P.V. Sindhu on Tokyo bronze: Decision to train at Gachibowli helped
3 years, 4 months ago

P.V. Sindhu on Tokyo bronze: Decision to train at Gachibowli helped

The Hindu  

For P. V. Sindhu, the pain of missing an opportunity to have another crack at the Olympic gold medal now stands replaced by the joy of adding a bronze to her collection. That hit me and I started focussing hard on the match ” Talking about the moment when she won the bronze-medal point, Sindhu said, “I was blank, my coach was literally in tears, it was a big moment. Winning back to back medals was very special.” READ| On Monday, Sindhu and her coach Korean coach held a virtual press conference from Tokyo and they were joined by the Badminton Association of India secretary Ajay Singhania. Anyway, we don’t talk much.” Sindhu said the decision to train at Gachibowli Stadium fast-tracked her medal hunt. “For the first time in my coaching career, my player has won an Olympic medal,” said the jubilant Korean, a men’s singles quarterfinalist in the 2004 Athens Olympics.

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PV Sindhu brushes off retirement talk: Definitely playing next couple of years
3 weeks, 3 days 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. …

Sindhu, Lakshya top singles draws in Syed Modi badminton
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Sindhu determined to prove critics wrong as she gears up for 2025 World Championships
1 month, 2 weeks 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 focusses on fitness and remaining injury-free with 2028 LA Olympics on her radar
1 month, 2 weeks ago

PV Sindhu focusses on fitness and remaining injury-free with 2028 LA Olympics on her radar

The Hindu  

Insisting that she still has a lot to offer and the potential to win many more titles on the demanding BWF circuit, star Indian shuttler P V Sindhu on Friday said the 2028 Los Angeles Games remains on her radar. Sindhu had entered the Paris Games with high expectations under the mentorship of legendary Prakash Padukone but was knocked out …

Sindhu ropes in Anup Sridhar as coach for European swing
3 months 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 Advances to Semi-Finals in Men's Single, Historic Achievement
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Lakshya Sen Advances to Semi-Finals in Men's Single, Historic Achievement

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'
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Sindhu storms into Paris Olympics women's singles pre-quarterfinals
4 months, 3 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 …

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

There's a lot of improvement, you will see that on court: Sindhu
5 months ago

There's a lot of improvement, you will see that on court: Sindhu

New Indian Express  

PARIS: From spending time in a hypoxic chamber to sparring with a variety of partners to adapt to different styles, Indian badminton ace PV Sindhu has left no stones unturned to be battle-ready for the Paris Games, where she will be chasing an unprecedented third consecutive Olympic medal. Sindhu's form has been patchy of late but she says the hat-trick …

I am going all-out to win gold in Paris: P.V. Sindhu
5 months ago

I am going all-out to win gold in Paris: P.V. Sindhu

The Hindu  

Sindhu says she is "going all-out" in her quest to become the first Indian to win an unprecedented third individual Olympic medal in Paris, drawing on her experience from a successful past. Sindhu stands on the brink of history as she pursues the gold medal in the upcoming Games, having won a silver and bronze in 2016 Rio and 2020 …

PV Sindhu shouldn't be judged by recent results, her performances have been quite good: Saina Nehwal
5 months, 2 weeks 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
5 months, 2 weeks 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 loses to China’s Wang Zhi Yi in Malaysia Masters badminton final
6 months, 4 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 …

Malaysia Masters: PV Sindhu rallies back in semis to qualify for first final of 2024
7 months ago

Malaysia Masters: PV Sindhu rallies back in semis to qualify for first final of 2024

India Today  

PV Sindhu made her way through to the final of the Malaysia Masters 2024 after beating Thailand’s Busanan Ongbamrunghpha in the semis on Saturday, May 25. Sindhu also qualified for her first final this year after beating her Thai opponent 13-21, 21-16, 21-12. It also happened to be Sindhu’s first final on the BWF circuit after she finished as the …

PV Sindhu training under new coach, targets comeback at Asia Team Championships
11 months, 1 week ago

PV Sindhu training under new coach, targets comeback at Asia Team Championships

Hindustan Times  

There's something missing at the ongoing India Open here. For the first time since 2007, both Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu – flag-bearers of Indian badminton in the last decade-and-a-half – are not playing at the annual event. Since Hashim, who initially travelled to Bengaluru with Sindhu just before the Hangzhou Asian Games, belonged to Suchitra Academy in Hyderabad where …

