At just 18 years and a month old, Unnati Hooda’s semi-final run at the Hylo Open 2025 has done more than boost her ranking it has positioned her as the face of Indian badminton’s next generation. The teenager’s performance in Saarbrücken, Germany, at a BWF Super 500 event, confirmed what Indian badminton had long been…
In Saarbrücken, Germany, the semi-finals of the Hylo Open 2025 have brought together two players at vastly different stages of their careers India’s Unnati Hooda (WR #34) and Indonesia’s Putri Kusuma Wardani (WR #7). The match-up, though seemingly lopsided on paper, is emblematic of the shifting dynamics in women’s badminton a young Indian prodigy challenging…
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…
The Hylo Open 2025 turned out to be a mixed bag for Indian badminton fans one that began with heartbreaks in the men’s singles but ended with a ray of hope, courtesy of a fearless 18-year-old from Rohtak, Unnati Hooda. While all three Indian men Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, and Kiran George bowed out in…
At just 14 years old, Tanvi Patri (World No. 343) produced the biggest result of her young career, stunning top seed and World No. 55 Ishika Jaiswal of the USA in straight games 21–19, 21–18 to reach the semifinals of the Mangalore India International Challenge 2025. The victory wasn’t just another upset it was a…
Indian badminton’s next generation is on the rise and nowhere is that more evident than at the HYLO Open 2025, where Unnati Hooda and Rakshitha Sree Santhosh Ramraj have stormed into the quarterfinals of the women’s singles draw. For India, the sight of two teenage shuttlers reaching the last eight of a BWF Super 500…
Indian badminton enters a defining day at the Hylo Open 2025 as three Indian men Ayush Shetty, Lakshya Sen, and Kiran George take the court in the quarterfinals of this BWF Super 500 tournament. It marks one of India’s strongest collective runs in recent memory on the European circuit, showcasing both the emergence of young…
Indian badminton marked a historic day at the Hylo Open 2025 as Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, and Kiran George advanced to the men’s singles quarterfinals, making it only the fourth time in history that three Indian shuttlers have reached the last eight of a BWF Super Series or World Tour event and just the second…
Indian badminton’s rising sensation Ayush Shetty continued his remarkable run on the BWF circuit with a commanding straight-game victory over former World Champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in the Round of 16 at the Hylo Open 2025. The 21-year-old Ayush Shetty defeated the World No. 9 21-11, 21-11, sealing his place in the quarterfinals…
Indian shuttler Kiran George produced one of his finest performances of the season as he defeated World No. 13 and fourth seed Toma Junior Popov of France 18-21, 21-18, 21-19 to storm into the quarterfinals of the Hylo Open 2025 in Saarbrücken. It was a gripping three-game battle where the Indian showcased nerves of steel,…
India’s top men’s singles shuttler Lakshya Sen continued his resurgence on the BWF World Tour with a commanding victory over compatriot Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian to storm into the quarterfinals of the Hylo Open 2025. The 24-year-old defeated Sankar in straight games, 21-14, 21-11, in just 37 minutes at the Saarlandhalle Arena in Saarbrücken, Germany, to…
India’s women’s singles contingent enjoyed a strong opening at the Hylo Open 2025 in Germany, with Unnati Hooda, Rakshita Santosh Ramraj, and Shriyanshi Valishetty advancing to the Round of 16 after impressive straight-game victories. Their progress highlighted a promising day for Indian badminton, with a mix of youthful aggression and tactical maturity on display. The…
India’s campaign at the Hylo Open 2025 began on a blazing note as Lakshya Sen, Sankar Subramanian Muthusamy, Ayush Shetty, and Kiran George all entered the men’s singles Round of 16, while the mixed doubles pair Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani Gadde also advanced with a commanding win. It was a near-perfect day for India,…
It was a day to remember for Indian badminton at the HYLO Open 2025 in Saarbrücken, as three rising stars Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian, Shriyanshi Valishetty, and Rakshita Ramraj Santosh delivered standout performances to storm into the Round of 16. Each win came against higher-ranked opponents, underlining the growing depth and belief in India’s next generation…
India’s Lakshya Sen produced one of his finest performances of the season at the HYLO Open 2025, stunning fifth seed and World No.7 Christo Popov of France in straight games 21-16, 22-20 to advance to the Round of 16 in Saarbrücken. After an inconsistent few months on the BWF World Tour, Sen’s victory against a…
The HYLO Open 2025, a BWF World Tour Super 500 event, kicks off this week in Saarbrücken, Germany, bringing one of the most competitive fields of the late-season circuit. For India, the tournament presents both a critical opportunity and a formidable challenge. With several top players seeking valuable ranking points to qualify for the HSBC…
India’s young badminton contingent continued to impress at the Asian Youth Games 2025 in Manama, Bahrain, with all three singles players Vennala Kalagotla, Suryaksh Rawat, and Tankara Gnana Dattu Talasila progressing to the quarterfinals, setting up some thrilling contests against Asia’s finest junior shuttlers. The focus, however, will be on Vennala Kalagotla, who has been…
