DailyWorld News - The First International Newspaper From India https://dailyworld.in/ Sun, 21 Sep 2025 22:21:08 +0530 en https://dailyworld.in/badminton/pramod-bhagat-sukant-kadam-and-krishna-nagar-excel-in-china-para-badminton-639806.html Mumbai Sep 21 Top parashuttlers Pramod Bhagat Sukant Kadam and Krishna Nagar brought glory to India in the China ParaBadminton International 2025 with remarkable performances that highlighted skill determination and fighting spirit Their medalwinning feats underlined Indias growing dominance on the global para badminton stage Ace shuttler Pramod Bhagat made a golden comeback after 18 months clinching the mens singles SL3 gold medal Facing stiff competition from Indonesias Muh Al Imran Pramod lost the first game 152 but bounced back brilliantly to win 2119 2116 sealing the gold in a thrilling contestThis was a particularly emotional victory for Bhagat marking his return to the international circuit after missing the Paris Paralympics due to three whereabouts failuresIn mens doubles he paired with Sukant Kadam and secured silver after falling just short against compatriots Jagadesh Dilli and Naveen Sivakumar in a gripping final that ended 1821 2220 1821World No1 Sukant Kadam put up a strong show in the mens singles SL4 category battling through a tough draw before finishing with a silver medal In the final he went down to Frances Lucas Mazur 921 821 but remained positive and determined about his performanceTokyo 2020 Paralympic champion Krishna Nagar also added to Indias tally with a silver medal in the mens singles SH6 event He fought valiantly against Thailands Natthapong Meechai in a close threesetter before settling for second place with the final scoreline reading 2220 721 1721Bhagat expressed his delight saying This gold medal is very special for me Coming back after 18 months and proving myself again is a priceless feeling I want to thank my coaches supporters and everyone who believed in me during the tough phase This is just the beginning of my comeback storySukant Kadam shared his thoughts Winning silver in such a competitive field is an honour but I know I can do better Lucas played brilliantly and I will take this match as a learning experience My aim is to convert silver into gold in the upcoming tournaments I am grateful to represent India and to make the country proudKrishna Nagar said Every medal motivates me to aim higher The final was tough and though I lost I gave everything on the court This silver medal reminds me that consistent hard work will push me further I am committed to coming back stronger with my focus firmly set on bringing more gold medals for India IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/pramod-bhagat-sukant-kadam-and-krishna-nagar-excel-in-china-para-badminton-639806.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 20:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/host-india-to-face-uae-sri-lanka-amp-nepal-after-world-junior-cships-mixed-team-redraw--639103.html New Delhi Sep 17 Host India will face the United Arab Emirates UAE Sri Lanka and Nepal in the BWF World Junior Championships Mixed Team event following a group stage redraw on Wednesday The withdrawal of the Cook Islands prompted the Badminton World Federation BWF to reshuffle the field for the current 36 countries participating in the tournament also known as the Suhandinata Cup The forthcoming BWF World Junior Championships 2025 returning to India after 17 years are all set to be staged in Guwahati from October 619 at the stateoftheart National Centre of ExcellenceIndia seeded second in the event continues to feature in Group H at the qualifying stage While Nepal retained its place in the group the UAE and Sri Lanka have now been added to Group H as per the updated drawThe redraw has also brought significant changes to the other groups Topseeded Thailand stays in Group A where it will compete alongside Japan Portugal and Ireland marking a complete revamp from the previous grouping Defending champions Indonesia will play the qualifying stage in Group F against Hong Kong China Slovenia and the PhilippinesMeanwhile powerhouse China with 14 Mixed Team Championship titles to its name will feature in Group D alongside Türkiye England Uganda and Ghana In Group G threetime winners South Korea will compete with Poland Romania Hungary and BhutanWith the redraw finalised the stage is set for renewed excitement ahead of the BWF World Junior Championships as rising stars from across the globe battle for supremacy in GuwahatiRedrawn GroupsGroup A Thailand 1 Japan 916 Portugal and IrelandGroup B France 58 USA 916 Egypt Vietnam and NorwayGroup C Malaysia 34 Australia 916 Canada and SlovakiaGroup D China 58 Türkiye 916 England Uganda and GhanaGroup E Chinese Taipei 58 Denmark 916 Singapore Netherlands and BrazilGroup F Indonesia 34 Hong Kong China 916 Slovenia and the PhilippinesGroup G Poland 518 Korea 916 Romania Hungary and BhutanGroup H India 2 UAE 916 Sri Lanka and Nepal IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/host-india-to-face-uae-sri-lanka-amp-nepal-after-world-junior-cships-mixed-team-redraw--639103.html Wed, 17 Sep 2025 22:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/hong-kong-open-lakshya-sen-finishes-as-runner-up-after-losing-to-li-shifeng-in-final-638516.html Hong Kong Sep 14 Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen finished as runnersup at the Hong Kong Open after losing to Chinas Li Shifeng 1521 1221 in the mens singles final on Sunday It was a second runnersup finish for India after the mens doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost to Chinas Olympic silver medallists Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang in the finalSen who had displayed strong form throughout the tournament began the final on a promising note The early phase of the opening game was evenly matched with both players trading points freely Sen collected nine quick points but once Li found his rhythm the tide shifted The Chinese shuttler unleashed a barrage of sharp smashes and pinpoint placements pulling away comfortably to clinch the first gameIn the second game Sen showed signs of a fightback with an aggressive start that saw him grab the early lead However a few mistimed lift shots at crucial moments allowed Li to level the score at 44 From there the Chinese shuttler asserted control capitalising on Sens errors with relentless pressure and clever anglesThough Sen initially thrived in the longer rallies Lis strategy of finishing points quickly kept the Indian constantly under pressure The match concluded in fitting fashion with Li sealing victory through a delicate crosscourt net shot wrapping up the contest in straight gamesFor Sen the defeat is a setback as he continues his pursuit of a maiden Super 500 title His resilience and adaptability were once again on display but on this occasion Lis superior execution and composure in key moments proved decisive in a 45minute encounter IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/hong-kong-open-lakshya-sen-finishes-as-runner-up-after-losing-to-li-shifeng-in-final-638516.html Sun, 14 Sep 2025 18:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/hong-kong-open-ayush-shetty-stuns-naraoka-to-join-satwik-chirag-and-sen-in-next-round-637953.html Hong Kong Sep 11 Rising Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty delivered the biggest shock of the tournament so far ousting Japans Kodai Naraoka the 2023 World Championships silver medallist to storm into the mens singles quarterfinals of the Hong Kong Open Super 500 on Thursday The 20yearold from Karnataka who won the US Open Super 300 in June showcased his fearless brand of badminton to outplay the former world No 2 in a gripping threegame contest Ayush fought with remarkable composure and attacking flair to prevail 2119 1221 2114 in a 72minute thrillerThe youngsters superior court coverage and sharp shotmaking helped him take control of the decider sealing the biggest win of his fledgling careerAyush now sets up a tantalising allIndian quarterfinal against his training partner Lakshya Sen both hailing from the Prakash Padukone Badminton AcademyFor Lakshya it marked a welcome return to form as he ended a sixmonth quarterfinal drought Ranked 20th in the world the 23yearold scripted a spirited comeback to beat compatriot HS Prannoy 1521 2118 2110After dropping the opening game Lakshya tightened his attacking play and forced errors from Prannoy to level the contest In the decider he turned the tide from 913 down reeling off points with authority to close the match in dominant fashion It was Lakshyas first BWF World Tour quarterfinal appearance since March reviving his confidence after a difficult season with injuries and inconsistencyIndias joy didnt stop there Star mens doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty showed their class yet again overcoming Thailands Chaloempon Sukphun and Nanthakarn Teeraratsakul in three games The world No 9 duo bronze medallists at the recent World Championships in Paris bounced back after losing the opener 1821 taking the next two games 2115 2111 with a dominant finishThey will next face Malaysias Junaidi Arif and Roy King Yap in the quarterfinals IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/hong-kong-open-ayush-shetty-stuns-naraoka-to-join-satwik-chirag-and-sen-in-next-round-637953.html Thu, 11 Sep 2025 23:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/hong-kong-open-satwik-chirag-lakshya-advance-to-quarterfinals-637864.html Hong Kong Sep 11 India enjoyed a strong day at the Hong Kong Open Super 500 on Thursday with Lakshya Sen breaking a sixmonth drought by reaching his first BWF World Tour mens singles quarterfinal since March while Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also booked their place in the last eight Lakshya ranked 20th overcame fellow Indian HS Prannoy 1521 2118 2110 in a spirited comeback The 23yearold who finished fourth at the Paris Olympics had endured a tough run of injuries and inconsistent form this season with his last notable performances being semifinal finishes at the All England Super 1000 and Macau Open Super 300He will now face either Japans Kodai Naraoka or compatriot Ayush Shetty in the quarterfinalsPrannoy started brightly taking the opening game with ease and building an early lead in the second But Lakshya responded with sharper attacks levelling the match after a tense finish In the decider Prannoys unforced errors mounted allowing Lakshya to pull away from 913 to close out the contest in commanding styleMeanwhile mens doubles stars Satwik and Chirag continued their momentum from the World Championships where they secured their second career bronze in Paris The world No 9 duo had to work hard after dropping the first game to Thailands Chaloempon Sukphun and Nanthakarn TeeraratsakulThe Indians regrouped in the second seizing control after the midgame interval before running away with the decider A blistering 72 start in the third game sealed their dominance as the Thai pair struggled to keep paceThe Indian pair won the clash 1821 2115 2111 which lasted over an hour and will next take on Malaysias Junaidi Arif and Roy King Yap in the quarterfinal as they aim to extend their impressive run IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/hong-kong-open-satwik-chirag-lakshya-advance-to-quarterfinals-637864.html Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/hong-kong-open-sindhu-faces-early-exit-prannoy-sen-prevail-637678.html Hong Kong Sep 10 Ace shuttler PV Sindhu suffered an early exit at the Hong Kong Open Super 500 after losing to Denmarks Line Christophersen in a threegame thriller on Wednesday The twotime Olympic medallist who had reached the World Championships quarterfinals last month fell 2115 1621 1921 in the round of 32 This was Sindhus first defeat in six meetings against European Championships silver medallist Christophersen and her sixth firstround exit on the BWF World Tour this yearSindhu began strongly closing out the opening game with a dominant run from 1413 But Christophersen bounced to snatch the second game The decider turned into a tense battle locked at 19all before the Dane held her nerve to clinch her first win over SindhuAnupama Upadhyaya was also ousted from the womens singles after a 1721 2220 1421 loss against fourth seed Tomoka Miyazaki of JapanIn the mens singles Indias topranked player Lakshya Sen also progressed to the second round after a hardfought win over Olympian Wang Tzuwei of Chinese TaipeiSen held his nerve to win the opening game in a tiebreak before losing the secondHowever he regrouped to open up a healthy lead en route to clinching the deciding game and winning the match 2220 1621 2115 in an hour and 13 minutesHe will meet countryman H S Prannoy in the next round World No 34 Prannoy upset Chinas Lu Guang Zu with a commanding 2117 2114 victory in just 44 minutesKiran George also advanced to the second round after straightgame 2116 2111 victory over Singapores Jason Teh Meanwhile Ayush Shetty rallied from a game down to progress to the next round with a 1521 2119 2113 win over Chinese Taipeis Su LiyangIn womens doubles the Panda sisters Rutaparna and Swetaparna bowed out with a 1721 921 defeat to Hong Kongs Oi Ki Vanessa Pang and Sum Yau WongThe mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapil and Tanisha Crasto also exited early losing 1621 1121 to Chinese Taipeis Chen Cheng Kuan and Hsu YinHui IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/hong-kong-open-sindhu-faces-early-exit-prannoy-sen-prevail-637678.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/sukant-kadam-achieves-world-no-1-ranking-in-sl4-para-badminton-category-636275.html New Delhi Sep 3 Indian parabadminton star Sukant Kadam has soared to the prestigious World No 1 ranking in the SL4 category a magnificent milestone marking the first time he has reached the summit of the global rankings This achievement reflects his relentless dedication and consistent toptier performances in international competitions over recent years Sukants rise to the top is backed by a series of remarkable performances including multiple medals at the World Para Badminton Championships and Asian Para Games Recently he clinched the gold medal at the Spanish ParaBadminton International 2025 further boosting his confidence and world rankingLooking ahead Sukant is gearing up for the upcoming China ParaBadminton International 2025 targeting another strong showing to sustain his World No1 status and to gain invaluable experience ahead of future major events His ambition extends toward the 2026 Asian Games where he aspires to bring home gold and elevate Indias standing further in para badmintonSpeaking about his journey and future goals Sukant Kadam said Reaching World No 1 is a dream come true and it motivates me to push harder in my training every day China ParaBadminton International 2025 is a great opportunity to test myself against the best and I am focused on maintaining this form to perform my best at the Asian Games next year I want to keep making India proud and inspire the next generation of para athletes I want to sincerely thank my coaches Nikhil Kanetkar and Mayank Gole for their continuous support and guidance and the entire team for standing with me throughout this journey IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/sukant-kadam-achieves-world-no-1-ranking-in-sl4-para-badminton-category-636275.html Wed, 03 Sep 2025 22:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/new-delhi-to-host-30th-edition-of-bwf-world-championships-in-august-2026-635750.html New Delhi Sep 1 The BWF World Championships will return to India after 17 years with the capital city New Delhi chosen to host the landmark 30th edition in August 2026 The announcement was made during the closing ceremony of the 2025 Championships in Paris where a handover took place between BWF president Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul Frank Laurent president of the Federation Francaise de Badminton and Sanjay Mishra general secretary of the Badminton Association of India Indias selection reflects its transformation into one of badmintons most consistent medalwinning nations at the BWF World Championships with 15 podium finishes since 1983The countrys breakthrough came with Prakash Padukones bronze in Copenhagen in 1983 while in 2011 Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponappa became the first Indian doubles medallists signalling the nations allround rise At the forefront stands PV Sindhu one of the most successful womens singles players in the tournaments history with five medals a gold two silvers and two bronzeFurthermore Indias medal streak has continued unbroken since 2011 most recently extended by Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shettys bronze in Paris 2025 their second at the eventSpeaking on the occasion Sanjay Mishra said On behalf of the Badminton Association of India I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the BWF for entrusting us with the honour of hosting the World Championships in Delhi in August 2026 We assure that India will give nothing less than 100 to uphold and carry forward the same standards of excellence and grandeur that Paris has showcased We look forward to welcoming the badminton family to DelhiA decade after India first hosted the BWF World Championships in Hyderabad in 2009 Sindhu swept past Nozomi Okuhara in Basel in 2019 to become Indias firstever gold medallist at the World ChampionshipsDuring that period Saina Nehwal also contributed two medalsa silver in 2015 and a bronze in 2017 the latter marking the first time India had two women sharing the podium with Sindhus silver in 2017 Their combined success has made womens singles by far the strongest category for India on the world stage contributing a total of seven medals to the countrys overall haulIndian men have also delivered in recent editions Kidambi Srikanth silver 2021 B Sai Praneeth bronze 2019 Lakshya Sen bronze 2021 and HS Prannoy bronze 2023 have all stood on the podium in singles while the duo of Rankireddy and Shetty made history as the first Indians to medal in mens doubles with backtoback bronzes in 2022 and 2025First held in 1977 in Malmö Sweden the BWF World Championships has since grown into badmintons most prestigious event rotating across Europe Asia and North AmericaThe 2026 edition in New Delhi will mark the tournaments return to Asia after four years reinforcing the continents central role in the sports growth For India hosting the Championships again highlights its standing as both a powerhouse on court and a major destination on the global badminton map IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/new-delhi-to-host-30th-edition-of-bwf-world-championships-in-august-2026-635750.html Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/bwf-world-championships-sindhu-dhruv-tanisha-cruise-to-quarters-with-stunning-wins-634877.html Paris Aug 28 Indias twotime Olympic medallist PV Sindhu continued her surge in the ongoing BWF World Championships with a stunning win over second