Asian Games | Prannoy battles to ensure a medal, Sindhu bows out in quarterfinals
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games | Prannoy battles to ensure a medal, Sindhu bows out in quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Prannoy battled his way into the semifinal of the men’s singles with a thrilling three-game win over Malaysia Lee Zii Jia to assure India a badminton medal, but it was curtains for P.V. Prannoy’s medal will be the first in men’s singles at the Asian Games since Syed Modi’s bronze in the 1982 edition in New Delhi. It was Bingjiao …

PV Sindhu low on confidence, shouldn't expect much from her at Asian Games: Coach Vimal Kumar
1 year, 3 months ago

PV Sindhu low on confidence, shouldn't expect much from her at Asian Games: Coach Vimal Kumar

Firstpost  

After observing the shuttler from close quarters during her week-long stint, Vimal feels Sindhu needs to make a few technical changes in her game and is likely to take some time to regain her form. New Delhi: Repeated failures in tournaments this season has dented PV Sindhu’s confidence and not much should be expected from the ace Indian shuttler at …

PV Sindhu Looks Back on 'Life-changing' Maiden Olympic Medal Ahead of BWF World Championships
1 year, 4 months ago

PV Sindhu Looks Back on 'Life-changing' Maiden Olympic Medal Ahead of BWF World Championships

News 18  

Going through one of the toughest phase of her career, star India shuttler PV Sindhu on Sunday reflected on her life-changing past seven years, which included winning a maiden Olympic medal in Rio, ahead of the World Championships beginning on Monday. The maiden Olympic medal proved to be a watershed moment in her life as she went on to win …

Sindhu’s form no reason for concern, she remains one of India’s best: Gopichand
1 year, 6 months ago

Sindhu’s form no reason for concern, she remains one of India’s best: Gopichand

The Hindu  

Two-time Olympic medallist P.V. Sindhu’s lack of consistency after coming back from an injury should not be a cause of “concern”, feels chief national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand. A silver medallist at the 2016 Rio Olympics and bronze winner in the Tokyo Games, Sindhu suffered an ankle injury in August last year to slip out of top-10 in the BWF …

BWF rankings: PV Sindhu drops out of top 10 for first time since November 2016
1 year, 8 months ago

BWF rankings: PV Sindhu drops out of top 10 for first time since November 2016

Hindustan Times  

Indian shuttler and Olympic medalist PV Sindhu dropped out of the top 10 of the women's singles Badminton World Federation rankings for the first time since November 2016. Olympic medalist PV Sindhu dropped out of the top 10 of the women's singles BWF rankings Sindhu made it to the top ten for the first time in August 2013 and has …

PV Sindhu Parts Ways with Park Tae Sang as Coach Takes Responsibility of 'Disappointing' Run
1 year, 10 months ago

PV Sindhu Parts Ways with Park Tae Sang as Coach Takes Responsibility of 'Disappointing' Run

News 18  

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and her coach Park Tae Sang have parted ways, the South Korean confirmed on Friday, taking responsibility of the Indian’s “disappointing moves in all recent matches.” The foreign coach said he felt responsible for Sindhu’s disappointing start to the season and that the Indian asked for a change. I’m sorry that I can’t be with …

PV Sindhu and coach Park Tae-Sang part ways before All England Open
1 year, 10 months ago

PV Sindhu and coach Park Tae-Sang part ways before All England Open

The Hindu  

Indian badminton player P.V. Sindhu and South Korean coach Park Tae-Sang have parted ways, the latter confirmed on his social media account on Friday. In the recently concluded Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships, she lost to unheralded youngster Gao Fangjie during India’s semifinal tie against China. Earlier on Friday, reports emerged that Sindhu will train with former Malaysian player Hafiz …

PV Sindhu parts ways with coach Park Tae Sang, South Korean tactician posts emotional message
1 year, 10 months ago

PV Sindhu parts ways with coach Park Tae Sang, South Korean tactician posts emotional message

India Today  

South Korean coach Park Tae Sang on Friday, February 24 confirmed that he parted ways with two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu. Park's nearly 4-year association with Sindhu comes to an end with him confirming that the Indian shuttler wanted a change after a disappointing start to the 2023 season. Park Tae Sang has been working with PV Sindhu since the …

Sindhu not to participate in BWF World Tour Finals, targets Malaysia Open return
2 years ago

Sindhu not to participate in BWF World Tour Finals, targets Malaysia Open return

The Hindu  

Sindhu will not be participating in the BWF World Tour Finals scheduled to be played in Bangkok from December 7-11. However, on November 23, the Badminton World Federation released the players’ docket that included Sindhu among the eight women’s singles players to take part in the season-ending tournament. Coach Tae-Sang, who took Sindhu through the paces in the training session …

