Senior National Badminton Championships

Senior National Badminton Championships: Upsets Mark a Day of Statement Wins in Vijayawada

The Senior National Badminton Championships witnessed a compelling mix of experience, resilience and emerging talent on Thursday as several lower-ranked players scripted notable upsets to reach the pre-quarterfinal stage in Vijayawada. In a tournament that traditionally rewards consistency and pedigree, the women’s singles draw saw seasoned campaigners and rising stars alike disrupt the established order,…

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Badminton Calendar

India at the Heart of the Badminton Calendar in 2026: A Landmark Year on the Global Calendar

The 2026 international badminton calendar underlines India’s growing stature as one of the sport’s most important destinations. With elite global tournaments returning to Indian soil, the year represents not just competitive opportunity for Indian shuttlers, but also a statement of organisational confidence from the Badminton World Federation (BWF). From Grade 1 showpieces to key World…

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Senior Nationals 2025

Senior Nationals 2025: Unnati Hooda, Tanvi Sharma and Young Guns Make Strong Opening Statement in Vijayawada

India’s leading women’s singles contenders and a clutch of emerging men’s players made an emphatic start to their campaigns at the 87th Senior Nationals 2025 Badminton Championships, as the early rounds in Vijayawada produced a mix of dominant performances, promising youth displays, and one notable upset. Top seed Unnati Hooda led the charge in the…

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Indian Archery

Indian Archery’s Golden Surge: How India Redefined the Global Order from 2023 to 2025

Between 2023 and 2025, Indian archery has undergone a transformation that goes well beyond medals and headlines. What the sport has witnessed is a structural shift from occasional brilliance to sustained, system-driven dominance across recurve, compound, and para disciplines. India is no longer a challenger disrupting the established order; it is now shaping that order,…

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Inter-State Badminton Championships

Young Guns Outshine Experience as Haryana Defend Women’s Title; Tamil Nadu Clinch Men’s Crown at Inter-State Badminton Championships

The Inter-State Badminton Championships in Vijayawada delivered a compelling snapshot of Indian badminton’s present and future, as youth trumped experience in the women’s team event while depth and resilience defined the men’s final. Haryana, powered by a fearless trio of Unnati Hooda, Devika Sihag and Anmol Kharb, successfully defended their women’s team title, while Tamil…

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Sanskar

Sanskar Saraswat: A Quiet Breakthrough, and the Making of an Indian Men’s Singles Contender

When Sanskar Saraswat lifted the men’s singles title at the Guwahati Masters Super 100 earlier this season, the headline numbers told only part of the story. A 19-year-old qualifier, ranked outside the world’s top 350 at the start of the week, beating opponents ranked 44, 76, 107 and 188 to claim his maiden BWF World…

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Satwik–Chirag

Satwik–Chirag’s 2025 Season: Consistency at the Top, but a Semi-final Ceiling that was to Break

The 2025 season of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, Satwik–Chirag was one of paradox. On the surface, the Indian men’s doubles pair reaffirmed their status among the global elite, climbing back to world No. 3 after a mid-season slump and remaining fixtures in the latter stages of almost every major tournament. Dig deeper, however, and…

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Tanvi Reddy

Tanvi Reddy Finishes Runner-Up After Gritty Three-Game Final at Bangladesh International Challenge

India’s Tanvi Reddy came agonizingly close to lifting the women’s singles title at the Yonex Sunrise Bangladesh International Challenge 2025, eventually finishing runner-up after a hard-fought three-game loss in the final. In a contest that stretched over an hour and tested both physical endurance and mental resilience, Tanvi went down 20–22, 23–21, 17–21 to fellow…

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Bangladesh International Challenge

India Clinch Two Titles at Yonex Sunrise Bangladesh International Challenge 2025

Indian badminton enjoyed a productive and confidence-boosting week on the international circuit as the country secured two titles at the Yonex Sunrise Bangladesh International Challenge 2025, underlining growing depth across disciplines. The men’s singles crown was claimed by Meiraba Luwang Maisnam, while the men’s doubles title went to the Indian pairing of Niranjan G N…

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Meiraba Maisnam

Meiraba Maisnam Clinches Men’s Singles Title at Yonex Sunrise Bangladesh International Challenge 2025

India’s Meiraba Maisnam delivered a composed and authoritative campaign to lift the men’s singles title at the Yonex Sunrise Bangladesh International Challenge 2025, marking a significant milestone in his senior career and underlining his growing consistency on the international circuit. The Manipuri shuttler capped off a dominant week with a straight-games victory over compatriot Numair…

