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, 1 week 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 take on Singapore’s fourth-seed Jia Heng Jason Teh, who beat promising Priyanshu Rajawat 21-13, 21-19. The results : Women: singles: PV Sindhu bt Unnati Hooda 21-12, 21-9; Luo Yu Wu bt Lalinrat Chaiwan 21-19, 21-12; doubles: Treesa Jolly/Gaytri Gopichand bt Benyapa Aimsaard/Nuntakarn Aimsaard 18-21, 21-18, 21-10; Qian Li/Li Jing Bao bt Tanisha Crasto/Ashwini Ponnappa 14-21, 21-16, 21-13; Men: singles: Jia Heng Jason Teh bt Priyanshu Rajawat 21-13, 21-19; Lakshya Sen bt Shogo Ogawa 21-8, 21-14; doubles: Pruthvi Krishnamurthy Roy/K. Sai Pratheek bt Ishaan Bhatnagar/Sankar Prasad Udayakumar 21-17, 17-21, 21-16; Di Huang/Yang Liu bt Wen Jun Sun/Yi Jun Zhu 21-19, 21-14; mixed doubles: Dhruv Kapila/Tanisha Crasto bt Zhi Hong Zhou/Jia Yi Yang 21-16, 21-15; Dechapol Puavaranukroh/Supissara Paewsampran bt Pin Yi Liao/Ke Xin Huang 21-11, 21-13.

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Guwahati Masters 2024: Ashwini-Tanisha pair, Sathish Kumar win titles, Anmol Kharb loses
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Guwahati Masters 2024: Ashwini-Tanisha pair, Sathish Kumar win titles, Anmol Kharb loses

The Hindu  

Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto successfully defended the women’s doubles title at Guwahati Masters, a BWF Tour Super 100 tournament, on Sunday. The top-seeded Indian pair of Ashwini and Tanisha defeated China’s Li Hua Zhou and Wang Zi Meng 21-18, 21-12 in 43 minutes in the final to win the title for the second year in a row. READ | …

Guwahati Masters 2024: Anmol Kharb stuns defending champion Lalinrat Chaiwan, reaches semifinals
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Guwahati Masters 2024: Anmol Kharb stuns defending champion Lalinrat Chaiwan, reaches semifinals

The Hindu  

Anmol Kharb kept her cool under relentless pressure to upset defending champion Lalinrat Chaiwan of Thailand in the women’s singles quarterfinals of the Guwahati Masters Super 100 tournament on Friday. READ | Syed Modi International 2024 badminton review: Finding silver linings in a year of turmoil Other Indians, who made it to the semifinals, included men’s singles third seed Sathish …

Guwahati Masters: M Tharun, K Satwik Reddy and Vaishnavi Khadkekar upset top seeds to reach quarters
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Guwahati Masters: M Tharun, K Satwik Reddy and Vaishnavi Khadkekar upset top seeds to reach quarters

The Hindu  

National Games Champion M Tharun and unseeded mixed doubles combination of K Sathwik Reddy and Vaishnavi Khadkekar packed off the top seeds in their respective categories to advance to the quarterfinals of the Guwahati Masters Super 100 badminton tournament here on Thursday. Tharun saved two game points in the opening game and then grabbed the initiative after a few long …

Guwahati Masters 2024: Priyanshu, Tanvi advance to pre-quarters
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Guwahati Masters 2024: Priyanshu, Tanvi advance to pre-quarters

The Hindu  

Top seed Priyanshu Rajawat and Tanvi Sharma Hemanth advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the men’s and women’s singles events of the Guwahati Masters even as Unnati Hooda exited the Super 100 badminton tournament, here on Wednesday. In the paired events, mixed doubles top seeds Satish Kumar Karunakaran and Adya Variyath along with fifth seeds Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto stayed …

Guwahati Masters 2024: Ashwini-Tanisha pair returns to defend title; Rajawat to headline singles event
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Guwahati Masters 2024: Ashwini-Tanisha pair returns to defend title; Rajawat to headline singles event

The Hindu  

Defending women’s doubles champion pair of Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto with singles specialist Priyanshu Rajawat will carry the expectations of home fans in the second edition of the Guwahati Masters Super 100 badminton tournament to be held here this week. Ashwini-Tanisha and Rajawat have been given the top billing in their respective events following their win at last week’s …