A Comprehensive History of India at the Badminton World Championships
2 years, 4 months ago

A Comprehensive History of India at the Badminton World Championships

News 18  

India has not had a, very healthy equation with World championships over the years. In the world games 1981 he got a bronze, in Asian Games he got 2 Bronze member medals and in the Asian championships, he won a silver and a bronze medal. It was in the 1983 World championships that he got a bronze medal. At the …

Sindhu to miss World Championships due to injury
2 years, 4 months ago

Sindhu to miss World Championships due to injury

Hindustan Times  

Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu will skip the World Championships, to be held in Tokyo from August 22 to 28, due to a stress fracture she suffered during the recently concluded Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. I should be back to training in a few weeks.” The former world champion got injured while landing heavily on her left ankle after hitting …

PV Sindhu Opens Up on Ultimate Goal of Winning Gold at Olympics after Completing CWG Set - News18
2 years, 4 months ago

PV Sindhu Opens Up on Ultimate Goal of Winning Gold at Olympics after Completing CWG Set - News18

News 18  

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has won it all at the Commonwealth Games. In an Exclusive chat, Sindhu opens up on CWG 2022, how she keeps herself motivated and an Olympic gold being the ultimate goal… EXCERPTS – Thoughts on winning your first multi-nation event gold… “I have completed the sequence now. Having started playing international badminton at such a …

Commonwealth Games: PV Sindhu outplays Michelle Li in straight games to win women's singles gold
2 years, 4 months ago

Commonwealth Games: PV Sindhu outplays Michelle Li in straight games to win women's singles gold

Firstpost  

Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu defeated Michelle Li of Canada 21 15, 21-13 to clinch gold at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham on Monday. She's done it 🥇@Pvsindhu1 adds another Commonwealth Games gold medal to her tally in the women's badminton singles! Sindhu’s medal additionally helped take India’s gold medal tally to 19, taking them past New Zealand to …

P.V. Sindhu gunning for 2024 Paris Olympics
2 years, 4 months ago

P.V. Sindhu gunning for 2024 Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

Sindhu, who won a silver and a bronze in the last two editions, is chasing an elusive gold medal at the ongoing Games and thereafter her immediate target will be the Tokyo World Championships from August 22-28. Since then the ace Indian has endured a string of seven losses, including a quarterfinal defeat at last year’s World Championships, to take …

PV Sindhu on why winning Singapore Open before CWG 2022 was important
2 years, 5 months ago

PV Sindhu on why winning Singapore Open before CWG 2022 was important

The Hindu  

Saturday was the last day of the preparatory camp at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad for Indian shuttlers bound for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. I am glad I did that at the recent Singapore Open,” Sindhu said after the training session. meant a lot to me, a big confidence booster,” the 27-year-old Sindhu said. Have hope and confidence that …

Sindhu clinches Singapore Open title, her third trophy of 2022
2 years, 5 months ago

Sindhu clinches Singapore Open title, her third trophy of 2022

Deccan Chronicle  

Singapore: Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu lifted the Singapore Open Super 500 trophy after outwitting China's Wang Zhi Yi in an intense women's singles final here on Sunday. In a mistake-filled title clash, Sindhu managed to stay strong in the key moments to come up trumps against the 22-year-old Wang, the reigning Asian Championships gold medallist. After losing the …

Singapore Open: PV Sindhu wins her maiden Super 500 title of 2022, beats China's Wang Zhi Yi in final
2 years, 5 months ago

Singapore Open: PV Sindhu wins her maiden Super 500 title of 2022, beats China's Wang Zhi Yi in final

India TV News  

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu registered a commanding win in the women's singles final clash of the Singapore Open 2022 against China's Wang Zhi Yi. During the first set which started with a score of 0-2, Sindhu bounced back and added 11 straight points at the first-game interval. Wang Zhi Yi looked confident during that set as she won five …

PV Sindhu Turns 27: Five Unforgettable Achievements of Indian Badminton Star
2 years, 5 months ago

PV Sindhu Turns 27: Five Unforgettable Achievements of Indian Badminton Star

News 18  

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PV SINDHU: One of the most successful sportspersons PV Sindhu is the only Indian woman to clinch two Olympic medals. Sindhu conceded 19-21, 21-12, 21-15 defeat and secured silver medal. Gold medal in 2019 World ChampionshipsThe Hyderabad-born shuttler achieved another historic feat after outclassing Nozomi Okuhara of Japan in the final of the 2019 BWF World Championships. Silver …