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Satwik-Chirag

HSBC BWF World Tour Finals 2025: Satwik–Chirag Carry Momentum Into High-Stakes Clash Against Alfian–Fikri

The second round of Group B at the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals 2025 promises to be a defining moment for India’s top men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, Satwik–Chirag as they face Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre on Thursday evening. With qualification stakes already coming…

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Satwik-Chirag

Satwik-Chirag Rally Past Chinese Pair Liang/Wang to Open World Tour Finals Campaign with Statement Win

India’s premier men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, Satwik-Chirag opened their BWF World Tour Finals 2025 campaign with a performance that underlined both their resilience and their growing maturity at the elite level. Facing China’s formidable Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium on Wednesday, the world…

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BWF World Tour Finals 2025

Satwik–Chirag Face the Ultimate Test in Hangzhou as ‘Group of Death’ Awaits at BWF World Tour Finals 2025

The BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou represents both a reward and a reckoning for Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. As India’s only representatives at the season-ending championship, the world No. 3 men’s doubles pair arrive on the back of a turbulent yet resilient season, only to be placed in what is widely acknowledged…

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Kiran George

Odisha Masters 2025: Kiran George Reclaims Men’s Singles Crown With Gritty Title Win

Kiran George capped off a composed and resilient week at the Odisha Masters 2025 by clinching the men’s singles title, defeating Indonesia’s Muhamad Yusuf in a hard-fought three-game final. The Indian shuttler prevailed 21–14, 13–21, 21–16 in a 65-minute contest, adding another significant chapter to his steady rise on the BWF circuit. With the victory,…

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Unnati Hooda

Odisha Masters 2025: Unnati Hooda Caps Breakthrough Season With Women’s Singles Title

Eighteen-year-old Unnati Hooda closed out her 2025 season on a high, clinching the women’s singles title at the Odisha Masters 2025 with a commanding straight-games victory over compatriot Isharani Baruah in an all-Indian final. Hooda won 21-17, 21-10, underlining her growing stature on the BWF Tour and confirming her rise as one of India’s most…

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Odisha Masters

Odisha Masters: Isharani Baruah, Unnati Hooda and Kiran George Set Up Finals After Gritty Semifinal Wins

India will have a strong presence in the finals of the Odisha Masters as Isharani Baruah, women’s singles top seed Unnati Hooda, and men’s singles second seed Kiran George secured their places in the title clashes with determined performances in the semifinals at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Cuttack on Friday. The semifinal stage produced…

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Odisha Masters 2025

Odisha Masters 2025: Unnati Hooda, Tharun Mannepalli Lead Indian Charge Into Quarterfinals

India’s rising shuttlers delivered another confident performance at the Odisha Masters 2025, as the country’s top young names advanced into the quarterfinals across singles and doubles events at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack. Top seeds Unnati Hooda and Tharun Mannepalli, alongside Tanvi Sharma, Kiran George, and Anupama Upadhyaya, ensured a strong Indian presence…

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Badminton Asia Team Championships

P V Sindhu, Lakshya Sen Headline Strong Indian Squad for 2026 Badminton Asia Team Championships

India will field one of their strongest squads in recent years as the country prepares for the Badminton Asia Team Championships (BATC) 2026, scheduled in Qingdao, China from February 3–8. With the women entering the competition as defending champions and the men seeking to upgrade their previous bronze-medal finishes, the selection reflects a clear intent:…

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Badminton

Road to LA28: How Badminton Players Will Qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games

The qualification pathway for badminton at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games has officially been outlined by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). The framework, updated as of 10 December 2025, offers clarity on athlete quotas, qualification routes, ranking timelines and the role of continental representation in shaping the competitive field. With 172 total athlete slots…

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Odisha Masters 2025

Odisha Masters 2025: Rounak Chouhan, Isharani Baruah and Tasnim Mir Script Big Upsets as Young Indians Shine in Cuttack

India’s next generation of badminton talent announced itself in emphatic fashion on the opening day of the main draw at the Odisha Masters 2025, producing a string of eye-catching victories and high-profile upsets at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium. Rounak Chouhan, Isharani Baruah and Tasnim Mir led the charge with composed and fearless performances, while…

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Sanskar Saraswat

From Qualifier to Champion: Sanskar Saraswat’s Breakthrough Run at Guwahati Masters 2025

