PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal make positive start at World Championships
5 years, 4 months ago

PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal make positive start at World Championships

India TV News  

Two-time silver medallist P V Sindhu produced a commanding performance in her opening match at the BWF World Championships on Wednesday. Sindhu, who had reached the finals of Indonesia Open last month, looked in good touch as she controlled the rallies and outsmarted Chinese Taipei's Pai Yu Po 21-14 21-14 in a 43-minute contest. Eighth seed Saina Nehwal also made a positive start to her campaign, defeating Netherlands' Soraya De Visch Eijbergen 21-10 21-11 to set up a clash with Denmark's Mia Blichfeldt. Among others, Indian pair of Manu Attri and B Sumeeth Reddy suffered a 16-21 19-21 loss to sixth seeded Chinese combination of Han Cheng Kai and Zhou Hao Dong in men's doubles. Sindhu's unforced errors also made life easy for the Taiwanese girl, who showed some great skills and managed to enter the interval with a 11-10 lead after Sindhu found the net.

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India Open badminton: Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag shine but Treesa-Gayatri pair ousted on mixed day for Indians
1 day, 18 hours ago

India Open badminton: Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag shine but Treesa-Gayatri pair ousted on mixed day for Indians

Firstpost  

Indians had a mixed day at the India Open badminton tournament in New Delhi on Tuesday. While PV Sindhu and the men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fought hard to reach the second round, women’s doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand suffered a first round exit. Talented shuttler Kiran George, who trains at the Prakash …

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 …

VIDEO | Working on my skills and speed every day to notch up wins: Sindhu
2 days, 22 hours ago

VIDEO | Working on my skills and speed every day to notch up wins: Sindhu

The Hindu  

As a shift in the landscape of badminton takes place, PV Sindhu is well aware that she needs to keep replenishing her skills to be on an equal footing with the top 10 of the world and have success against them. Sindhu, who achieved her career-best ranking of world number two, is currently ranked 14 as she takes to the …

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 …

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 …

Syed Modi International 2024 badminton review: Finding silver linings in a year of turmoil
1 month, 1 week ago

Syed Modi International 2024 badminton review: Finding silver linings in a year of turmoil

The Hindu  

When Lakshya Sen finally hit the shuttle into the crowd on Sunday night after his most comprehensive win of the week to claim the Syed Modi India International Super 300, it was not just him celebrating a title win. While PV Sindhu expectedly claimed her third title in the city to join compatriot Saina Nehwal as the only three-time winners, …

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 …

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
Top News
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 …

Syed Modi International badminton tournament: Sindhu and Lakshya Sen win singles titles; Women’s doubles win title; ’Indian men's doubles and mixed doubles pair end campaign as runners-up’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Syed Modi International badminton tournament: Sindhu and Lakshya Sen win singles titles; Women’s doubles win title; ’Indian men's doubles and mixed doubles pair end campaign as runners-up’

The Hindu  

The title drought for Indian shuttlers this year finally ended with the home favourites winning three of the five on offer on the final day of the Syed Modi India International Super 300 tournament in Lucknow on Sunday. While PV Sindhu beat China’s Luo Yu Wu 21-14, 21-16 to join compatriot Saina Nehwal as a three-time winner at the Babu …

PV Sindhu claims Syed Modi International title, Treesa-Gayatri win doubles
1 month, 2 weeks ago

PV Sindhu claims Syed Modi International title, Treesa-Gayatri win doubles

India Today  

PV Sindhu secured a straight game win over China's Wu Luo Yu to claim the women's singles title at the Syed Modi International event on Sunday, December 1. Sindhu had made a strong start to match taking a 5-3 early lead but the Chinese shuttler would be on the heels of the Indian star throughout the game. Game 1 saw …

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: Sindhu, Sen enter final
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Syed Modi International: Sindhu, Sen enter final

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow: Top Indian shuttlers Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu marched into the finals of the men’s and women’s singles respectively at the Syed Modi India international badminton tournament, notching up semi-final wins in straight games here on Saturday. Two-time Olympic medallist Sindhu brushed aside compatriot Unnati Hooda 21-12, 21-9 while Sen, the 2021 World Championships bronze medallist, outplayed Japan’s Shogo …

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 …

Syed Modi International 2024: Sindhu, Lakshya stay on course for first titles of the year
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Syed Modi International 2024: Sindhu, Lakshya stay on course for first titles of the year

The Hindu  

The next generation of Indian badminton may have to wait a little longer as PV Sindhu will be looking to finish the season on a high after reaching the final of the Syed Modi International at the Babu Banarasi Das badminton academy here on Saturday. After struggling for form all through the year, the senior pro overwhelmed talented youngster Unnati …

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 …

Sindhu, Lakshya reach semifinals of Syed Modi International 2024
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sindhu, Lakshya reach semifinals of Syed Modi International 2024

The Hindu  

Statistically, PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda have nothing in common. The two-time Olympic medalist and former World Number 2 had already won the first of her five World Championships medals by the time Unnati was five years old. And when the two meet in the semifinals of the Syed Modi international Super 300 in Lucknow on Saturday, the result may …

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: Sindhu survives scare, Sen advances
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Syed Modi International: Sindhu survives scare, Sen advances

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow: There is no match between two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and compatriot Ira Sharma as far as world rankings are concerned. Ira Sharma in action against PV Sindhu during the Syed Modi International in Lucknow on Thursday. The outcome of their pre-quarterfinal clash on Thursday at the ongoing Syed Modi International here was on the expected lines, but it …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Sindhu storms into Paris Olympics women's singles pre-quarterfinals
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Sindhu storms into Paris Olympics women's singles pre-quarterfinals

New Indian Express  

FRANCE: Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu stormed into the pre-quarterfinals of the Olympic Games' women's singles competition after beating Kristin Kuuba of Estonia in straight games here on Wednesday. The 29-year-old Sindhu, who had beaten Maldives' Fathimath Abdul Razzaq 21-9 21-6 in her first match, topped the group. The Estonian, ranked 73rd in the world as against 13th position of …

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 …

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 …

Saina backs Sindhu for Olympic medal: Can’t judge any player from last 6-7 months results
6 months, 1 week ago

Saina backs Sindhu for Olympic medal: Can’t judge any player from last 6-7 months results

The Hindu  

London Olympics bronze winner Saina Nehwal on Friday backed two-time medallist P V Sindhu to find her “touch” in time, saying she shouldn’t be “judged” based on recent results as a medal at the Paris Games will boil down to “fitness” and “training”. “I don’t know how difficult it is going to be because there are some experienced players like …

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 …

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