seed and world No 2 Chinas Wang Zhi Yi to reach the quarterfinals Sindhu outclassed the Chinese in straight games 2119 2115 to continue her upper hand against the opponent The contest lasted for about 48 minutes with Sindhu maintaining her dominance in crucial moments to progress further in the most prestigious tournament on the calendarIn the mixed doubles the Indian pair of Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila pulled off an upset against fifthseeded Tang Chun Man and Tse Ying Suet of Hong Kong China Coming from behind after losing the opening game the Indians held their calm and composure to seal the tie 1921 2112 2115 to reach the quarterfinalsComing to Sindhus match the fivetime World Championships medallist started on a high and entered the first midgame break with an 116 lead However the Chinese bounced back and gained a slight lead 1917 before Sindhu unleashed her resilience and bagged four successive points to seal the game 2119In the second game Sindhu didnt allow the Chinese to snatch away her early lead as she enjoyed the identical scoreline of 116 heading to the break The World No 2 gained four consecutive points before Sindhu mirrored the feat to extend her lead to 1511 The Indian made sure that she finished the encounter with a 2115 win in the second gameSindhu will next face World No 9 Putri Kusuma Wardani of Indonesia in the last eight Sindhu has faced her four times and won twiceOn the other hand DhruvTanisha displayed a sheer dominance in the second game to gain eight points in a row to lead by 113 The Indians continued the momentum to win the game easily 2112 The final game saw resistance from both sides before the Indian pair edged their opponents in the final moments to take the game in their favour 2115The DhruvTanisha pair is just one win away from becoming the first Indian mixed doubles duo to secure a medal at the World Championships They will face Malaysias Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei on Friday for a spot in the semifinalsMeanwhile mens doubles duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will take on Chinas Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang in their round of 16 clash later in the day IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/bwf-world-championships-sindhu-dhruv-tanisha-cruise-to-quarters-with-stunning-wins-634877.html Thu, 28 Aug 2025 19:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/world-championships-sindhu-dhruv-tanisha-satwik-chirag-enter-rd-16-634660.html Paris Aug 27 Indias topranked mens doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty produced a commanding display to march into the Round of 16 at the BWF World Championships 2025 The ninthseeded duo overcame Chinese Taipeis Liu Kuang Heng and Yang Po Han 2220 2113 in a 43minute battle at the Adidas Arena in Paris They now face a stern test against sixth seeds Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang of China in what promises to be a blockbuster clashIt turned out to be a strong day for Indian shuttlers with PV Sindhu showing her trademark resilience to down Malaysias Karupathevan Letshanaa 2119 2115 in a womens singles Round of 32 contestSindhu currently World No 15 trailed 1218 in the opener before staging a remarkable comeback with six straight points eventually sealing it 2119 The twotime Olympic medallist then shifted gears in the second game dictating the pace and never allowing her younger opponent to settle wrapping up the match in straight gamesBuoyed by her firstgame fightback she dominated proceedings from start to finish leaving Letshanaa unable to match her pace power and tactical play The Indians consistency and precision ensured she never trailed ultimately sealing the match 2115India also saw success in mixed doubles where the 16thseeded duo of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto cruised past Irelands Joshua Magee and Moya Ryan 2111 2116 to book their place in the last 16 They next meet Tang Chun Man and Tse Ying Suet of Hong Kong ChinaLater in the day more Indian hopes rest on Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani Gadde in mixed doubles as well as HS Prannoy the 2023 bronze medallist and the only Indian left in mens singles who will be in action to seal his place in the prequarterfinals IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/world-championships-sindhu-dhruv-tanisha-satwik-chirag-enter-rd-16-634660.html Wed, 27 Aug 2025 23:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/bwf-world-championship-sindhu-prannoy-start-with-wins-rohan-ruthvika-advance-634455.html Paris Aug 26 PV Sindhu began her campaign with a confident Roundof64 victory in womens singles while in the mens singles HS Prannoy progressed to the second round to assuage the disappointment of Lakshya Sens early exit at the BWF World Championship 2025 here on Tuesday In the afternoon the mixed doubles pair of Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani Gadde overcame an early setback to outlast a pair from MacauChina to advance to the second roundSindhu the twotime Olympic medallist gave the campaign a good start on the second day as she overcame the challenge of Bulgarias Kaloyana Nalbantova winning 2321 216 in just 39 minutesThe opening game was a tight battle with scores tied at 21all before Sindhu closed it out with a twopoint edge The 2019 Womens Singles champion dominated the second with a commanding 15point margin She will next face Malaysias Karupathevan Letshanaa in the Round of 32Sindhu who is one of the few players in the history of the sport to have won a full set of medals in the World Championships with one gold two silver and two bronze medals is Indias biggest hope for a title in ParisThe 30yearold from Hyderabad who won the silver medal in the Rio Olympics in 2016 and followed that up with a bronze in Tokyo 2020 will next face Malaysias Karupathevan Letshanaa in the Round of 32Prannoy the 2023 bronze medallist also made a strong start in mens singles defeating Finlands Joakim Oldorff 2118 2115 in a 47minute battle The experienced Indian will next face Denmarks Anders Antonsen in the Round of 32Ranked 34th in the world Prannoy faced a stern test from 22yearold Oldorff who is ranked 47th The Finn raced to a 75 lead in the opening game with sharp movement and precise shotmaking However Prannoy remained unflustered levelling the score at 88 and gradually asserting control By the midpoint of the game he led 1411 though Oldorff fought back to make it 17all Prannoy then struck three consecutive points to seal the first game 2118 after 24 minutes of highintensity ralliesThe second game saw Oldorff briefly regain momentum levelling the score at 88 after trailing 47 Prannoy regained composure moved ahead 118 and extended his lead to four points eventually closing out the match 2115In the mixed doubles Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani Gadde cruised through their opening Round of 64 match at the BWF World Championships 2025 The duo fought back after dropping the first game to defeat Macau Chinas Leong Iok Chong and Weng Chi Ng 1821 2116 2118 in a 47minute battle closing Day 2 on a positive note for India They will next face Malaysias Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei in their Round of 32 clash on Wednesday IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/bwf-world-championship-sindhu-prannoy-start-with-wins-rohan-ruthvika-advance-634455.html Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/bwf-world-championships-dhruv-tanisha-begin-campaign-with-win-over-irish-duo-634575.html Paris Aug 27 Indias mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto began their Badminton World Championships campaign with a comprehensive win over Irish duo Joshua Magee and Moya Ryan here on Wednesday The 16th seeded India duo who received a bye in the opening round registered a straightgame victory over the Irish pair with the scoreline 2111 2116 to move in to the third round where they will meet fifth seed Tand Chun Man and Tse Ying Suet of Hong KongThe Indian pair delivered a dominant performance in the opening game winning it comfortably 2111 In the second game they carried their momentum forward establishing a 128 lead An unforced error from the Irish duo helped the Indians extend their advantage to 139Despite the setback the Irish pair showed resilience putting together a series of points to close the gap However the Indian team maintained their composure and held onto a fourpoint lead at 1915The Irish continued to fight narrowing the deficit to 1619 but the Indians quickly regained control earning match point shortly after They made no mistake in converting it sealing a straightgames victory and wrapping up the match in their favourEarlier Chinese top seeds Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping were knocked out of the mixed doubles tournament as they were beaten in three games by Denmarks Mathias Christiansen and Alexandra Boje 2114 1321 1821Christiansen and Boje have seen their world ranking tumble over the past year as Christiansen has just returned from a oneyear suspension for whereabouts failures But they have made their mark here in Paris knocking out Feng and HuangLater in the day another mixed Indian pair Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani Gadde will be in action for a place in the third round They will take on fourthseed Malaysians Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee WeiThe unseeded Indian duo cruised through their opening Round of 64 match beating Macau Chinas Leong Iok Chong and Weng Chi Ng 1821 2116 2118 in a 47minute battle on TuesdayAfter registering wins in their respective roundone fixtures PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy will also take the court for their Round of 32 games on WednesdaySindhu will be up against Malaysias Karupathevan Letshanaa while Prannoy will have to tussle with the world No 2 Dane Anders Antonsen IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/bwf-world-championships-dhruv-tanisha-begin-campaign-with-win-over-irish-duo-634575.html Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/world-championship-sindhu-makes-confident-start-with-win-over-nalbantova-634415.html Paris Aug 26 Former champion PV Sindhu began her campaign at the BWF World Championships 2025 with a confident Roundof64 victory over Bulgarias Kaloyana Nalbantova 2321 216 in just 39 minutes here on Tuesday Twotime Olympic medallist Sindhu who is one of the few players in the history of the sport to have won a full set of medals in the World Championships with one gold two silver and two bronze medals is Indias biggest hope for a title in ParisPlaying at the Adidas Arena which hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics the 30yearold Sindhu started well and quelled her opponent with confident playThe opening game was a tight battle with scores tied at 21all before Sindhu who won a silver in the 2016 Olympics in Rio and followed that up with a bronze in Tokyo closed it out with a twopoint edgeThe 2019 womens singles champion cruised through the second game producing a commanding performance to seal the match with a 15point margin Sindhu will next face Malaysias Karupathevan Letshanaa in the Round of 32In the Paris Olympics Sindhu lost in the Round of 16 to He Bingjiao of China the same player she had beaten in the Tokyo Olympics bronze medal matchMeanwhile Indias campaign in the mens singles got off on a poor note with Lakshya Sen making an early exit Sens poor run continued on Monday as he lost in straight sets against World No 1 Shi Yu Qi of ChinaSens battle lasted a total of 54 minutes as he succumbed to a 1721 1921 defeat bringing an end to another disappointing campaign at the tournament after having previously won the bronze medal in 2021 HS Prannoy will be playing his first match later on TuesdayMeanwhile Indian mens doubles stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are scheduled to face the formidable pair of PH Yang and K Liu in a firstround matchup on WednesdayThis match promises to be a thrilling contest as both pairs are known for their aggressive play and strong court presence IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/world-championship-sindhu-makes-confident-start-with-win-over-nalbantova-634415.html Tue, 26 Aug 2025 21:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/bwf-world-cship-lakshya-sen-makes-early-exit-with-a-straight-game-defeat-634166.html Paris Aug 25 Lakshya Sens poor run continued on Monday as the Indian shuttler lost in straight sets against World No1 and reigning AllEngland champion Shi Yu Qi of China in the BWF World Championship Sens campaign lasted a total of 54 minutes as he succumbed to a 1721 1921 defeat bringing an end to another disappointing campaign at the tournament after having previously won the bronze medal in 2021 After a tightlycontested match saw the scores tied at 1111 in the opening game Shi Yu who is unbeaten in nine finals this season took things in his grip and went on to secure a 2117 win The Chinese shuttler flew out of the floodgates in the second game and was leading 149 at one stage but a tough fightback by the 24yearold Indian saw him crawl back before he gave up points while making unforced errors eventually facing defeat For Sen the World Championships at the Adidas Arena in the French capital trigger mixed emotions It was here a year ago that within sight of a careerdefining opportunity he faltered in the Olympic GamesFirst against Viktor Axelsen in the semifinals and then in the bronze medal playoff against Lee Zii Jia both matches in which he was playing sublime badminton before inexplicably losing momentum For the young Indian shuttler the Paris Olympics were the high point and he hasnt been the same player since Results at the higher tier of the BWF World Tour have stalled His best performances have been at the Super 300 level he won the Syed Modi International late last year and was in the semifinals of the Macau Open earlier this month At the upper end of the World Tour a quarterfinal at the All England aside he has struggled to cross the early rounds of nine tournaments this yearIndias hopes in the mens singles now rest on HS Prannoy who will start his campaign against Joakim Oldorff of Finland in the first round on Tuesday If he wins the first round Prannoy is scheduled to play second seed Anders Antonsen of Denmark in the second IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/bwf-world-cship-lakshya-sen-makes-early-exit-with-a-straight-game-defeat-634166.html Mon, 25 Aug 2025 23:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/a-child-as-precious-as-gold-has-turned-to-dust-how-para-shuttler-abu-hubaida-proved-everyone-wrong-631479.html Lucknow Aug 11 When I was two years old I got polio in my right leg 60 of my right leg was left disabled People in my neighbourhood and even relatives would tell my parents A child as precious as gold has turned into dust It hurt my parents deeply and somewhere inside they too would wonder What will my child do in life That is how Abu Hubaida now World No 4 in mens doubles parabadminton remembers his earliest years Today he stands as one of Indias most consistent paraathletes a fourtime national champion and a Laxman Awardee but his road has been shaped as much by resistance as by supportHubaida is one of Indias most celebrated parabadminton athletes who has just got a bronze medal in mens doubles WH1 WH2 at the 2025 Asian ParaBadminton Championships in Nakhon Ratchasima Thailand Partnering with Prem Kumar Ale Hubaida defeated Thailands A Sai Len and A Sriboran in straight sets 21 12 21 12 This is Indias firstever wheelchair doubles medal at the Asian continental level This win is not just a medal for me but a moment of pride for every Indian paraathlete I dedicate this to all those who dream beyond limits he saidGrowing up in Lucknow he refused to be defined by his disability I would play gully cricket with my friends Lucknow had good open spaces and some facilities so I kept playing with my friends and thats where my sporting spirit came from he recalledIn 2008 he first learnt about para sports He started with athletics but soon realised that in Lucknow there were neither the facilities nor the environment for para athletes to train at a level where they could bring home medals from national eventsOne friend told me about badminton In 2011 there was a tournament in Chennai I went there for the first time and saw that even people in wheelchairs played badminton The India teams secretary told me that my category was not standing but wheelchair Thats when I realised I needed a proper sports wheelchair he saidThat need sparked another battle Wheelchairs designed for sport were expensive about Rs 40000 at the time and there was no official funding We started crowdfunding At our mini stadium the people who came to play collected contributions for me We bought the wheelchair and then modified it for badminton Hubaida saidThe early days were modest with just two or three people playing together Hubaida who had picked up basic badminton skills began guiding other wheelchair users who had previously only played cricket Then came a turning pointWhen I heard about Coach Gaurav Khanna I found out he was also from Lucknow He was an ablebodied referee and also coached the deaf badminton team We contacted him Luckily he agreed to train us He would come to us at 8 in the morning before going to his railway job train us till about 9 or 930 and then head to work His support in those early days was huge Today he is the head coach of the Indian parabadminton team a Dronacharya Awardee and Padma Shri I owe him a lot Hubaida saidBy 201213 he was playing in a proper sports wheelchair and soon delivered his first major win for Uttar Pradesh a double gold medal That was a matter of great pride for me he saidHe also draws constant inspiration from senior players as well as his doubles partner Prem Kumar Ale They have always guided me Today Prem and I are World No 4 and Asia No 3 in mens doubles We are also the topranked Indian pair and at the recent Asian Para Badminton Championship we won the bronze medalBut the journey was never free of opposition There are two kinds of people those who support you and those who dont When we first spoke of wheelchair badminton in Lucknow many people raised their hands and refused to let us enter the courts We had to fight for our right to play I even wrote to the government and sports officers They tested our wheelchairs to check if they were nonmarking If they had marked the court we would not have been allowed Luckily sports wheelchairs are nonmarking so we got permission he saidThe resistance wasnt only from strangers In the beginning even relatives would tell my parents not to let me play Theyd say Make him study He can get a bank job What is there in para sports It hurt to hear that Hubaida admitsWhen I was five kids wouldnt play with me But as I grew older my friends supported me and encouraged me Still children can be cruel and they would point out your weaknesses It used to hurt but later as I