PV Sindhu eyes China Open after World Championships high
5 years, 3 months ago

PV Sindhu eyes China Open after World Championships high

India TV News  

World champion P V Sindhu will look to reassert her supremacy when she spearheads the Indian campaign at the USD 1,000,000 China Open World Tour Super 1000 tournament beginning here on Tuesday. Saina will face Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan in the opening round and is expected to clash with former world no.1 and her nemesis Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei in the quarterfinals. China Open, the last Super 1000 event of the World Tour season, will The Indian campaign lost a bit of sheen with the withdrawal of Kidambi Srikanth and H S Prannoy. All eyes will be on B Sai Praneeth, who ended India's 36-year wait to become the first Indian male shuttler to claim a medal at the World Championships.

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P.V. Sindhu hopes to channel fresh optimism, vintage dominance as she begins season at India Open
2 days, 20 hours ago

P.V. Sindhu hopes to channel fresh optimism, vintage dominance as she begins season at India Open

The Hindu  

There was something different about PV Sindhu. While this new-look Sindhu caught everyone’s attention, fans of the sport will hope for a vintage Sindhu performance when she kicks off her 2025 season at the India Open in Delhi this week. File photo | Jonatan Christie and Anthony Sinisuka Ginting of Indonesia celebrate with Coach Irwansyah after the Men’s Final at …

PV Sindhu to begin 2025 season at India Open, her first tournament since wedding
1 week, 2 days ago

PV Sindhu to begin 2025 season at India Open, her first tournament since wedding

India Today  

Star shuttler PV SIndhu is set to begin her 2025 season as India field its biggest-ever contingent in the 3rd edition of the Yonex-Sunrise India Open. This edition of the BWF World Tour Super 750 event will see host India getting 21 entries – Men’s singles, Women’s singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles. In the last two Super …

2024 Year in Sport, Badminton: Misses at the Olympics, medal haul at Paralympics, civil war and calls for change
2 weeks, 2 days ago

2024 Year in Sport, Badminton: Misses at the Olympics, medal haul at Paralympics, civil war and calls for change

The Hindu  

Badminton’s exclusion from the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland was perhaps the biggest news coming from the sport this year. India’s Anmol Kharb celebrates after winning against Thailand’s Pornpicha Choeikeewong in their women’s singles final match at the 2024 Badminton Asia Team Championships in Shah Alam, Selangor, on February, 18, 2024. | Photo Credit: Getty Images April - …

Newly-wed PV Sindhu recalls meeting Venkata Datta Sai for first time in 2022: 'It felt like the stars aligned'
3 weeks ago

Newly-wed PV Sindhu recalls meeting Venkata Datta Sai for first time in 2022: 'It felt like the stars aligned'

Firstpost  

Indian shuttler PV Sindhu tied the knot with Venkata Datta Sai, the Executive Director of Posidex Technologies, a tech company based in Hyderabad. Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu tied the knot with Venkata Datta Sai, the Executive Director of Posidex Technologies, a Hyderabad-based tech company. The former world champion said that planning the wedding was a “beautiful yet challenging” experience …

PV Sindhu to get married this month. Details here
1 month, 1 week ago

PV Sindhu to get married this month. Details here

India Today  

India's badminton star PV Sindhu, a double Olympic medallist, is all set to begin a new chapter in her life. The wedding has been scheduled carefully to ensure Sindhu can return to the international badminton circuit in January, as the next season promises to be crucial. This was the only possible window as her schedule will be hectic from January," …

PV Sindhu, two-time Olympic medallist, to marry Hyderabad-based tech executive, date confirmed
1 month, 1 week ago

PV Sindhu, two-time Olympic medallist, to marry Hyderabad-based tech executive, date confirmed

India TV News  

The wedding bells have begun to jingle for India's badminton queen, Pusarla Venakata Sindhu, commonly known as PV Sindhu. The two-time Olympic medallist will marry a Hyderabad-based tech executive named Venkata Datta Sai. PV Sindhu returns to form Sindhu announced her return to form on Sunday when she got the better of China's Luo Yu Wu 21-14, 21-16 to win …