P V Sindhu, B Sai Praneeth bow out of Indonesia Open
2 years, 6 months ago

P V Sindhu, B Sai Praneeth bow out of Indonesia Open

The Hindu  

Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu made a shock first round exit from the Indonesia Open Super 1000 event after suffering a straight-game defeat against China's He Bing Jiao, here on Tuesday. Seventh seed Sindhu lost 14-21 18-21 to Bing Jiao in the women's singles. 9 Bing Jiao, whom Sindhu had defeated at the Badminton Asia Championship, lead the Indian …

P. V. Sindhu: Everybody is beatable, but can’t take any opponent lightly
2 years, 7 months ago

P. V. Sindhu: Everybody is beatable, but can’t take any opponent lightly

The Hindu  

Two-time Olympic medallist P. V. Sindhu says she can't pick her toughest opponent in the international circuit as all are of the same standard. “I feel nobody is tough and at the same time, anybody is beatable,” she said during an interaction at the ongoing Goa Fest 2022 on Friday. “Right now everybody is of same standards, you can't think …

Badminton Asia Championships: PV Sindhu Claims Bronze after Losing to Akane Yamaguchi
2 years, 7 months ago

Badminton Asia Championships: PV Sindhu Claims Bronze after Losing to Akane Yamaguchi

News 18  

PV Sindhu got bronze after losing to world No. 2 Akane Yamaguchi of Japan 21-13, 19-21, 16-21 in the women’s singles semi-finals at the 2022 Badminton Asia Championships at the Muntinlupa Sports Complex in Manila, the Philippines on Saturday. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE The Hyderabad shuttler, …

Asian Championships HIGHLIGHTS: Sindhu wins bronze after losing semifinal against Yamaguchi
2 years, 7 months ago

Asian Championships HIGHLIGHTS: Sindhu wins bronze after losing semifinal against Yamaguchi

The Hindu  

Thanks for tuning into Sportstar's live coverage of the Asian Championships women's singles semifinal where India's P V Sindhu lost 21-13, 19-21, 16-21 to Japan's Akane Yamaguchi. MATCH REPORT: P V Sindhu wins her second Asian Championships bronze medal after a heartbreaking three-game loss to top-seed and defending champion Akane Yamaguchi of Japan in the semifinal in Manila. Head to …

Sindhu confirms medal at Asian Championships; Satwik-Chirag duo goes down fighting
2 years, 7 months ago

Sindhu confirms medal at Asian Championships; Satwik-Chirag duo goes down fighting

The Hindu  

India's P V Sindhu confirmed her second medal at the Asian Championships after beating He Bing Jiao of China 21-9, 13-21, 21-19 in the quarterfinals in Manila, Philippines on Friday. AS IT HAPPENED | In their first meeting since the Tokyo Olympics bronze medal playoff, it took the Indian an hour and 16 minutes to beat the Chinese shuttler. In …

2021 Year In Sports: Stars of Tokyo Olympics - From Neeraj Chopra and PV Sindhu to to Ariarne Titmus and Tom Daley
2 years, 11 months ago

2021 Year In Sports: Stars of Tokyo Olympics - From Neeraj Chopra and PV Sindhu to to Ariarne Titmus and Tom Daley

The Hindu  

From Neeraj Chopra winning India's first ever gold medal in athletics to South Korea's An San doing the triple in recurve archery, here is a look at the top stars of Tokyo Olympics: INDIA'S HONOUR LIST: Neeraj Chopra Neeraj Chopra won India's first-ever athletics gold medal in the javelin throw final with his second throw of 87.58m. Indian men's and …

Badminton in 2021: PV Sindhu's journey to greatness, Kidambi Srikanth's resurgence and Lakshya Sen's emergence
3 years ago

Badminton in 2021: PV Sindhu's journey to greatness, Kidambi Srikanth's resurgence and Lakshya Sen's emergence

Firstpost  

The COVID-19 pandemic expectedly disrupted the international calender with many events either cancelled or rescheduled but Indian shuttlers grabbed the opportunities even though a title win eluded them New Delhi: PV Sindhu’s legend grew with a second Olympic medal, Kidambi Srikanth regained his touch with a historic World championship silver and Lakshya Sen continued to dazzle but the listless performance …

Badminton Worlds: Historic First as India Assure Themselves of At Least Two Medals
3 years ago

