19 year old Anupama pulls a huge upset by beating veteran Beiwen Zhang to book a pre- quarterfinal spot at ongoing LI-NING CHINA MASTERS 2024 which is a super-750 event. Due to the withdrawal of Nozomi Okuhara WR50 Anupama Upadhyaya got a last minute entry in the main-draw against world rank 15 Beiwen Zhang from…
The 2024 China Masters promises to be a highly competitive event, attracting some of the top badminton players from around the world, all looking for crucial ranking points and a strong finish to their season. For India, however, this tournament carries added importance at a time when the country’s badminton scene is undergoing a period…
Lakshya Sen’s 2023 season was a breakthrough year that elevated him to the global stage. His fourth-place finish at the Paris Olympics was a historic moment for Indian badminton, solidifying his reputation as one of the brightest talents in the sport. However, as the dust settled on his Olympic success, the young shuttler found himself…
The year 2024 has been nothing short of extraordinary for Malvika Bansod. At 23 years old, Malvika has shown remarkable poise, skill, and determination, emerging as one of the most promising athletes in the sport. With a string of stellar performances across major tournaments, she is quickly becoming a name to watch in the badminton…
Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu are the most famous women badminton players in India. The two Olympic medal winners have inspired billions of Indians and made them proud. But that was the past, What about the present? What if I tell you that at present NO Indian women is there in top 5 World Rankings….
As the badminton world shifts its focus to the Kumamoto Masters Super 500 tournament, India’s hopes will rest heavily on the shoulders of its two star shuttlers, PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen. Both players, having faced a tumultuous period since the Paris Olympics, are eager to reclaim their form and reignite their international dominance. PV…
The Rise and Fall of Indian Badminton Indian badminton has seen its share of glory days, with legendary players like Prakash Padukone, Saina Nehwal, and PV Sindhu making significant contributions to the sport. However, recent years have witnessed a decline in India’s international performance, particularly in comparison to dominant nations like China. China’s Dominance China…
Malvika Becomes the third Indian Women Singles player, after Sindhu and Saina to enter BWF300+ Final outside India Malvika Bansod, WR34 defeated Jakobsen from Denmark WR38 to enter the final of Hylo Open 2024 In the Semifinal she defeated Julie Jakobsen 🇩🇰 23-21, 21-18 to reach the finals. Malvika will play Denmark’s Mia Blichfeldt, seeded…
Indian para-shuttlers made Paralympic Games history by securing five medals New Delhi, September 24, 2024: Hon’ble Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, President of Badminton Association of India (BAI) and Chief Minister of Assam, announced that BAI will honour the Paris Paralympics 2024 medalists for their outstanding efforts that scripted history with a combined reward of INR 50 lakh….
Ashwini Ponnappa Machimanda is a renowned name in the badminton world. She is one of the finest women’s doubles players India has ever had. She also excels in mixed doubles. She made a big name for herself at a time when nobody focused on badminton doubles, with everyone’s primarily attention was on singles. How she…
India’s badminton players are sharpening their rackets and setting their sights on the podium at the upcoming Paris Olympics. Let’s delve deeper into their training journeys: PV Sindhu: A Champion’s Quest for Gold ● A Team Effort: Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu isn’t going it alone. In Germany, she’s surrounded by a powerhouse support team….
PV Sindhu is one of India’s most successful and most decorated sportspersons. She has won medals at various tournaments such as Olympics and on the BWF circuit, including a gold at the 2019 World Championships. The 28 years old shuttler currently ranks 14th in women singles according to BWF World rankings. As age is passing…
The dynamic Indian badminton duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, affectionately known as “SatChi”, have solidified their status as top contenders in the badminton world. Finishing third in the Race to Paris rankings, they are now set to be seeded for the Paris Olympics, a testament to their consistent performance and determination. Olympic Qualification…
A young Indian Badminton player Lakshya Sen, has secured his spot for the Paris Olympics 2024. His years of hard work , patience, resilience and sheer determination lead him to clinched his Olympics spot. This will be Lakshya’s debut at Olympics. Over the years, he has been making his mark with his rise at international…
Indian junior badminton team, led by senior national finalist Tanvi Sharma and a group of upcoming youngsters, is all set to challenge for a podium finish at the Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2024 to be played in Yogyakarta, Indonesia from June 28. The 18-member Indian squad, selected by the Badminton Association of India (BAI),…
The Singapore Open 2024 was a tournament marked by mixed fortunes for the Indian badminton contingent. From unexpected defeats to historic victories, the competition was a rollercoaster ride for both players and fans. Day 1: A Series of Disappointments The tournament began on a sour note for India with a series of unexpected losses on…
Treesa-Gayatri’s Semi-Final Run at the Singapore Open 2024 underscores their emerging supremacy in World Badminton India’s rising women’s badminton stars Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly once again underlined their prowess on the world stage as they became the first Indian women players to reach the semi-final stage of a BWF Super 750 tournament in…