began achieving in para sports it became my motivationHubaidas has so far won medals in Bahrain Brazil Dubai Egypt Japan appearances in the Asian Para Games and a consistent place among the worlds top four in his category IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/a-child-as-precious-as-gold-has-turned-to-dust-how-para-shuttler-abu-hubaida-proved-everyone-wrong-631479.html Mon, 11 Aug 2025 16:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/sania-mirza-pv-sindhu-say-belief-and-support-can-make-the-difference-for-upcoming-female-sportspersons-630559.html Mumbai Aug 6 When the Indian womens cricket team participated in the World Cup in 1997 at home they got Rs 1000 as match fee for each match Things have come a long way from those dark ages to 2025 when in the Womens Premier League WPL miniauction Simran Shaikh got a bid of Rs 190 crore and the 16yearold G Kamalini went for Rs 160 crore The media has started taking attention and the broadcasters are also showing womenonly sports even amidst toplevel mens competition like in the case of WPL 2025 in the middle of the mens Champions TrophyHowever there is a lot that still needs to be done to change societys perspective towards womens sports attract more eyeballs on the broadcast spectrum and gain the confidence of the corporate world to take a full dive into womens sportThis was the outcome of an evening of discussion on the scope of the sector during The Sports Women Huddle 2025 Invest in Her organised by Capri Sports Foundation which owns the WPL franchise UP Warriorz the Bengal Warriorz team in Kro Kabaddi League and the Warriorz FC a womens football teamIn a panel discussion on female athletes as market makers brand builders and change drivers multipletime Grand Slam champion in doubles tennis Sania Mirza twotime Olympic medallist shutter PV Sindhu 2016 Paralympic Games silver medallist Dr Deepa Malik and Atiqua Mir first female racer from India to win the Micro Max category at the Rotax Max Challenge International Trophy RMCIT held in Le Mans talked about their experiences how they tackled adversities to succeed and how they envision the womens sport growing in the countryThe panellists discussed how in the changing world when there is social media improved corporate sponsorship and a bit more attention being given to womens sports what more needs to be done to improve female participation change the narrative to their skills and promote them as people capable of laying the marker when it comes to brand promotion and corporate engagementTalking about how societys perspective towards female sportspersons needs to change because they still want them to but demure and act like good girls Sania Mirza said the onus is on women to also be on the female sportspersons to act like world beaters and conduct themselves in such a way that they get the attention they deserveSania Mirza said there is no doubt that it is a mans world and in the case of Indian sports its the cricket world when it comes to Indian sports but the players have to do it for themselves and not for othersSo the fact is that as female representation I think it the onus is also on us how we represent ourselves how we are showing the worldYou know we have world beaters in this part of the world But we dont want them to act like world beaters We still want them to act like they are Bichare simpletons So if you act like a world beater theyre like array they have attitude and they are arrogantBut if you are acting like youre Bichare a good girl or whatever then they say Oh you dont have killer instinctSo there is no winning that So in short you dont do anything for other people you do it for yourself So I dont care how other people represent me I care how I represent myself And the onus is on me to have that killer instinct or have that attitude or have but do whatever it takes to represent myself in the best way possible and to win said SaniaSindhu agreed with Sania and said female sportspersons should not be bothered by what others think about them but should pursue sport because they like itAt the end of the day its us we represent And you know you know when you lose when social media was right there you know when you lose you know they take you there and when you win they keep you at like cloud 9 So you know you dont have to actually bother or feel bad about what they think but its what you think And what matters is you know how are you feeling at the end of the day Because its what you are thinking about what others are thinking I think that will really take you somewhere that you know you cant even imagine because it breaks you at the end of the day said SindhuDeepa Malik talked about how the sports world has changed for the differentially abled sportspersons and said it will have a bigger impact on society if more people from small towns and villages become successful in the sports worldImagine a disabled girl coming from a small village becomes successful and wins a medal in say the Paralympic Games it will change the total outlook of the entire village and inspire many more to take up the sport It has happened with me when I became the first Indian female to win a medal in the 2016 Paralympic Games and now in Paris 2024 so many women won medals she saidShe also talked about the role of male partners in assisting disabled sportspersons in achieving success in sports Talking of her example she said he needs the assistance of a male to get strapped into her wheelchair for participating in an event in such a way that she does not commit a foulSania Deepa and Sindhu also advised young sportspersons on how to handle pressure and losses when transitioning from junior to senior level She told them not to get bothered by defeats because initially they will lose a lot of matches Lose lose and lose so much that you no longer lose anything she said IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/sania-mirza-pv-sindhu-say-belief-and-support-can-make-the-difference-for-upcoming-female-sportspersons-630559.html Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/macau-open-indias-campaign-ends-with-lakshya-mannepallis-sf-loss-629619.html Macau Aug 2 Indias campaign at the Macau Open came to an end on Saturday after Lakshya Sen and Tharun Mannepalli lost in their respective mens singles semifinals on Saturday Lakshya suffered a 1621 921 loss against fifthseeded Indonesian Alwi Farhan in 39 minutes while Mannepallis went down fighting 2119 1621 1621 against Malaysias Justin Hoh in one hour and 21 minutesThis was Lakshya Sens deepest run in any 2025 BWF World Tour event so far as this was his first semifinal in 10 BWF tour events since his triumph at the Syed Modi International late last year He has suffered two secondround and six openinground exits this season including one at the China OpenLakshya battled his way into the quarterfinals after a hardfought win on Thursday and followed it up with a threegame win over Zhu Xuan Chen of ChinaFor the 23yearold Mannepalli the semifinal run in Macau was his careers best result so far He made his way to the last four after knocking out Chinese shuttler Hu Zhe An 2112 1321 2118 He earlier pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the day after staging a remarkable comeback to defeat top seed Lee Cheuk Yiu of Hong KongTharun surged to an early 116 lead in the opening game but a series of unforced errors allowed Hoh to claw his way back levelling the score at 18all The Indian kept his composure and closed out the gameHoh maintained a narrow lead through most of the second game with Tharun staying within striking distance But from 1716 the World No 45 reeled off four consecutive points to force a decider In the third game Tharun conceded seven straight points from 9all which proved decisive as the Malaysian sealed the win and reached the finalIndias top mens doubles duo and world No 9 Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost in the quarterfinals against Malaysias Choong Hon Jian and Muhammad Haikal on FridayIndias womens singles campaign at the Macau Open came to an end on Thursday after the only remaining player in the draw Rakshitha Ramraj went down fighting 1421 2110 2111 against second seed Busanan Ongbamrungphan of Thailand IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/macau-open-indias-campaign-ends-with-lakshya-mannepallis-sf-loss-629619.html Sat, 02 Aug 2025 14:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/lakshya-mannepalli-reach-macau-open-semifinals-629431.html Macau Aug 1 Secondseed Lakshya Sen advanced to the BWF Macau Open semifinal after defeating Zhu Xuan Chen of China 2114 1821 2114 here at East Asian Games Dome on Friday This is Lakshyas first semifinal in 10 BWF tour events since his triumph at the Syed Modi International late last year He will next take on fifth seed Indonesian Alwi Farhan for a place in the final He made a strong start to the match securing a 6point lead by the first midgame interval and comfortably sealing the opening game 2114 After the change of sides The Indian held a fivepoint cushion but the Chinese shuttler mounted a comeback levelling the score at 18all before clinching the next three points to take the game Lakshya however bounced back in the decider establishing a lead in the decider and maintained his grip to close out the match 2114Lakshya battled his way into the quarterfinals after a hardfought win on Thursday Meanwhile his compatriot Tharun Mannepalli also made his way to the last four after knocking out Chinese shuttler Hu Zhe An 2112 1321 2118 He earlier pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the day after staging a remarkable comeback to defeat top seed Lee Cheuk Yiu of Hong KongThe world No 9 mens doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will be in action later in the day against the Malaysian duo Choong Hon Jian and Muhammad Haikal Satwik and Chirag had fought back from a game down to overcome Japans Kakeru Kumagai and Hiroki Nishi for a place in the quarterfinals Indias womens singles campaign at the Macau Open came to an end on Thursday after the only remaining player in the draw Rakshitha Ramraj went down fighting 1421 2110 2111 against second seed Busanan Ongbamrungphan of Thailand IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/lakshya-mannepalli-reach-macau-open-semifinals-629431.html Fri, 01 Aug 2025 16:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/sukant-kadam-and-krishna-nagar-lead-indias-medal-haul-at-british-amp-irish-para-badminton-international-628285.html New Delhi July 27 Indias para badminton stars delivered an impressive performance at the British amp Irish Para Badminton International 2025 a key Level 1 event on the BWF circuit Leading the medal tally for India were Sukant Kadam and Krishna Nagar who clinched silver and bronze respectively in their categories showcasing toptier skill and determination on the international stage In the Mens Singles SL4 category World No 2 Sukant Kadam displayed a commanding run to the final He defeated fellow Indian Naveen Sivakumar in straight sets 2114 2119 in the semifinal In the summit clash Sukant faced Paralympic Champion Lucas Mazur of France and fought valiantly before settling for silver with the match ending 621 1421I gave it everything on court and reaching the final at a Level 1 event is a big boost Matches like these help me improve and Im taking away valuable lessons to refine my game for the Paralympics said KadamIn the Mens Singles SH6 category Paralympic gold medallist Krishna Nagar continued his consistent form advancing to the semifinals before finishing with a hardfought bronze medalEvery match here was a test of focus and endurance Im happy to finish on the podium again and this performance gives me great confidence as we head towards Paris said NagarPrem Kumar Ale and Abu Hubaida clinched a bronze in the Mens Doubles WH1WH2 category while Krishna Nagar and Nithya secured a bronze in the Mixed Doubles SH6 event Nithya also shone individually winning a gold medal in the Womens Singles SH6 category Manisha Ramadass earned a silver medal in Womens Singles SU5 and Mandeep Kaur contributed with two bronze medalsone in the Womens Singles SL3 and another in the Mixed Doubles SL3SU5 alongside partner Chirag Baretha IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/sukant-kadam-and-krishna-nagar-lead-indias-medal-haul-at-british-amp-irish-para-badminton-international-628285.html Sun, 27 Jul 2025 20:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-asia-juniors-individual-cships-tanvi-sharma-and-vennala-kalagotla-enter-semis-628015.html Solo Indonesia July 25 Indias young shuttlers Tanvi Sharma and Vennala Kalagotla continued their impressive run at the Badminton Asia Juniors Individual Championships 2025 advancing to the semifinals in Solo Indonesia Second seed Tanvi maintained her dominant form in the womens singles defeating fifth seed Thalita Ramadhani Wiryawan of Indonesia 2119 2114 in a swift 35minute encounter Tanvi has been in sublime touch throughout the tournament securing all her wins in straight games so farJoining her in the last four is Vennala Kalagotla who braved a strong challenge from Thailands Janyaporn Meepanthong in a gripping 58minute contest Vennala took the opening game 2118 with some sharp rallies but Janyaporn fought back to edge the second 2117 forcing the match into a decider In the final game Vennala pulled ahead in the closing stages eventually sealing a 2118 1721 2117 victory to earn her semifinal berthBoth Indians now face Chinese opponents in the semifinals with Tanvi set to take on eighth seed Yin Yi Qing and Vennala going up against Liu Si YaEarlier second seed Tanvi Sharma showcased her dominance in the womens singles category overcoming Chinas Shi Si Chen 2119 2114 in the Round of 32 followed by a commanding 2114 2115 win over Thailands Phannachet PassaOrn in the Round of 16 to book her place in the quarterfinalsVennala meanwhile won backtoback rounds for a second consecutive day to book her spot in the last eightIn mens doubles top seeds Bhargav Ram and Viswa Tej comfortably defeated Japans Haru Masuda and Shogo Miyashita 2115 2115 to advance to the Round of 16Elsewhere in mens singles Rounak Chouhan edged Thailands Utchan Ruaysap 2523 2118 while Ansh Negi registered a 2114 2116 win over Vietnams Le Minh Son with both advancing to the Round of 16 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-asia-juniors-individual-cships-tanvi-sharma-and-vennala-kalagotla-enter-semis-628015.html Fri, 25 Jul 2025 18:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-open-prannoy-exits-in-round-of-16-indias-campaign-in-mens-singles-ends-627686.html Changzhou China July 24 Indias campaign in the mens singles section of the BWF China Open came to a screeching end with HS Prannoy slumping to defeat against sixth seed Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei in a Roundof16 clash at the Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium here on Thursday Prannoy who was the lone Indian in the fray in this toptier event on the BWF World Series went down to the 35yearold World No 9 player in hardfought three games going down 2118 1521 821 in the clash played out on Court 2 that lasted 65 minutesThe 33yearold Prannoy established an early lead in the first game as he opened up a 62 lead and though the Chinese Taipei shuttler had levelled scores at 99 the Indian star kept his nose ahead to eventually quell another fightback from his opponent 1918 to win the game 2118Prannoy fought back from 14 down in the second game and had his chances in the neckandneck battle 13all before Chou won six points in a row to open up a lead and went on to win the game 2115 and took the match into the decider Prannoy failed to play his game in the third game and lost it tamely 821 to exit the tournamentAsked to analyse the game Prannoy said he found things tough in the second game from where it turned against himI think probably the second game was the crucial one there and I think it was I was probably finding it tough to kind of play in the 3rd I was not getting the back length all of a sudden Just felt it was too tight in the net game as well And he was kind of pushing the 3rd 3rd game first half from the net So I think yeah credit to him said Prannoy after the matchI think he put the pressure in but I think in the second game probably I should have kept it a little bit tighter and could have made it a little bit longer Prannoy addedEarlier on the opening day Prannoy had staged a remarkable comeback to save five match points and defeated World No 18 Koki Watanabe of Japan 821 2116 2321 in the opening round recovering from 211 down in the decider to pull off the comeback for the ages to wrap up a memorable winAsked whether his endurance had given up in the third game because of not playing enough highlevel matches recently Prannoy said that was not the caseMaybe but I think today I didnt feel it was physical probably because of the 3rd game the way it kind of went off I think hardly I think we had one or 2 rallies out there But I think yeah I think to kind of play against highquality opponents like this frequently is very important said PrannoyPrannoy felt there were still some takeaways for him from the China Open Yeah I think I hadnt really trained much before this week So I think considering that it probably was a decent performance But really frustrated that probably I could have played a little better 3rd set today and I think it just went out in a whisker and probably should have made it a little bit more lengthy than what really happened said Prannoy in the postmatch interaction IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-open-prannoy-exits-in-round-of-16-indias-campaign-in-mens-singles-ends-627686.html Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-vennala-kalagotla-tanvi-sharma-lead-strong-start-for-india-on-day-1-of-asia-junior-individual-championships-627702.html Solo Indonesia July 24 Vennala Kalagotla Tanvi Sharma won their respective matches as Indias campaign at the Badminton Asia Junior Individual Championships 2025 began on a strong note led by commanding performances in the singles events In womens singles Vennala Kalagotla impressed with two backtoback wins a swift 216 2110 win over Alissa Kuleshova in just 15 minutes followed by a 2118 2116 result against Indonesias Auberta Zerlina to enter the Roundof32 on Thursday Second seed Tanvi Sharma eased past UAEs Vaidehi Kalidasan 216 216 while Tanvi Reddy Andluri defeated Cheok Ian Ung 219 2110In mens singles Pranauv Ram Nagalingam beat Myanmars Lal Zuidika 2115 217 Ansh Negi overcame Ding Han Jin 2116 2115 and there were straightgame wins for Hmar Lalthazuala and Rounak ChouhanIn doubles KalagotlaReshika Uthayasooriyan beat Vietnams Nguyen Vu Ngoc TranPham Thi Truc An 2116 2114 while GayatriMansa Rawat edged out Andrea HernandezMary Untal 2117 2118 Vishnu KodeKeerthy Manchala held firm in a 2220 1621 2119 mixed doubles winMeanwhile Rujula Ramu and the C LalramsangaTaarini Suri exited early from the top tournament for junior shuttlersEarlier Indias junior badminton team put up a