PV Sindhu to marry Hyderabad-based tech executive on December 22: Details here
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1 month, 1 week ago

PV Sindhu to marry Hyderabad-based tech executive on December 22: Details here

Hindustan Times  

Ace shuttler PV Sindhu will marry Hyderabad-based Venkata Datta Sai, an executive director at Posidex Technologies, on December 22 in Udaipur, news agency PTI reported. India badminton ace PV Sindhu will tie the knot with a Hyderabad tech company executive on December 22. Sindhu to continue playing On Sunday, Sindhu said she would “definitely” play the game for the next …

Badminton star PV Sindhu set to tie the knot in Udaipur this month. Details here
1 month, 1 week ago

Badminton star PV Sindhu set to tie the knot in Udaipur this month. Details here

Live Mint  

PV Sindhu will tie the knot with Hyderabad-based Venkata Datta Sai this month in Udaipur. Pre-wedding festivities will begin two days earlier — with a reception slated to take place on December 24 in Hyderabad. Sindhu is regarded as one of India's greatest athletes with five world championship medals — including a gold in 2019. The 29-year-old former world champion …

PV Sindhu returns to top of podium after two years by winning Syed Modi International Tournament
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

PV Sindhu returns to top of podium after two years by winning Syed Modi International Tournament

Firstpost  

Sindhu defeated Wu Luo Yu 21-14, 21-16 to win the tournament for the third time while Lakshya Sen was crowned the men’s singles champion after beating Singapore’s Jia Heng Jason Teh. PV Sindhu stood on top of the podium for the first time since 2022 after winning the Syed Modi International Tournament women's singles title Top-seeded Indians PV Sindhu and …

Syed Modi badminton: Sindhu ends two-year title wait, Sen too wins
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Syed Modi badminton: Sindhu ends two-year title wait, Sen too wins

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW: PV Sindhu let out that familiar victory roar, the face easing into a happy grin. PV Sindhu in action against China’s Luo Yu WU during the Syed Modi India International Badminton final in Lucknow. The Indian stalwart easing past China’s world 119 Wu Luo Yu 21-14, 21-16 was the 29-year-old’s first victory for over two years, going back to …

Syed Modi International: PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen clinch singles titles; Treesa-Gayatri pair shines in doubles
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Syed Modi International: PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen clinch singles titles; Treesa-Gayatri pair shines in doubles

Hindustan Times  

Top seeded Indians P V Sindhu and Lakshya Sen showcased their class and dominance to clinch the women's and men's singles titles, respectively, at the Syed Modi International badminton tournament here on Sunday. In the men's singles final, Lakshya, a 2021 World Championships bronze medallist, was at his dominant best as he demolished Singapore's Jia Heng Jason Teh 21-6, 21-7 …

2 years, 4 months, and 18 days: PV Sindhu ecstatic after ending title drought
1 month, 2 weeks ago

2 years, 4 months, and 18 days: PV Sindhu ecstatic after ending title drought

India Today  

PV Sindhu was elated with her win in the Syed Modi International final on Sunday, December 1. Sindhu defeated China's Wu Luo Yu 21-14, 21-16 to clinch her third Syed Modi International title after winning it in 2017 and 2022. Sindhu's last title win came all the way back in July 2022 when she won the Singapore Open. How did …

PV Sindhu brushes off retirement talk: Definitely playing next couple of years
1 month, 2 weeks ago

PV Sindhu brushes off retirement talk: Definitely playing next couple of years

India Today  

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has reaffirmed her commitment to competing at the highest level, stating that she intends to play for at least the next few years. While the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is on her radar, Sindhu clarified that her immediate focus is on staying fit and consistent, particularly as she approaches the latter stages of her career. …

Syed Modi International Super 300 badminton tournament: Sindhu enters final with win over Unnati Hooda; Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila sail into final
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Syed Modi International Super 300 badminton tournament: Sindhu enters final with win over Unnati Hooda; Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila sail into final

