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…
In a landmark move aimed at elevating Indian badminton to global prominence, the Badminton Association of India (BAI) has unveiled a comprehensive ₹9.75 crore annual investment plan focused on talent development, domestic tournament support, coaching enhancement, and international performance incentives. Its a major Boost for Coaching, Grassroots Development, and International Success Incentives The decision, announced…
Indian badminton has witnessed remarkable highs in the past decade—Olympic medals, World Championship podiums, and a steady stream of titles across global stages. The Indian Men Singles is now searching for answers for some time. In 2025, the men’s singles category finds itself confronting an uncomfortable truth: the gap between India’s current status and its…
In their first major tournament appearance since January, India’s top men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty made an impressive return to the BWF Tour, reaching the semi-finals of the Singapore Open 2025. But in a familiar and frustrating script, the duo fell to their long-time rivals Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik of…
India’s top men’s doubles duo, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, delivered one of their most composed performances of the season, defeating World No.1 Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin of Malaysia in straight games — 21-17, 21-15 — to book their place in the semi-finals of the Singapore Open 2025 Super 750. In a contest…
P V Sindhu’s valiant campaign at the 2025 Singapore Open Super 750 came to a close in the Round of 16, as the Indian shuttler bowed out after a pulsating three-game encounter against China’s Chen Yu Fei. In one of her grittiest performances in recent months, Sindhu fought hard but fell short in the decider,…
In a gutsy display of grit and composure, Indian men’s doubles duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty—fondly known as Satwik Chirag or SatChi—powered their way into the quarterfinals of the KFF Singapore Badminton Open 2025 Defeating the eighth-seeded Indonesian pair Pramudya Kusumawardana Gutama and Yeremia Rambitan Isfahani 19-21, 21-16, 21-19 in a thrilling Round of…
As the Singapore Open Super 750 enters its Round of 16 on May 29, all eyes are on the Indian contingent aiming to push deep into one of the key tournaments on the BWF World Tour. With Olympic qualification pressure easing post-Paris 2024, players now shift focus to title hunts and consistency on the circuit….
After more than two months away from the BWF World Tour, India’s star men’s doubles duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty marked their return in dominant fashion at the KFF Singapore Badminton Open 2025. The former World No. 1 pair eased past Malaysia’s Choong Hon Jian and Muhammad Haikal 21-16, 21-13 in just 35 minutes,…
Singapore Open Super 750: A Crucial Day of Action for Indian Shuttlers The Round of 32 at the 2025 Singapore Open Super 750 is underway, with a packed day of matches ahead for Indian badminton players across categories. The prestigious BWF tournament, part of the World Tour calendar, features multiple Indian entries in men’s and…
The 2025 Singapore Open Super 750 began with a blend of promise and heartbreak for Indian badminton. Headlining the action was PV Sindhu, who made a commanding start to her campaign with a clinical win, while the day also marked a historic moment with seven Indian women participating in the main draw of a Super…
Veteran Indian shuttler HS Prannoy showcased his trademark resilience once again, fighting from a game down to beat Denmark’s Rasmus Gemke 19-21, 21-16, 21-14 and enter the Round of 16 at the Singapore Open Super 750 tournament. In a tournament that began on a disappointing note for Indian fans—with three first-round exits including Priyanshu Rajawat,…
The Singapore Open Super 750 kicks off with a packed lineup on Tuesday, May 28, Several Indian shuttlers step onto court in the Round of 32. From rising stars to seasoned campaigners, India will have representation across all five disciplines — singles, doubles, and mixed doubles — looking to make a deep run in this…
1,253 days, as Srikanth Kidambi Enters Final That’s how long it’s been since Kidambi Srikanth last featured in a BWF World Tour final. Today, the 32-year-old rolled back the years with a gritty win over Japan’s Yushi Tanaka to storm into the final of the Malaysia Masters 2025, marking not just a personal milestone but…
Indian badminton veteran Kidambi Srikanth scripted a stunning chapter in his storied career, storming into the final of the Malaysia Masters 2025 with a hard-fought 21-18, 24-22 win over Japan’s Yushi Tanaka in the semifinal on Saturday. In doing so, the 32-year-old not only sealed his first BWF World Tour final since 2019, but also…
In what can only be described as a remarkable resurgence, Srikanth Kidambi, the former World No. 1, has blazed his way into the semifinals of the Perodua Malaysia Masters 2025, a BWF Super 500 event in Kuala Lumpur. Ranked 65th in the world coming into the tournament, Srikanth has defied expectations, storming from the qualification…
