Indian badminton continues to produce fresh success stories on the international stage, and the latest chapter belongs to 20-year-old Devika Sihag, who lifted the PETRONAS Malaysia International Challenge 2025 women’s singles crown in Kuala Lumpur. It was not just her first title of the year but also a defining performance that underlined her growing stature…
Indian shuttler Tanya Hemanth produced one of the strongest tournament runs of her young career to capture the women’s singles crown at the CENTURY INSURANCE Saipan International Challenge 2025. The title, her third International Challenge victory, comes at a crucial time, giving her season much-needed momentum and reaffirming her presence in the BWF top 100….
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…
On August 16, 2025, the 21-year-old Tanya Hemanth clinched the Saipan International women’s singles title, held in the Northern Mariana Islands. This wasn’t just another trophy. It was her first crown of the 2025 season, and her fourth international title overall, following her earlier victories at the India International (2022), Iran Fajr International (2023), and…
Reshaping the Court as Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi and Hariharan Amsakarunan have decided to move with new partners in Men Doubles: How India’s Badminton Doubles Landscape is Entering a New Phase Indian badminton is experiencing one of its most dynamic transitions in recent memory, particularly in the doubles categories. In just a few months, a series…
When the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 begin in Guwahati this October, it will mark a special moment for Indian badminton. Seventeen years after Pune hosted the event in 2008, the country will once again welcome the world’s best under-19 shuttlers this time at the state-of-the-art National Centre of Excellence (NCE). Running from October 6–19,…
The draw for the BWF World Championships 2025 has been announced, and for Indian badminton, it’s a mix of daunting early encounters, potential blockbuster clashes, and a significant withdrawal in women’s doubles. With the event set to showcase the world’s best shuttlers, India’s leading names will need both peak form and mental steel to navigate…
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has announced the group draw for the BWF World Junior Team Championships 2025 Suhandinata Cup (Mixed Team Event), to be hosted at the National Centre of Excellence (NCE), Amingaon, Guwahati from October 6 to 11, 2025. Second-seeded India will compete in Group H, drawn alongside Hong Kong China, Nepal, and…
The 2025 BWF World Tour has been a telling chapter in the ongoing story of Indian badminton a season marked by breakthrough wins, consistent semifinal showings, and the promise of emerging talent. Yet, woven into the narrative are narrow defeats and moments where Indian shuttlers came heartbreakingly close to making history. Together, these threads reveal…
For Indian badminton, the year 2025 has already offered several inspiring stories, but few have been as striking as Tharun Mannepalli’s remarkable run at the Macau Open. Stepping onto the World Tour with quiet determination, Tharun didn’t just add wins to his record he showcased resilience, composure, and the ability to challenge some of the…
Indian badminton’s growing pool of talent found a fresh face to celebrate this week as 23-year-old Tharun Mannepalli scripted a memorable run into his maiden BWF World Tour semifinal at the Macau Open 2025. Unseeded and ranked 47th in the world, Tharun produced two standout performances first toppling the tournament’s top seed Lee Cheuk Yiu…
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen offered a timely reminder of his quality on Friday as he battled past China’s Zhu Xuan Chen in the quarterfinals of the Macau Open Super 300, booking his first semifinal appearance of the 2025 season. The match, which lasted 63 minutes, saw Sen prevail 21-14, 18-21, 21-14 in what turned out…
Under the lights and deep into the night at Macau Open, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lived up to their reputation as the “Brothers of Destruction,” but not before giving their fans a real fright. The Indian men’s doubles duo, seeded second at the Macau Open Super 300, fought back from a game down and…
The humble shuttlecock crafted delicately from 16 feathers, typically taken from the left wing of ducks or geese sits at the very heart of badminton. Its flight, precision, and feel define the sport, from packed stadiums hosting Super Series finals to local courts where beginners first learn to rally. Yet today, this lightweight icon has…
At the 2025 Macau Open Super 300, Indian shuttler Tharun Mannepalli scripted the biggest moment of his career, stunning the tournament’s top seed Lee Cheuk Yiu of Hong Kong in a thrilling three-game battle. The 23-year-old, currently ranked World No. 47, defeated the World No. 15 and Indian Open finalist 19-21, 21-14, 22-20 to advance…
The Macau Open 2025, a BWF Super 300 tournament held from July 29 to August 3 at the Macao East Asian Games Dome, offered Indian badminton fans a blend of hope and disappointment. With a total prize pool of USD 370,000 and crucial world ranking points on offer, the tournament attracted a competitive field, giving…
In the relentless world of elite badminton, where margins shrink and expectations loom large, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty’s 2025 journey has been a blend of grit, near-misses, and quiet triumphs. The headline may read “No title yet,” but that barely scratches the surface of a season that tested India’s most successful men’s doubles pair…
Indian badminton has seen many phases, but 2025 marks a special turning point in Indian women singles. Once known primarily for a golden duo of Saina Nehwal and P.V. Sindhu, the landscape today is broader, richer, and driven by a new generation of players making their mark on the world stage. With seven Indian women…
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…
