Blow for Saina, Srikanth as Malaysia Open gets postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic
3 years, 8 months ago

Blow for Saina, Srikanth as Malaysia Open gets postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic

The Hindu  

Badminton Association of Malaysia and the Badminton World Federation have jointly agreed to postpone the Celcom Axiata Malaysia Open championship scheduled to start from May 25 to 30, according to a BWF release on Friday. This is a big blow to the hopefuls from India including the London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal, former World No.1 K. Srikanth and women’s doubles duo Ashwini Ponnappa and N. Sikki Reddy. For with the postponement of Malaysian Open and the 21-day quarantine period mandatory for the Singapore Open starting on June 1, it is almost over for us,” said Sikki Reddy, aiming to make her first appearance in the Olympics. World championship bronze medallist B. Sai Praneeth, who is assured of an Olympics slot by virtue of his ranking, also rued at missing the opportunity of competing in two majors before the Olympics.

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Malaysia Open 2025: Preview, Indians in action, when and where to watch, LIVE Streaming info
2 days, 19 hours ago

Malaysia Open 2025: Preview, Indians in action, when and where to watch, LIVE Streaming info

The Hindu  

PREVIEW India’s doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will aim for a strong result, Lakshya Sen will look to build on his recent form and HS Prannoy will hope to shake off rust after a lengthy break at the season-opening Malaysia Super 1000 tournament on Tuesday. Malaysia Open 2025 LIVE Streaming info Live streaming of Malaysia Open 2025 …

Malaysia Open 2025: All you need to know about the season opener
3 days, 7 hours ago

Malaysia Open 2025: All you need to know about the season opener

India Today  

The season-opening Malaysia Super 1000 tournament kicks off on Tuesday, with India’s top shuttlers set to make their mark. In men’s singles, Lakshya Sen enters the tournament with renewed confidence after ending a title drought with a win at the Syed Modi International Super 300 and a podium finish at the King Cup International. Malvika begins her campaign against Malaysia’s …

Malaysia Open: Indian shuttlers hope for bright start in high-stake Olympic year
1 year ago

Malaysia Open: Indian shuttlers hope for bright start in high-stake Olympic year

The Hindu  

With the Paris Olympic qualification at stake, top Indian shuttlers, including HS Prannoy and Lakshya Sen, will hope to begin the new season on a bright note when they start their campaign at the Malaysia Open Super 1000 badminton tournament here on Tuesday. 16 Sen claimed the Canada Open super 500 before losing his form in the back end, Srikanth, …

Malaysia Open: Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth make first round exits
1 year, 11 months ago

Malaysia Open: Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth make first round exits

The Hindu  

Ace Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth’s woeful run continued as they suffered first-round exits from the season-opening Malaysia Open here on Tuesday. The Indian duo, who won a bronze medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, beat Hong Kong’s Yeung Nga Ting and Yeung Pui Lam 21-14, 21-19 to enter the round of 16. Having lost the first game, …

Malaysia Open: India's Kidambi Srikanth, Aakarshi Kashyap and Saina Nehwal Lose in Opening Round
1 year, 11 months ago

Malaysia Open: India's Kidambi Srikanth, Aakarshi Kashyap and Saina Nehwal Lose in Opening Round

News 18  

India’s Kidambi Srikanth was shocked by unseeded Kenta Nishimoto of Japan in the men’s singles opening round of the Malaysian Open in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday. Tuesday’s match was world no 13’s seventh international meeting with Nishimoto and the first since the 2019 Indonesia Open where Srikanth toppled the Japanese in straight games. Having lost the first game, Saina, who …

Malaysia Open: PV Sindhu And Other Indian Shuttlers Look For Winning Start to 2023 Season
1 year, 11 months ago

Malaysia Open: PV Sindhu And Other Indian Shuttlers Look For Winning Start to 2023 Season

News 18  

Indian shuttlers will be aiming for a victorious start to the BWF World Tour 2023 season with the Malaysia Open, which has been upgraded from BWF Super 750 to Super 1000 category, commences here at the Axiata Arena on Tuesday. Indian badminton players will be joining star shuttlers from across the world including World Champion Viktor Axelsen of Denmark, Malaysia’s …

Malaysia Open: PV Sindhu returns from injury as Indian shuttlers look to shine in season-opening tournament
1 year, 11 months ago