India’s top-ranked kapila-crasto mixed doubles pair, Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto (World No. 18), saw their Malaysia Masters 2025 Super 500 campaign come to an end on Friday after a straight-games loss to top-seeded Chinese pair Jiang Zhen Bang and Wei Ya Xin (World No. 1) in the quarterfinals. The Indian duo went down 22-24,…
In what can only be described as a vintage Srikanth Kidambi performance, the former World No. 1 dug deep to pull off a sensational comeback and book his place in the quarterfinals of the Malaysia Masters 2025 Super 500 event. Facing Ireland’s Nhat Nguyen in the Round of 16, Srikanth fought back from significant deficits…
Youngster Ayush Shetty delivered another impressive performance to defeat World No. 30 Brian Yang in three games, while veteran PV Sindhu once again crashed out in the opening round, continuing her struggle on the BWF World Tour. In the opening round of men’s singles, Ayush Shetty overcame a slow start to script a commanding comeback…
In what is arguably the biggest win of his career so far, India’s Sathish Kumar Karunakaran pulled off a sensational upset at the Malaysia Masters 2025 by defeating third seed and World No. 7 Chou Tien Chen in straight games. The 21-13, 21-14 victory not only sent shockwaves through the Super 500 tournament but also…
India’s top men’s singles shuttler, HS Prannoy, produced a vintage performance at the Malaysia Masters 2025 to overcome fifth seed Kenta Nishimoto in a gripping opening round clash. In a match that tested every ounce of his experience and resilience, Prannoy came from behind to win 19-21, 21-17, 21-16 and move into the Round of…
The Malaysia Masters 2025 has reached the Round of 32 stage, and Indian badminton fans are in for a packed day of action as 16 Indian shuttlers and pairs take the court across all five disciplines. From veterans like PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth to rising stars like Ayush Shetty and Unnati Hooda, it’s a…
Veteran Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth gave fans something to cheer about at the Malaysia Masters 2025, as he secured a comfortable win in the men’s singles qualifiers to book his spot in the main draw. Srikanth defeated Chinese Taipei’s Chi Yu Jen Kuo in straight games—21-8, 21-13—to seal his berth. The 31-year-old, once ranked World…
Satwik-Chirag Drop Out of Top 20 for the First Time in Nearly Six Years—But All Eyes Are on Their Comeback In a significant shift in the world of badminton, India’s top men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty—popularly known as SatChi—have dropped out of the Top 20 in the BWF World Rankings for the…
As the prestigious Malaysia Masters Super 500 tournament kicks off at Kuala Lumpur’s Axiata Arena, a contingent of Indian badminton players is poised to make a significant impact. With a prize pool of $475,000, this event offers a crucial platform for both seasoned athletes seeking a resurgence and emerging talents aiming to establish themselves on…
All-Indian Semifinal Sweep Caps Off Dominant Week for Indian Badminton as Isharani Baruah Wins St Denis Reunion Open India’s rising star Isharani Baruah etched her name into the winner’s column with a brilliant title-winning performance at the St Denis Reunion Open 2025, securing the Women’s Singles crown in an all-Indian final against compatriot Shriyanshi Valishetty….
India’s dismal run on the BWF World Tour continued as all Indian shuttlers exited the Thailand Open 2025 Super 500 in Bangkok by the end of the Round of 16. Despite 12 Indian entries making the main draw, only five progressed to the second round, and none managed to break into the quarterfinals. The country…
Thrillers, Comebacks & Grit: Indian Trio March into R16 at Thailand Open 2025 The Indian women’s singles contingent put up a gritty display at the Thailand Open Super 500, with Unnati Hooda, Aakarshi Kashyap, and Malvika Bansod battling past stiff opponents to storm into the Round of 16. Each of their victories was a test…
India’s top men’s singles shuttler Lakshya Sen faced another setback on the BWF World Tour, crashing out in the first round of the Thailand Open Super 500 after a tough three-game loss to Ireland’s Nhat Nguyen. The match lasted 80 minutes and ended with a scoreline of 18-21, 21-9, 17-21 in Nguyen’s favor. This marks…
The BWF World Tour heads to Bangkok as the Toyota Thailand Open 2025 enters the Round of 32 on May 14. Indian shuttlers have a packed schedule tomorrow with multiple high-stakes clashes across singles and doubles categories. With Olympic qualification points and individual momentum at stake, all eyes will be on how India’s rising and…
India’s badminton future continues to shine brightly as 16-year-old Tanvi Sharma delivered a sensational title-winning performance at the Denmark International Challenge 2025. The teenager from India defeated Ni Kadek Dhinda Amartya Pratiwi of Indonesia in straight games, 21-13, 21-10, to claim her biggest career title yet and announced her arrival on the senior international stage….
