Category: Badminton

The air at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati will crackle with history and hope as India’s top seed Tanvi Sharma faces Thailand’s Anyapat Phichitpreechasak, the second seed, in the Girls’ Singles final of the BWF World Junior Championships 2025. This isn’t just a clash of the tournament’s best it’s a duel between contrasting…

For 17 years, Indian badminton has waited for a women’s singles prodigy to rise on the world junior stage. In Guwahati, that long wait finally ended. Tanvi Sharma, just 16 years old, produced a composed and fearless display to reach the final of the BWF World Junior Championships 2025, defeating China’s Liu Si Ya 15–11,…

The semifinals of the Victor Denmark Open 2025 bring together two world-class doubles pairs Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty of India, and Japan’s Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi. It’s a battle that transcends rankings and form one defined by the clash between India’s raw attacking power and Japan’s tactical mastery. Held at the Jyske Bank…

Indian badminton’s most electrifying duo, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, continued their golden run in 2025, storming into the semifinals of the Denmark Open Super 750 after a thrilling three-game win over Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian–Ardianto Rahmat Hidayat, 21–15, 18–21, 21–16. With this victory, the world No. 3 pair not only reached their first-ever semifinal at…

Indian badminton celebrated a landmark moment at home soil as the junior contingent clinched a historic bronze medal in the mixed team event at the BWF World Junior Championships 2025. The result marked India’s first-ever podium finish in the Suhandinata Cup, ending a two-decade-long pursuit of collective success and signaling a new phase in the…

Indian badminton has found its newest star in 16-year-old Tanvi Sharma, who etched her name into history by storming into the semifinals of the BWF World Junior Championships 2025, thereby assuring India a medal in women’s singles after a gap of 17 years. The top seed displayed remarkable composure and fighting spirit to outlast Japan’s…

India recorded its best-ever day at the BWF World Junior Championships, with five entries storming into the quarterfinals at the National Centre of Excellence. The day saw spirited performances from Gnana Dattu TT in men’s singles, the mixed doubles duo of Bhavya Chhabra and Vishakha Toppo, and girls’ singles stars Tanvi Sharma and Unnati Hooda,…

India’s dynamic men’s doubles duo, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, continued their exceptional run on the BWF World Tour, advancing to the quarterfinals of the Denmark Open Super 750 with a straight-games victory over the tricky Taiwanese pair Lee Jhe-Huei and Yang Po-Hsuan, 21-19, 21-17. While the scoreline suggests a comfortable win, the match was…

It was the kind of night every athlete dreams of the kind where form, focus, and fire align perfectly. India’s Lakshya Sen produced a career-defining performance at the Denmark Open Super 750, dismantling home favorite and defending champion Anders Antonsen in straight games, 21-13, 21-14, to storm into the quarterfinals. The Odense crowd came in…

India’s campaign at the Victor Denmark Open 2025 Super 750 got off to a promising start, with impressive wins from Satwiksairaj Rankireddy–Chirag Shetty, Lakshya Sen, and the mixed doubles duo Dhruv Kapila–Tanisha Crasto, all advancing to the Round of 16. While Satwik-Chirag had to dig deep to overcome early resistance from their Scottish opponents, Lakshya…

India enjoyed a strong day at the YONEX SUNRISE BWF World Junior Championships 2025 in Guwahati, as eight of 13 players advanced to the Round of 16 across categories. The Indian contingent delivered an impressive collective performance at the National Centre of Excellence, with wins across singles and doubles keeping home hopes alive for the…

India’s challenge at the BWF World Junior Championships got a strong shove forward on Tuesday as top seed Tanvi Sharma, eighth seed Unnati Hooda and Rakshitha Sree R registered comfortable wins to open their campaigns, while every Indian in the boys’ singles bracket also advanced to the Round of 32. By the close of play,…

India’s young shuttlers made a perfect start to their individual campaigns at the YONEX-SUNRISE BWF World Junior Championships 2025, winning all six of their opening-round matches at the National Centre of Excellence on Monday. Riding on the momentum of their historic bronze medal finish in the team event, the hosts displayed clinical efficiency across categories…

The 2025 badminton season rolls into its European leg as the Denmark Open 2025 Super 750 kicks off in Odense, marking one of the most prestigious stops on the BWF World Tour. For the Indian contingent, this event serves as a crucial test against world-class opposition and a valuable opportunity to build momentum heading into…

A Deep Dive into the and India’s Medal Prospects at BWF World Junior Championships 2025 The BWF World Junior Championships 2025 have entered their decisive second week in Guwahati, and with it, India’s pursuit of individual badminton glory takes center stage. Fresh off a historic mixed team bronze their first-ever at the event the Indian…

In a historic development for Indian sport and international badminton governance, two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has been confirmed for her third consecutive term (2026–2029) on the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Athletes’ Commission. This 12-year continuous tenure, unprecedented in the sport’s history, transforms Sindhu from an elite athlete-representative into a central figure of sustained governance…

