For decades, Indian men’s singles badminton has been defined by artistry wristy deception, soft hands at the net, and electric reflexes. From Prakash Padukone’s craft to Kidambi Srikanth’s explosive stroke play, the Indian style has traditionally been horizontal: fast, clever, evasive. Ayush Shetty is rewriting that geometry. At 6’4” (1.95m), the 20-year-old from Karnataka is…
When Sunil Chhetri announced his retirement from international football in May 2024, India felt an entire era folding into a single moment. The country’s most decorated player its captain, its leader, its heartbeat for nearly two decades declared his final bow. The June 6th World Cup qualifier against Kuwait at a sold-out Salt Lake Stadium…
When PV Sindhu announced on October 27, 2025 that she was withdrawing from all remaining BWF World Tour events, it marked the abrupt conclusion of what has been the most testing season of her illustrious career. A year that began with hope for redemption after the disappointment of Paris 2024 ended instead with a difficult…
India’s campaign at the VICTOR Denmark Open 2025, a BWF Super 750 tournament held from October 14–19 at the Jyske Bank Arena, encapsulated the duality of Indian badminton’s present: elite consistency at the top and fragile depth beneath. While Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty once again showcased their status among the world’s elite with a…
When India and New Zealand walk out for India vs New Zealand Women match under the Navi Mumbai floodlights on Wednesday night, it will be far more than just another league-stage fixture it’s a virtual quarterfinal of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. The stakes couldn’t be higher. With South Africa, Australia, and England…
Indian badminton celebrated a landmark moment at home soil as the junior contingent clinched a historic bronze medal in the mixed team event at the BWF World Junior Championships 2025. The result marked India’s first-ever podium finish in the Suhandinata Cup, ending a two-decade-long pursuit of collective success and signaling a new phase in the…
The badminton world witnessed a moment of both triumph and heartbreak at the Hong Kong Open 2025 as India’s premier men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, finally broke through their semifinal jinx only to fall just short of their ultimate goal. Their journey to the final tells a compelling story of resilience and…
H.S. Prannoy has carved out a unique reputation in world badminton one of being the quintessential giant-killer who seems to discover another gear when facing the world’s elite players. The 33-year-old from Thiruvananthapuram has built a career on defying expectations, and his recent performances continue to showcase this remarkable ability to elevate his game against…
India unveiled its 15-member squad for the ICC Women 2025 World Cup on August 19, mixing experienced stalwarts with rising talents. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead in what could be her final World Cup, with Smriti Mandhana named vice-captain. The batting core features Mandhana, Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Pratika Rawal, Richa Ghosh, and Yastika Bhatia….
As the badminton world turns its attention to Paris for the 2025 BWF World Championships, Indian shuttlers find themselves at a crucial juncture. The tournament, often regarded as the pinnacle of the sport outside the Olympics, not only tests physical ability but also the mental and strategic preparation of athletes. For India, the discussion this…
Every time a young badminton player starts winning, we rush to call them the “next Sindhu” or “next Saina.” It sounds flattering. But it’s not. Then we have Tanvi Sharma It shrinks them into someone else’s mould before they’ve even finished shaping their own. And in Tanvi Sharma’s case, it simply doesn’t fit. Because Tanvi…
From Dusty Backyards to BWF Glory: Ayush Shetty and Tanvi Sharma Embody the New DNA of Indian Badminton In the parched backyard of a farmer’s home in Sanoor, near Karkala in Karnataka, a quiet revolution began. A wiry eight-year-old Ayush Shetty, racquet in hand and dreams in his eyes, was coached by his father Ram…
Over 1.4 billion people. Zero men in the ATP Top 300 from Indian Tennis. That’s not just disappointing it’s a crisis. Indian tennis, once a sport of proud Olympic podiums and Davis Cup highs, now finds itself at a painful crossroads. As of July 2024, not a single Indian man features in the ATP Top…
The India women football team wrapped up a two-match friendly series against higher-ranked Uzbekistan on May 30 and June 1, 2025. Despite narrowly losing both matches by a 1-0 margin, the friendlies served a more critical purpose than just results. They offered the Blue Tigresses valuable competitive exposure and insights into their evolving tactical and…
The French Open 2025 has returned with all its signature flair—red clay, roaring crowds, and global tennis icons. This year’s tournament began on an emotional note, with Rafael Nadal receiving a thunderous standing ovation as he stepped onto Court Philippe-Chatrier—possibly for the last time. The tribute to the “King of Clay” was not just for…