Malaysia Open: PV Sindhu returns from injury as Indian shuttlers look to shine in season-opening tournament

Firstpost  

PV Sindhu will face a tough test on her return from a five-month injury lay-off as top Indian shuttlers, including HS Prannoy and Lakshya Sen, will aim to start the year on a positive note at the Malaysia Open from Tuesday. With plenty of ranking points at stake, Indian shuttlers will join the other big stars such as World No.1 …

BWF cancels tournament in Hong Kong and Macau due to COVID-19
2 years, 4 months ago

BWF cancels tournament in Hong Kong and Macau due to COVID-19

The Hindu  

Two world tour badminton events - Hong Kong Open Super 500 and Macau Open Super 300 - have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 restrictions in the regions where they were to be held, the Badminton World Federation said on Thursday. While the Macau Open was slated from November 1 to 6, the Hong Kong Open was scheduled to be …

Badminton World Federation Cancels Hong Kong, Macau Open Due to Rising Covid-19
2 years, 4 months ago

Badminton World Federation Cancels Hong Kong, Macau Open Due to Rising Covid-19

News 18  

The Badminton World Federation on Thursday cancelled the Hong Kong Open 2022 and Macau Open 2022 due to rising Covid-19 situation and complexities of quarantine measures. “In light of the ongoing Covid-19 situation and complexities of quarantine measures in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Badminton Association had been working closely with government authorities to seek special approval on easing some …

Singapore Open: Saina enters her first quarter-final in 16 months
2 years, 5 months ago

Singapore Open: Saina enters her first quarter-final in 16 months

Hindustan Times  

Saina Nehwal showed glimpses of her glorious past as she earned a stunning win over Chinese fifth seed and two-time World Championship bronze medallist He Bingjiao at the $3.7 million Singapore Open on Thursday to enter her first quarter-final in 16 months. The only Indian woman ever to be ranked No 1 in the BWF women’s singles rankings, Saina beat …

Singapore Open 2022: Saina Nehwal makes winning start, Kidambi Srikanth stunned by Mithun Manjunath
2 years, 5 months ago

Singapore Open 2022: Saina Nehwal makes winning start, Kidambi Srikanth stunned by Mithun Manjunath

Hindustan Times  

India shuttler Saina Nehwal on Wednesday made a winning start to her Singapore Open 2022 campaign. Meanwhile, on court 1, India's Mithun Manjunath also made a winning start to his campaign, defeating compatriot Kidambi Srikanth in the first round of the men's singles category. Earlier in the day, Olympic medalist PV Sindhu made a winning start to her Singapore Open …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Kidambi Srikanth, Saina Nehwal's qualification hopes end as BWF says no further events till Games
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Kidambi Srikanth, Saina Nehwal's qualification hopes end as BWF says no further events till Games

Firstpost  

Former world no 1 Srikanth and London Games bronze-medallist Saina’s hopes were all but dashed when the last of the Olympic qualifiers in Singapore was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. New Delhi: Kidambi Srikanth and Saina Nehwal’s slim hopes of qualifying for Tokyo Games ended after the game’s governing body on Friday made it clear there will not be …

Tokyo hopes end for Srikanth, Saina after BWF confirms close of qualifying events
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo hopes end for Srikanth, Saina after BWF confirms close of qualifying events

The Hindu  

Kidambi Srikanth and Saina Nehwal's slim hopes of qualifying for the Tokyo Games ended after the governing body announced that there would be no further tournaments inside the qualification period. READ: "The Badminton World Federation can confirm no further tournaments will be played inside the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games qualifying window," the apex body said in a statement on Friday. …

Srikanth holds on to slim Olympic hopes; those assured of Tokyo berth take break
3 years, 7 months ago

Srikanth holds on to slim Olympic hopes; those assured of Tokyo berth take break

Hindustan Times  

Left stranded after the final three Olympic qualifiers were cancelled, Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth still harbours "some hope" of making it to the Tokyo Games, his faint optimism resting on the world body's assurance of a statement on the qualification process. The BWF, however, said it "will issue a further statement on Tokyo Olympics qualifying at a later date." "Coach …

Chances of Saina Nehwal, Srikanth qualifying for Olympics virtually over with Singapore Open cancellation
3 years, 7 months ago