In a week that has already given Indian badminton fans plenty to cheer for, 18-year-old Anmol Kharb scripted yet another milestone moment in her young career by storming into the semifinals of the BWF Super 500 Arctic Open 2025. The teenager from Haryana produced a mature, composed performance to defeat Denmark’s Amalie Schulz 21–15, 21–14…

It was a day of contrasting fortunes for Indian badminton at the Arctic Open 2025 Super 500, as Tharun Mannepalli produced one of the biggest upsets of the season while Lakshya Sen’s struggles continued with yet another first-round exit. World No. 46 Tharun Mannepalli scripted a sensational 11-21, 21-11, 22-20 victory over seventh seed Toma…

India cruised into the quarterfinals of the Yonex-Sunrise BWF World Junior Championships 2025 for the Suhandinata Cup with a commanding 2-0 win over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati on Wednesday. The second seeds completed the group stage unbeaten, joining the likes of Japan, USA, China, and Indonesia…

As the chill of Finland greets the badminton world, a strong Indian contingent lands in Vantaa for the Arctic Open 2025 Super 500 (October 7–11) the final European leg before the BWF World Tour Finals push intensifies. The Energia Areena will see a mix of experienced campaigners and fresh faces representing India, all seeking valuable…

Indian badminton is ending the first week of October on a high not just with established stars, but through a new wave of emerging talent making headlines across continents. From the desert courts of Al Ain, UAE, to the windy halls of Rotterdam, Netherlands, Indian badminton youngsters are proving that the next generation is ready…

With the YONEX SUNRISE BWF World Junior Championships 2025 set to kick off in Guwahati, India’s next generation of badminton stars have received an inspiring send-off from some of the country’s biggest names. HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen, and Ashwini Ponnappa – all stalwarts of Indian badminton recorded special messages of encouragement for the 25-member Indian…

Indian badminton has been steadily discovering new stars in recent seasons, and the latest to make her presence felt on the international circuit is Isharani Baruah. The 21-year-old from Assam produced the biggest performance of her career at the Kaohsiung Masters S100 in Taiwan, storming into her first-ever semifinal at a Super 100 or higher…

The 2025 badminton season has been dramatic and, in many ways, below average when measured against the potential of Indian badminton. Yet, amid a patchy year, the BWF World Championships provided a much-needed turning point. It was there that P.V. Sindhu and the men’s doubles duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty rediscovered momentum. For SatChi,…

India’s run at the Korea Open 2025 came to a premature end on Wednesday, as senior shuttler H. S. Prannoy retired hurt and the rest of the Indian contingent failed to progress past the opening round of the main draw. The tournament, a crucial stop on the BWF World Tour calendar, turned out to be…

The BWF World Tour shifts its focus to Suwon, South Korea, as the Korea Open 2025 Super 500 gets underway with a competitive Round of 32 on September 24. Indian shuttlers are set to feature in five matches across singles and mixed doubles, facing some of the toughest names in the global circuit. The Suwon…

Cook Islands’ withdrawal prompts redraw in Suhandinata Cup; 36 countries set to battle across revamped group stages in BWF World Junior Championships New Delhi, September 17, 2025: The stage is set for a thrilling fortnight of junior badminton as India prepares to host the Yonex Sunrise BWF World Junior Championships 2025 in Guwahati from October…

The 2025 SUWON VICTOR BWF Korea Open, a BWF World Tour Super 500 tournament, will see some of the finest shuttlers from around the globe converge at the Suwon Gymnasium from September 23 to 28. With a prize purse of USD 475,000 and crucial ranking points at stake, the event is a pivotal battleground on…

The China Masters 2025 came to a close with another high-quality display of men’s doubles badminton, and India’s top pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty once again found themselves in the thick of the action. The Indian duo, who have been the flagbearers of Indian badminton on the world stage, fought valiantly but went down…

The roar of Indian badminton grows louder, and at its center are Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. The world’s No. 7 pair have once again proven their mettle, storming into the finals of the China Masters Super 750 with a commanding straight-game victory over Malaysia’s Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, ranked No. 2 in…

India’s premier men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, continued their rich vein of form with a commanding victory over China’s Ren Xiang Yu and Xie Haonan, booking their spot in the semifinals of the China Masters 2025. The former world’s No. 1 ranked duo produced a clinical display to dismiss their opponents in…

PV Sindhu reminded the badminton world of her pedigree as she produced a sharp, composed and attacking performance to beat Thailand’s world No. 6 Pornpawee Chochuwong 21-15, 21-15 in the round of 16 at the China Masters Super 750. The straight-games victory marked Sindhu’s second top-10 win in a month and carried her into her…

