Category: Badminton

Mixed Fortunes for India at Badminton Asia Championships 2025 as Pair of Dhruv-Tanisha win but other doubles pairs lose The 2025 edition of the Badminton Asia Championships (BAC) is underway, and for India, it’s been a roller-coaster start. With several Indian doubles pairs in action, fans were treated to everything — thrilling comebacks, missed opportunities,…

The 42nd edition of the Badminton Asia Championships is set to take place from April 8 to 13, 2025, at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China. This prestigious tournament will showcase the continent’s top badminton talent, competing for a total prize pool of $500,000.  Men’s Singles Contenders The men’s singles draw…

The TotalEnergies BWF Sudirman Cup 2025, scheduled from April 27 to May 5, is set to showcase the pinnacle of mixed team badminton. This biennial event, organized by the Badminton World Federation (BWF), brings together the world’s top badminton nations to compete across five disciplines: men’s singles (MS), women’s singles (WS), men’s doubles (MD), women’s…

Indian badminton has witnessed a remarkable surge in recent years, and the latest BWF Rankings (as of April 1, 2025) confirm that the country is building a strong foundation for the future. Seventeen Indian women shuttlers feature in the world’s top 100 rankings, showcasing the depth of talent in the nation. While PV Sindhu remains…

In what is undoubtedly the biggest upset of the YONEX Swiss Open 2025 so far, India’s Sankar Subramanian produced a sensational performance to knock out World No. 2 Anders Antonsen of Denmark. The Junior World Championship silver medalist defeated the Danish star in three games 18-21, 21-12, 21-5 to book his place in the quarterfinals…

India’s rising badminton star Priyanshu Rajawat delivered a dominant performance to secure his spot in the Round of 16 at the YONEX Swiss Open 2025. He made light work of Switzerland’s Tobias Kuenzi, cruising to a 21-10, 21-11 victory in straight games. Priyanshu now faces a tough challenge against France’s Toma Junior Popov in the…

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand Pullela delivered a memorable performance in their round of 16 victory over Kim Hye Jeong and Kong Hee Yong at the All England Open 2025. The win was not just about advancing to the quarterfinals but also about proving their growth as a top-tier women’s doubles pair. The Korean duo,…

India’s rising badminton star Lakshya Sen delivered a breathtaking performance at the YONEX All England Open 2025, dismantling defending champion Jonatan Christie in straight games 21-13, 21-10. With this dominant display, Sen not only avenged his semifinal loss from last year but also secured a back-to-back quarterfinal spot at the prestigious tournament. This win is…

The issue of age fraud has long plagued Indian sports, undermining fair competition and athlete development. In a significant move, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has proposed a revised Draft National Code to tackle this problem, marking the first major revision in 15 years. This new framework introduces strict verification measures, penalties, digital…

The draw for the Sudirman Cup 2025, the prestigious biennial mixed-team badminton championship, has been revealed, setting up an exciting group-stage battle. The tournament will take place from April 27 to May 4, 2025, at the FengHuang Gymnasium in Xiamen, China. Group Stage Draw Results Group A • China 🇨🇳 (Defending champions, 13-time winners) •…

India’s dynamic men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, got off to a flying start at the Yonex All England Open 2025, storming into the Round of 16 with a commanding 21-17, 21-15 victory over Denmark’s Mads Vestergaard and Daniel Lundgaard by Satwik-Chirag In a match that showcased their attacking prowess and resilience, Satwik…

The prestigious Yonex All England Open 2025 got off to an electrifying start, with Indian shuttlers delivering some memorable performances. The biggest headline of the day was Malvika Bansod’s stunning upset victory over World No. 12 Yeo Jia Min, while Lakshya Sen overcame a tough challenge to book his place in the Round of 16….

Tanisha Crasto has emerged as one of Indian badminton’s most dynamic and adaptable players, achieving remarkable milestones with different partners across multiple disciplines. In a career defined by resilience and versatility, Crasto has now broken into the Top 20 with three different partners—a feat that highlights her consistent excellence and ability to seamlessly adapt to…

India’s rising badminton star Ayush Shetty continues his dream run at the Orléans Masters Super 300 tournament, reaching the semifinals after a hard-fought victory over Denmark’s Rasmus Gemke. The young shuttler, who has been in sensational form throughout the tournament, secured a 21-16, 21-23, 21-17 win to advance to the final four. Shetty’s next challenge…

Young Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty has been making waves in the Orleans Masters 2025, and his latest victory over Jason Gunawan has further cemented his reputation as one of India’s rising badminton stars. Shetty showcased an attacking game style, reminiscent of former World No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth, as he defeated his Hong Kong opponent 21-17,…

The Orleans Masters 2025 has already delivered some electrifying performances, unexpected upsets, and intense matchups. Indian shuttlers have been at the center of the action, with standout victories from Kidambi Srikanth, HS Prannoy, and Ayush Shetty. Meanwhile, the mixed doubles pair of Rohan and Ruthvika secured a significant win, while some Indian pairs faced tough…

The Orleans Masters Badminton 2025 presented by VICTOR saw Indian players delivering impressive performances in the qualifiers. Kidambi Srikanth, Sankar Muthusamy, Unnati Hooda, and Isharani Baruah secured crucial victories to advance to the main draw, while Tanya Hemanth’s spirited run ended in the quarterfinals of the womens qualifiers. Here’s a complete recap of how India’s…