On Sunday, India’s ace shuttler Satwik & Chirag claim their 8th BWF World Title and 4th Super 500 title in Thailand. Life has come to a full circle for Satchi before the Paris Olympics, they have won Thailand Open S-500 once again which is also their breakthrough tournament in 2019 which helped them established themselves…
The Malaysia Masters Badminton Tournament 2024 is set to begin tomorrow, and Indian shuttlers are gearing up for a challenging competition. Here’s a comprehensive look at the draws and the paths for all Indian players. Men’s Singles Ayush Shetty faces a tough final round qualification match against Brazil’s Ygor Coelho. This will be a test…
In a thrilling display of youthful vigour and raw talent, India’s Uber Cup campaign left fans both proud and hungry for more. Despite stumbling against badminton powerhouses China and Japan, the journey was far from a disappointment. It showcased not only the gap between India and the elite but also the immense potential simmering within…
Team India has successfully entered into the quarterfinals of the UberCup 2024 tournament. However, this huge defeat from china has left team india blank. In all 5 matches of the tie, China displayed superior performance over India. Team India could not secure a single game win against the highly ranked Chinese players, all of whom…
Amidst the rollercoaster of recent events in the sport, badminton enthusiasts were treated to an exhilarating Saturday, a rare occurrence since the glorious triumph of Indian women in the Badminton Asia Championships. Women Score a 4-1 Victory It all commenced in the most spectacular fashion with Ashmita Chaliha securing the opening point. Her impeccable jump…
Following her history-making performance at the Badminton Asia Team Championships in February, 17-year-old badminton prodigy Anmol Kharb has picked up right where she left off. Kharb, ranked a relatively unknown 333rd in the world, is setting the Kazakhstan International Challenge ablaze, recently securing a dominant pre-quarterfinal berth with a straight-game victory over her higher-ranked compatriot…
Four Quarterfinal Matches for India Our Olympic medalist, PV Sindhu, continues to dominate at the Spain Masters! ● She crushed Huang Yu-Hsun (Chinese Taipei) in straight sets (21-14, 21-12) showcasing her incredible skills. ● Up next, Sindhu faces Supanida Katethong (Thailand) in the quarterfinals, aiming for a spot in the semifinals. ● Ranked 11th, Sindhu…
The BWF World tour Super 300, Madrid Spain Masters commenced from 26th March 2024 (Tuesday) and will continue till 31st March 2024. The matches are being played at Centro Deportivo Municipal Gallur in Madrid. The Indian contingent had a forgetful outing till now. After the completion of R32, only 5 Indians had advanced to the…
Deeper Dive into the Badminton Asia Championships: Indian Challenge The Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo, China (April 9-14) sees a strong Indian presence. Here’s an analysis with some talking points: Men’s Singles: ● Tough Start for Top Seeds: Both Lakshya Sen (vs. Shi Yu Qi) and Kidambi Srikanth (vs. Anthony Sinisuka Ginting) face top seeds…
The Dynamic Duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have ticked another milestone. They’ve just recently achieved the feat of being ranked as WORLD RANK 1 for consecutive 10 weeks. Yes! You heard it right. With this remarkable achievement, they’re now the most successful Indian Shuttlers as far as the BWF World Rankings are concerned….
Thomas & Uber Cup, 2024: The prestigious BWF Thomas and Uber Cup draws has been announced today (22nd March), with the defending Champions India placed in group C alongside previous year finalist Indonesia in men’s category. While the reigning BATC champion India placed with 15 times champion China in group A (Women’s category). With a…
As we move closer to the Paris Olympics 2024, the situation regarding the qualification scenario is becoming interesting day by day.Who will qualify,who won’t and who will just miss the bus, all these things make the upcoming tournaments exciting for all the fans and the Badminton fraternity. So let’s try and analyze the current qualification…
Indian badminton players had a strong start at the BWF300 Swiss Open 2024 with victories for PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth, and Lakshya Sen. Dominant Sindhu: In the women’s singles, former champion PV Sindhu continued her winning ways, defeating Pornpicha Choeikeewong (Thailand) in straight games to advance to the second round. She will now face Tomoka Miyazaki…
Jagsher Singh Khangurra, Bornil Aakash Changmai and Tanvi Sharma continued their winning streaks as Indian junior shuttlers advance to the semi-finals on day four of the Badminton Asia U17 and U15 Junior Championships in Chengdu, China. In the boys’ U15 singles category, Jagsher Singh Khangurra defeated China’s MA Chu Xuan 21-14, 21-13 in just 28…
HS Prannoy’s fantastic run in the BWF World Championships in Copenhagen came to an end on Saturday after he went down in a close contest against former world junior champion and third seed Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the men’s singles semifinals. The world no. 9 Indian began strong and clinched the opening game with an aggressive…
A total of 14 Indians are set to participate in the prestigious World Championships which is scheduled to be played in Copenhagen between Aug 21-27 While India has four entries in the singles competition we will have five pairs in the doubles competition. Here lets look at how the draw has fared for Indians Men…