The Hindu  

The next generation of Indian badminton may have to wait a little longer. The senior pro overwhelmed talented youngster Unnati Hooda 21-12, 21-19 in her most dominating performance of the competition so far to make only her second final this year in 14 outings, having lost to China’s Zhi Yi Wang at the Malaysia Masters in May. He will now …

PV Sindhu through to Syed Modi International Final after thumping Unnati hooda
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

PV Sindhu through to Syed Modi International Final after thumping Unnati hooda

India Today  

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu delivered a stellar performance to advance to the women’s singles final of the Syed Modi International Super 300 tournament. Sindhu’s dominance was evident as she capitalized on Hooda’s errors while maintaining impeccable control throughout the match. From the beginning, I need to give my best.” Sindhu’s semifinal victory highlighted her experience and precision. Every day …

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen storm into Syed Modi International semi-finals
1 month, 2 weeks ago

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen storm into Syed Modi International semi-finals

India Today  

PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen stormed their way into the semi-finals of the Syed Modi International Super 300 badminton tournament. Sindhu has a challenging task in hand as Hooda, who also won the Odisha Open in 2022, defeated USA's Ishika Jaiswal 21-16, 21-9 in the quarterfinal and is in good form. 🏸 PV Sindhu defeated Dai Wang of China by …

Syed Modi International: PV Sindhu survives scare, Lakshya breezes into quarters
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Syed Modi International: PV Sindhu survives scare, Lakshya breezes into quarters

India Today  

India's ace shuttler PV Sindhu advanced to the women's singles quarterfinals at the Syed Modi International Super 300 badminton tournament after surviving a tough second-round clash against fellow Indian Ira Sharma. In the men's singles, top-seeded Lakshya Sen secured a straightforward 21-14, 21-13 victory over Israel's Daniil Dubovenko to reach the quarterfinals, where he will face compatriot Meiraba Luwang. Other …

Syed Modi International: PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen storm into Round 2
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Syed Modi International: PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen storm into Round 2

India Today  

Top seeds PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen advanced to the second round of the women's and men's singles respectively at the Syed Modi International Super 300 badminton tournament after registering straight-game victories here on Wednesday. Two-time Olympic medallist Sindhu defeated rising shuttler Anmol Kharb 21-17, 21-15, while Lakshya, 2021 world championships bronze medallist, powered past Malaysian qualifier Sholeh Aidil 21-12, …

Syed Modi International 2024: Satwik-Chirag pair pulls out on opening day; Sindhu eyes third title
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Syed Modi International 2024: Satwik-Chirag pair pulls out on opening day; Sindhu eyes third title

The Hindu  

The Indian challenge at the Syed Modi International Super 300 badminton tournament suffered a setback after former World No. The Indian duo, returning to action for the first time since the Paris Olympics at the China Masters last week, had practised on Monday and was scheduled to face the Chinese pair of Chen Xu Jun and Guo Ruo Han in …

Sindhu, Lakshya top singles draws in Syed Modi badminton
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sindhu, Lakshya top singles draws in Syed Modi badminton

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow: Changes is the topic of discussion in Indian badminton, especially the future of women’s singles since two-time Olympic medallist and former world champion PV Sindhu’s exit in the Paris Olympics last 16 stage. 19, Sindhu will seek home comfort as she chases a third title in the Syed Modi India International starting on Tuesday at the Uttar Pradesh Badminton …

Syed Modi International 2024: Sindhu, Lakshya, Satwik-Chirag aim to end title drought
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Syed Modi International 2024: Sindhu, Lakshya, Satwik-Chirag aim to end title drought

The Hindu  

P V Sindhu and Lakshya Sen will aim to end their title droughts when they spearhead India’s challenge at the Syed Modi International Super 300 badminton tournament starting here on Tuesday. Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, last clinched a title at the Singapore Open in 2022, while Lakshya, a 2021 World Championships bronze-medallist, won the Canada Open in 2023. Lakshya, …