The final European leg of the badminton calendar brings the focus to Saarbrücken, Germany, where the Hylo Open 2025 (Super 500) kicks off on Tuesday. For India, the tournament marks both an opportunity for redemption and a testing ground for its next generation of shuttlers, as a blend of seasoned names and young talent take…
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…
India’s young shuttlers delivered a historic performance at the Badminton Asia U17 & U15 Championships 2025, clinching two golds, one silver, and two bronzes the country’s best-ever medal haul at the continental junior event. On a memorable Sunday in Chengdu, Shaina Manimuthu and Diksha Sudhakar produced stunning performances in their respective finals to secure the…
India’s premier men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, Satwik-Chirag have achieved yet another remarkable milestone in their journey as global badminton icons. The world No. 3 duo officially sealed qualification for the 2025 BWF World Tour Finals, becoming the first Indian doubles pair to achieve this feat twice. The confirmation came following their…
Indian badminton created history on Saturday at the Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 Championships 2025 in Chengdu, China, as three young shuttlers Lakshya Rajesh, Diksha Sudhakar, and Shaina Manimuthu stormed into the finals of their respective events. In a landmark achievement, India will crown its first-ever Asian U-17 singles champion after Lakshya and Diksha set…
India’s Devika Sihag continued her dream run at the BNI Indonesia Masters Super 100 2025, storming into her maiden BWF Super 100 final after a gritty three-game victory over Indonesia’s Mutiara Ayu Puspitasari on Saturday. The world No. 69 Indian defeated the local favourite (WR 86) 21-9, 19-21, 21-12 in a thrilling semifinal that lasted…
The French Open 2025 Super 750 turned into a sobering reality check for Indian badminton. Despite entering the tournament with strong form and high expectations, India’s campaign ended by Thursday, with no players advancing beyond the Round of 16. The event, held at the Glaz Arena in Cesson-Sévigné, was a crucial stop in the BWF…
India’s next generation of badminton talent continues to make waves on the continental stage as four medals have been confirmed at the U15 & U17 Asian Junior Championships 2025. From the confident strides of Jagsher Singh Khurana to the composed performances of Shaina Manimuthu, Diksha Sudhakar, and the mixed doubles pair Jagjeet Singh Kajla and…
For a pair that has built its legacy on dominance and resilience, the first-round exit of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, Satwik-Chirag, at the French Open Super 750 came as an unexpected shock. The world-class Indian duo, who have twice lifted the title in Paris (2022 and 2024), fell to Indonesia’s Muhammad Rian Ardianto and…
The YONEX French Open 2025 Super 750 began on a mixed note for India’s badminton contingent, but one name that stood out amid the early exits was Unnati Hooda. India’s No. 2 women’s singles player made a spirited comeback to the BWF World Tour, registering a fighting three-game win in her opening round to enter…
In what turned out to be a match of razor-thin margins, India’s rising shuttler Ayush Shetty fought valiantly before bowing out in the opening round of the BWF French Open Super 750. Facing Japan’s seasoned campaigner Koki Watanabe, the 20-year-old Indian went down 19-21, 19-21 in a contest that was as intense as it was…
Indian badminton is experiencing one of its most strategically significant phases in recent history. The latest Badminton World Federation BWF rankings have not only reaffirmed the nation’s growing strength in men’s doubles but also revealed encouraging breakthroughs in mixed doubles and a critical resurgence in men’s singles. Together, these results highlight a new era one…
The inconsistency that has shadowed Lakshya Sen’s 2025 campaign resurfaced in Paris, as the Indian shuttler suffered a shock first-round exit at the French Open Super 750 on Tuesday. Facing Ireland’s Nhat Nguyen, ranked 29th in the world, Sen fell in straight games 7–21, 16–21, a result that stunned fans and underscored his ongoing battle…
After nearly a year away from the uppermost rung of world badminton, India’s ace men’s doubles duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, known as Satwik-Chirag have stormed back into the top five of the BWF world rankings, climbing three spots to reclaim the World No. 3 position. The latest rankings released on October 21, 2025,…
The WONDR by BNI Indonesia Masters II 2025, a BWF Super 100 tournament, opens this week in Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, marking a crucial phase in the Indian women’s badminton circuit. For India, the spotlight falls firmly on Isharani Baruah, the 21-year-old from Assam who now stands at the cusp of breaking into the world’s…
Indians aim to end title drought at their favourite French Open 2025, Super 750 venue in France here’s where to watch live The BWF World Tour moves to Europe once again, and for Indian badminton fans, all eyes will be on Lakshya Sen and the formidable men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, as…
The wait for India’s next junior world champion in badminton continues, but a new star has firmly emerged. Sixteen-year-old Tanvi Sharma announced her arrival on the global stage with a silver medal finish at the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 in India becoming only the third Indian after Aparna Popat (1996) and Saina Nehwal (2006…