Chances of Saina Nehwal, Srikanth qualifying for Olympics virtually over with Singapore Open cancellation

India TV News  

Star Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth's chances of booking berths for Tokyo Olympics are all but over after the world body on Wednesday cancelled the last qualifying event in Singapore due to the coronavirus-related travel restrictions. The tournament organisers Singapore Badminton Association and Badminton World Federation jointly agreed to cancel the Singapore Open scheduled for June 1-6. The …

Tokyo hopes all but over for Saina, Srikanth
3 years, 8 months ago

Tokyo hopes all but over for Saina, Srikanth

Hindustan Times  

Back in November, Kidambi Srikanth was reasonably confident of making it to the Olympics. To add to the pandemonium, the Badminton World Federation on Friday postponed the May 25-30 Malaysia Open—the second last qualifying tournament for the Tokyo Games. All attempts were made by the organisers and BWF to provide a safe tournament environment for all participants, but the recent …

Malaysia Open Postponed Due to Covid-19 Surge; Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth's Olympic Hopes Take Hit
3 years, 8 months ago

Malaysia Open Postponed Due to Covid-19 Surge; Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth's Olympic Hopes Take Hit

News 18  

The Malaysia Open Super 750 tournament, one of badminton’s last two Olympic qualifying events, was on Friday postponed due to a recent COVID-19 surge in the host country, dealing a severe blow to the Tokyo hopes of Indian stars like Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth. New tournament dates will be confirmed at a later date.” The decision came as a …

Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth's Tokyo hopes hang by a thread
3 years, 8 months ago

Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth's Tokyo hopes hang by a thread

Hindustan Times  

The hopes of former world No.1 players Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics hang by a thread after the Malaysian government informed the Indian High Commission in Malaysia that travel for the Indian badminton contingent “may not be possible immediately”. Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth The participation of Indian shuttlers for the May 25-30 Malaysia Open was …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Saina Nehwal, Indian shuttlers' qualification hopes in balance due to COVID-19 enforced flight ban
3 years, 8 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Saina Nehwal, Indian shuttlers' qualification hopes in balance due to COVID-19 enforced flight ban

Firstpost  

Following the postponement of the India Open, Saina and Srikanth’s hopes of qualifying for the Tokyo Games hinge on the Kuala Lumpur event followed by the Singapore Open. New Delhi: London Olympics bronze-medallist Saina Nehwal and men’s star Kidambi Srikanth’s last hopes of Olympic qualification hang in balance as the Indian government negotiates for their participation in the Malaysian Open …

India approaches Malaysia government to allow shuttlers for Malaysian Open
3 years, 8 months ago

India approaches Malaysia government to allow shuttlers for Malaysian Open

The Hindu  

India approached the Malaysian government on Wednesday to allow the national badminton team to travel for the Malaysian Open badminton championship, scheduled to begin on May 25. “After the initial request made earlier this week, the Indian High Commission in Malaysia has received information from the Malaysian Government that the travel of the team may not be possible immediately. Some …

Flight bans: BAI draws up plans for qualifying events
3 years, 8 months ago

Flight bans: BAI draws up plans for qualifying events

Hindustan Times  

With travel restrictions looming over the last two Olympic qualifying tournaments, Badminton Association of India has reached out to relevant authorities to clarify the exact regulations for Indians “to visit these countries”. “All travellers who began from any Indian destination, be it via direct or transit flights, are barred from entering Malaysia,” Malaysia’s Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob had said …

BAI: Shuttlers likely to travel to Malaysia via Qatar for Olympic qualifier
3 years, 8 months ago

BAI: Shuttlers likely to travel to Malaysia via Qatar for Olympic qualifier

The Hindu  

The Badminton Association of India said in a statement on Thursday that top shuttlers, including Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth, are likely to leave for Malaysia and Singapore via Doha to participate in the last two Olympic qualifiers next month. The BAI is looking to ensure a smooth travel that the shuttlers via Doha due to travel bans imposed by …

Parupalli Kashyap: We have serious doubts if anyone cares for players
3 years, 8 months ago

Parupalli Kashyap: We have serious doubts if anyone cares for players

The Hindu  

India shuttler Parupalli Kashyap feels the postponement of India Open — an Olympics qualifying event which was scheduled to be held in Delhi from May 11 — is disheartening. We are obviously helpless but again we do have serious doubts whether anyone cares for the players when they take these decisions,” the 34-year-old Kashyap told Sportstar on Wednesday. Kashyap, who …

