New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen said he focused on taking “one match at a time” during his campaign at the All England Open Badminton Championships, adding that a psychological discipline allowed him to navigate a demanding draw without the added weight of external expectations. Lakshya, who became only the second Indian player to reach two All England finals, returned with a silver medal after the 24-year-old went down in the men’s singles final 21-15, 22-20 against Chi…
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Birmingham, March 7 (IANS) Lakshya Sen became only the second Indian player to reach the men’s singles final of the All-England Open badminton championship twice when he overcame Canada’s Victor Lai in a gruelling semifinal in Birmingham on Saturday.The 24-year-old, who had also reached the summit clash in 2022, not only overcame a spirited Lai but also blisters in his right toe to win 21-16, 18-21, 21-15 in an hour and 37 minutes.Sen’s mentor, Prakash Padukone, had reached the All-England f…
Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) Former India captain and legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar will host a star-studded charity golf event in Mumbai this week to raise awareness for his CHAMPS Foundation, which supports former India players facing financial and medical challenges. Since its inception in January 1999, the CHAMPS Foundation, which stands for (Caring, Helping, Assisting, Motivating, Promoting Sportspersons), has played a vital role in providing dignity, care, and assistance to sportspersons who h…
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh congratulated Olympic medalist Saina Nehwal, one of India’s most outstanding badminton players, who has announced her retirement from competitive sports after nearly two years of absence due to a chronic knee issue.The 2012 London Olympics bronze medallist last played a competitive badminton match at the 2023 Singapore Open and had not officially announced her retirement until Monday, when, during a podcast, the ace shuttler mentione…
Mumbai, Jan 8 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone, in a major throwback interview with Lehren TV, was seen talking about stepping into Bollywood with Om Shanti Om and how Shah Rukh Khan and Farah Khan helped her throughout the movie’s shoot.In the video, Deepika can be seen recalling her nervous early days working with Shah Rukh Khan and director Farah Khan.She fondly was seen crediting her director and co-star for creating a safe space for her during the shoot of Om Shanti Om. She said,…
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…