Tanvi Sharma’s silver medal at the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 was no overnight miracle. It was the culmination of months of preparation, consistency, and composure that shone through one of the toughest women’s singles draws in recent memory. Starting her campaign in the Round of 64, Tanvi faced Poland’s Wiktoria Kaletka a tricky opponent…
The air at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati will crackle with history and hope as India’s top seed Tanvi Sharma faces Thailand’s Anyapat Phichitpreechasak, the second seed, in the Girls’ Singles final of the BWF World Junior Championships 2025. This isn’t just a clash of the tournament’s best it’s a duel between contrasting…
For 17 years, Indian badminton has waited for a women’s singles prodigy to rise on the world junior stage. In Guwahati, that long wait finally ended. Tanvi Sharma, just 16 years old, produced a composed and fearless display to reach the final of the BWF World Junior Championships 2025, defeating China’s Liu Si Ya 15–11,…
The semifinals of the Victor Denmark Open 2025 bring together two world-class doubles pairs Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty of India, and Japan’s Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi. It’s a battle that transcends rankings and form one defined by the clash between India’s raw attacking power and Japan’s tactical mastery. Held at the Jyske Bank…
Indian badminton’s most electrifying duo, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, continued their golden run in 2025, storming into the semifinals of the Denmark Open Super 750 after a thrilling three-game win over Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian–Ardianto Rahmat Hidayat, 21–15, 18–21, 21–16. With this victory, the world No. 3 pair not only reached their first-ever semifinal at…
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…
Indian badminton has found its newest star in 16-year-old Tanvi Sharma, who etched her name into history by storming into the semifinals of the BWF World Junior Championships 2025, thereby assuring India a medal in women’s singles after a gap of 17 years. The top seed displayed remarkable composure and fighting spirit to outlast Japan’s…
India recorded its best-ever day at the BWF World Junior Championships, with five entries storming into the quarterfinals at the National Centre of Excellence. The day saw spirited performances from Gnana Dattu TT in men’s singles, the mixed doubles duo of Bhavya Chhabra and Vishakha Toppo, and girls’ singles stars Tanvi Sharma and Unnati Hooda,…
India’s dynamic men’s doubles duo, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, continued their exceptional run on the BWF World Tour, advancing to the quarterfinals of the Denmark Open Super 750 with a straight-games victory over the tricky Taiwanese pair Lee Jhe-Huei and Yang Po-Hsuan, 21-19, 21-17. While the scoreline suggests a comfortable win, the match was…
It was the kind of night every athlete dreams of the kind where form, focus, and fire align perfectly. India’s Lakshya Sen produced a career-defining performance at the Denmark Open Super 750, dismantling home favorite and defending champion Anders Antonsen in straight games, 21-13, 21-14, to storm into the quarterfinals. The Odense crowd came in…
India’s campaign at the Victor Denmark Open 2025 Super 750 got off to a promising start, with impressive wins from Satwiksairaj Rankireddy–Chirag Shetty, Lakshya Sen, and the mixed doubles duo Dhruv Kapila–Tanisha Crasto, all advancing to the Round of 16. While Satwik-Chirag had to dig deep to overcome early resistance from their Scottish opponents, Lakshya…
India enjoyed a strong day at the YONEX SUNRISE BWF World Junior Championships 2025 in Guwahati, as eight of 13 players advanced to the Round of 16 across categories. The Indian contingent delivered an impressive collective performance at the National Centre of Excellence, with wins across singles and doubles keeping home hopes alive for the…
India’s challenge at the BWF World Junior Championships got a strong shove forward on Tuesday as top seed Tanvi Sharma, eighth seed Unnati Hooda and Rakshitha Sree R registered comfortable wins to open their campaigns, while every Indian in the boys’ singles bracket also advanced to the Round of 32. By the close of play,…
India’s young shuttlers made a perfect start to their individual campaigns at the YONEX-SUNRISE BWF World Junior Championships 2025, winning all six of their opening-round matches at the National Centre of Excellence on Monday. Riding on the momentum of their historic bronze medal finish in the team event, the hosts displayed clinical efficiency across categories…
The 2025 badminton season rolls into its European leg as the Denmark Open 2025 Super 750 kicks off in Odense, marking one of the most prestigious stops on the BWF World Tour. For the Indian contingent, this event serves as a crucial test against world-class opposition and a valuable opportunity to build momentum heading into…
A Deep Dive into the and India’s Medal Prospects at BWF World Junior Championships 2025 The BWF World Junior Championships 2025 have entered their decisive second week in Guwahati, and with it, India’s pursuit of individual badminton glory takes center stage. Fresh off a historic mixed team bronze their first-ever at the event the Indian…