strong fight before going down 110104 to former champions Japan in the quarterfinals of the Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team ChampionshipsIn a closely contested tie under the relay scoring system India came out strong after a narrow 119 loss in the opening match The boys doubles duo of Bhargav Ram Arigela and Viswa Tej Gobburu got India on the board followed by a composed win from the girls pair of Vennala Kalagotla and Reshika Uthayasooriyan to put India ahead 3326 Reshika then combined with Bhavya Chhabra to maintain the lead at 4435 and Rounak Chouhan extended the cushion with another solid performanceIndia led for a major part of the tie but Japan the 2023 champions pulled ahead in the final stretch winning the last five matches in a row Several of those games went down to the wire reflecting the grit of the Indian squad IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-vennala-kalagotla-tanvi-sharma-lead-strong-start-for-india-on-day-1-of-asia-junior-individual-championships-627702.html Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-open-sindhu-stuns-world-no-6-tomoka-miyazaki-to-enter-pre-quarters-satwik-chirag-pair-prevails-627531.html Changzhou July 23 Double Olympic medallist Indian shuttler PV Sindhu entered the round of 16 of China Open after beating sixth seed Tomoka Miyazaki of Japan 2115 821 2117 on Wednesday Sindhu made a strong start to the match racing ahead 62 with good control and composure on the court Her precise lunges and welltimed lifts helped her keep the shuttle in play effectively The lead grew to 105 and then 169 Although Miyazaki attempted a late comeback Sindhus early dominance ensured she comfortably took the opening game 2115In the second game Miyazaki found her rhythm and after a closely contested start pulled ahead to take an 117 lead at the interval She maintained the momentum to dominate the game 218 forcing a deciderSindhu came out firing in the third game quickly building a 51 lead capitalizing on a flurry of errors from Miyazaki She extended her advantage to 112 at the final change of ends While Miyazaki attempted to claw her way back from the far side Sindhu held firm pushing ahead to 179 before sealing the match in 62 minutes to advance to the second roundSindhu has had a challenging 2025 BWF World Tour season so far Her best finish this year remains a quarterfinal appearance at the India Open in January which was followed by four firstround exits and two round of 16 finishes Last week Sindhu a former world champion went down 1521 1421 to Koreas Sim Yu Jin in the Super 750 Japan Open her fifth firstround exit this yearIt was a muchawaited win for me and winning against her it was even tough The first round was very important for me to cross and Im happy that I did cross the first round And it was three games and even in the third set it was important for me to take the lead from the beginning because one side was very disadvantaged and one side was an advantageIt started off really good but in the second game it was hard for me to control In the third game it was important that I take the lead and maintain that because you never know anything is going to happen So I took a lead up to 112 and then changed courts I had to maintain the lead even though it was like two or three or four points and just keep the lead and keep going Sindhu said of her winThis was Sindhus second meeting with the 18yearold Miyazaki with the Japanese beating the Indian at the Swiss Open last yearSharing her thoughts on her 18yearold Miyazaki Sindhu added Shes doing well and has been doing well for quite some time now It was important for me to win these matches so that it will also give me a moral boost and also that confidenceBecause sometimes Ive been doing three games Ive been coming close yet Ive been losing So it was a good win for me and I need to continue this tempo and keep going But Even though shes young shes doing well and shes in the top at the momentIn the mens doubles draw Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty put up a dominant performance to progress into the Roundof16 The pair outclassed Japans Kenya Mitsuhashi and Hiroki Okamura with a convincing 2113 219 straightgame winMeanwhile in womens doubles the Panda sisters Rutaparna and Swetaparna faced a tough challenge against the experienced Hong Kong China duo and concluded their campaign IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-open-sindhu-stuns-world-no-6-tomoka-miyazaki-to-enter-pre-quarters-satwik-chirag-pair-prevails-627531.html Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/shefali-shah-reveals-how-covid-inspired-the-idea-of-happy-birthday-mummyji-627618.html Mumbai July 23 Versatile actress Shefali Shah revealed how the mounting housechores during the Covid19 pandemic inspired the idea of her short film Happy Birthday Mummyji The Jalsa actress revealed that while she enjoyed the clean air clear skies and time with your loved ones during the lockdown the honeymoon period was shortlivedTaking to her Instagram handle Shefali admitted that she soon started craving her personal space Describing a real picture of what the quarantine looked like for most women she wrote And not to miss housework increased everyone was suddenly very hungry all the time and had innovative suggestions of menus ranging from YouTube to Tarla Dalal to Martha Stewart and Gordon Ramsay And I was trying to turn my family religious so all of them would start fastingShefali added that as the pressure of home chores increased she fantasized herself stuck in a resort or a holiday home all by herself with lots of wine and an unlimited supply of Maggi and chocolateProbably I was influenced by that couples story who were stuck on an island in a resort because the world had shut down she declaredThe Dil Dhadakne Do actress said that this was the time when she got the idea for her film Happy Birthday MummyjiI wrote it directed it and acted in it bas thats it with a team of just equally insane workdeprived funloving and risktaking collaborators without whom this film would never have been possible she pennedShedding further light on the drama Shefali added A film of Suchi stuck in her holiday home with ample food drinks cake a view a pool and a hand shower that does more than just shower Seemed like a story of every Mother India who has a Chaalbaaz hidden withinHappy Birthday Mummyji reached the movie buffs on July 23rd 2021 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/shefali-shah-reveals-how-covid-inspired-the-idea-of-happy-birthday-mummyji-627618.html Wed, 23 Jul 2025 22:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/unexpected-lucky-to-be-on-the-winning-side-prannoy-on-stunning-fightback-against-watanabe-in-china-open-627365.html Beijing July 22 After producing a stunning comeback to defeat world No 18 Koki Watanabe in the opening round of the China Open Indian shuttler HS Prannoy expressed surprise at his own performance describing it as unexpected and admitting that he felt lucky to be on the winning side Prannoy staged a remarkable comeback to defeat world No 18 Watanabe 821 2116 2321 in the opening round of the China Open on Tuesday He was trailing 211 in the deciding game before pulling off a comeback of the ages to wrap up the winUnexpected I would say It doesnt go your way most of the times Im lucky to be on the winning side You have to take all wins as they come Yeah I think at this point of my career I think each and every win kind of matters out there But Im happy to be back on tour Prannoy said of his gruelling winPrannoy was never really in the contest during the opening game which he lost 811 However after a closely fought start to the second game the Indian managed to pull ahead and force a decider with a 2116 winIn the third game it seemed the match was firmly heading Watanabes way as Prannoy trailed 211 at the interval But the Indian launched a spirited comeback reeling off five quick points to begin closing the gap He narrowed it down to 1518 and then found himself facing five match points at 1520What followed was a remarkable turnaround Showing nerves of steel Prannoy saved all five match points and completed a stunning comeback to win the decider and the match after a 57minute thrillerThere have been small breaks here and there Obviously the level of playing mens singles has gone really high So winning each round is getting tougher day by day Struggling to keep up with the younger guys I think the average age has become 2223 all of a sudden in the mens singles category A lot of fresh faces and you dont really know what their game is So I think its tough to be a veteran out there the 33yearold Indian addedPrannoy a world Championship bronze medallist is looking forward to the World Championships scheduled from August 25 to 31 in France I think the World Championship is always one of those events where as a player you always look forward to and you always want to perform better in a World Championship I think Ive always been excited with these kind of bigger events I think we have one month to go and Im really looking forward to it he saidPrannoy concluded by saying he wants to go a step ahead from his previous campaign when he bagged bronze in Denmark in 2023 I think Denmark was very very special for me I would really love to go one more step ahead from DenmarkThe world no 35 will next play ChouTien Chen of Taipei in the round of 16 of the China Open the years last Super 1000 event on Wednesday IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/unexpected-lucky-to-be-on-the-winning-side-prannoy-on-stunning-fightback-against-watanabe-in-china-open-627365.html Tue, 22 Jul 2025 23:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-asia-junior-cships-india-begin-campaign-with-110-69-win-over-sl-in-mixed-team-group-d-opener-627024.html Solo Indonesia July 18 India kicked off their Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team championships campaign in style as they thrashed Sri Lanka 11069 in their Group D clash in Indonesia on Friday The mixed doubles combination of Vishnu Kode and Reshika U began Indias march with a 115 win over Keneth Aruggoda and Isuri Attanayake in the relay point system where a team had to bag 110 points to win the matchSisters Gayatri and Mansa Rawat then extended Indias lead to 2214 against Attanayake and Sithumi De Silva before junior world no 1 Tanvi Sharma stamped her class against Sithuli Ranasinghe to make it 3321 for IndiaNot one India singles player or pair lost any 11point relay and by the time the match reached the half way mark the winners had taken a 5531 leadIndia will now face United Arab Emirates in their second group game on Saturday before taking on Hong Kong China on Sunday which could decide who tops the group standingsThe team event is scheduled from July 18 to 22 and individual events from July 23 to 27India has so far secured nine medals at the U19 Asian Junior Championships with stars like PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen clinching gold in past editions The current batch will look to carry that legacy forward and mount a serious title challenge in SoloThe team event will adopt a relay format with the first side to reach 110 points declared the winner It will begin with a group stage followed by knockout rounds with the top two teams from each group advancingThe championships are also viewed as a key stepping stone toward the BWF Junior World Championships which will be held at the stateoftheart National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati later this yearIndias 19Member SquadMens Singles Ansh Negi Hmar Lalthazuala Rounak Chouhan Pranauv Ram NagalingamWomens Singles Rujula Ramu Tanvi Sharma Tanvi Reddy Andluri Vennala KalagotlaMens Doubles Bhavya ChhabraParam Choudhary Bhargav Ram ArigelaViswa Tej GobburuWomens Doubles Vennala KalagotlaReshika Uthayasooriyan Gayatri RawatMansa RawatMixed Doubles Vishnu Kedhar KodeKeerthy Manchala C LalramsangaTaarini Suri IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-asia-junior-cships-india-begin-campaign-with-110-69-win-over-sl-in-mixed-team-group-d-opener-627024.html Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/japan-open-sindhu-falters-again-as-satwik-chirag-lakshya-enter-second-round-626600.html Tokyo July 16 Twotime Olympic medallist PV Sindhu suffered yet another early exit crashing out in the opening round of the Japan Open Super 750 tournament in Tokyo on Wednesday The 30yearold former world champion fell 1521 1421 to Koreas Sim Yu Jin marking her fifth firstround loss of the season and underlining a troubling slump in formSindhu appeared rusty and tentative from the outset struggling with her length judgment and committing a string of unforced errors Though she showed brief resistance in the first game Sim kept her composure to secure her maiden victory over the Indian shuttlerThe second game saw Sindhu fall behind 16 early on Despite rallying back to 1111 she was unable to sustain the pressure as the Korean pulled away decisively to wrap up the match in straight gamesWhile Sindhus woes continued there was good news for India elsewhere The mens doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty ranked 15th in the world powered into the second round with a commanding 2118 2110 win over Koreas Kang Min Hyuk and Kim Dong Ju in just 42 minutesAfter a tightly contested opening phase the Indian duo found their groove and thoroughly outclassed the Koreans in the second game with their trademark aggression and sharp net playIn mens singles Lakshya Sen also advanced comfortably defeating Chinas Wang Zheng Xing 2111 2118 The world No 18 looked in fine touch racing to an 112 lead in the first game and never looking back Xing put up more resistance in the second but Lakshyas early momentum helped him hold on and close out the match in straight gamesThe 22yearold will now face a tougher challenge in the round of 16 against Japans seventh seed and local favourite Kodai Naraoka IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/japan-open-sindhu-falters-again-as-satwik-chirag-lakshya-enter-second-round-626600.html Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/sindhus-place-in-history-is-already-secured-gill-clark-leads-wishes-as-star-shuttler-turns-30-624526.html New Delhi July 5 Twotime Olympic medallist PV Sindhu who turned 30 on Saturday received warm wishes from across the sporting world Among them was a heartfelt message from veteran badminton commentator and former doubles player Gill Clark who wrote a heartfelt post for Sindhus special day Clark herself a former World Championships medallist in both womens and mixed doubles hailed Sindhu as one of the finest performers on the biggest stages She also expressed confidence that the next phase of Sindhus journey could be just as remarkable drawing parallels with sporting greats like Roger Federer and Felix Sanchez who achieved significant success after turning 30Pusarla Venkata Sindhu has always been a big tournament player with 2 Olympic and 5 world championship medals plus medals at Asian Games Commonwealth Games and Asian Championships But what is so remarkable and testament to Sindhus character and big tournament player reputation is that with all 7 medals won at the world championships or Olympic Games she surpassed expectations according to her ranking at the time Clark wrote on XBut its now 4 years since her medal in Tokyo and 6 years since her last world championship medal and with Sindhu turning 30 today on World Badminton Day some have wondered whether advancing years and recent injury problems have taken their toll However sport is littered with inspirational stories of athletes coming back after injuries and a period of barren successSindhus place in history is already secured by her medal haul at the Majors And it is certainly possible Sindhu like Federer and Sanchez could write yet another chapter in her remarkable career Because while circumstances may change the character and mindset of a champion endures Happy birthday Sindhu she addedReplying to Clarks post Sindhu thanked the veteran player and wrote Many thanks Gill for these wonderful wordsMinister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju who previously served as sports minister extended his wishes for SindhuTaking to X Rijiju wrote Happy birthday to Indias 1st World Badminton Champion and Double Olympic Medalist Pvsindhu1 I wish for her good health long life and happiness Keep shining and make India proud IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/sindhus-place-in-history-is-already-secured-gill-clark-leads-wishes-as-star-shuttler-turns-30-624526.html Sat, 05 Jul 2025 14:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/tanvi-stuns-7th-seed-ayush-upsets-world-no-6-to-enter-bwf-us-open-finals-623456.html Council Bluffs US June 29 Sixteenyearold Tanvi Sharma overcame Ukraines Polina Buhrova while 20yearold Ayush Shetty made his careers biggest final with the sensational upset of world No6 Chou Tien Chen at the MidAmerica Center to enter their respective finals at the BWF US Open Tanvi defeated World No 40 Burhova 2114 2116 in the womens singles event wrapping up the match in just 34 minutes The 16yearold Indian currently ranked World No 66 won the Denmark Challenge in May and has been in a Super 100 final at the Odisha Masters last yearShe sets the trap lets the best fall into it Our Teen Titan is Intelligent Smart Gutsy Measured shots fearless play and shes winning hearts one rally at a time BAI hailed the teenager in its X postTanvi who trains at the Badminton Association of Indias BAI National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati will now face World No 21 Beiwen Zhang of China in the summit clashWorld No34 Shetty avenged his semifinal loss to Chou in the semifinals of the Taipei Open 2025 fighting off a close firstgame loss to beat Chou 2123 2115 2114In the final Shetty faces Brian Yang who had a comfortable win over Liao Jhuo Fu 2110 2112 Shetty will fancy his chances of winning his first World Tour title as he has a 20 record over YangSixteenyearold Tanvi Sharma and 20yearold Ayush Shetty stole the show on semifinals day at the USOpen2025 BWF shared on XEarlier Tanvi outclassed Thailands Pitchamon Opatniputh the world No 58 and the 2023 junior world champion 2118 2116 in straight games in the quarterfinalOn the other hand Ayush registered a hardfought 2112 1321 2115 win over compatriot Tharun Mannepalli world No 54 in the mens singles round of 16 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/tanvi-stuns-7th-seed-ayush-upsets-world-no-6-to-enter-bwf-us-open-finals-623456.html Sun, 29 Jun 2025 12:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/manama-to-host-para-badminton-world-championships-in-feb-2026-621196.html Kuala Lumpur June 14 Bahrains capital city Manama will host the BWF Para Badminton World Championships 2026 marking a first for the region to host a world event in the sport To be held from February 7 to 14 2026 the Para Badminton World Championships will be the second tournament in the season following the Egypt PB International January 1218 