At the Guwahati Masters 2025, the men’s singles draw threw up many expected results, but one story stood out for its sheer improbability and persistence. World No. 384 Sanskar Saraswat arrived in Guwahati without headlines, without seeding protection, and without the comfort of direct entry. He left as the S100 champion, defeating four higher-ranked opponents…

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SANSKAR SARASWAT

Sanskar Saraswat Storms into First Senior Career Final at Guwahati Masters

Indian badminton witnessed another exciting breakthrough as 19-year-old Sanskar Saraswat booked his place in his first senior international final, reaching the summit clash of the Guwahati Masters 2025. Ranked World No. 384, Sanskar produced a series of fearless performances through the week, culminating in a composed straight-games win over Dendi Triansyah of Indonesia in the…

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2025 BWF World Tour

A Season of Renewal and Rising Depth: India’s Strong Results on the 2025 BWF World Tour

The 2025 BWF World Tour marked one of India’s most balanced and encouraging seasons in recent years, with podium finishes across singles, doubles, and both established and emerging athletes. Spread across Super 300, Super 500, and the prestigious Super 750 levels, India produced three titles and six runner-up finishes, reflecting a maturing structure and a…

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Syed Modi International

Defending Champions Treesa-Gayatri Retain Syed Modi International Title With a Fighting Comeback

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand reaffirmed their status as India’s most consistent women’s doubles pair on the BWF World Tour, successfully defending their Syed Modi International World Tour Super 300 title with a gritty 17–21, 21–13, 21–15 victory over Japan’s Kaho Osawa and Mai Tanabe in Lucknow. For the second straight year, the Indian duo…

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Syed Modi

Treesa–Gayatri March Into Syed Modi Final Again: The Defending Champions Are One Win Away From Retaining Their Crown

Indian women’s doubles continues to rise on the international circuit, and at its forefront stand Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, a pair who have steadily cemented their identity as India’s most reliable and tactically intelligent combination. At the Syed Modi India International 2025, the duo has once again produced a clinical, composed, and tactically mature…

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Tanvi Sharma

Syed Modi International: Tanvi Sharma Extends Dream Run; Unnati Hooda and Srikanth March Into Semifinals

Teenage sensation Tanvi Sharma continued her remarkable run at the Syed Modi International Super 300, storming into the women’s singles semifinals and reinforcing her status as one of India’s most exciting emerging talents. On a day filled with contrasting fortunes for top seeds, Unnati Hooda battled her way through a three-game thriller, while Singapore’s men’s…

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Syed Modi International

Syed Modi International 2025: Tanvi Sharma and Unnati Hooda Lead India’s Charge Into a Fiery Semifinal Line-Up

The Syed Modi International 2025 has turned into a showcase of India’s emerging badminton generation, with Unnati Hooda, Tanvi Sharma and the mixed doubles pair of Hariharan/Treesa Jolly all surging into the semifinals in Lucknow. Across categories, Indian athletes produced spirited and high-quality performances, setting up an exciting Super 300 semifinal day for home fans….

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Syed Modi International 2025

Hariharan–Treesa vs Rohan–Gadde: A New Mixed Doubles Rivalry Takes Shape at Syed Modi International 2025

A compelling storyline is unfolding at the Syed Modi International 2025, and it centres around a clash that has quickly become one of the most intriguing mixed doubles matchups on the Indian badminton circuit. With newly formed pair Hariharan-Treesa advancing confidently through the early rounds, they now stand on course for a high-voltage showdown against…

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Syed Modi International 2025

Treesa–Gayatri Survive Early Scare as India’s Young Brigade Shines on Day 1 of Syed Modi International 2025

Top seeds Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand opened their Syed Modi International 2025 campaign with a gritty three-game win, setting the tone for a promising opening day for Indian shuttlers at the Babu Banarasi Das Indoor Stadium. The country’s leading women’s doubles pair had to dig deep against Malaysia’s Cheng Su Hui and Tan Zhing…

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Badminton Junior National Championships

Rising Stars Shine Bright at the Badminton Junior National Championships

The Badminton Junior National Championships once again served as a powerful reminder of the depth, hunger, and emerging excellence in India’s youth badminton ecosystem. Across categories, the country’s brightest young talents delivered high-quality performances that reflected strong technical discipline, competitive maturity, and an impressive ability to handle pressure on the national stage. The finals produced…

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