Category: Badminton

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…

The 2025 BWF World Championships in Paris has already delivered a defining week for Indian badminton. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty former world No.1 men’s doubles have ensured India’s medal streak at the Worlds continues for a 14th consecutive edition. But the job is far from done. Their semifinal clash against China’s emerging duo Chen…

For over a decade, India has found a way to return from the BWF World Championships with at least one medal. From 2011 onwards, the country’s finest shuttlers across singles and doubles have ensured the tricolor finds its place on the podium. On Friday evening in Paris, that streak extended into its 14th year, courtesy…

When PV Sindhu steps onto the court at the Adidas Arena in Paris for her women’s singles quarter-final against Indonesia’s Putri Kusuma Wardani at the BWF World Championships 2025, the moment will be far larger than just a spot in the last four. It is a meeting of generations, ambitions, and legacies an established legend…

Few rivalries in contemporary badminton have carried as much weight as the one between India’s Satwik sairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty and Malaysia’s Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik. When they meet in the quarter-finals of the BWF World Championships 2025 in Paris, it will not just be another clash of elite pairs. It will…

It was a day to remember for Indian badminton fans. Three matches, three wins, and three quarterfinal spots secured. While PV Sindhu and the mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto set the tone earlier in the day at BWF World Championships, the spotlight ultimately fell on the “Brothers of Destruction” Satwiksairaj Rankireddy…

Some days in sport transcend the ordinary. They don’t just produce results, they create legacies, turning into reference points for future generations. For Indian badminton, August 28, 2025, at the BWF World Championships in Paris, will be remembered as one such day a day when three Indian acts, across singles, mixed doubles, and men’s doubles,…

Indian badminton fans witnessed history on Wednesday evening in Paris as Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto scripted one of the finest moments for mixed doubles in the country’s history at the world championships. The unseeded Indian pair stunned World No.5 and current Asian champions Tang Chun Man and Tse Ying Tsuet of Hong Kong, coming…

It has been a challenging year for PV Sindhu, but the stage she has owned for over a decade once again brought out her finest badminton. On Wednesday at the BWF World Championships, the two-time Olympic medallist produced one of her sharpest performances in years, defeating World No.2 Wang Zhi Yi of China in straight…

The BWF World Championships 2025 in Paris has already produced moments of drama, resilience, and high-quality badminton. But few contests in the women’s singles draw carry as much intrigue as the upcoming Round of 16 clash between India’s PV Sindhu and China’s Wang Zhi Yi. It is a matchup that feels bigger than its place…

Indian mixed doubles shuttlers Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto continued their impressive run at the BWF World Championships 2025 in Tokyo, advancing to the Round of 16 with a straight-games victory over Ireland’s Joshua Magee and Moya Ryan on Wednesday. The 16th-seeded Indian duo required just 35 minutes to record a 21–11, 21–16 win, showcasing…

PV Sindhu: 25 Wins, 5 Medals, and a Legacy Still Growing at the World Championships For over a decade, PV Sindhu has stood as the face of Indian badminton on the world stage. From the day she broke into the elite circle at the 2013 World Championships with her fearless bronze medal run, Sindhu has…

India’s HS Prannoy began his campaign at the BWF World Championships 2025 in Madrid on a winning note, overcoming Finland’s Joakim Oldorff 21-18, 21-15 to reach the round of 32. The 32-year-old, India’s most experienced men’s singles player on the circuit, produced a controlled performance that never looked spectacular but was efficient enough to avoid…

PV Sindhu has begun her campaign at the BWF World Championships 2025 in Madrid with a hard-fought but ultimately convincing win over Bulgaria’s Kaloyana Nalbantova. The Indian star, who has a decorated history at the event, needed 39 minutes to secure a 23-21, 21-6 victory and move into the round of 32. This year’s format…

The opening day of the TotalEnergies BWF World Championships 2025 in Paris turned out to be a tough outing for India. All four Indian entries in action Lakshya Sen (men’s singles), the Panda sisters Rutaparna and Swetaparna (women’s doubles), Priya Konjengbam and Shruti Mishra (women’s doubles), and the young men’s doubles pair of Hariharan Amsakarunan…

The biggest stage in badminton is here again as the BWF World Championships 2025 kick off, and India’s top shuttlers are ready to launch their campaigns in Copenhagen. The opening round of 64 brings intriguing contests for India, headlined by two-time World Championships medalist PV Sindhu, men’s singles stalwart HS Prannoy, and the mixed doubles…

India’s journey at the BWF World Championships has been one of patience, persistence, and eventual breakthrough. From Prakash Padukone’s historic bronze in 1983 to H.S. Prannoy’s podium finish in 2023, Indian shuttlers have steadily built a reputation as global contenders. Now, with the 2025 edition approaching, a strong Indian contingent is gearing up to extend…

The Enduring Legacy and the Next Frontier PV Sindhu stands tall as one of India’s most decorated athletes a two-time Olympic medalist and the nation’s only badminton World Champion. With five World Championship medals already in her glittering career a gold, two silvers, and two bronzes her pursuit of a sixth medal at the 2025…

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…