2026 The eligibility and list of qualified players will be based on the Para Badminton World Rankings published on November 11 2025 following the conclusion of the Japan Para Badminton International 2025The 2026 Para badminton calendar has been finalised and currently consists of 16 tournaments around the world additional tournaments may be announced in due course the BWF said in a statement on SaturdayFollowing the World Championships the scene shifts to Spain for two Spanish PB Internationals in Vitoria and Toledo followed by the Czechia PB International in Prague in AprilThe circuit returns to the Middle East for the Fazza Dubai PB International in May and will then head to Europe for the France PB International and the British amp Irish PB International in JuneBesides Asia and Europe Africa and South America will also host events in Uganda July 612 Brazil July 27 August 1 and Peru August 39The last quarter will see the circuit in east Asia with China Japan Thailand and Indonesia playing hosts Besides these Internationals Para badminton will also be part of the Asian Para Games in AichiNagoya Japan in OctoberEarlier this week para badminton retained the athlete quota of 120 players in 16 events for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics Para badminton is one of 23 sports at the Paralympics which has a total of 4480 athlete quota placesSimilar to Paris 2024 LA28 will have seven mens events seven womens events and two mixed doubles events Overall there will be 12 singles two doubles and two mixed doubles events IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/manama-to-host-para-badminton-world-championships-in-feb-2026-621196.html Sat, 14 Jun 2025 17:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/sukant-kadam-eyeing-nothing-less-than-a-win-in-asia-para-badminton-championships-620914.html New Delhi June 12 World No 2 ranked Indian parashuttler Sukant Kadam is all geared up and eyeing silverware in the upcoming Badminton Asia ParaBadminton Championships which gets underway in Mueang Thailand from June 17 The 32yearold has covered all grounds and is ready to face the fierce challenge from Indonesias Fredy Setiawan who defeated Kadam to win the bronze medal in the mens singles SL4 event in the Paris Paralympics last yearThe training was very good and Ive prepared hard for the tournament Im playing to win the tournament nothing less than that Kadam told IANS on ThursdayIn my category I feel Indonesias Fredy Setiawan is my toughest opponent and Ive never won against him This time Ive prepared well for him but other than him Indian players are also good including upcoming and experienced ones The competition level is very high but Im prepared for it he addedAsked whether the World No2 tag means extra responsibility for him Kadam replied Of course when you are higher ranked you have the responsibility of justifying the rank Being the World No 2 I know that responsibility very well and I will play to fulfil that I will not play keeping my rank in mind Ive prepared for the opponents and am very confident about the resultHe reflected on his goal for the ongoing season which started with the Spanish ParaBadminton International II title in Victoria followed by a runnersup finish in the Spanish ParaBadminton International I in Toledo and the Bahrain ParaBadminton International in ManamaMy aim is to perform consistently and prepare myself well for big tournaments Ive not won a level 1 tournament so far and my lowest aim is to win it this year Kadam addedReflecting on his debut Paralympics campaign in Paris last year the experienced parashuttler said handling the pressure of big tournaments is the biggest learning for him which he vowed to rectify in the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic GamesIt was my first Paralympics so it was a proud moment for me to play at that level My analysis was in big tournaments you have to keep your confidence high and cant lose focus Selfconfidence and selfawareness are something I need to work on a lot How to keep yourself calm and performanceoriented is something that I lacked in Paris but Im working on that these daysFor the 2028 LA Paralympics Im going to give my all there and my preparations started on the day after losing bronze in Paris It was very difficult to digest the fourth position but these are all learnings which will help me next time Kadam said IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/sukant-kadam-eyeing-nothing-less-than-a-win-in-asia-para-badminton-championships-620914.html Thu, 12 Jun 2025 21:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/long-3-setter-that-i-should-have-won-says-sindhu-after-bowing-out-of-indonesia-open-619737.html New Delhi June 5 Indias ace womens singles shuttler PV Sindhu lost to Thailands Pornpawee Chochuwong 2220 1021 1821 in the Round of 16 match to suffer an early exit from the Indonesia Open on Thursday Taking on the world No 8 Sindhu began on a high and recovered from a 1016 deficit to claim the opening game In the next game the Indian shuttler had a horrific run as she lost it completely to go down 1021With the match equally poised and going to the decider Chochuwong kept her calm and composure to hold the upper hand over Sindhu in the match that lasted for one hour and 18 minutesAfter the match the 29yearold Indian ace said that she battled hard but should have won the clash The twotime Olympic medallist also thanked the Indonesian crowd for their support during the tournamentFought hard These are the ones that sting Long 3 setter that I should have won But the works been solid and Im feeling so much better Sindhu wrote on XTerima kasih Indonesia Istora Senayan and the Indonesian crowd stunning as usual she addedEarlier Sindhu edged past her longtime rival Nozomi Okuhara of Japan in a thrilling onehour and 19minute womens singles match winning 2220 2123 2115After the match Sindhu remembered her past meetings with Okuhara in 14 years and the bond they shared off the court 14 years 20 matches From my longest to the shortest World Championship finals always with her Weve shared wins losses and a rivalry only we understand Keep fighting Nozomi The courts never quite the same without you she wrote on XThe womens doubles pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand were defeated 1321 2224 by Japans Yuki Fukushima and Mayu Matsumoto in the round of 16 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/long-3-setter-that-i-should-have-won-says-sindhu-after-bowing-out-of-indonesia-open-619737.html Thu, 05 Jun 2025 17:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/indonesia-open-sindhu-goes-past-okuhara-sen-crashes-out-619312.html Jakarta June 3 Twotime Olympic medallist PV Sindhu fought her way into the second round of the Indonesia Open Super 1000 badminton tournament while Lakshya Sen made an early exit after a hardfought loss in the opening round on Tuesday Sindhu edged past her longtime rival Nozomi Okuhara of Japan in a thrilling onehour and 19minute womens singles match winning 2220 2123 2115Sindhu and Okuhara were locked in a hardfought battle marked by unforced errors and multiple game and match points In the opening game the Indian shuttler displayed nerves of steel saving a game point and firing timely attacking shots to edge it 2220The second game saw Sindhu take a narrow early lead before trailing 711 at the interval She rallied back strongly and earned two match points with a powerful crosscourt smash But repeated errors allowed Okuhara to draw level at 20all and the Japanese shuttler eventually took the game 2321In the deciding game both players adopt a cautious approach avoiding unnecessary risks Sindhu led 119 at the break and then found her rhythm stringing together a series of winners to race ahead 2012 She earned eight match points and converted the fifth to seal the victory and advance to the round of 16After the match Sindhu remembered her past meetings with Okuhara in 14 years and the bond they share off the court 14 years 20 matches From my longest to the shortest World Championship finals always with her Weve shared wins losses and a rivalry only we understand Keep fighting Nozomi The courts never quite the same without you she wrote on XMeanwhile the 2021 World Championships bronze medallist Sen put up a spirited fight against world No 1 Shi Yu Qi of China but eventually went down 1121 2220 1521 in a tightly contested firstround mens singles match that lasted one hour and five minutesThe 23yearold made a strong return from a back injury that had sidelined him from last weeks tournament in Malaysia showing commendable grit despite the defeat Down 1117 in the second game he staged a determined fightback saving a match point and eventually snatching the game 2220 to force a decider However the momentum didnt last as world No 1 Shi Yu Qi regained control in the third game to close out the matchIn other matches Anupama Upadhyaya bowed out following a straightgames defeat to South Koreas Kim Ga EunLater in the day HS Prannoy and the mens doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are scheduled to take the court IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/indonesia-open-sindhu-goes-past-okuhara-sen-crashes-out-619312.html Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/increase-in-prize-money-amp-grants-for-nationals-ranking-tournaments-as-bai-unveils-rs-975-cr-annual-plan-619158.html New Delhi June 2 The Badminton Association of India BAI has unveiled the annual plan of Rs 975 crore to identify nurture and develop talent across the country It also sets aside Rs 222 crore to boost player motivation for medalwinning performances at marquee international events making it a strategic investment of over Rs 10 crore The current investment will further strengthen grassroots engagement support state associations incentivise former players to take up coaching roles and reward international medalwinning performances all while doubling domestic tournament prize moneyBased on the decisions taken at the AGM BAI will invest over Rs 975 crore each year in the development of grassroots initiatives and helping state associations conduct domestic tournaments The total prize pool and grant allocation for the national tournament stands at Rs 38 crore as per the BAI releaseIt also made financial provisions for paying Rs 1 lakh per month to Olympians and Rs 50000 per month to coaches who have represented the official Indian team in international events and are currently coaching at National Camps held across three locationsAs the only national sports federation to have implemented such a comprehensive structural investment BAI has already laid a strong foundation with initiatives like the establishment of the National Centre of Excellence in GuwahatiBut given the size of our country one NCE was never going to be enough and hence we are providing grants to state associations to come up with development across the state and the current increase in grant will help them enhance their existing programs said BAI president after the AGMBeginning this year the annual grant to state associations has been increased from Rs 75 lakh to Rs 10 lakh while the prize money for national ranking tournaments for all age groups has also been doubledBAI will also provide additional grants of Rs 15 lakh to U13 events and Rs 2 lakh each for organisers of Senior and U19 ranking tournaments and Rs 3 lakh to organisers of Under15 and Under17 All India ranking eventsThe total investment in all the National Championships has also been increased by over 50 per cent thereby incentivising state associations to host more nationallevel eventsSpeaking about the increase in prize money for national ranking tournaments Sarma said looking after the needs of upandcoming players motivating them and providing them better financial incentives was critical for the development of the sport and chart out a pathway through which the future courseHereafter the senior national ranking tournaments will have a prize purse of Rs 10 lakh U19 national ranking Rs 8 lakh U15 and U17 national ranking Rs 12 lakh and U13 national ranking events will have a prize pool of Rs 6 lakhThe total grant and prize money for all the National Championships has also increased from Rs 213 crore to Rs 32 croreThe apex body also decided to make a special provision of substantial cash rewards for players who are making their mark on the international stage A playerpair winning the BWF World Tour Super 1000 title will get a cash reward of Rs 1000000 while a world championships gold medallist will be awarded a sum of Rs 2000000 for their hard work and excellenceEven juniors will have a chance of winning handsome rewards if they win medals at the world and Asian championships with gold winners allocated the highest prize purse of Rs 1500000 and Rs 1000000 respectivelyEven a gold medal in senior team events will fetch a cash reward of Rs 50 lakh while the junior teams will get a reward of Rs 30 lakh IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/increase-in-prize-money-amp-grants-for-nationals-ranking-tournaments-as-bai-unveils-rs-975-cr-annual-plan-619158.html Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/indonesia-open-2025-satwik-chirag-leads-indias-charge-sindhu-eyes-resurgence-619204.html New Delhi June 2 Former champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will headline Indias challenge at the prestigious Indonesia Open Super 1000 tournament starting Tuesday in Jakarta With a prize pool of USD 145 million and crucial ranking points on offer the event is set to play a key role in Indias Olympic preparations After an impressive semifinal run at the Singapore Open last week the world No 27 Indian duo returns to the Istora Senayan a venue they conquered in 2023 looking to recreate the magic Having overcome fitness hurdles Satwik and Chirag appear to be finding rhythm again and will begin their campaign against home favourites Leo Rolly Carnando and Bagas MaulanaA victory could see them square off against their longtime nemesis Malaysias Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik who have a commanding headtohead record and ended their campaign in Singapore last weekDespite a drop in rankings due to a spell on the sidelines Satwik had been dealing with health issues and Chirag with a back injury the pairs tactical brilliance shone through in Singapore notably when they dismantled the topseeded Malaysian pair of Goh Sze Fei and Nur IzzuddinIn womens singles PV Sindhu returns to action with the intent to rebuild The twotime Olympic medallist has endured a tough 2024 so far hampered by a hamstring injury that forced her to skip the Badminton Asia Team Championships Her comeback trail has included early exits and defeats to lowerranked opponents but there were signs of encouragement last week when she pushed Olympic champion Chen Yu Fei to the brinkWith new Indonesian coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama in her corner Sindhu is looking to regain her lost momentum She faces a stiff opening challenge in Japans Nozomi Okuhara a rival with whom she has shared several epic battles over the years Their upcoming clash promises another chapter in their storied rivalry A win could pit Sindhu against Thailands crafty Pornpawee Chochuwong in the second roundOther Indian womens singles players in the fray include Anupama Upadhyaya who takes on Koreas Kim Ga Eun Rakshitha Sree Ramraj facing Supanida Katethong and Malvika Bansod locking horns with Indonesias Putri Kusuma WardaniIn mens singles HS Prannoy a bronze medallist at the 2023 World Championships will hope to find a rhythm when he takes on Indonesias Alwi Farhan Lakshya Sen returning from a back injury has been handed a tough opener against current world No 1 Shi Yu Qi of China Lakshya has struggled to find consistency since his run to the Paris Olympics semifinals and this match could define his comeback curveKiran George another promising talent from the PPBA academy is set for a challenging outing against former world champion Loh Kean Yew of SingaporeIn womens doubles Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand will aim to build confidence against Japans experienced pair of Yuki Fukushima and Mayu Matsumoto Gayatris return to full fitness remains key for the Indian pairs aspirations ahead of ParisIndia also has a sizeable presence in mixed doubles with four pairs taking the court Dhruv KapilaTanisha Crasto Rohan KapoorRuthvika Shivani Sathish KarunakaranAadya Variyath and Ashith SuryaAmrutha Pramuthesh IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/indonesia-open-2025-satwik-chirag-leads-indias-charge-sindhu-eyes-resurgence-619204.html Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/singapore-open-satwik-chirag-decimate-world-no1-goh-izzuddin-to-reach-semis-618717.html Singapore May 30 Indian mens doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated the world no 1 Malaysian pair of Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin to enter the semifinals of the Singapore Open on Friday here at the Singapore Indoor Stadium The Indian duo registered a straightgames win 2117 2115 over the Malaysians in a match that lasted 39 minutes This is their third semifinal of the season They have stumbled in the last two semifinals on the BWF Tour this season first at the Malaysia Open and then at the India Open Interestingly it was the Malaysian pair of Goh and Izzuddin who ousted Satwik and Chirag at the India OpenSatwik and Chirag will be aiming to make their maiden final of the season when they face another Malaysian pair in either eighth seed Man Wei Chong and Kai Wun Tee or third seed Aaron ChiaSoh Wooi YikThe mens doubles duo is the only Indian representation left in the tournament after the likes of PV Sindhu HS Prannoy Lakshya Sen Treesa JollyGayatri Gopichand and others bowed outIn the womens singles double Olympic medalist Sindhu bowed out in the second round after losing to Chinas Chen Yu Fei 921 2118 1621 HS Prannoy suffered a straightgame loss against Frenchman Christo Popov facing a 1621 1421 defeat in a match that lasted 42 minutesThe mixed doubles duo of Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Gadde also suffered a round of 16 loss going down to the secondseeded pair of Tang Chun Man and Tse Ying Suet of Hong Kong 1021 1621Eighth sees TreesaGayatris run ended in the quarterfinals after losing to the unseeded Chinese duo of Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu XianEarlier in the womens singles Aakarshi Kashyap and Unnati Hooda failed to cross the first hurdle Aakarshi lost to world No 4 Han Yue won 2117 1321 721 in a 58minute battle while Unnati went down 2113 921 1521 to world No 2 Wang Zhi YiAnupama Upadhyaya also crashed out after losing 1221 1621 to Sung Shuo Yun of Chinese Taipei while the womens doubles pair of Vaishnavi Khadkekar and Alisha Khan were overwhelmed 821 921 by Australias Gronya Somerville and Angela YuIn the mens singles Indias topranked mens shuttler Lakshya Sen was forced to retire midway through his opening round match Sen started strong against Chinese Taipeis