History in China: Satwik-Chirag Storm into China Open 2025 Semifinals! India’s top men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty added another landmark to their growing list of firsts, becoming the first-ever Indian men’s doubles team to reach the semifinals of the prestigious China Open Super 1000. In a composed and tactical display, they defeated…
The Badminton Asian Junior Championship 2025 have turned into a historic chapter for Indian badminton, thanks to stellar performances by Tanvi Sharma and Vennala Kalagotla. For the first time ever, India will celebrate two women’s singles medalists in the same edition of the prestigious continental event a feat that underlines the rising depth and promise…
In what can be described as a defining moment for Indian badminton, 17-year-old Unnati Hooda produced a sensational performance to defeat her senior compatriot and two-time Olympic medallist P.V. Sindhu in the second round of the China Open Super 1000. The teenager triumphed in a gripping three-game battle, winning 21-16, 19-21, 21-13, and marched into…
India’s top men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, famously dubbed the “Brothers of Destruction,” kept their China Open 2025 campaign alive with a strong straight-games win over Indonesia’s formidable duo Leo Rolly Carnando and Bagas Maulana, booking their place in the quarterfinals of the prestigious Super 1000 event. The Indian pair, who were…
India’s top men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, opened their China Open Super 1000 campaign in trademark style ruthless, clinical, and supremely confident. Facing Japan’s Kenya Mitsuhashi and Hiroki Okamura in the Round of 32, the world no. 3 Indian duo took just 31 minutes to seal a dominant 21-13, 21-9 victory and march…
In one of the most exciting moments for Indian badminton at the China Open Super 1000, 17-year-old Unnati Hooda scripted a memorable victory that captured both promise and poise beyond her years. Facing world no. 29 and experienced campaigner Kirsty Gilmour from Scotland in the Round of 32, Unnati showed remarkable maturity and fighting spirit to…
It was a moment of grit, relief, and rediscovered fire as PV Sindhu battled her way into the Round of 16 at the 2025 China Open Super 1000, overcoming Japan’s rising star Tomoka Miyazaki in a pulsating three-game thriller. The match ended 21-15, 8-21, 21-17 in 61 minutes, and while the scoreline tells part of…
The China Open 2025 Super 1000 one of the most prestigious stops on the BWF World Tour continues in Nanjing, and Indian badminton fans have a packed day to look forward to on July 23. Four key Indian entries will step onto court, seeking to keep their campaigns alive against strong international opponents. Here’s a…
In a sport known for lightning reflexes and thin margins, Indian badminton ace HS Prannoy scripted one of the most improbable, spine-tingling comebacks of recent memory. Trailing by a massive deficit, facing a red-hot opponent, and burdened by drift and pressure, Prannoy defied it all to prevail over Japan’s Koki Watanabe in the first round…
The stage is set in Changzhou as the China Open 2025 Super 1000 kicks off on July 22. A major highlight of the BWF calendar, this tournament holds special significance for Indian shuttlers hoping to revive their legacy at a venue that has seen Indian champions in the past but none since the start of…
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…
The much-anticipated China Open 2025 Super 1000 kicks off tomorrow in Changzhou, running from 22nd to 26th July. A tournament steeped in history, it has often been the stage where Indian badminton’s finest have either scripted glory or battled heartbreak. As the Indian contingent gears up for this edition, there’s a sense of cautious optimism…
The stage is set at the Solo Indoor Manahan Stadium in Indonesia as the Wondr Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2025 get underway from July 23 to 27. Featuring both the mixed team relay event and individual championships, this year’s edition brings together the next generation of Asian badminton talent from 17 countries, all hungry to…
India Bow Out After a Brave Fight: Narrow Six-Point Loss to Japan Ends Medal Hopes at Badminton Asian Junior Mixed Team Championships India’s campaign at the Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championships came to a close after a gripping quarterfinal contest against former champions Japan. The young Indian side, seeded second, went down narrowly by…
In the cool, charged atmosphere of Germany’s sports halls at the 2025 World University Games, the Indian mixed badminton team carved out a chapter that will be remembered for decades: winning the country’s first-ever badminton medal at these prestigious Games. It was a campaign built on dominant starts, nervy finishes, collective belief, and a dramatic…