India Open to be held behind closed doors
3 years, 8 months ago

India Open to be held behind closed doors

Hindustan Times  

Due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the national capital, the country’s biggest badminton tournament—the $400,000 India Open—will be held behind closed doors at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall here from May 11-16. Representational image - Badminton The Super 500 tournament, one of the last few Olympic qualifying events, will be contested in a bio-secure bubble without spectators …

All England Open 2021: Indonesia withdraw after COVID-19 case on flight; Kento Momota makes winning return
3 years, 9 months ago

All England Open 2021: Indonesia withdraw after COVID-19 case on flight; Kento Momota makes winning return

Firstpost  

London: Indonesia’s badminton team were forced into isolation by UK coronavirus contact-tracing rules, forcing the team out of the All England Open. A person travelling on their inboard flight has tested positive for #COVID19, with all personnel to self-isolate for 10 days.#HSBCbadminton #BWFWorldTour #AllEngland2021 https://t.co/4ozrtdyyDf — BWF March 17, 2021 Several Indonesian players enjoyed successful opening matches on Wednesday, including …

Badminton: US Open, Canada Open Cancelled Due to COVID-19
3 years, 9 months ago

Badminton: US Open, Canada Open Cancelled Due to COVID-19

News 18  

The Badminton World Federation said on Friday this year’s U.S. Open and Canada Open have been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. The U.S. Open, a Super 300 tournament on the BWF World Tour, was due to take place from July 6-11, while the Canada Open, a Super 100 event, was slated for June 29-July 4. “The ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and …

BWF extends Tokyo Games qualification window to June 15
3 years, 10 months ago

BWF extends Tokyo Games qualification window to June 15

The Hindu  

The Badminton World Federation said on Friday that Tokyo Olympics hopefuls will have until June 15 to secure qualification for the Games after a number of World Tour events were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Malaysia Open, which was initially scheduled for March 31-April 4, has been pushed back to May 25-30, while April's Malaysia Masters has been …

Thailand Open: Saina Nehwal cruises into second round, defeats Malaysia's Kisona Selvaduray in straight sets
3 years, 11 months ago

Thailand Open: Saina Nehwal cruises into second round, defeats Malaysia's Kisona Selvaduray in straight sets

India TV News  

Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal and Commonwealth Games gold medal winner Kidambi Srikanth cruised into the second round of the Thailand Open Super 1000 badminton tournament on Wednesday. Star men's doubles pair Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy fought back to beat their South Korean opponents Kim Gi Jung and Lee Yong Dae 19-21, 21-16, 21-14 in a first-round match that …

Olympic hopefuls Sindhu, Saina eye good outing
3 years, 11 months ago

Olympic hopefuls Sindhu, Saina eye good outing

The Hindu  

Nearly 10 months after COVID-19 disrupted the international calendar, star Indian shuttlers P.V. Sindhu and Saina Nehwal will return to competitive action in the Yonex Thailand Open Super 1000 tournament starting on Tuesday, an event shorn of some sheen due to Japan and China’s pullout from the Asia leg. Asian leg Both didn’t participate in Denmark Open Super 750 and …

India shuttlers look to shake off pandemic blues
3 years, 11 months ago

India shuttlers look to shake off pandemic blues

Hindustan Times  

India shuttlers will take tentative steps as they return to competition after almost a year at the $1 million Yonex Thailand Open starting in Bangkok on Tuesday. Hopefully, they’ll manage; they’re all experienced.” World champion PV Sindhu and Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal will have a slight advantage. “It will take time for them to get going, and maybe in the …

Olympic hopefuls Sindhu, Saina eye good outing on return at Thailand Open
3 years, 11 months ago

Olympic hopefuls Sindhu, Saina eye good outing on return at Thailand Open

The Hindu  

Nearly 10 months after COVID-19 disrupted the international calendar, star Indian shuttlers P V Sindhu and Saina Nehwal will return to competitive action in Yonex Thailand Open Super 1000 tournament starting on Tuesday, an event shorn of some sheen due to Japan and China's pullout from the Asia leg. While it didn't affect world champion Sindhu as the sixth seeded …