India’s premier men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty continued their confident march at the China Masters Super 750 on Thursday, booking their spot in the quarterfinals with a dominant 21-13, 21-12 win over the Taiwanese duo of Wang Chi-lin and Chiu Hsiang-chieh. The world No. 3 Indian pair, popularly known as SatChi, needed…

The China Masters 2025 Super 750 began on a positive note for Indian badminton as the country’s premier men’s doubles duo, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, advanced to the Round of 16 with a straight-game victory. The world-class pairing, famously dubbed the “Brothers of Destruction”, overcame Malaysia’s Mohammad Arif Junaidi and Roy King Yap 24-22,…

For decades, Indian badminton was synonymous with singles excellence. From Prakash Padukone’s trailblazing All England triumph in 1980 to Pullela Gopichand’s victory in 2001, and from Saina Nehwal’s Olympic bronze to P.V. Sindhu’s historic medals on the biggest stage, India’s identity was firmly rooted in singles. Doubles, especially men’s doubles, was a neglected discipline an…

The badminton world witnessed a moment of both triumph and heartbreak at the Hong Kong Open 2025 as India’s premier men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, finally broke through their semifinal jinx only to fall just short of their ultimate goal. Their journey to the final tells a compelling story of resilience and…

The Hong Kong Coliseum is set for a blockbuster finale on Sunday as India’s star duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty take on China’s formidable pairing of Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang in the men’s doubles final of the Hong Kong Open 2025 (Super 500). For Satwik-Chirag, known fondly as “SatChi,” this isn’t just another…

The men’s singles final of the LI-NING Hong Kong Open 2025 promises to be a compelling showdown between two players on contrasting trajectories. India’s Lakshya Sen, ranked World No. 20, will face China’s Li Shi Feng, World No. 4, in a match that pits resilience against consistency and revival against momentum. The Hong Kong Open,…

Lakshya Sen scripted one of the most dramatic victories of his career to reach the final of the Hong Kong Open Super 500, his first final at this level in two years. The Indian shuttler overcame World No. 6 Chou Tien Chen in straight games, 23-21, 22-20, saving three game points in the second game…

For the better part of the 2025 season, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty India’s most successful men’s doubles pair have carried the weight of expectation while enduring a frustrating streak of semifinal finishes. On Saturday morning in Hong Kong, that wait finally ended. The pair stormed into the Hong Kong Open Super 500 final, defeating…

India’s star men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, popularly known as SatChi, booked their place in the semi-finals of the Hong Kong Open 2025 Super 500 after a hard-fought 21-14, 20-22, 21-16 win over Malaysia’s Tan Arif and Yap Roy in the quarterfinals on Friday. The result means Satwik and Chirag, former world…

Indian shuttlers delivered encouraging results at the Hong Kong Open 2025 (Super 500) with victories for Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, and the men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. While some players exited in the round of 16, India ensured a strong presence in the quarterfinals. Top Indian men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy…

India’s star men’s doubles duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty showcased their resilience and tactical maturity as they booked a spot in the quarterfinals of the Hong Kong Open Super 500 on Thursday. The former world No. 1 pair, nicknamed the “brothers of destruction,” had to dig deep after a shaky start but eventually found…

Indian men’s singles badminton has a new name making waves on the World Tour Ayush Shetty. The 20-year-old delivered the biggest win of his career so far at the Hong Kong Open Super 500, stunning Japan’s Kodai Naraoka, the 2023 World Championship silver medallist and current world No. 9, in a thrilling three-game battle. Shetty…

After a mixed bag of results in the opening round, Indian shuttlers are set for a high-stakes Round of 16 at the Hong Kong Open 2025 (Super 500). With several tough matchups on the card, the day promises to be a true test of India’s depth in both singles and doubles. From marquee clashes between…

The Hong Kong Open 2025 (Super 500) began with an intense Round of 32, producing mixed results for India’s badminton contingent. While the men’s singles (MS) players showcased resilience and advanced in numbers, the women’s singles (WS) campaign faced a tough opening hurdle, with big names like P.V. Sindhu falling short in closely fought battles….

While India’s men’s singles contingent shone on opening day at the Hong Kong Open 2025, it was a contrasting story for PV Sindhu and the mixed doubles pair Dhruv Kapila–Tanisha Crasto, both of whom suffered first-round exits. The results underline the challenges India continues to face in women’s singles depth and mixed doubles progression, despite…

Indian badminton’s men’s singles contingent produced a dream start at the Hong Kong Open 2025 Super 500, registering three impressive victories in the opening round. HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen, and Kiran George all advanced, while youngster Ayush Shetty too joined them with a gritty win, making it one of the most successful opening days for…

Indian badminton’s doubles revolution added another proud chapter at the 2025 BWF World Championships in Paris, as Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty , Satwik-Chirag, secured a bronze medal their second medal at the sport’s most prestigious annual event after their 2022 podium finish in Tokyo. For a country long associated with singles champions, Satwik and…