olympics, recovered from an opening-game reversal to stay in contention but fell short, losing 8-21, 21-15, 21-23 in an hour and 22 minutes to seventh seed Li. Earlier, the women’s doubles pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand suffered a 21-15, 19-21, 19-21 defeat to China’s Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian in their round of 16…

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  • 11 January
    168

    Vennala, Shriyanshi pair wins All India Junior Ranking Badminton Tournament

    The duo defeated Maharashtra’s Taarini Suri and Tamil Nadu’s Reshika U in straight sets, 21-15, 21-16, in the final Hyderabad: Telangana’s Vennala K and Shriyanshi Valishetty secured the girls’ doubles title at the Yonex-Sunrise All India Junior Ranking Badminton Tournament in Hyderabad on Friday. The duo defeated Maharashtra’s Taarini Suri and Tamil Nadu’s Reshika U in straight sets, 21-15, 21-16, in the final. Meanwhile, another Telangana player, Pranauv Ram N, finished as the boys’ singles runner-up after falling to Rounak Chouhan 16-21, 13-21 in the final. Results: Finals: U-19: Singles: Boys: Rounak Chouhan (CG) bt Pranauv Ram N (1) (TG) 21-16, 21-13; Girls: Adarshini Shri NB (TN) bt Rujula Ramu (5) (KTK) 21-15, 28-26; Doubles: Boys: Bhavya Chhabra/Param Choudhary (DLI) bt Rahul Murali/Mithes R (TN) 21-14,…

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  • 8 January
    185

    Inconsistent Lakshya crashes out of Malaysia Super 100 badminton

    Lakshya, coming off a title win at the Syed Modi International in Lucknow and a third-place finish at the King Cup International, failed to replicate his recent form Kuala Lumpur: An inconsistent Lakshya Sen faltered in his opening match, while HS Prannoy endured a frustrating start to the season-opening Malaysia Super 100 badminton tournament as his opener against Canada’s Brian Yang was suspended midway due to a leaking roof at the Axiata Arena on Tuesday. Lakshya, coming off a title win at the Syed Modi International in Lucknow and a third-place finish at the King Cup International, failed to replicate his recent form and succumbed to Chi Yu-jen of Chinese Taipei, losing 14-21, 7-21. The Indian shuttler’s game was riddled with…

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  • Sep- 2024 -
    7 September
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    US Open: Taylor Fritz to face Jannik Sinner in men’s singles final

    The last American male to win a Grand Slam was Andy Roddick, who claimed victory at Flushing Meadows in 2003. Now, Taylor Fritz will compete against top seed Jannik Sinner on Sunday for the title. At 26, Fritz has had a tough path to the final, entering the tournament with only one ATP Masters 1000 win from Montreal and Cincinnati, according to ATP. New York: Taylor Fritz is now just one win away from ending the United States’ 21-year drought for a male Grand Slam singles champion. The 12th seed fought back to defeat his close friend and fellow American Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 on Friday, advancing to his first major final at the US Open. The last…

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  • 1 September
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    Paralympics: Kadam, Yathiraj reach semis, confirm medal for India

    Debutant Sukant thrashes Thailand’s Teamarrom Siripong 21-12 21-12 to top group B and will clash with Suhas, a Tokyo silver medallist Paris: India’s Sukant Kadam set up a men’s singles SL4 semifinal clash against compatriot Suhas Yathiraj to assure India of a medal in para badminton but Krishna Nagar’s title defence ended in agony following an ankle injury at the Paris Paralympics. There was heartbreak in store for mixed doubles pair of Sivarajan Solaimalai and Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan as the second seeded duo squandered an opening game advantage to go down 21-17 14-21 13-21 to USA’s Miles Krajewski and Jayci Simon in SH6 semifinals on Saturday. The Indian duo will now play in the bronze medal play off. Earlier, debutant…

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  • Jul- 2022 -
    24 July
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    PV Sindhu targets elusive gold in Commonwealth Games

    Hyderabad: Indian shuttler and two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has a bronze and a silver from the previous two editions – Glasgow and Gold Coast respectively – at the Commonwealth Games. The 27-year-old feels this edition could be hers to grab the elusive gold when the Games kicks off in Birmingham next week. After a gruelling training session, the final one ahead of the team’s departure to Birmingham on Sunday, at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Saturday, Sindhu said she is happy with the run-up to the Games and hopes to clinch gold this time. “Yes, the preparations have been great. I am looking forward to the Games. Winning the Singapore Super Series title ahead of the big tournament is a…

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