Indian team clears COVID-19 test, set to start training ahead of Thailand Open
4 years ago

Indian team clears COVID-19 test, set to start training ahead of Thailand Open

India TV News  

The entire Indian badminton contingent cleared the COVID-19 test on Wednesday and is set to begin training ahead of the Yonex Thailand Open, starting next week. The Asia leg in Bangkok consists of two Super 1000 events -- Yonex Thailand Open and Toyota Thailand Open followed by the USD 1,500,000 HSBC BWF World Tour Finals. "Badminton Association of Thailand and …

Indian badminton team leaves for Thailand; Sindhu to fly from London
4 years ago

Indian badminton team leaves for Thailand; Sindhu to fly from London

The Hindu  

The Indian badminton team, including Olympic hopefuls Saina Nehwal, B Sai Praneeth and Kidambi Srikanth, on Sunday left for Thailand to compete in back-to-back BWF World Tour Super 1000 events. READ: Sindhu steps up training with eye on Olympics All eyes are now on the two Super 1000 events -- Yonex Thailand Open and Toyota Thailand Open as the world's …

India Open: BAI requests ministry to relax quarantine norms for foreign players - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

India Open: BAI requests ministry to relax quarantine norms for foreign players - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The Badminton Association of India on Monday requested the Sports Ministry to relax the mandatory 14-day quarantine period for foreign players participating in next year’s Yonex Sunrise India Open Super 500 tournament. BAI general secretary Ajay Singhania met sports minister Kiren Rijiju to chalk out a plan for conducting the USD 400,000 India Open event, which is scheduled to be …

BWF World Tour's Asian leg moved to January 2021
4 years, 3 months ago

BWF World Tour's Asian leg moved to January 2021

The Hindu  

The Badminton World Federation said on Friday that the Asian leg of the BWF World Tour has been postponed to January 2021 for logistical reasons amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The re-scheduled Asian leg will begin with the Asia Open I from Jan. 12-17, followed by Asia Open II from Jan. 19-24 and the BWF World Tour Finals from Jan. 27-31. …

COVID-19: BAI cancels inaugural $90,000 Hyderabad Open
4 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19: BAI cancels inaugural $90,000 Hyderabad Open

The Hindu  

As widely expected, the inaugural $90,000 Hyderabad Open, announced as part of the Badminton World Federation calendar for 2020, stands cancelled. On Thursday, the BWF announced its decision to cancel the event, a Super 100 event on the lower-tier BWF Tour scheduled from August 11 to 16, after getting the nod from Badminton Association of India. “BWF and Badminton Association …

Badminton: Indian Open Olympic-qualifying tournament to be held in December 2020
4 years, 7 months ago

Badminton: Indian Open Olympic-qualifying tournament to be held in December 2020

India TV News  

The Olympic-qualifying India Open badminton tournament, which was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will now be held here from December 8 to 13 after the BWF unveiled a revised calendar to salvage the disruption-hit season. The World Tour Super 500 tournament, originally scheduled to be held in New Delhi from March 24-29, will now take place from December 8 …

Coronavirus: BWF suspends US Open in June
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: BWF suspends US Open in June

The Hindu  

New Delhi, Apr 28 The Badminton World Federation on Tuesday suspended the US Open World Tour Super 300 tournament to be held in June due to the fast-spreading COVID-19 pandemic which has infected over 3 million people globally. “The Badminton World Federation can confirm the suspension of the YONEX US Open 2020 set to be held 23-28 June in Fullerton, …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Badminton World Federation suspends US Open amidst COVID-19 pandemic
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Badminton World Federation suspends US Open amidst COVID-19 pandemic

Firstpost  

Indian men’s singles shuttler HS Prannoy had won the US Open in 2017, beating compatriot Parupalli Kashyap in the final The Badminton World Federation on Tuesday suspended the US Open World Tour Super 300 tournament to be held in June due to the fast-spreading COVID-19 pandemic which has infected over 3 million people globally. “The Badminton World Federation can confirm …

BAI ready to host India Open in December or January
4 years, 8 months ago

BAI ready to host India Open in December or January

The Hindu  

The Badminton Association of India is ready to host the USD 400,000 India Open in December, 2020, or January, 2021. “We told them we are ready to conduct the India Open in December or January but it all depends on how this global health crisis comes under control and if we get the government approval,” Ajay K. Singhania, general secretary, …