China Masters 2024: Sindhu exits in second round, Treesa-Gayatri bow out; Lakshya, Satwik-Chirag enter quarterfinals
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China Masters 2024: Sindhu exits in second round, Treesa-Gayatri bow out; Lakshya, Satwik-Chirag enter quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu’s campaign at the China Masters Super 750 badminton tournament came to an end in the second round after she lost to Singapore’s Yeo Jia Min in a hard-fought three game women’s singles contest in China on Thursday. The world number 18 India duo, which is currently at eight spot in the BWF World Tour rankings, …

China Masters: PV Sindhu exits in second round after hard-fought defeat
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

China Masters: PV Sindhu exits in second round after hard-fought defeat

Deccan Chronicle  

Shenzhen: Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu's campaign at the China Masters Super 750 badminton tournament came to an end in the second round after she lost to Singapore's Yeo Jia Min in a hard-fought three game women's singles contest here on Thursday.World No.19 Sindhu, who dispatched the higher-ranked Busanan Ongbamrungphan 21-17 21-19 in the opening round, fought valiantly before going …

China Masters: Lakshya Sen reaches quarterfinals, PV Sindhu crashes out
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China Masters: Lakshya Sen reaches quarterfinals, PV Sindhu crashes out

India Today  

Star Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen progressed to the quarterfinals with a straight-game win, but two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu's campaign ended in the second round of the China Masters Super 750 badminton tournament here on Thursday. Lakshya, who missed out on a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, looked at his lethal best while disposing off Rasmus Gemke of Denmark …

China Masters: PV Sindhu eases past Busanan Ongbamrungphan to reach pre-quarters
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China Masters: PV Sindhu eases past Busanan Ongbamrungphan to reach pre-quarters

India Today  

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu showcased her class and resilience as she powered past Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan in straight games to secure her spot in the pre-quarterfinals of the China Masters 2024. The second game saw Busanan lead 10-6 and 13-9, but Sindhu rallied again, turning a 15-17 deficit into a commanding finish. Meanwhile, Malvika Bansod overcame Denmark's Line Kjaersfeldt …

China Masters 2024: Satwik and Chirag return to action after injury setback; Sindhu, Lakshya hope to regain form
1 month, 4 weeks ago

China Masters 2024: Satwik and Chirag return to action after injury setback; Sindhu, Lakshya hope to regain form

The Hindu  

India’s premier men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will make a highly-anticipated return to action at the China Masters Super 750 badminton tournament, starting here on Tuesday, following a disappointing Paris Olympics campaign. The former world number one duo had been sidelined from competitive action post the Paris Olympics due to Satwik’s shoulder injury. Fresh off a …

Japan Masters 2024: Sindhu exits after second-round defeat to Michelle Li
2 months ago

Japan Masters 2024: Sindhu exits after second-round defeat to Michelle Li

The Hindu  

Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu lost to Canada’s Michelle Li in the second round of the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500 tournament on Thursday. However, Sindhu managed to edge ahead with a narrow 11-8 lead, maintaining a slight advantage for the rest of the game to take an early lead in the match. READ | PV Sindhu determined to …

Japan Masters: PV Sindhu bows out after losing to Michelle Li in pre-quarters
2 months ago

Japan Masters: PV Sindhu bows out after losing to Michelle Li in pre-quarters

India Today  

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu crashed out after losing to Canada's Michelle Li in the pre-quarter-finals of the Japan Masters Super 500 tournament on Thursday. Earlier in the tournament, Lakshya Sen faced a heart-wrenching loss in the men's singles opening round, falling 22-20, 17-21, 16-21 to Malaysia's Leong Jun Hao after squandering a one-game lead. Women's doubles pair Treesa Jolly …