India’s campaign at the Japan Open Super 750 began with mixed fortunes as rising shuttler Anupama Upadhyaya kept the nation’s hopes alive, while senior star PV Sindhu and teenager Unnati Hooda bowed out in the opening round. The day highlighted the shifting dynamics in Indian women’s badminton a blend of young promise and the challenges…
India’s top men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, powered their way into the Round of 16 at the BWF Japan Open 2025, defeating the Korean duo of Kang Min Hyuk and Ki Dong Ju in straight games: 21-18, 21-10. Despite a slightly shaky start in the opening game, the world No. 3 pair…
India’s Lakshya Sen produced a much-needed return to form at the BWF Japan Open 2025, defeating China’s Wang Zheng Xing 21-11, 21-18 to book his place in the Round of 16. After a difficult spell marked by first-round exits in four consecutive tournaments, this straight-game victory in Tokyo comes as a timely boost to Sen’s…
As the Japan Open 2025 Super 750 kicks off on Tuesday, July 15, the stage is set in Tokyo for India’s top stars to challenge history, chase form, and, perhaps, finally break the jinx. India’s Big Three: Searching for Spark, Chasing Redemption Satwik-Chirag, PV Sindhu, and Lakshya Sen once almost guaranteed medal hopes enter Tokyo…
Double Disaster in North America: Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto Face Stern Test After Shocking Exits Indian badminton’s mixed doubles hopes suffered an unexpected and sobering blow on the North American circuit as Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto, India’s top pair, crashed out in the first round of both the U.S. Open and Canada Open,…
At first glance, Bhavya Chhabra and Param Choudhary look like any other young badminton hopefuls gearing up for a big tournament. But behind the calm smiles lie stories of perseverance, carefully nurtured chemistry, and a vision that reaches far beyond the next shuttle. Selected to represent India at the upcoming Asian Junior Championships, the duo…
Indian Badminton Next-Gen Stars: The Emerging Wave of Women’s Singles Talent (July 2024 – July 2025) The past 12 months in Indian women’s badminton have quietly witnessed the rise of a new generation. While names like PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal have long carried the weight of Indian badminton on the global stage, the baton…
As the action heats up at the Yonex Canada Open 2025, three Indian shuttlers Kidambi Srikanth, Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian, and Shriyanshi Valishetty are ready to step into the spotlight in the quarterfinal stage of the Super 300 event being held at the Markham Pan Am Centre in Ontario, Canada. With each player facing a formidable…
It was a landmark day for Indian badminton at the Yonex Canada Open Super 300 as three singles players Shriyanshi Valishetty, Kidambi Srikanth, and Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian advanced to the quarterfinals, keeping India’s campaign alive and thriving in Calgary. While former World No.1 Srikanth and junior World Championship silver medallist Sankar showcased their experience and…
From rallying in a lobby in Saharanpur to training under a world-class Russian coach in Guwahati, Divyam Arora’s badminton journey is far from ordinary. It’s a path filled with personal decisions, emotional sacrifices, and deep-rooted resilience proof that great athletes aren’t born in stadiums but shaped by struggle. At just under 18, Divyam has already…
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…
The Yonex Canada Open 2025 kicked off with a blend of promise, upsets, and concerns for the Indian contingent. As the Super 300 tournament unfolds, India’s campaign has seen rising stars deliver clutch performances, seasoned campaigners scrape through, and top-seeded pairs fall short of expectations. Shreyanshi Valishetty Stuns World No. 37 Arguably the biggest highlight…
As the Yonex Canada Open 2025 Super 300 event kicks off in Ontario, Indian shuttlers find themselves at the heart of a compelling draw filled with domestic face-offs, exciting first-time clashes, and stiff seeded opposition. With a strong contingent featuring top-seeded youngsters and experienced campaigners, Team India will be looking to make a deep run…
India’s Rising Racquet Stars: Tanvi’s Surge, Ayush’s Ascent, and the Promise of a New Era in Singles Badminton ranking As Indian badminton continues to evolve post the Tokyo and Paris Olympic cycles, the latest singles rankings bring a blend of reassurance and promise. Veteran names like P.V. Sindhu, H.S. Prannoy, and Srikanth Kidambi continue to…
In a defining moment for Indian badminton, 20-year-old Ayush Shetty emerged as the champion of the US Open 2025 (BWF Super 300), becoming the first Indian this season to win a BWF World Tour title. The youngster defeated Canada’s Brian Yang 21-18, 21-13 in the final, capping off an extraordinary week in Fort Worth, Texas….