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

Indian shuttler PV Sindhu to marry Hyderabad-based tech executive on 22 December
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Indian shuttler PV Sindhu to marry Hyderabad-based tech executive on 22 December

Firstpost  

PV Sindhu, one of India’s top shuttlers, is set to get married to Venkata Datta Sai, a tech executive based in Hyderabad, on 22 December in Udaipur. Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu is set to get married to Venkata Datta Sai, a Hyderabad-based tech executive, in Udaipur on 22 December. Sindhu recently ended her long wait for a title after …

PV Sindhu returns to top of podium after two years by winning Syed Modi International Tournament
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1 month, 1 week 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
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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, 1 week 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’
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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 …

Syed Modi International 2024: Sindhu, Lakshya, Treesa-Gayatri pair clinch titles
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Syed Modi International 2024: Sindhu, Lakshya, Treesa-Gayatri pair clinch titles

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 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 Banarasi Das …

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

Lakshya Sen wins Syed Modi International for 1st time, crushes Jia Teh in final
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Lakshya Sen wins Syed Modi International for 1st time, crushes Jia Teh in final

India Today  

Lakshya Sen claimed his first Syed Modi International title with a dominating win over Singapore's Jia Teh in the final on Sunday, December 1. While Jia Teh briefly arrested the free flow of points for the Indian, Lakshya took an 11-4 lead heading into the break of Game 1. A 6-0 run, which also included an incredible rally from the …

PV Sindhu brushes off retirement talk: Definitely playing next couple of years
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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
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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 2024: Sindhu, Lakshya stay on course for first titles of the year
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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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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 …

Parupalli Kashyap: We have superstars and money but badminton as a sport hasn’t grown
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Parupalli Kashyap: We have superstars and money but badminton as a sport hasn’t grown

The Hindu  

Parupalli Kashyap was a star during his playing days. He wasn’t as hopeful about Indian badminton, though, in an exclusive chat with Sportstar: On Shriyanshi’s loss Shriyanshi Valishetty, coached by Parupalli Kashyap, lost in the quarterfinals of the Syed Modi India International, in Lucknow on Friday. READ | Syed Modi International 2024: Unnati Hooda, PV Sindhu set to face off …

Sindhu, Lakshya reach semifinals of Syed Modi International 2024
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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
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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
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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 2024: Sindhu edges out Ira Sharma, advances to third round; Lakshya to play later in the day
1 month, 1 week ago

Syed Modi International 2024: Sindhu edges out Ira Sharma, advances to third round; Lakshya to play later in the day

The Hindu  

On a day that saw the end of the road for most of the top seeds and her major challengers falling by the wayside to many lower-ranked opponents, PV Sindhu had to dig deep and bring all her experience before registering a hard-fought 21-10, 12-21, 21-15 win against Ira Sharma to ensure her spot in the quarterfinals of the Syed …

Syed Modi International: PV Sindhu survives scare, Lakshya breezes into quarters
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1 month, 1 week 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 2024: Sindhu, Lakshya through to second round
1 month, 1 week ago

Syed Modi International 2024: Sindhu, Lakshya through to second round

The Hindu  

Third seed Aakarshi Kashyap was the first big upset at the Syed Modi International Super 300 badminton tournament, crashing out in the first round at the Babu Banarasi Das Academy on Wednesday. READ | Satwik-Chirag duo withdraws from Syed Modi International 2024 P.V. Sindhu got the better of youngster Anmol Kharb 21-17, 21-15 while Lakshya Sen breezed past Malaysian qualifier …

Syed Modi International: PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen storm into Round 2
1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Satwik-Chirag withdraws from Syed Modi International Super 300 tournament
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Satwik-Chirag withdraws from Syed Modi International Super 300 tournament

India Today  

India’s top men’s doubles badminton pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, have withdrawn from the Syed Modi International Super 300 tournament. 1 and strong contenders for the men’s doubles title, had been out of action since the Paris Olympics due to Satwik’s shoulder injury. As quoted by PTI, Reddy said that the duo are playing after a long time and …

Sindhu, Lakshya top singles draws in Syed Modi badminton
1 month, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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 2024: Sindhu, Lakshya and Bansod progress to second round; Satwik-Chirag earn comeback win
1 month, 2 weeks ago