Japan Masters 2024: Sindhu enters pre-quarters, Lakshya bows out
2 months ago

Japan Masters 2024: Sindhu enters pre-quarters, Lakshya bows out

The Hindu  

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu sailed into the pre-quarterfinals, but Lakshya Sen made an opening-round exit from the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500 tournament here on Wednesday. World number 20 Sindhu brushed aside Thailand’s Busanan Ongbamrungphan, ranked 11, by a scoreline of 21-12, 21-18 in 38 minutes in a one-sided first-round match. Earlier, Sindhu began sluggishly, quickly falling behind 1-5, …

Japan Masters 2024: PV Sindhu makes winning start, Lakshya Sen exits early
2 months ago

Japan Masters 2024: PV Sindhu makes winning start, Lakshya Sen exits early

India Today  

Ace shuttler PV Sindhu began her campaign in the Kumamoto Masters Japan 2024 with a resounding win in the women's singles competition. Since her early exit in the Paris Olympics, Sindhu competed in the Arctic Open in which she was ousted in the opening round. LAKSHYA SEN EXITS Earlier on Tuesday, India's women's doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri …

Sindhu determined to prove critics wrong as she gears up for 2025 World Championships
2 months ago

Sindhu determined to prove critics wrong as she gears up for 2025 World Championships

The Hindu  

“It does hurt when someone writes you off. And that’s what keeps me going, and I am just waiting for that one elusive title, which should change the whole scenario,” Sindhu explained. Yes, the challenges are going to be different with different players emerging in the women’s circuit, and I will train accordingly,” Sindhu said. So, having won two silver …

PV Sindhu's First International Outing Since Paris Olympics Ends In Heartbreak
3 months, 1 week ago

PV Sindhu's First International Outing Since Paris Olympics Ends In Heartbreak

ABP News  

Vantaa : PV Sindhu's first outing at the international stage since the Paris Olympics ended in heartbreak as the two-time medallist crashed out of the Arctic Open 2024 BWF Super 500 badminton tournament on Tuesday. As Sindhu, who has recently parted ways with her Indonesian coach Agus Dwi Santoso after suffering a round of 16 exit from the Paris Olympics, …

Sindhu ropes in Anup Sridhar as coach for European swing
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sindhu ropes in Anup Sridhar as coach for European swing

Hindustan Times  

Indian badminton superstar PV Sindhu has brought in Anup Sridhar as her coach for the rest of the season after her previous trainer, Indonesian Agus Dwi Santoso’s contract ended post the Paris Olympics. Anup has been training the two-time Olympic medallist since the start of September at Hyderabad’s Gachibowli Stadium and will also travel with Sindhu as the former world …

Paris Olympics 2024: Lakshya Sen Reaches Semi-Finals in Men's Singles, Creates History for India
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Lakshya Sen Reaches Semi-Finals in Men's Singles, Creates History for India

ABP News  

Lakshya Sen has reached the semi-finals in the Men's Singles badminton event at the Paris Olympics, achieving a historic milestone. This victory marks the first time an Indian player has reached the semi-finals in the men's singles category at the Olympics. Chou Tien Chen, currently ranked 12th in the world for men's singles, initially led after winning the first game …

PV Sindhu: 'I want to be clear: I will continue, albeit after a small break'
5 months, 1 week ago

PV Sindhu: 'I want to be clear: I will continue, albeit after a small break'

Firstpost  

After her exit from the Paris Olympics as her dream to become the first Indian athlete to win three individual medals for the country came crashing down, PV Sindhu took to Instagram to pen an emotional note. Paris Olympics 2024 is the first Summer Games for PV Sindhu where she has failed to win a medal after participation. AP After …

PV Sindhu reacts after heartbreak in Paris Olympics 2024; takes small break to evaluate journey ahead
5 months, 1 week ago

PV Sindhu reacts after heartbreak in Paris Olympics 2024; takes small break to evaluate journey ahead

India TV News  

PV Sindhu said 'no regrets' after her campaign at the Paris Olympics 2024 ended with a big heartbreak on Thursday. India's ace shuttler suffered a heartbreaking exit at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Thursday. "Paris 2024: A Beautiful Journey but a Difficult Loss," PV Sindhu wrote in her X post. Meanwhile, India's top pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost …

PV Sindhu's Paris 2024 Campaign Ends With Round Of 16 Loss To China's He Bing Jiao
5 months, 2 weeks ago

PV Sindhu's Paris 2024 Campaign Ends With Round Of 16 Loss To China's He Bing Jiao

ABP News  

PV Sindhu's Paris Olympics 2024 campaign came to a heartbreaking conclusion with a 0-2 loss to China's He Bing Jiao. Sindhu lost 21-19, 21-14 to the sixth-seeded Chinese player in the round of 16, exiting the women’s singles badminton event at the Paris 2024 on August 1. ALSO ON ABP Live | Angela Carini Abandons Olympic 2024 Boxing Bout After …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Sindhu qualifies for round of 16, faces China’s He Bing Jiao
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Sindhu qualifies for round of 16, faces China’s He Bing Jiao

The Hindu  

Two-time medallist P V Sindhu qualified for the round of 16 at Paris 2024 Olympics after topping Group M in women’s singles on Wednesday. Sindhu, who won silver medal in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 before bagging a bronze in Tokyo five years later, defeated Estonia’s Kristin Kuuba 21-5, 21-10 in her second and final group-stage match in. Paris 2024 …

Paris Olympics 2024: PV Sindhu opens campaign with dominant win over Fathimath Abdul Razzaq
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: PV Sindhu opens campaign with dominant win over Fathimath Abdul Razzaq

Hindustan Times  

Two-time Olympic medallist Indian shuttler PV Sindhu began her Paris Olympics campaign with a resounding win in straight games over Maldives' Fathimath Abdul Razzaq in the women's singles group stage match, here on Sunday. India's Sindhu Pusarla V. plays against Maldives' Fathimath Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq during the women's singles badminton group stage match at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July …

Paris Olympics India Schedule for Day 2: Manu Bhaker eyes medal; Sumit Nagal, PV Sindhu begin their campaigns
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics India Schedule for Day 2: Manu Bhaker eyes medal; Sumit Nagal, PV Sindhu begin their campaigns

India TV News  

Indian contingent targets their first medal of the Paris Olympics 2024 on Day 2 of the sporting event on Sunday, July 28. 12:50 PM: Badminton - PV Sindhu vs Maldives' Fathimath Nabaaha in women's singles group stage match. 2:15 PM: Table tennis - Sreeja Akula vs Christina Kallberg of Sweden in women's singles round of 64 match. 3:00 PM: Table …

PV Sindhu begins Paris Olympics campaign with resounding win over Fathimath Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq
5 months, 2 weeks ago

PV Sindhu begins Paris Olympics campaign with resounding win over Fathimath Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq

India TV News  

India's ace shuttler PV Sindhu began her Paris Olympics campaign with a resounding 21-9, 21-6 win over Fathimath Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq of Maldives in a group-stage fixture on Sunday, July 28. Sindhu's slip-up allowed Fathimath to push the scores to 5-4 before the two-time Olympic medallist came roaring back. Fathimath tried really hard to wrestle back momentum but Sindhu foiled …

'The most special one...': PV Sindhu ahead of hunt for unprecedented Olympic hat-trick in Paris
5 months, 3 weeks ago

'The most special one...': PV Sindhu ahead of hunt for unprecedented Olympic hat-trick in Paris

Hindustan Times  

PV Sindhu is among the Indian athletes in Paris preparing for the 2024 Olympics. While she has a reputation of leaving any kind of poor form behind her when participating in major tournaments, Sindhu goes into the 2024 Games on the back of a far weaker buildup than in either of her two previous appearances in Rio de Janeiro or …

PV Sindhu shouldn't be judged by recent results, her performances have been quite good: Saina Nehwal
6 months, 1 week ago

PV Sindhu shouldn't be judged by recent results, her performances have been quite good: Saina Nehwal