India’s teenage badminton sensation Unnati Hooda delivered a stirring campaign at the Yonex Taipei Open Super 300, held from May 6–11, 2025, making her way to the semi-finals before bowing out to Japan’s World No. 8 Tomoka Miyazaki. The 17-year-old from Rohtak has steadily grown in stature on the international circuit, and her latest showing…
Unnati Hooda Breaks into Top 45, Ayush Shetty Stuns No. 7 Seed to Enter Taipei Open 2025 Semis Indian badminton witnessed another promising day at the 2025 Taipei Open as two of its brightest young stars — Unnati Hooda and Ayush Shetty — stormed into the semi-finals of the BWF Super 300 tournament, underlining India’s…
Ayush Shetty Stuns Srikanth Kidambi to Enter Taipei Open Quarterfinals; Unnati Hooda Joins the Party Indian badminton saw a youth revolution unfold at the 2025 Yonex Taipei Open Super 300, as two of the country’s brightest young talents—Ayush Shetty and Unnati Hooda—booked their places in the quarterfinals with standout performances on Thursday. Ayush Shetty Topples…
Ayush Shetty Stuns World No.13 Lee Chia Hao, Sets Up All-Indian Clash with Srikanth at Taipei Open 2025 The Yonex Taipei Open 2025 has already delivered a headline moment for Indian badminton fans, as 19-year-old Ayush Shetty produced the upset of the tournament by knocking out home favorite and World No.13 Lee Chia Hao in…
Here is a comprehensive week-wise breakdown of the India sports schedule May 2025, covering key international and domestic events across Olympic and para sports. This summary ensures fans stay informed of India’s sporting representation around the globe. Week 1 (May 1–4): A High-Octane Start Across Continents India begins May with a busy schedule across sports:…
India’s campaign at the TotalEnergies BWF Sudirman Cup Finals 2025 came to a premature end after a 1-4 loss to powerhouse Indonesia in their second Group D tie in Chengdu. Despite glimpses of promise — most notably from Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto, and a spirited fight from the young men’s doubles pair of Hariharan…
ANMOL KHARB : AN ORDINARY SHUTTLER OR THE FUTURE Indian women’s singles category still searching for the answer – “ who after Saina and Sindhu ? ” 18th feb 2024 – Social media was on a deluge, praising a newcomer the hero of historic gold medal at 2024 Asian Badminton Women’s Team championship. Anmol Kharb…
In a massive blow to India’s Sudirman Cup 2025 campaign, top men’s doubles duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have been ruled out due to illness, as confirmed by the Badminton Association of India (BAI). The tournament, slated to be held in Xiamen, China from April 27 to May 4, has now become an uphill…
India’s Rising Stars Soar in Latest BWF Rankings Update The latest BWF rankings update has brought a wave of excitement for Indian badminton fans, with multiple Indian shuttlers making notable gains across all categories. From seasoned contenders to dynamic new duos, this week’s biggest movers tell a compelling story of a sport on the rise…
As the dust settles on the Round of 16 at the Bank of Ningbo Badminton Asia Championships BAC 2025, India finds itself with just one pair carrying the nation’s hopes forward — the dynamic mixed doubles duo of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto. While several high-profile names bowed out on Thursday, Dhruv and Tanisha produced…
P V Sindhu is back — and she’s made it known with a straight-games win over Indonesia’s Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo in the opening round of the Bank of Ningbo Badminton Asia Championships 2025. WS R32 🇮🇳 P.V. Sindhu 21-15, 21-19 🇮🇩 Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo Duration: 44 minutes It was a much-needed victory for…