China Masters 2024: Sindhu, Lakshya and Bansod progress to second round; Satwik-Chirag earn comeback win

The Hindu  

PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen progressed to the women’s and men’s singles second round respectively after comfortable victories while the doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty notched a hard-fought win in their first match after the Paris Olympics at the China Masters Super 750 badminton tournament here on Wednesday. Returning to action after a break following the Paris …

China Masters: PV Sindhu eases past Busanan Ongbamrungphan to reach pre-quarters
1 month, 2 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: Anupama stuns WR 15 Zhang to enter second round; Sumeet-Sikki also win
1 month, 2 weeks ago

China Masters 2024: Anupama stuns WR 15 Zhang to enter second round; Sumeet-Sikki also win

The Hindu  

India’s Anupama Upadhyaya recorded a stunning three-game win over world number 15 Beiwen Zhang of USA to progress to the women’s singles second round at the China Masters Super 750 tournament in China on Tuesday. It was her first second round appearance in a BWF Super 750 world tour event. India’s B Sumeeth Reddy and N Sikki Reddy also advanced …

China Masters 2024: Satwik and Chirag return to action after injury setback; Sindhu, Lakshya hope to regain form
1 month, 3 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
1 month, 3 weeks 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
1 month, 3 weeks 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
1 month, 3 weeks 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
1 month, 3 weeks 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, Lakshya hope to regain form at Kumamoto Masters Japan
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Sindhu, Lakshya hope to regain form at Kumamoto Masters Japan

The Hindu  

Star shuttlers PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen will be eager to regain form when they lead the Indian challenge at the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500 tournament beginning here on Tuesday. While Sindhu reached the quarterfinals at the Denmark Open Super 750, Lakshya Sen suffered early exits at both Arctic Open Super 500 and Denmark Open. Sindhu, after a shock …

Sindhu determined to prove critics wrong as she gears up for 2025 World Championships
1 month, 4 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's First International Outing Since Paris Olympics Ends In Heartbreak
3 months 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, …

India Junior International Grand Prix Badminton: Disha Santosh and Aaradhya Sharma Post Resounding Wins
4 months, 1 week ago

India Junior International Grand Prix Badminton: Disha Santosh and Aaradhya Sharma Post Resounding Wins

News 18  

Talented shuttlers Disha Santosh and Aaradhya Sharma recorded big upsets in the opening round of the girls and boys singles respectively in the India Junior International Grand Prix badminton tournament here on Wednesday. While Disha stunned sixth seeded Liao Jui-Chi of Chinese Taipei 21-15 21-18, qualifier Aaradhya Sharma shocked fifth seeded Sai Prasad Teegala 15-21 21-7 21-15 in another match. …

BAI seeking more depth in national team with future Olympics in mind
4 months, 2 weeks ago

BAI seeking more depth in national team with future Olympics in mind

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Like boxing, badminton was a major disappointment for India at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The sport that had fetched a medal at all Olympics since Saina Nehwal's bronze in the 2012 London Olympics failed to deliver in Paris. It was so disheartening that India legend and coach Prakash Padukone couldn't help but say that even the players should take …

Prakash Padukone gets pasting from Ashwini Ponnappa for slamming Lakshya Sen: ‘First ones to take credit for wins…’
5 months ago

Prakash Padukone gets pasting from Ashwini Ponnappa for slamming Lakshya Sen: ‘First ones to take credit for wins…’

Hindustan Times  

Ashwini Ponnappa, India's doubles badminton player, lashed out at the legendary Prakash Padukone for his strict comments on India shuttler Lakshya Sen's missing out on a medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. Ashwini Ponnappa lashed out at Prakash Padukone for criticising Lakshya Sen for missing out on a bronze medal at Paris Olympics Even in the bronze medal match against …

Lakshya Sen loses bronze play-off to Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia, India’s badminton campaign over
5 months ago

Lakshya Sen loses bronze play-off to Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia, India’s badminton campaign over

The Hindu  

Serving 3-1 up in the opening game of his Olympic bronze medal encounter against Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia, Lakshya Sen attempted a high serve against his Malaysian opponent. While Lakshya’s error had come at a critical time against Axelsen, the one against Lee had come very early on. Before the Olympic bronze medal match, Lakshya Sen had played Lee five …

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