The team was finalised after a trial; Championship to begin from September 25 Ayush Shetty and Unnati Hooda will spearhead the Indian challenge as Badminton Association of India (BAI) announced the sixteen member Indian squad for the upcoming BWF World Junior Championships 2023, scheduled to take place in Spokane, USA from September 25. The squad…
Hello and welcome back to the coverage of Indian participation at the Fisu World University Games in Chengdu China. live Streaming Link | Fisu TV Athletics | Heptathlon | 100m Hurdles | Tanu | 6:30am Swimming | Women 200m Breaststroke | Heat 2 | Jyoti | 6:34am Swimming | Women 200m Breaststroke | Heat 3 |…
Hello and welcome back to the coverage of Indian participation at the Fisu World University Games in Chengdu live Streaming Link | Fisu TV Schedule for India on Day 4 Athletics | 400m Women Heat 1 | Neha | 6:30am Badminton | Mixed Team | India vs Switzerland | 6:30am Shooting | 50 m Rifle 3Position…
Hello and welcome to Indias coverage at the world university games being held at Chengdu China live Streaming Link | Fisu TV Schedule for India on Day 3 Badminton | Mixed Team | Ind vs Kor | 6:30am Shooting | 10m Air Rifle Men | Qualification | Aishwary, Arjun, Divyansh | 6:30am Shooting | 25m…
Hello and welcome to the coverage of World University Games being held at Chengdu China. Day1 | 29 July Live Updates Day 2 | 30 July Live Updates 28 July Updates Indian compound women’s team seal a finals berth by beating the Chinese team 229-224 in the SFs. They will be up against South Korea…
The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has taken a significant step towards eradicating age fraud and falsification in registered players’ records with the introduction of the Voluntary Age Rectification Scheme (VARS). This proactive initiative aims to rectify any discrepancies in age records and ensure fair competition in the sport. Under the VARS, players falling…
HS Prannoy became the first Indian men’s singles shuttler to clinch the Malaysia Masters title here on Sunday as he defeated China’s Weng Hong Yang in the final. Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu are the other two Indian players to win Malaysia Masters in the singles category. Prannoy used his experience right from the start…
The Indian men’s doubles pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy created history here on Sunday as they clinched the gold medal after beating Malaysia’s Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi in the final of the Badminton Asia Championships 2023. Shetty and Rankireddy defeated the Malaysian pair 16-21, 21-17, 21-19 in a thrilling men’s…
World No. 9 HS Prannoy and former world champion and two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu will lead in the Indian team for the 2023 Sudirman Cup to be played in Suzhou, China from May 14-21. The senior national selection committee, which met in New Delhi on Tuesday, followed the guidelines announced on January 3, 2023…
Indian men’s singles shuttler Priyanshu Rajawat clinched his first-ever tour title, beating Magnus Johannesen of Denmark in the final of the Orleans Masters 2023 in France on Sunday. Twenty-one-year-old Priyanshu got the better of the Dane 21-15, 19-21, 21-16 in a thrilling men’s singles final that lasted an hour and eight minutes. This is the…
India has created history by assuring themselves the first ever medal at the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships. Today India will be up against China in the semifinals from 5:30pm Welcome to our coverage of the Semifinals at the 2023 championships against the mighty and top seed China 🇨🇳 The Live score can be tracked…
World’s leading badminton equipment brand YONEX on Saturday announced that it will now manufacture high-quality graphite racquets in the country, expanding its existing production plan and base in India, a move which will bring the cost of full-body racquets down considerably. Indian shuttlers have been performing exceptionally at the global stage, bringing numerous laurels for…
Written By | Tirthesh Jain On 3rd of January next week as the BWF World Rankings will get updated H S Prannoy (Currently ranked WR8) is set to become the top ranked Indian Mens Singles player as Lakshya Sen , who until now is the Indias top ranked MS player will dip to 3 places…
Indian men’s singles players were handed a tough draw in the Yonex Sunrise India Open 2023 as all three of them were bunched together in one quarter while former world champion PV Sindhu faces her last edition nemesis Supanida Katethong in the opening round. The Yonex Sunrise India Open, which is part of the HSBC…
Sindhu, Sen, Srikanth and Chirag-Satwiksairaj to carry India’s title hopes at the Super 750 event Reigning Olympics and world champions including Chen Yufei of China, Akane Yamaguchi of Japan and Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen will spearhead galaxy of stars at the Yonex-Sunrise India Open badminton tournament, to be held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in…
Indian shuttlers Unnati Hooda, Gnana Dattu, Anish Thoppani and two doubles pairs marched into the semi-finals to assure country of five medals at the Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 Junior Championships 2022 in Nonthaburi, Thailand on Friday. The pairs of Arsh Mohammad and Sanskar Saraswat, and Bjorn Jaison and Aathish Sreenivas PV confirmed medals for…
Written by : Vikas Ratanjee The edge-of-the-seat excitement that Indian badminton players have been providing us for the past many years has generated another level of interest in the sport in India. There is also a certain romanticism in seeing badminton as a sport where not only south-east Asian nations dominate, but we as Indians…