Lin ChunYi taking the first game 2115 But Lin came back to take the second 2117 In the deciding game Sen began to struggle with lower back pain and retired while trailing 513 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/singapore-open-satwik-chirag-decimate-world-no1-goh-izzuddin-to-reach-semis-618717.html Fri, 30 May 2025 16:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/singapore-open-sindhu-prannoy-advance-to-second-round-618300.html Singapore May 27 Twotime Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy provided rare positives for India on an otherwise disappointing opening day at the Singapore Open Super 750 badminton tournament on Tuesday Sindhu emerged as the lone bright spark among the women while Prannoy kept Indias hopes alive in the mens singles by outclassing Denmarks Rasmus Gemke to advance to the second round Sindhu cruised into the second round with a commanding straightgame win over Canadas Wen Yu Zhang The 29yearold made short work of Zhang with a dominant 2114 219 win in just 31 minutes The Indian ace was in control throughout mixing aggression with precision as she outplayed her Canadian opponent in both rallies and net exchangesThe win however sets up a tough secondround clash for Sindhu as she is scheduled to face Tokyo Olympics gold medallist and current world No 5 Chen Yu Fei of China a rival she has had a chequered historyIn mens singles Prannoy got the better of his Danish opponent in an hour and 12minute clash After going down in the opening game 1921 the Indian shuttler made a strong comeback to keep himself alive in the tournament after clinching the remaining two games 2116 and 2114 Prannoy will next take on Frances Christo Popov in the second round on WednesdayBarring Sindhu and Prannoy the rest of the Indian contingent suffered early exits Malvika Bansod and Priyanshu Rajawat both began promisingly winning their first games but could not sustain the momentum Malvika went down 2114 1821 1121 against Thailands eighth seed Supanida Katethong in a 58minute battle Priyanshu also succumbed to a similar fate losing 2114 1021 1421 to Japans seventhseeded Kodai Naraoka in a match that stretched beyond the hour markYoungster Anmol Kharb showed grit against Chinas formidable Chen Yu Fei but eventually lost 1121 2224 narrowly missing out on forcing a decider in the second gameKiran George who had impressed earlier this year with a quarterfinal appearance at the India Open failed to carry forward that momentum He was edged out by Chinas Weng Hong Yang in straight games 1921 1721R Santhosh Ramraj couldnt pose much of a challenge losing 1421 821 to South Koreas Kim Ga EunThe doubles events didnt bring any relief either In mixed doubles the Indian pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto lost 1821 1321 to the Chinese duo of Cheng Xing and Zhang Chi Another Indian mixed pair Ashith Surya and Amrutha Parmuthesh were also shown the door after an 1121 1721 defeat to Japans Yuichi Shimogami and Sayaka Hobara IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/singapore-open-sindhu-prannoy-advance-to-second-round-618300.html Tue, 27 May 2025 17:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/singapore-open-satwik-chirag-return-as-sindhu-leads-wounded-pack-618094.html New Delhi May 26 The spotlight returns to Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty as the celebrated mens doubles pair spearhead Indias campaign at the Singapore Open Super 750 beginning Tuesday The tournament marks their muchanticipated comeback to elite badminton after nearly two months away due to injury concerns Chirags back trouble and Satwiks health issues had kept them out since the All England Championships in March and forced a Sudirman Cup withdrawalNow fully fit the world No 3 pair former world No 1 will begin their campaign against Malaysias Choong Hon Jian and Muhammad Haikal The duo had made strong starts to the year reaching the semifinals at both the Malaysia Open and India Open and theyll now be eager to rediscover their rhythm and reassert their Olympic credentialsWhile SatwikChirags return is a major boost the mens singles field carries a more uncertain tone Kidambi Srikanth fresh from a memorable runnerup finish at the Malaysia Masters is skipping this leg of the tour That leaves the onus on HS Prannoy who has been grinding his way back to full form after his prolonged battle with chikungunyaPrannoy 32 opens against Denmarks Rasmus Gemke Despite flashes of grit particularly his firstround win over Kenta Nishimoto in Malaysia Prannoy has struggled for consistency since returning to the circuitLakshya Sen still finding his footing after his historic Paris Olympics semifinal run will be under scrutiny when he faces Lin ChunYi With four firstround exits this season Sen has appeared far from his best both mentally and physicallyIts a similar story for Priyanshu Rajawat and Kiran George both in their early 20s who have been unable to convert promise into performance George opens against Chinas Weng Hong YangOn the womens side PV Sindhu continues to fight a battle of transition and selfrenewal The twotime Olympic medallist and former World Champion has endured a rough 2025 having missed the Asia Team Championships due to a hamstring injury in February Since her return shes suffered earlyround exits including against lesserranked players such as Thuy Linh Nguyen and Putri Kusuma WardaniSindhu opens against Canadas Wen Yu Zhang a mustwin to shake off growing doubts around her fitness With multiple coaching changes and a lack of consistency this leg of the tour could prove pivotal for Sindhus ongoing seasonThe draw hasnt been kind to Indias other womens singles players either Anmol Kharb one of the bright sparks of Indias youth brigade takes on Olympic champion Chen Yu Fei while Aakarshi Kashyap faces third seed Han Yue Malvika Bansod squares off against Supanida Katethong and Rakshita Ramraj has a tough outing lined up against Kim Ga EunThe womens contingent also features Anupama Upadhyaya vs Sung Shuo Yun and Unnati Hooda who faces second seed and Malaysia Masters winner Wang Zhiyi an uphill task for the 17yearoldIn doubles Indias eighthseeded pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand aim to go deep after recent topten breakthroughs They open against Chang Ching Hui and Yang Ching Tun of Chinese Taipei India also has two pairs in mixed doubles Dhruv KapilaTanisha Crasto and Rohan KapoorRuthvika Shivani Gadde both capable of springing a surprise on their day IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/singapore-open-satwik-chirag-return-as-sindhu-leads-wounded-pack-618094.html Mon, 26 May 2025 18:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/malaysia-masters-srikanth-finishes-as-runners-up-with-loss-against-li-shi-feng-617908.html Kuala Lumpur May 25 Kidambi Srikanth suffered a loss in the final of the Malaysia Open 2025 losing 1121 921 to Chinas Li Shi Feng in just 36 minutes on Sunday Despite a strong run through the tournament Srikanth was unable to mount any real challenge in the title clash The 32yearold Indian had reached his first BWF final in nearly six years having last finished runnerup at the India Open in 2019It has been a pretty good week Its my third tournament I played decently well in the first two as well but couldnt really win those matches But pretty happy with the way it went so far Srikanth said after the matchNot exactly the way I wanted to be today but still I think he Feng played well Im just very happy to be back playing again I just want to keep myself happy There was a point in my career where I was pretty used to being standing there and then its been a while Srikanth addedIn the semifinal he overcame Japans World No 23 Yushi Tanaka in straight games 2118 2422 on SaturdaySrikanth once a dominant force in mens singles made history in 2017 by becoming the first Indian to win four BWF titles in a calendar year clinching the Indonesia Open Australian Open Denmark Open and French Open The following year he played a pivotal role in Indias gold medal triumph in the team event at the Commonwealth Games in the Gold CoastIn this years Malaysia Masters Srikanth had to come through the qualifying rounds before defeating Irelands Nhat Nguyen in the Round of 16 He then edged past Frances Toma Junior Popov in a tightly contested quarterfinal 2422 1721 2220 and cruised past Tanaka in the semisHowever the final proved a step too far as Li Shi Feng who claimed his first BWF title of 2025 following last years Japan Masters win proved too strongOnce ranked among the worlds best Srikanth has been struggling in recent years He missed out on the Tokyo Olympics due to injury and the cancellation of qualifiers amid the COVID19 pandemic Persistent ankle injuries have since hampered his consistency and he had slipped to World No 65 earlier this monthSrikanth was also part of Indias historic Thomas Cup victory in 2022 in Bangkok where he helped secure the team gold IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/malaysia-masters-srikanth-finishes-as-runners-up-with-loss-against-li-shi-feng-617908.html Sun, 25 May 2025 16:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/malaysia-masters-srikanth-finishes-as-runner-up-with-loss-against-li-shi-feng-617909.html Kuala Lumpur May 25 Kidambi Srikanth suffered a loss in the final of the Malaysia Open 2025 losing 1121 921 to Chinas Li Shi Feng in just 36 minutes on Sunday Despite a strong run through the tournament Srikanth was unable to mount any real challenge in the title clash The 32yearold Indian had reached his first BWF final in nearly six years having last finished runnerup at the India Open in 2019It has been a pretty good week Its my third tournament I played decently well in the first two as well but couldnt really win those matches But pretty happy with the way it went so far Srikanth said after the matchNot exactly the way I wanted to be today but still I think he Feng played well Im just very happy to be back playing again I just want to keep myself happy There was a point in my career where I was pretty used to being standing there and then its been a while Srikanth addedIn the semifinal he overcame Japans World No 23 Yushi Tanaka in straight games 2118 2422 on SaturdaySrikanth once a dominant force in mens singles made history in 2017 by becoming the first Indian to win four BWF titles in a calendar year clinching the Indonesia Open Australian Open Denmark Open and French Open The following year he played a pivotal role in Indias gold medal triumph in the team event at the Commonwealth Games in the Gold CoastIn this years Malaysia Masters Srikanth had to come through the qualifying rounds before defeating Irelands Nhat Nguyen in the Round of 16 He then edged past Frances Toma Junior Popov in a tightly contested quarterfinal 2422 1721 2220 and cruised past Tanaka in the semisHowever the final proved a step too far as Li Shi Feng who claimed his first BWF title of 2025 following last years Japan Masters win proved too strongOnce ranked among the worlds best Srikanth has been struggling in recent years He missed out on the Tokyo Olympics due to injury and the cancellation of qualifiers amid the COVID19 pandemic Persistent ankle injuries have since hampered his consistency and he had slipped to World No 65 earlier this monthSrikanth was also part of Indias historic Thomas Cup victory in 2022 in Bangkok where he helped secure the team gold IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/malaysia-masters-srikanth-finishes-as-runner-up-with-loss-against-li-shi-feng-617909.html Sun, 25 May 2025 16:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-china-continue-winning-streak-on-day-3-of-2025-malaysia-masters-617496.html Kuala Lumpur May 22 Chinese shuttlers continued their winning streak on Day 3 of the 2025 Malaysia Masters here on Thursday scoring decisive victories in all categories Mens singles shuttler Li Shifeng knocked out Singapores Jason Teh Jia Heng 2110 2117 at the Axiata Arena while his teammate Weng Hongyang also advanced after defeating Indonesias Farhan In the womens singles Wang Zhiyi overpowered compatriot Han Qianxi 218 2117 while fellow Chinese shuttlers Gao Fangjie and Han Yue also secured their places in the next round Mens doubles duo Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang easily outplayed Christo Popov and Toma Junior Popov of France 2117 2115In the womens doubles Jia Yifan and Zhang Shuxian smashed Go Pei Kee and Teoh Mei Xing of Malaysia 216 2113 while their compatriots Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning knocked out Thailands Tidapron Kleebyeesun and Nattamon Laisun and Keng Shuliang and Li Huazhou overcame Hsieh PeiShan and Hung EnTzu of Chinese TaipeiMixed doubles pairs Jiang ZhenbangWei Yaxin Cheng XingZhang Chi and Feng YangzheHuang Dongping all progressed to the next roundThe only blot on Chinas copybook came as mixed doubles pair Guo Xinwa and Chen Fanghui were knocked out by their Indonesian opponentsEarlier on Day 2 the Chinese shuttlers put on a strong show making a successful comeback and advancing in four categories In the mens singles Li Shifeng smashed Thailands Kantaphon Wangcharoen winning 219 218 in a quick 35minute match at the Axiata Arena while Weng Hongyang also advanced after defeating his teammate Lei LanxiWomens singles shuttler Han Qianxi skillfully overcame Letshanaa Karupathevan of Malaysia 1021 2119 2112 while her compatriots Gao Fangjie Wang Zhiyi and Han Yue also secured their places in the next roundWomens doubles duo Keng ShuliangLi Huazhou outmatched Ornnicha Jongsathapornparn and Sukitta Suwachai of Thailand 2115 2111In the mixed doubles Jiang ZhenbangWei Yaxin Cheng XingZhang Chi and Guo XinwaChen Fanghui all progressed to the next round IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-china-continue-winning-streak-on-day-3-of-2025-malaysia-masters-617496.html Fri, 23 May 2025 01:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/malaysia-masters-kidambi-srikanth-battles-into-semis-lone-indian-left-in-the-draw-617641.html Kuala Lumpur May 23 Former world No 1 Kidambi Srikanth produced a gutsy performance on Friday to book his place in the semifinals of the Malaysia Masters 2025 badminton tournament in Bukit Jalil In a nailbiting mens singles quarterfinal clash Srikanth edged past Frances world No 18 Toma Junior Popov 2422 1721 2220 in a marathon encounter that lasted one hour and 14 minutesCurrently ranked 65th in the world Srikanth had to dig deep in the deciding game after trailing at the midgame break With his trademark resilience the Indian shuttler clawed his way back to win his fourth match in six meetings against Popov and secure his first semifinal appearance of the seasonThis marks Srikanths best result on the BWF World Tour since his semifinal run at the Swiss Open Super 300 in March 2024 The Indian started the match strongly racing to a 74 lead in the opening game However Popov recovered quickly and even held a game point at 2120 Srikanth showed his composure to turn the tables and clinch the game 2422The second game saw the momentum shift as Popov went into the break with a fourpoint cushion Srikanth managed to level the score at 15all but couldnt maintain the tempo eventually conceding the game 1721In the decider Srikanth once again found himself four points behind at the midgame interval But showing tremendous grit and court awareness he mounted an inspired comeback to outlast Popov in a tense finish and move into the last fourSrikanth had earlier defeated Irelands world No 33 Nhat Nguyen in the prequarterfinals He will now face Japans world No 22 Yushi Tanaka in the semifinal on Saturday Tanaka had earlier knocked out Indias HS Prannoy in the round of 16Meanwhile Indias mixed doubles hopes ended in the quarterfinals Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila went down fighting 2224 1321 to Chinas Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin bronze medallists at the 2023 World ChampionshipsWith their exit Srikanth remains the only Indian player left in contention at the BWF Super 500 tournament IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/malaysia-masters-kidambi-srikanth-battles-into-semis-lone-indian-left-in-the-draw-617641.html Fri, 23 May 2025 18:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/malaysia-masters-srikanth-tanisha-dhruv-cruise-to-quarters-617387.html Kuala Lumpur May 22 Veteran Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth progressed to the quarterfinals of the Malaysia Masters after overcoming Irelands Nhat Nguyen in the second round on Thursday Srikanth currently ranked 65 in the world following a prolonged dip in form battled for 59 minutes to register a 2321 2117 win over the world No 33In the quarterfinals He will take on Frances Toma Junior Popov who advanced after defeating Indias Ayush Shetty 2113 2117HS Prannoy put up a determined fight but fell short against Yushi Tanaka losing 921 1821 in the second roundIn the mixed doubles the Indian duo of Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila secured a place in the quarterfinals with a gritty 2117 1821 2115 victory over Frances Lea Palermo and Julien Maio They will next face the Chinese pair of Jiang Zhen Bang and Wei Ya XinMeanwhile Sathish Karunakaran bowed out of the tournament following a 1421 1621 loss to Tomas brother and doubles partner Christo PopovEarlier Prannoy battled past fifth seed Kenta Nishimoto of Japan in an 82minute showdown clinching a 1921 2117 2116 victory Not to be outdone Srikanth stunned sixth seed Lu Guang Zu of China with a gritty 2321 1321 2111 win to power into the second roundSrikanth qualified for the main draw in the mens singles section after beating Chinese Taipei shuttlers Kuo Kuanlin and Huang Yu Kai in the qualifiersHowever twotime Olympic medallist PV Sindhu fell 1121 2114 1521 to Nguyen Thuy Linh of Vietnam in the womens singles first roundKapila and Crasto registered a 2118 1521 2114 win over Indah Cahya Sari Jamil and Adnan Maulana of Indonesia to advance into the second round IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/malaysia-masters-srikanth-tanisha-dhruv-cruise-to-quarters-617387.html Thu, 22 May 2025 18:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/malaysia-masters-prannoy-srikanth-advance-to-second-round-sindhu-bows-out-617275.html Kuala Lumpur May 21 H S Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth entered the second round of the mens singles at the Malaysia Masters badminton tournament on Wednesday However double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu suffered a firstround exit Prannoy battled past fifth seed Kenta Nishimoto of Japan in a 82minute showdown clinching a 1921 2117 2116 victory Not to be outdone Srikanth stunned sixth seed Lu Guang Zu of China with a gritty 2321 1321 2111 win to power into the next roundSrikanth qualified for the main draw in the mens singles section after beating Chinese Taipei shuttlers Kuo Kuanlin and Huang Yu Kai in the qualifiersOther Indians in the mens singles Sathish Karunakaran pulled off a stunning upset toppling third