New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Fresh off scripting history as the first Indian shuttler to conquer the prestigious Japan Open, double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu expressed deep gratitude and spiritual joy, dedicating her monumental victory to Mahaprabhu Jagannath. Sindhu defeated home favourite Akane Yamaguchi to win the Japan Open 2026 badminton title, ending a two-year wait for a BWF World Tour crown in an emotional triumph for the Indian shuttler.The title win coincided with Odisha’s sacred Jagann…
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New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Former coach Pullela Gopichand believes PV Sindhu’s recent performances are a sign that the former world champion is rediscovering her rhythm, with the national coach expressing confidence that a major result is around the corner as she prepares to contest the Japan Open final against Akane Yamaguchi.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the BWF World Championships 2026 mascot and anthem launch in New Delhi on Saturday, Gopichand welcomed Sindhu’s return to a title …
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) With India set to stage the BWF World Championships for the first time in 17 years, former All England winner Pullela Gopichand described the event as a landmark moment for both badminton and Indian sport, expressing confidence that home conditions could provide a significant boost to the country’s medal hopefuls.”I think it’s really wonderful to see the country host the world championship again. It’s a great moment not only for badminton but for Indian sport. In genera…
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) India’s star doubles shuttler Chirag Shetty says he and long-time partner Satwiksairaj Rankireddy are fully focused on making the most of two of the biggest events on the badminton calendar this year, the BWF World Championships and the Asian Games.Reflecting on his journey and future ambitions during a podcast, Chirag said the pair’s immediate objective is to peak for the two marquee tournaments.”So, this year, I think we have the World Championships and the Asian Game…
Tokyo, July 14 (IANS) Two-time Olympic medallist P.V. Sindhu and the mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto advanced to the second round of the Japan Open 2026 after registering straight-game victories in their respective opening-round matches at the BWF Super 750 tournament in the Japanese capital on Tuesday.The 2019 BWF Champion defeated Malaysia’s Wong Ling Ching 21-14, 21-11 in just 36 minutes to make a confident start to her campaign. Dhruv and Tanisha also progressed with a …
Tokyo, July 15 (IANS) India’s campaign at the Japan Open suffered an early setback after star men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were forced to retire from their opening-round contest due to Satwik’s recurring shoulder injury, while two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu made a confident start by advancing to the women’s singles second round on Tuesday.Returning to competition for the first time since withdrawing from the Indonesia Open in June, the world No. 4 duo could …
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) With 50 days to go until the BWF World Championships 2026 in New Delhi, the Badminton Association of India (BAI) on Sunday began the official countdown to badminton’s biggest tournament. Scheduled from August 17–23 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, the Championships will feature participation from over 55+ countries with nearly 800 players, team officials, support staff, technical officials, media, etc, marking the event’s return to India after 17 years and its fir…
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) A day after her Round of 16 exit from the BWF India Open badminton tournament, Danish woman shuttler Mia Blitchfeldt once again expressed her disappointment over hygiene conditions at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, stating that before coming to India she had mentally prepared herself for “the worst” and added it is “very difficult to see how a World Championship could be held here.”On the opening day of the tournament, which is being held as a test event ahead of …
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Indian badminton in 2025 will be remembered more for reassessment than success. Results were limited, and maintaining momentum proved difficult. Players like PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy, and Kidambi Srikanth struggled to maintain consistency. The season lacked significant achievements, with injuries affecting preparations, quick early exits common.The pivotal moments of Indian badminton’s 2025 season were few but impactful. Key among them was Lakshya Sen’s win at the Austr…