Badminton Association of India ready to host India Open in December-January
4 years, 8 months ago

Badminton Association of India ready to host India Open in December-January

India TV News  

The Badminton Association of India is ready to host the USD 400,000 India Open, an Olympic qualifier, in December this year or January next year, provided the COVID-19 pandemic subsides and the government gives its approval. The Badminton World Federation had last week sent a letter to BAI, asking it for a slot to conduct the BWF World Tour Super …

COVID-19: BWF suspends all its tournaments till July
4 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19: BWF suspends all its tournaments till July

The Hindu  

The escalation in COVID-19 pandemic globally, Badminton World Federation has suspended the cash-rich Indonesia Open and three others, besides a para event and a number of Grade 3 competitions to be held between May and July this year. The announcement made on Monday lists $170,000 Australian Open, $400,000 Thailand Open, $1,350,000 Indonesia Open and Russian Open among suspended events in …

India Open badminton suspended till April 12 in tune with world body\'s decision
4 years, 9 months ago

India Open badminton suspended till April 12 in tune with world body\'s decision

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The India Open badminton tournament was on Friday suspended at least till April 12 after the sport's world governing body decided to halt all events from March 16 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Badminton World Federation said in a statement that the escalation of the COVID-19 outbreak globally has forced it to cancel or postpone all tournaments …

Coronavirus outbreak: BWF suspends tours until April 12
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus outbreak: BWF suspends tours until April 12

The Hindu  

The India Open badminton tournament was, on Friday, suspended at least till April 12 after the sport’s world governing body decided to halt all events from March 16 due to the coronavirus pandemic. “Tournaments affected include the YONEX Swiss Open 2020, YONEX-SUNRISE India Open 2020, Orleans Masters 2020, CELCOM Axiata Malaysia Open 2020, and Singapore Open 2020, as well as …

India Open badminton to go ahead as planned, to be played in empty stadium over coronavirus fears
4 years, 9 months ago

India Open badminton to go ahead as planned, to be played in empty stadium over coronavirus fears

Firstpost  

The India Open Super 500 tournament, a crucial event for the Tokyo Olympic qualification, will be held without any spectators due to the global novel coronavirus outbreak, Badminton Association of India said The India Open Super 500 tournament, a crucial event for the Tokyo Olympic qualification, will be held without any spectators due to the global novel coronavirus outbreak, Badminton …

Coronavirus effect: No fans allowed for India Open
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus effect: No fans allowed for India Open

The Hindu  

The USD 400,000 India Open, a crucial event for the Tokyo Olympic qualification, will be held without any spectators due to the global novel coronavirus outbreak, Badminton Association of India said on Wednesday. ‘Precautionary measures’ “The YONEX-SUNRISE India Open 2020 to be staged in New Delhi from 24-29 March will go ahead as planned,” the statement said. “The India Open …

All England Championships: Top shuttlers pull out, vacate Gopichand academy
4 years, 10 months ago

All England Championships: Top shuttlers pull out, vacate Gopichand academy

Hindustan Times  

Seven Indian players, including the doubles pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, have pulled out of the upcoming All England Open in Birmingham due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. “Those who are still confirmed to compete are PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal, B Sai Praneeth, Kidambi Srikanth, Ashwini Ponnappa, Sikki Reddy and Pranav Jerry Chopra,” said Badminton Association of …

Badminton aces Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu get tricky draw at India Open
4 years, 10 months ago

Badminton aces Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu get tricky draw at India Open

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Former champions P V Sindhu and Saina Nehwal have been handed tricky draws at the upcoming Yonex India Open which remains under the scanner in the wake of 29 positive novel coronavirus cases reported in the country. Sindhu, a 2017 winner, will open her campaign against Hong Kong's Cheung Ngan Yi and is expected to face seventh seed …

Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu get tricky draw at India Open
4 years, 10 months ago

Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu get tricky draw at India Open

India TV News  

Former champions PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal have been handed tricky draws at the upcoming Yonex India Open which remains under the scanner in the wake of 29 positive novel coronavirus cases reported in the country. Sindhu, a 2017 winner, will open her campaign against Hong Kong's Cheung Ngan Yi and is expected to face seventh seed Michelle Li of …

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