In an electrifying encounter at the German Open Super 300, India’s rising badminton star Unnati Hooda gave it her all but fell agonisingly short in the quarterfinals against former Junior World Champion Riko Gunji of Japan. The marathon match ended 15-21, 23-25, 22-24 in favor of Gunji, who displayed remarkable composure under pressure. Despite the…

Indian badminton continues to make waves on the international stage, with young stars delivering standout performances at the Yonex German Open 2025 (Super 300). Teen prodigies Rakshitha Sree Santhosh Ramraj, Unnati Hooda, and Tharun Mannepalli stormed into the quarterfinals, reinforcing India’s depth in badminton’s next generation. Meanwhile, Tasnim Mir, Dhruv Kapila/Tanisha Crasto, and other emerging…

The German Open 2025 continues to be an exciting tournament for Indian badminton fans, with several players advancing to the Round of 16. While there were expected victories, the tournament has also thrown up some surprises, including Tharun Mannepalli’s stunning upset of Magnus Johannesen. Here’s s a complete roundup of Indian performances from the Round…

Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen has found himself at the center of a legal storm, as allegations of age fraud have led to criminal proceedings against him, his family, and his coach. However, in a major relief, the Supreme Court of India has stayed the criminal proceedings while seeking responses from the Karnataka government and…

The Yonex German Open 2025 has kicked off with a bang for Team India, as several Indian shuttlers put up stellar performances in the early rounds. From women’s doubles upsets to hard-fought comebacks in men’s doubles and strong qualification performances in singles, India’s contingent is making its mark at this BWF Super 300 tournament in…

The German Open 2025 (HSBC BWF Super 300) is set to electrify badminton fans as top international stars battle for supremacy in Mulheim an der Ruhr from February 25 to March 2. With crucial ranking points at stake, Team India enters the tournament with a strong 19-player contingent across all categories, ready to make an…

In a thrilling display of skill, resilience, and determination, Unnati Hooda has propelled herself into the finals of the Singapore International Challenge (IC) 2025, igniting excitement among badminton fans across the nation. The Indian ace fought valiantly in a nail-biting three-set match, recording a scoreline of 18-21, 21-19, 22-20 against Vietnam’s Vu Thrang. This hard-fought…

The Indonesia Masters 2025, held at the iconic Istora Senayan in Jakarta from January 21 to 26, brought mixed fortunes for India’s badminton contingent. With the world’s top shuttlers competing at the Super 500 tournament, Indian players delivered flashes of brilliance but ultimately fell short of progressing into the deeper stages of the event. Fatigue…

The Indonesia Masters 2025, which is a BWF S500 event, kickstarted on 21st January. From the Indian point of view, there will be some big names in the tournament. In Women’s Singles The biggest hope in women’s singles, PV Sindhu got a perfect draw to register another S500 title to her name. She is up…

The India Open 2025 was another chapter in the rollercoaster journey of Indian badminton, with Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty falling short in their quest for the title. The top men’s doubles pair of India suffered a semifinal loss to Malaysia’s Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin, continuing a worrying trend of near-misses on the…

Indian Rising Stars in Women Singles Who Can Enter into the Top 25 In Indian badminton history, women singles is the category that has always dominated and been the face of Indian badminton for such a long time. The likes of Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu are two of the legends of Indian badminton. But…

Malaysia Open 2025: Indian Shuttlers Face Tough Losses; Satwik-Chirag Storm into Quarterfinals The Indian badminton contingent had a challenging day at the PETRONAS Malaysia Open Super 1000, with most players exiting the tournament in the Round of 16. However, the Men’s Doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty kept India’s hopes alive with a…

The 2025 Malaysia open is set to take off from January 7 to January 12 ,2025 at Kuala Lumpur . This tournament marks the beginning of the 2025 BWF tour with a total prize pool of USD 1,450,000 The first round of the Malaysia open will involve Indian representatives like Lakshya sen, H.S.Prannoy and Priyanshu…

The 86th Senior National Badminton Championships in Bengaluru witnessed Karnataka’s M Raghu and Haryana’s Devika Sihag emerge victorious in the men’s and women’s singles categories. Raghu’s triumph was particularly dramatic, as he saved three championship points to defeat Mithun Manjunath 14-21, 21-14, 24-22 in a thrilling final. Raghu’s Road to Victory Raghu, who had earlier…

The women’s doubles duo of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand Pullela is showing promising signs for the future of India’s doubles badminton. After a decent outing in the recently held BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, Treesa and Gayatri achieved their career-high world ranking of 11. They are now India’s top women’s doubles pair after…

India’s brightest badminton prospects Tanvi Sharma, has added another feather to her cap by finishing as the runner-up at the prestigious Odisha BWF100 tournament held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack The competition brought together elite players from around the world. Yet, it was Tanvi’s grit, determination, and exceptional performance that stole the…

Third edition of Yonex Sunrise Odisha Masters S100 have been concluded successfully on 15th Dec 2024 as Rithvik Wins at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor stadium, Cuttack. China the second successful nation behind India in tournament history claimed three titles in Women Singles, Mixed doubles and Men doubles this time , finishing runners up in Women doubles…

India’s sole representative Gayatri-Treesa shines at ongoing HSBC BWF WORLD TOUR FINALS 2024 in Hangzhou, China . World rank 13 pair Gayatri-Treesa are placed in group-A along with Olympics champions 🇨🇳 Liu sheng shu/Tan Ning ,Paris bronze medalist 🇯🇵 Nami Matsuyama/Chiharu Shida and Paris 4th finishers Malaysian 🇲🇾 pair Tan Pearly/Thinaah Muralitharan. It was expected…