Ayush Shetty’s Moment of Glory: Upsets World No. 6 to Reach First Super 300 Final at US Open 2025 In a defining moment for his young career, 20-year-old Ayush Shetty delivered the performance of a lifetime at the Yonex US Open 2025, stunning World No. 6 Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei in a three-game…
In a sensational run that has captured the attention of Indian badminton fans, Tanvi Sharma has booked her place in the final of the US Open 2025 (BWF Super 300) with a clinical straight-game victory over World No. 40 Polina Buhrova of Ukraine. With a 21-14, 21-16 win, the 16-year-old has not only marched into…
Ayush Shetty, still only 20, is steadily carving out a place for himself in the upper ranks of world badminton. At the 2025 YONEX US Open, a BWF Super 300 event, Shetty has once again reached the semifinals his third Super 300 semifinal appearance of the year reinforcing his position as one of India’s most…
Tanvi Sharma’s Breakthrough Run at US Open 2025 Signals a New Era for Indian Badminton At just 16, Tanvi Sharma is scripting a significant chapter in Indian badminton’s youth movement. Competing at the 2025 YONEX US Open a BWF Super 300 event the teenager from India has produced a series of standout performances that have…
Tanvi Shines, Ayush Advances, and Hariharan/Ruban Cruise to Quarters | US Open 2025 Round of 16 Recap It was a bittersweet night for the Indian contingent at the Yonex US Open 2025, as the Round of 16 saw a mix of heroic performances, narrow defeats, and a few missed opportunities. While Tanvi Sharma continued her…
India has announced a 20-member squad for the Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2025, with rising star Tanvi Sharma set to spearhead the challenge in the women’s singles. The tournament, one of the most prestigious events for junior shuttlers in Asia, will be held from 18 July onwards, with the mixed team competition followed by individual…
The Indian challenge at the Yonex US Open 2025 (BWF Super 300) heads into a crucial stage as several shuttlers prepare for high-stakes Round of 16 clashes. After a mixed set of results in the opening rounds, Indian fans will look toward promising names in both singles and doubles to carry the national flag deeper…
The second day of the YONEX US Open 2025 turned out to be a mixed bag for the Indian men’s singles contingent. While Ayush Shetty and Tharun Mannepalli posted confident wins to progress to the Round of 16, the rest of the Indian shuttlers endured a disappointing outing with four first-round exits, including seeded names…
It was a day of contrasts for Indian badminton at the YONEX US Open 2025, as the country’s campaign began with a standout win by 16-year-old Tanvi Sharma but also a spate of early exits from some of the more seasoned names. The Super 300 event in California saw Indian shuttlers feature across all categories,…
In a week where Indian badminton had its fair share of letdowns and unforced exits, one name stood out Tanvi Sharma, the 16-year-old rising star from Punjab who just pulled off one of the biggest wins of her career at the YONEX US Open 2025. Facing Vietnam’s Thuy Linh Nguyen, the second seed and world…
The opening rounds of the YONEX US Open 2025 have delivered a compelling mix of shocking upsets, brave fights, and spirited victories. As the event kicks into gear, Indian players have already made their mark across multiple matches especially in the men’s and women’s doubles categories. Top Seeds Exit in Early Shock The most stunning…
For years, Indian women’s doubles badminton struggled for consistent success on the global stage. But Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand Pullela have redefined the narrative. Young, tenacious, and technically gifted, the pair has emerged as the face of India’s women’s doubles renaissance — a category long overshadowed by the exploits of India’s singles stars. Their…
New Formats, New Era: BWF to Introduce 3×15 Scoring and Team Relay at World Junior Championships 2025 in Guwahati In a landmark step towards modernising badminton, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) will roll out two new competition formats — the 3×15 point scoring system and an updated team relay format — at the upcoming BWF…
Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, the formidable Indian men’s doubles pair often dubbed the “Brothers of Destruction,” & Satwik-Chirag have advanced to the quarterfinals of the prestigious Indonesia Open Super 1000 tournament after surviving two high-pressure matches in back-to-back rounds. Their path to the last eight has been anything but straightforward, but once again, the…
It was a match that had everything: grit, comebacks, momentum shifts, and moments of brilliance from both ends of the court as PV Sindhu Lost. It was heartbreak yet again for PV Sindhu, who went down fighting against Thailand’s Pornpawee Chochuwong in a draining 77-minute Round of 16 clash at the Indonesia Open Super 1000….
Indian badminton, once buoyed by the historic rise of stars like P.V. Sindhu, Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth, and the dynamic men’s doubles pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, is facing a harsh statistical reality: for the first time in recent years, no Indian shuttler or pair will feature in the world top 10 rankings…
Brothers of Destruction Storm into R16: Satwik-Chirag Down Home Favourites Leo/Bagas at Indonesia Open On a day that saw heartbreak for Indian singles contenders, the “Brothers of Destruction” — Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty — roared back from the brink to dismantle home favourites Leo Rolly Carnando and Bagas Maulana 18-21, 21-18, 21-14 and reach…
The opening round of the Indonesia Open Super 1000 brought a blend of nostalgia, fight, and heartbreak for Indian badminton, with PV Sindhu’s triumph over Nozomi Okuhara highlighting Day 1 action. While Malvika Bansod retired due to a injury, debutant Rakshitha Ramraj and young talent Anupama Upadhyay bowed out after fighting displays. Sindhu vs Okuhara:…
In what could well be the last chapter of a rivalry that has become the stuff of badminton legend, India’s P.V. Sindhu edged out Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara in a tense 79-minute battle at the Indonesia Open 2025, winning 22-20, 21-23, 21-15 to move into the Round of 16. It wasn’t their greatest match in terms…
All eyes on marquee clashes as 7 Indian entries begin their campaigns on June 3 at Indonesian Open 2025 The prestigious Indonesia Open 2025, a BWF Super 1000 event, kicks off in Jakarta on June 3 with a packed Indian lineup looking to make early statements. As the season enters a crucial phase on the…