Firstpost  

Nehwal, who won bronze in the 2012 London Olympics, said Sindhu’s chances of winning a third consecutive Olympic medal should not be judged on the basis of recent results and will ultimately depend on factors such as her fitness and training. Nehwal, who won bronze in the 2012 London Olympics, added that Sindhu’s chances of winning a third consecutive Olympic …

PV Sindhu goes down in first round of Indonesia Open
7 months, 1 week ago

PV Sindhu goes down in first round of Indonesia Open

Firstpost  

PV Sindhu suffered a surprise early exit from the Super 1000 tournament in Jakarta, Indonesia. PV Sindhu went down to Hsu Wen-chi of Chinese Taipei in the first round of the Indonesia Open on Wednesday, making a surprise early exit from the Super 1000 tournament. In a women’s doubles Round of 32 match, the Indian duo of Rutaparna Panda and …

PV Sindhu fails the Carolina Marin test, Treesa-Gayatri win
7 months, 2 weeks ago

PV Sindhu fails the Carolina Marin test, Treesa-Gayatri win

Hindustan Times  

Five meetings, six years. That’s how long it had been since PV Sindhu had beaten rival and three-time world champion Carolina Marin. Even though the feisty world No.3 closed down the gap, at 19-17 Sindhu was only two points away from an elusive win. Just like last Sunday when Sindhu wasted away an 11-3 lead in the third game to …

Singapore Open: PV Sindhu loses to Carolina Marin, Treesa-Gayatri upset World No. 2 Baek-Lee
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Singapore Open: PV Sindhu loses to Carolina Marin, Treesa-Gayatri upset World No. 2 Baek-Lee

Firstpost  

In the men’s singles, world No. Indian women’s doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand stunned world number two Baek Ha Na and Lee So Hee of South Korea to enter the quarter-finals at Singapore Open on Thursday as singles star PV Sindhu suffered another setback. Double Olympic medallist Sindhu blew away 18-15 lead in the decider to go …

Singapore Open 2024: Sindhu squanders lead to go down to Marin in pre-quarters
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Singapore Open 2024: Sindhu squanders lead to go down to Marin in pre-quarters

The Hindu  

PV Sindhu blew away an 18-15 lead in the decider to go down to familiar foe Carolina Marin in a thrilling three-game women’s singles pre-quarterfinal clash at the Singapore Open here on Thursday. Fresh from her runner-up finish at the Thailand Open last week, the premier Indian shuttler took the opening game against her Rio Olympics final nemesis, but the …

Singapore Open: PV Sindhu crashes out after losing to Carolina Marin in thriller
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Singapore Open: PV Sindhu crashes out after losing to Carolina Marin in thriller

India Today  

PV Sindhu crashed out of the Singapore Open 2024 after losing to Spain’s Carolina Marin in the Round of 16 match on Thursday, May 30. The last time Sindhu got the better of Marin was back in the quarterfinal of the Malaysia Open back in 2018, when she won in straight games 22-20, 21-19. Since then, Sindhu lost to Marin …

PV Sindhu loses to China’s Wang Zhi Yi in Malaysia Masters badminton final
7 months, 2 weeks ago

PV Sindhu loses to China’s Wang Zhi Yi in Malaysia Masters badminton final

Hindustan Times  

Leading 11-3 in the decider, PV Sindhu was well on her way to her first title in almost two years. PV Sindhu leaves after losing the Women's Singles quarterfinal badminton match But China’s Wang Zhi Yi wasn’t done yet. That rally – the first point after change of ends that gave Sindhu’s younger Chinese rival advantage in terms of drift …

PV Sindhu signs off with runner-up finish at Malaysia Masters
7 months, 3 weeks ago

PV Sindhu signs off with runner-up finish at Malaysia Masters

Deccan Chronicle  

Kuala Lumpur: Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu blew away a massive 11-3 lead in the deciding game of the Malaysia Masters final against Wang Zhi Yi, missing out on a great opportunity to end her title drought here on Sunday. Fifth seed Sindhu, a double Olympic medallist, last won the Singapore Open and Commonwealth Games gold in 2022 and finished …

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