Badminton Worlds: Historic First as India Assure Themselves of At Least Two Medals

News 18  

In a historic first, India were assured of at least two medals and one finalist in the men’s singles competition of the BWF World Badminton Championships after the seasoned Kidambi Srikanth and young Lakshya Sen entered their maiden semifinals of the marquee event here on Friday. The world number 14 Srikanth was ahead 11-5 at the first game’s change of …

BWF World Tour Finals: Sindhu loses to Seyoung in straight sets; settles for silver medal
3 years ago

BWF World Tour Finals: Sindhu loses to Seyoung in straight sets; settles for silver medal

India TV News  

Highlights The reigning world champion Indian ace had no answer to the in-form world number six Korean Seyoung had come into the event with back-to-back titles in the Indonesia Masters and Indonesia Open The Korean also beaten Sindhu in the quarterfinals of the Denmark Open in October Indian shuttler PV Sindhu settled for a silver medal after going down meekly …

Sindhu goes down to An Seyoung, finishes runner up in BWF World Tour Finals
3 years ago

Sindhu goes down to An Seyoung, finishes runner up in BWF World Tour Finals

The Hindu  

Indian badminton ace P V Sindhu lost to Korean teen sensation An Seyoung in a one-sided final at the BWF World Tour Finals, here on Sunday. Sindhu, the reigning world champion and two-time Olympic medallist, could neither match the pace nor breach the defence of the world number six Korean, losing 16-21 12-21 in the 40-minute lop-sided clash. READ: Asian …

BWF World Championships: PV Sindhu gets first round bye in tournament draw, likely to face Tai Tzu Ying in quarters
3 years ago

BWF World Championships: PV Sindhu gets first round bye in tournament draw, likely to face Tai Tzu Ying in quarters

Firstpost  

Sindhu, who won a bronze in the Tokyo Olympics, has been seeded sixth in the 12-19 December showpiece event. Defending champion PV Sindhu has got a first round bye and faces the prospect of coming up against Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Tai Tzu Ying and former world number one Carolina Marin in the quarter-finals and semi-finals respectively of the World …

PV Sindhu: The goal is to win the gold at Paris Olympics
3 years, 4 months ago

PV Sindhu: The goal is to win the gold at Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

P. V. Sindhu has admirably managed to carry the weight of expectations to return with a second Olympic medal from the recently concluded Tokyo Games. I learned a lot, I am very happy to be back with a second Olympic medal.” The addition of South Korean coach Park Tae-Sang and physio B. Evangeline to her team and the constant support …

Coach remembers how a humble, mature junior went on to win an Olympic gold
3 years, 4 months ago

Coach remembers how a humble, mature junior went on to win an Olympic gold

Hindustan Times  

PUNE As the halo from Neeraj Chopra’s Olympic gold medal for the javelin throw, won at the recently concluded games in Tokyo, arches out across India enveloping the nation with pride, Pune cannot, and must not be forgotten. Thereafter, Chopra took a string of international training tours before heading to the Olympics “On February 6, when he visited Pune, Neeraj …

Tokyo 2020: India men's doubles badminton player Chirag Shetty admits difficult to digest early Olympic exit
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo 2020: India men's doubles badminton player Chirag Shetty admits difficult to digest early Olympic exit

India Today  

India’s men’s doubles badminton players Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, ranked world no 10, won two of their three group matches but failed to qualify for the knockout stage after games won by each pair were considered to decide the two qualifiers following a three-way tie. However, they lost to top seeded Indonesian pair of Marcus Fernaldi Gideon and Kevin …

Badminton champion Sindhu dedicates Olympic medal to Hyderabad police
3 years, 4 months ago

Badminton champion Sindhu dedicates Olympic medal to Hyderabad police

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Badminton champion P.V. Sindhu, who won the bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics recently, said that she dedicated her medal to the service of the police department, as a token of respect and gratitude. Sindhu also released a book, ‘The Second Wave’, a compilation of efforts made by the police to battle the second wave of Covid-19. Hyderabad police …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Neeraj Chopra wins historic gold as India's campaign ends with best-ever Olympic medal haul
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Neeraj Chopra wins historic gold as India's campaign ends with best-ever Olympic medal haul

Firstpost  

With the addition of Chopra’s gold on the last day of their competitive schedule, India signed off with seven medals in all, including two silver and four bronze, the last of which was delivered by superstar wrestler Bajrang Punia on the day. Tokyo: They called it the Olympics like no other and India would agree as debutant javelin thrower Neeraj …

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