The Australian Open Super 500 delivered contrasting fortunes for India on a dramatic day in Sydney. While HS Prannoy suffered an early exit after a tight opening-game battle, the country’s top men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, Satwik–Chirag produced a gritty, high-quality performance to reach the quarterfinals. The match offered everything momentum swings,…
Indian badminton enjoyed one of its strongest days in recent World Tour history as five men’s singles players marched into the Round of 16 at the SATHIO Group Australian Open 2025. Performances across the draw reflected both composure under pressure and growing depth within the national setup. This is the first time since the Syed…
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, Satwik–Chirag began their Australian Open 2025 campaign with the assurance and clarity expected from the world’s top men’s doubles pair. In their opening-round clash in Sydney, the top-seeded Indians defeated Taiwan’s Chang Ko-Chi and Po Li-Wei 25–23, 21–16, advancing to the Round of 16 with a performance that steadily grew…
For nearly two seasons, Treesa Jolly & Gayatri Gopichand have carried the weight of being India’s most promising women’s doubles pair, and 2025 has encapsulated the full spectrum of what that responsibility looks like. The year began with promise, rose to a career peak, abruptly collapsed under physical strain, and now arrives at a pivotal…
Team India delivered a commanding performance in the opening rounds of the Deaflympics 2025 badminton competition, winning every singles match across men’s and women’s events on a highly successful day. With clinical execution, discipline under pressure and a clear focus on advancing deep into the tournament, Indian shuttlers set the tone early in their respective…
As the Australian Open Super 500 gets underway in Sydney, the narrative around Indian badminton remains familiar, singles unpredictability balanced by the steady brilliance of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. Once again, the Indian men’s doubles pair will shoulder India’s biggest hopes as they chase their first title of the 2025 season. Satwik and Chirag…
In a sport where partnerships are carefully cultivated over years, India’s newest men’s doubles pairing Arjun–Hariharan has torn up the rulebook and produced one of the most compelling storylines of the 2025 badminton season. MR Arjun and Hariharan Amsakarunan two players who were not even training partners three months ago—have delivered a title-winning spree that…
Lakshya Sen’s inspiring campaign at the Kumamoto Masters Japan 2025 came to a close in the semifinals after a draining three-game contest against Japan’s home favourite Kenta Nishimoto, with the Indian going down 19-21, 21-14, 12-21. It was a match that demanded intensity, precision and physical resilience and Lakshya delivered all three until a slip…
As the Kumamoto Masters Japan 2025 enters its decisive weekend, all eyes turn to Saturday’s men’s singles semifinal a matchup that blends contrasting styles, colliding storylines, and the weight of national expectations. India’s Lakshya Sen, riding a wave of late-season resurgence, faces Japan’s experienced workhorse Kenta Nishimoto, the home favourite and sixth seed. Scheduled for…
Lakshya Sen’s resurgence in 2025 continues to gather momentum, and the latest chapter has come at the Kumamoto Japan Masters, where the Indian shuttler produced one of his sharpest performances of the season to reach the semifinals. In a high-quality quarterfinal, Sen once again got the better of Singapore’s former world champion Loh Kean Yew,…
Lakshya Sen has found his rhythm in Japan, and the results are beginning to reflect the confidence with which he is striking the shuttle. The 7th seed marched into the quarterfinals of the Kumamoto Japan Masters 2025 with a commanding straight-games win over Singapore’s Jia Heng Jason Teh, posting a decisive 21-13, 21-11 victory that…
Veteran Indian shuttler HS Prannoy displayed his trademark grit and resilience to edge past Malaysia’s Leong Jun Hao in a thrilling three-game encounter at the Kumamoto Masters 2025. The World No. 35 rallied from a game down to prevail 16–21, 21–13, 23–21 in a contest that lasted just over an hour, securing his place in…
India’s Lakshya Sen began his Kumamoto Masters Japan 2025 campaign with a composed and confident win, defeating Japan’s Koki Watanabe 21–12, 21–16 in the men’s singles Round of 32. The seventh-seeded Indian was in control for most of the 39-minute encounter, showing sharp court coverage, improved shot selection, and the ability to close out tight…
The Kumamoto Masters 2025 opens a defining week for Indian badminton. Scheduled from November 11–16 at the Kumamoto Prefectural Gymnasium, this BWF Super 500 event offers not just ranking points and prize money ($475,000 total), but pivotal implications for the season’s closing stretch particularly for Lakshya Sen, India’s last real contender for a berth in…
As the BWF season enters its final stretch, the Kumamoto Masters 2025 Japan Super 500, beginning November 11, stands as one of the most consequential tournaments for the Indian badminton contingent. With USD 475,000 on offer and precious World Tour ranking points at stake, this Super 500 event is more than a routine stop it…
The Telangana India International Challenge 2025 concluded with one of the strongest all-round Indian performances at an International Challenge event in recent years. Read Articles Without Ads On Your IndiaSportsHub App. Download Now And Stay Updated With finalists in every category except one and champions in four of the five disciplines, India stamped complete authority…
It was a day of commanding performances and hard-fought wins as Indian shuttlers sealed multiple final berths at the ongoing international-level badminton event at the Telangana International Challenge. Across categories, several established and emerging names rose to the occasion, ensuring a strong Indian presence in the summit clashes. In the mixed doubles semifinals, Ishaan Bhatnagar…
The latest BWF World Badminton Rankings updates following the October 2025 tournament window represent one of the most strategically productive phases for Indian badminton this season. A combination of deep runs at the Hylo Open Super 500 and title-winning performances in the Mangalore India International Challenge resulted in notable upward movements across all five disciplines….
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…
India’s next generation of badminton talent continued to impress at the Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 Championships 2025, with several standout performances across both age categories in Chengdu. Top-seeded Shaina Manimuthu and sixth seed Diksha Sudhakar spearheaded India’s charge into the quarterfinals, while a string of other young shuttlers produced confident displays to keep the…
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,…