seed Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei with a commanding 2113 2114 victory in just 39 minutes Meanwhile rising star Ayush Shetty bouncing back a game down defeated Canadas Brian Yang 2022 2110 218 and stormed into the second roundSindhu however fell 1121 2114 1521 to Nguyen Thuy Linh of Vietnam in the womens singles first roundMixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto registered a 2118 1521 2114 win over Indah Cahya Sari Jamil and Adnan Maulana of Indonesia to prevail into the second roundUnnati Hooda Akarshi Kashyap and Priyanshu Rajawat will be in action later in the dayEarlier in the first round matches in the womens doubles saw Kavipriya Selvam and Simran Singhi lost 2114 2118 against eighth seeds Lin JhihYun and Hsu YinHui of Chinese Taipei Rashmi Ganesh and Sania Sikkandar also exited the womens doubles in the first round after going down 2110 2112 against Thailands Pichamon Phatcharaphisutsin and Nannapas SukkladPrerana Alvekar and Mrunmayee Deshpande on the other hand progressed to the second round in the womens doubles after beating compatriots Vaishnavi Khadkekar and Alisha Khan 2119 1921 2113In the mens doubles Hariharan Amsakarunan and Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi suffered a firstround exit after losing 2113 2118 to Chinese Taipeis Chen ZhiRay and Lin YuChiehPruthvi Krishnamurthy Roy and Sai Pratheek K were ousted from the mens doubles as well after falling to a 2115 2321 defeat against fifthseeded Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun of Malaysia IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/malaysia-masters-prannoy-srikanth-advance-to-second-round-sindhu-bows-out-617275.html Wed, 21 May 2025 14:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/bwf-taipei-open-ayush-shetty-stuns-third-seed-lee-chia-hao-to-reach-rd-of-16-614668.html Taipei Chinese Taipei May 7 In a big upset World No 44 Ayush Shetty defeated World No 13 Lee Chiahao of Chinese Taipei a recent runnerup at the AllEngland Championships to advance to the Round of 16 in the Taipei Open a BWF Super 300 badminton tournament here on Tuesday The 20yearold Shetty secured the victory in straight games brushing aside third seed Lee 2117 2118 in 50 minutes in a match played on Court 1 of Taipei ArenaFormer World No1 Kidambi Sikanth defeated compatriot SSankar Muthusamy Subramanian in straight games to reach the prequarterfinals on Tuesday as India continued to experience mixed resultsSrikanth defeated Subramanian 2116 2115 in 35 minutes in a secondround clash in the BWF World Tour Super 300 event with a prize money of USD 240000 event being played at the Taipei ArenaUnnati Hooda beat fellow Indian Anupama Upadhyaya 2113 2117 in the womens singles second round Tharun Mannepalli overcame Shogo Ogawa of Japan 2117 1921 2112 in 70 minute encounter while the womens doubles pair of Rashmi Ganesh and Sania Sikkandar went down to Japanese pair of Rui HirokamiSayaka Hobara 821 1021In mens singles Maisnam Meiraba lost to seventh seed Brian Yang of Canada 2321 2112 in mens singles while Akarshi Kashyap was beaten 921 1221 by local star Hung YiTing in a womens singles Round of 32 matchIn a close first game in which the lead changed hands on a couple of occasions Lee opened a 63 lead and extended it to 95 The two shuttlers waged a pitched battle till 1616 before the Indian won five points in a row before sealing a 2117 winIn the second game Lee opened a 40 lead and then stretched it to 96 The Indian shuttler mounted a comeback and went ahead 1412 but Lee surged ahead 1614 once again But from 1617 Shetty took control and won five points to open a 2016 lead and eventually won the game 2118 to seal a memorable victory IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/bwf-taipei-open-ayush-shetty-stuns-third-seed-lee-chia-hao-to-reach-rd-of-16-614668.html Wed, 07 May 2025 18:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/taipei-open-manraj-mansi-raghu-crash-out-in-second-round-as-indian-singles-hope-falters-614429.html Taipei May 6 Indias young badminton contingent endured a disappointing outing at the Taipei Open Super 300 tournament on Tuesday as none of the singles players managed to progress beyond the qualification rounds into the main draw Despite flashes of promise the Indian challenge in both mens and womens singles fizzled out in the second round of qualifiers Manraj Singh Raghu Mariswamy and Mansi Singh all of whom began their campaigns with spirited openinground victories fell short in their respective next matchesManraj Singh Raghu Mariswamy and Mansi Singh showed early promise with openinground wins in the singles qualification but fell short in their respective secondround matchesAmong the closest results came in Manraj Singhs secondround clash against Malaysias Tan Jia Jie Manraj looked in control early taking the first game 219 However he lost his rhythm in a fiercely contested battle that stretched to the wire eventually losing 219 1921 2022Raghu Mariswamy who had started the day with a strong comeback win over Macaus Pui Pang Fong 1421 2116 2114 was unable to carry that momentum forward He fell in straight games to Indonesias Moh Zaki Ubaidillah 1621 1721 despite a valiant effort to stay in the ralliesIn the womens singles Mansi Singh began her campaign on a winning note edging out Chinese Taipeis Tsai HsinPei in a tight threegame affair 2220 1421 2117 But her hopes were dashed in the second round where she was outclassed by Thailands rising star Pitchamon Opatniputh going down 1721 1021 in a onesided encounterIndias woes didnt end there Aryamann Tandon who pushed Malaysias Kok Jing Hong to the limit in the first game 2725 faded in the next two to lose 2725 1021 821 Mithun Manjunath too couldnt hold on after winning the first game against Tan Jia Jie eventually falling 2117 1921 921 in a hardfought threegame matchThe womens singles qualifiers saw further setbacks Isharani Baruah produced one of the more entertaining matches of the day stretching Thailands Pitchamon to three games before losing narrowly 721 2321 2224 It was a match that could have gone either way but Isharani was unable to close it out in the decider despite a brave fightbackMeanwhile Ira Sharma was unable to match the pace and placement of local player Chen Su Yu going down 721 1821 Shreya Lele facing Japans Sorano Yoshikawa also exited early with a 1421 1621 loss IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/taipei-open-manraj-mansi-raghu-crash-out-in-second-round-as-indian-singles-hope-falters-614429.html Tue, 06 May 2025 19:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-send-largest-contingent-for-fazza-dubai-para-badminton-international-614399.html Dubai May 6 As the 6th Fazza Dubai Para Badminton International gets underway at the Shabab Al Ahli Club on Tuesday India have fielded the largest contingent despite the countrys Paris 2024 stars missing from the event Tokyo 2020 Paralympic champion Krishna Nagar mens SH6 and Asian Para Games medallist Sukant Kadam mens SL4 Mandeep Kaur womens SL3 and others are among the 150 Para shuttlers from 30 nationsMalaysias Paris 2024 Games champion Cheah Liek Hou SU5 will lead the starstudded field which will also include Paralympic and Asian Para Games medallists from South Korea India and Hong KongAs part of the 14member Malaysian team Cheah will be accompanied by his mens doubles partner Muhammad Fareez Anuar with whom he won the Pattaya 2024 World Championships gold medal in the mens doubles SL3SU5South Korea will be spearheaded by seasoned wheelchair shuttlers and Paris 2024 silver medallist Choi Jungman mens WH1 and Kim Jungjun mens WH2 a bronze medallist in Paris They will be hoping to bag some gold medals with China absent from the lineupFor Hong Kong Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games gold medallist Chu Man Kai will be hoping to return home with some medals The threetime World champion will have his partner Wong Chun Yim also an Asian Para Games medallist in the teamThe local challenge will be led by Emirati player Jamal Khalifa Al Bedwawi who clinched UAEs first ever international medal in Para Badminton with a bronze medal in the mens singles WH1 event at the Czech Para Badminton International 2025 last monthThe 26yearold will be joined by his Dubai Club training partners Siham Alrasheedy womens singles WH2 and event debutant Omair Mohammed mens singles WH1 both of whom will be pairing up with Al Bedwawi for the mixed doubles and mens doubles event The UAE team will also have a representative in mens SU5 category with Sinan Asif set to compete in three eventsThe event holds significance as it offers classification opportunities for newcomers while the seasoned stars aim for world ranking points over six days of competition The success of the event over the past few years has made the Fazza Championships a premier event in the BWF calendar IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-send-largest-contingent-for-fazza-dubai-para-badminton-international-614399.html Tue, 06 May 2025 17:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-beat-south-korea-to-clinch-sudirman-cup-title-614056.html Xiamen China May 4 China clinched the 2025 Sudirman Cup title after beating South Korea 31 in the final here on Sunday China have won the biennial badminton mixed team world championship 14 times since Indonesia was crowned in the first edition in 1989 South Korea have triumphed four times in the competitionIn the mixed doubles the first duel of the bestoffive final Chinas Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping beat Seo Seungjae and Chae Yujung 2116 in the first game but the South Korean pair recovered in the second with a 2117 win However Feng and Huang took the deciding one 2115 reports XinhuaTwo years ago our teammates Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong did very well in the final match We learned a lot in this years matches I think I performed perfectly and Huang is still passionate Feng told XinhuaHuang praised her partner Feng with the word perfect saying he grows a lot and deals with some deciding points very reasonablyIn the following womens singles Chinas Wang Zhiyi lost to World No 1 An Seyoung 2117 2116I had a mix feeling with nervousness and excitement because this is the first time I played in the Sudirman Cup final said WangToday I played the basic tactics we prepared but I made a lot of mistakes the world No 2 addedChinas Shi Yuqi had a comfortable win over Jeon Hyeokjin 215 215 in the mens singles giving China a 21 lead over South KoreaI feel my condition is getting better game by game Although my opponents world ranking is relatively low I remember that I had a struggling match in the last Thomas Cup So I went all out Shi saidOlympic womens doubles silver medallists Tan Ning and Liu Shengshu sealed the victory for China after defeating world No 3 Baek Hana and Lee Sohee 2114 2117 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-beat-south-korea-to-clinch-sudirman-cup-title-614056.html Sun, 04 May 2025 19:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/satwik-chirag-return-as-bai-names-14-strong-squad-for-bwf-sudirman-cup-finals-2025-611408.html New Delhi April 15 The Badminton Association of India BAI has announced a 14memberstrong India squad for the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals 2025 with the world No 10 mens doubles duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty making a return to action after an injury break The squad also includes former world champion PV Sindhu World Championships medallists Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy The biennial tournament which is the World Mixed Team Championships will be held in Xiamen China from April 27 to May 4India qualified for the prestigious mixed team championships based on their world ranking and will be eyeing to first seal their knockout berth from a tough Group D lineup that also includes former champions Indonesia twotime runnersup Denmark and EnglandThe selectors have picked the best possible combination in all the five categories despite some injury worries We are no longer dependent on one or two disciplines to win the tie and that makes us a formidable force in any team event We are confident that the team will not only make its mark in the group stages but can go on to create history by winning a medal said BAI general secretary Sanjay MishraTeam morale is high following a strong showing at the recently concluded Badminton Asia Championships where PV Sindhu gained valuable match practice while the mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto impressed by reaching the quarterfinalsHowever injuries ruled out the womens doubles combination of Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly Indias topranked womens pair had also missed last weeks Badminton Asia ChampionshipsSen and Prannoy both known for delivering strong performances in team events will bring invaluable experience to the team Meanwhile Satwik and Chirag who missed the Badminton Asia Champions last week will be supported by the backup pair of Hariharan Amsakarunan and Ruban Kumar RethinasabapathiFormer national champion Anupama Upadhayaya ranked 45th in the world will be the second womens singles player in the squad Additionally the young pairing of Priya Konjengbam and Shruti Mishra is also in the mixEvery tie in the Sudirman Cup consists of five matches mens singles womens singles mens doubles womens doubles and mixed doublesA total of 16 teams will contest the 19th edition of the Sudirman Cup Four seeded teams were placed in separate groups during the draw with defending champions and hosts China being top seeds in Group AThe Indian badminton teams best results in the Sudirman Cup came in 2011 and 2017 when they reached the quarterfinals In the last edition India were eliminated in the group stage after losing to Malaysia and Chinese TaipeiIndia Squad for Sudirman CupMen Lakshya Sen HS Prannoy Satwiksairaj Rankireddy Chirag Shetty Hariharan Amsakarunan Ruban Kumar R Dhruv Kapila Sathish Kumar KarunakaranWomen PV Sindhu Anupama Upadhyaya Tanisha Crasto Priya Konjengbam Shruti Mishra Aadya Variyath IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/satwik-chirag-return-as-bai-names-14-strong-squad-for-bwf-sudirman-cup-finals-2025-611408.html Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-asia-cships-dhruv-tanisha-exit-in-quarters-as-indian-challenge-ends-610844.html Ningbo China April 11 Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto Indias last remaining players at the Badminton Asia Championships 2025 bowed out in the mixed doubles quarterfinals The Indian duo suffered a 2220 2113 loss at the hands of Hong Kongs fifthseeded Tang Chun Man and Tse Ying Suet on FridayThe duo registered a comeback 1221 2116 2118 win over Chinese Taipeis Ye Hong Wei and Nicole Chan at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium on Thursday After dropping the opening game 1221 the Indian duo fought back to take the second 2116 and edged a tense decider 2118Meanwhile Indias campaign in the singles was ended on Thursday when ace shuttler PV Sindhu Priyanshu Rajawat and Kiran George lost their respective secondround matchesSindhu fought hard but ultimately lost to Akane Yamaguchi 1121 2116 1621 after coming from behind in the second game to challenge the Japanese former world championIn mens singles Kiran battled tough against world champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn but was defeated 2119 1321 1621 while Priyanshu lost 1421 1721 to Kodai NaraokaIn the mens doubles Hariharan Amsakarunan and Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi who moved into the second round after beating Sri Lankas Madhuka Dulanjana and Lahiru Weerasinghe lost to Paris Olympic bronze medallist Malaysian pair of Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik 1521 1421 on ThursdayOn Day 1 Paris 2024 semifinalist Lakshya Sen HS Prannoy and Malvika Bansod were knocked out in the first roundSen was crashed out after a straightgame defeat against world No 14 Lee Chiahao of Chinese TaipeiPrannoy put up a fight but couldnt avoid a 2116 1221 2111 defeat against Chinas Lu Guangzu marking his fourth firstround exit in six tournaments this yearMalvika 22nd in the womens singles rankings lost against world No 15 Gao Fang Jie She was beaten 2114 218 by the Asian Games silver medallistIn the womens doubles Indias challenge ended after Priya Konjengbam and Shruti Mishra were ousted by Chinese Taipeis Sung Shuoyun and Yu ChienHui following a 2111 2113 defeat IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-asia-cships-dhruv-tanisha-exit-in-quarters-as-indian-challenge-ends-610844.html Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-asia-cships-dhruv-tanisha-into-mixed-doubles-qf-sindhu-priyanshu-george-bow-out-610702.html Ningbo China April 10 Indian mixed doubles pair Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto marched into the quarterfinal of the Badminton Asia Championships 2025 Quarters after registering a comeback win over Chinese Taipeis Ye Hong Wei and Nicole Chan on Thursday The Indian duo battled past the Taipeis pair with 1221 2116 2118 at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium After dropping the opening game 1221 the Indian duo fought back to take the second 2116 and edged a tense decider 2118The Indians will next face fifth seeds Jordan Tang and Tse Ying Suet of Hong Kong for a place in the semifinalsMeanwhile Indias campaign in the singles event ended after ace shuttler PV Sindhu Priyanshu Rajawat and Kiran George lost their respective secondround matchesSindhu fought hard but ultimately lost to Akane Yamaguchi 1121 2116 1621 after coming from behind in the second game to challenge the Japanese former world championIn mens singles Kiran battled tough against world champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn but was defeated 2119 1321 1621 while Priyanshu lost 1421 1721 to Kodai NaraokaIn the mens doubles Hariharan Amsakarunan and Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi who moved into the second round after beating Sri Lankas Madhuka Dulanjana and Lahiru Weerasinghe will take on the Paris Olympic bronze medallist Malaysian pair of Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik later in the dayEarlier in the tournament Paris 2024 semifinalist Lakshya Sen HS Prannoy and Malvika Bansod were knocked out in the first roundSen was crashed out after a straightgame defeat against world No 14 Lee Chiahao of Chinese Taipei Prannoy put up a fight but couldnt avoid a 2116 1221 2111 defeat against Chinas Lu Guangzu marking his fourth firstround exit in six tournaments this yearMalvika 22nd in the womens singles rankings lost against world No 15 Gao Fang Jie She was beaten 2114 218 by the Asian Games silver medallistElsewhere Indias challenge in the womens doubles was also ended after Priya Konjengbam and Shruti Mishra were ousted by Chinese Taipeis Sung Shuoyun and Yu ChienHui following a 2111 2113 defeat IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-asia-cships-dhruv-tanisha-into-mixed-doubles-qf-sindhu-priyanshu-george-bow-out-610702.html Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/indian-qualifier-sankar-subramanian-stuns-world-no-2-anders-antonsen-in-swiss-open-607583.html Basel March 21 Indian qualifier S Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian pulled off an upset win over world number two Denmarks Anders Antonsen and sail into the quarterfinals of the Swiss Open a BWF World Tour Super 300 tournament on Friday Subramanian ranked 64th in the world secured the biggest win of his career at St Jakobshalle by overcoming threetime World Championship medalist Antonsen 1821 2112 215 in an hour and six minutesSubramanian will next play Christo Popov the World No 31 from France who won the German Open and Hylo Open last year Popov was also the German Open runnerup this yearPreviously Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand the Commonwealth Games bronze medalwinning womens doubles pair advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Germanys Selin Hubsch and Amelie LehmannThe ninthranked womens doubles badminton pair of Treesa and Gayatri cruised to a 2112 218 victory over Germanys world No 119 pair Selin and Amelie in a 38minute round of 16 matchTheir next match is against the eighthseeded Hong Kong pair Yeung Nga Ting and Yeung Pui Lam with a chance of advance to the BWF Super 300 tournament semifinals on the lineIn the mens singles category former world No 1 Kidambi Srikanth went down to current world No 6 Li Shifeng of China 2115 2111 while Priyanshu Rajawat lost to Frances Toma Junior Popov 2115 2117Meanwhile Indias womens singles challenge in the competition ended with losses suffered by Anupama Upadhyaya and Isharani Baruah Isharani lost to Chinas Han Qian Xi 1921 2118 1821 while Anupama suffered a 2117 2119 defeat to Indonesian fourth seed Putri WardaniIn mixed doubles the Indian duo of Sathish Karunakaran and Aadya Variyatth were defeated by Taipeis Liu Kuang Heng and Jheng Yu Chieh 1421 1621 PV Sindhu a twotime Olympic medalist along with Malvika Bansod and rising star Anmol Kharb had already exited the competition after firstround losses on Wednesday IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/indian-qualifier-sankar-subramanian-stuns-world-no-2-anders-antonsen-in-swiss-open-607583.html Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/sukant-kadam-climbs-to-world-no-2-after-stellar-show-at-spanish-para-badminton-international-607159.html Kuala Lumpur March 19 Indias star para shuttler Sukant Kadam has climbed to World No 2 in the SL4 category in the latest BWF Para Badminton World Rankings following a string of impressive performances at the recently concluded Spanish Para Badminton International 2025 Sukant now stands at 53650 points just behind Indonesias Fredy Setiawan 56680 points with Frances Lucas Mazur in third place at 48400 pointsThe ranking surge came after a strong showing across two Grade 2 tournaments and one Grade 1 tournament in Spain Sukant was sublime during the Grade 2 event where he clinched gold in the SL4 category defeating fellow Indian Tarun in a dominant final with a scoreline of 2113 2110Im happy to start 2025 with a gold medal Every match here was a learning experience and Im glad I could perform consistently This win gives me great motivation for the rest of the season he had said after the winIn the Grade 1 tournament he fought a spirited battle but narrowly missed the top spot going down to compatriot Naveen Sivakunar in a close contest 1421 2114 1421Speaking on his achievement Sukant said Its a great start to 2025 and Im happy with how Ive been playing Reaching World No 2 is a proud moment but the focus is now on maintaining this momentum With major tournaments lined up including the Asian Para Games and the World Championships next year the goal is to stay consistent and keep improvingSukants rise reflects not just individual excellence but also Indias growing dominance in para badminton on the global stage With a busy international calendar ahead all eyes will be on him as he aims to scale even greater heights IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/sukant-kadam-climbs-to-world-no-2-after-stellar-show-at-spanish-para-badminton-international-607159.html Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/sukant-kadam-becomes-world-no-2-after-stellar-show-at-spanish-para-badminton-international-607160.html Kuala Lumpur March 19 Indias star para shuttler Sukant Kadam has climbed to World No 2 in the SL4 category in the latest BWF Para Badminton World Rankings following a string of impressive performances at the recently concluded Spanish Para Badminton International 2025 Sukant now stands at 53650 points just behind Indonesias Fredy Setiawan 56680 points with Frances Lucas Mazur in third place at 48400 pointsThe ranking surge came after a strong showing across two Grade 2 tournaments and one Grade 1 tournament in Spain Sukant was sublime during the Grade 2 event where he clinched gold in the SL4 category defeating fellow Indian Tarun in a dominant final with a scoreline of 2113 2110Im happy to start 2025 with a gold medal Every match here was a learning experience and Im glad I could perform consistently This win gives me great motivation for the rest of the season he had said after the winIn the Grade 1 tournament he fought a spirited battle but narrowly missed the top spot going down to compatriot Naveen Sivakunar in a close contest 1421 2114 1421Speaking on his achievement Sukant said Its a great start to 2025 and Im happy with how Ive been playing Reaching World No 2 is a proud moment but the focus is now on maintaining this momentum With major tournaments lined up including the Asian Para Games and the World Championships next year the goal is to stay consistent and keep improvingSukants rise reflects not just individual excellence but also Indias growing dominance in para badminton on the global stage With a busy international calendar ahead all eyes will be on him as he aims to scale even greater heights IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/sukant-kadam-becomes-world-no-2-after-stellar-show-at-spanish-para-badminton-international-607160.html Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/swiss-open-2025-sindhu-sen-eye-top-form-in-basel-606860.html New Delhi March 17 PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen will aim to regain top form as the USD 250000 Swiss Open begins in Basel on Tuesday The tournament will feature a strong Indian presence across all categories Sindhu a twotime Olympic medallist and the 2022 Swiss Open champion is seeded seventh and will face fellow Indian Malvika Bansod in the first round Sindhu suffered a firstround exit at the All England Championship last week after returning from a hamstring injury while Malvika registered a confidenceboosting win over Singapores Yeo Jia MinIn mens singles Lakshya Sen will face HS Prannoy in the opening round Prannoy who won the 2016 Swiss Open has struggled with form since his comeback from chikungunya suffering early exits Lakshya on the other hand reached the quarterfinals at the All England Championship and recently defeated Jonatan ChristieThe Swiss Open has been a successful tournament for India with past champions including Sindhu Prannoy K Srikanth Sameer Verma Saina Nehwal and the doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty This will be Lakshya and Prannoys first meeting since the Paris Olympics where Lakshya finished fourthOther Indians in the tournament include Aakarshi Kashyap and Anupama Upadhyaya in womens singles Kashyap will face a qualifier while Upadhyaya takes on Denmarks Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt Rakshitha Sree Santhosh Ramraj will meet Line Christophersen in her openerIn mens singles Kiran George who reached the quarterfinals at the India Open Super 750 will face Denmarks Rasmus Gemke while Priyanshu Rajawat takes on Switzerlands Tobias KuenziAfter their quarterfinal run at the All England Championship womens doubles pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand seeded fourth will open against Aline Muller and Kelly Van Buiten Other Indian womens pairs in the draw include Priya KonjengbamShruti Mishra and Arathi Sara SunilVarshini Viswanath SriIn mixed doubles Sathish Karunakaran and Aadya Variyath will compete against Koceila Mammeri and Tanina Violette MammeriThe mens singles qualifiers feature Kidambi Srikanth Ayush Shetty Tharun Mannepalli S Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian and Sathish while Isharani Baruah Tasnim Mir and Anmol Kharb will battle it out in womens singles qualification IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/swiss-open-2025-sindhu-sen-eye-top-form-in-basel-606860.html Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/all-england-badminton-sindhu-crashes-out-in-opening-round-606102.html New Delhi March 12 Twotime Olympic medallist PV Sindhu suffered a disappointing firstround exit from the AllEngland Badminton Championship 2025 losing to South Koreas Kim Gaeun in Birmingham on Wednesday Despite a promising start the World No 16 fell 2119 1321 1321 extending her struggles at this prestigious Super 1000 tournament Sindhu had looked in control in the opening game surging to a 1912 lead However Kim fought back to save seven game points before Sindhu eventually closed it out 2119 Letting out a roar of relief Sindhu seemed poised to build on the momentum But what followed was a complete shift in controlKim dictated the rallies in the next two games capitalizing on Sindhus lack of rhythm and movement The Indian playing with visible taping on her right knee struggled to respond to Kims crosscourt placements and decisive net playIn the decider Sindhu looked deflated as Kim maintained her intensity sealing victory in just over an hour The loss marks Sindhus fourth consecutive early exit at the AllEngland Open since her semifinal run in 2021 further highlighting her inconsistencies on this stageHaving missed the Paris Olympics medal podium last year Sindhu has been seeking a fresh start under her new Indonesian coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama whom she teamed up with in January 2025 She began the year with a quarterfinal run at the India Open but was sidelined with a hamstring injury in February Her return at the AllEngland however ended in disappointmentElsewhere Malvika Bansod stunned World No 12 Yeo Jia Min in the womens singles first round and will now face third seed Akane Yamaguchi Meanwhile former finalist Lakshya Sen battled past Taiwans Su Li Yang to reach the second roundEarlier on Wednesday the Indian mixed doubles pair of Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani Gadde showcased immense grit and determination to enter the second round The duo battled past Chinese Taipeis Ye Hong Wei and Nicole Gonzales Chan in a thrilling firstround encounter at Arena BirminghamRanked 40th in the world Rohan and Ruthvika put up a spirited performance to secure a hardfought 2110 1721 2422 victory The Indian pair started strong dominating the opening game with sharp net play and precise smashes However their opponents fought back in the second game forcing the contest into a decider In an intense third game both pairs went toetotoe but the Indian duo held their nerves in the crucial moments to close out the matchWith this victory Rohan and Ruthvika have set up a challenging secondround clash against the fifthseeded Chinese pair Yan Zhe Feng and Ya Xin WeiIndia had a mixed day on Tuesday with Lakshya Sen and Malvika Bansod reaching the second round in the mens and womens singles respectively HS Prannoy however crashed out in the first round losing to Toma Junior Popov of France in straight gamesIn the mixed doubles Sathish Kumar KarunakaranAadya Variyath failed to progress beyond the first round after a 216 2115 defeat against the Peoples Republic of Chinas Guo Xin Wa and Chen Fang Hui IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/all-england-badminton-sindhu-crashes-out-in-opening-round-606102.html Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/all-england-badminton-prannoy-loses-to-popov-in-first-round-605881.html Mumbai March 11 Indias former World No 6 HS Prannoy crashed out of the prestigious AllEngland Badminton Championship losing to Toma Junior Popov of France in straight games in a firstround clash in Birmingham on Tuesday Prannoy who won a bronze medal in mens singles in the 2023 World Championships in Copenhagen and silver in the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou went down 2119 2116 to the 26yearold World No 17The 32yearold Prannoy started the match on a solid note as he rushed to a 51 lead in Game One before the French player caught up with him at 66 The two players went neckandneck till 1111 Prannoy opened up a lead of 1512 but Popov again caught up at 1616 and 1818 The French shuttler then won the next three points to seal the first gameThe second game was also close at the start with Popov enjoying a slight edge till 76 after which opened up a 139 lead Prannoy levelled scores at 1313 but his rival won three points in a row to take a 1613 lead and went on to win the game 2116 and sealed victory in 53 minutesIn another mens singles match Lakshya Sen will play Li Yang Su of the Chinese Taipei in Utilita Arena in the BWF World Series Super 1000 event with a prize fund of USD 1450000Lakshya Sen had reached the semifinals at the All England last year before losing to eventual champion Jonatan Christie of Indonesia He was also the mens singles runnersup two years agoTwotime Olympic medallist PV Sindhu will spearhead the Indian campaign in the womens singles Currently 15th in the womens singles rankings Sindhu will return to the court for the first time since the Indonesia Masters in JanuaryWorld No 28 Malvika Bansod is the only other Indian in the womens singles section along with SindhuIn mens doubles Satwiksairaj RankireddyChirag Shetty is the seventh seed and will be starting their campaign against Daniel Lundgaard and Mads Vestergaard of Denmark in the first round The world No 7 Indian pair havent played together competitively since Januarys Indonesia MastersIn womens doubles twotime AllEngland semifinalists Treesa JollyGayatri Gopichand along with Tanisha CrastoAshwini Ponnappa and n Priya KonjengbamShruti Mishra are Indias entriesIndia will have three pairs in mixed doubles too with Rohan KapoorRuthvika Gadde Sathish Kumar KarunakaranAadya Variyath and Dhruv KapilaTanisha Crasto making up their challenge IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/all-england-badminton-prannoy-loses-to-popov-in-first-round-605881.html Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/anushka-sharma-sends-love-to-virat-kohli-after-his-historic-51st-odi-century-602974.html Mumbai Feb 23 Virat Kohli smashed a 100 to help India register a sixwicket win against the archrivals Pakistan in the Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Stadium Commemorating his historic win his better half Anushka Sharma dropped a special social media post The Band Baaja Baaraat actress took to her Instagram stories and shared a screenshot of Virat Kohli from the TV along with two folded hands and a red heart emoji The cricketer can be seen showing a thumbs up to the cameraAfter the historic win Virat Kohli also rushed to make a video call to his wife Anushka Sharma While the Sultan actress is often seen cheering her husband from the stands she was missing this timeMeanwhile following the match Virat Kohli admitted that it takes a lot out of him to maintain the intensity on the field day in and day outAfter receiving Player of the Match King Kohli stated A week off is it a good thing or otherwise To be honest at 36 its very good I dont know about the 2324 year olds but for me its really really good I just need to put my feet up for two days because it takes a lot out of me now to keep putting that kind of effort on the field and Im just thankful we have a bit of time off nowOn the work front Anushka Sharma last appeared on the silver screen in the 2018 drama Zero alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif If the reports are to be believed Anushka has filmed the biopic on Indian Women cricketer Jhulan Goswami Titled Chakda Xpress for now the project went on the floors a while back However an official release date for the drama has not been revealed yet IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/anushka-sharma-sends-love-to-virat-kohli-after-his-historic-51st-odi-century-602974.html Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-crash-out-of-badminton-asia-mixed-team-cships-after-qf-loss-to-japan-601268.html Qingdao China Feb 14 Last editions bronze medallists India have bowed out of the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships after losing 30 to Japan in the quarterfinals on Friday Upandcoming mixed doubles combination of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto and womens singles player Malvika Bansod gave their all against much higherranked opponents but could not avoid Indias loss against the formidable Japan winners of the championship in 2017 in the last eight stageFacing the World No 12 combination of Hiroki Midorikawa and Natsu Saito in the first match of the tie Dhruv and Tanisha forced a decider with a spirited fightback in the second game But the experienced Japanese combination prevailed in the 61minute contest 2113 1721 2113 to take the lead Malvika then had the task of stopping World No 8 Tomoka Miyazaki but her efforts were not enough as she went down 2112 2119 against the Japanese star shuttler India needed Asian Games bronze medallist HS Prannoy to put them on track The 32yearold kept those hopes alive briefly as he fought back from a game down to take the mens singles match against Kenta Nishimoto in the third and deciding game However Nishimoto was quick to get off the blocks in the decider racing to a 06 lead Prannoy fought back after changing ends at 311 but it was too late to overturn the deficit as he went down 1421 2115 1221 in an hour and 17 minutes India made its way to the knockout stage after routing Macau 50 in the opening Group D tie and a hardfought 23 loss against South Korea Japan will next play the winner of the tie between China and Hong Kong for aplace in the final Indias campaign in the last edition of the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship ended with a 23 loss to China in the semifinals and they returned home with a firstever medal a bronze from the continental tournamentResult India lost to Japan 03 Dhruv KapilaTanisha Crasto lost to Hiroki MidorikawaNatsu Saito 1321 2117 1321 Malvika Bansod lost to Tomoka Miyazaki 1221 1921 H S Prannoy lost to Kenta Nishimoto 1421 2115 1221 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-crash-out-of-badminton-asia-mixed-team-cships-after-qf-loss-to-japan-601268.html Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-go-down-fighting-2-3-against-south-korea-in-badminton-asia-mixed-team-cships--601143.html Qingdao China Feb 13 Mens singles player Sathish Kumar Karunakaran and womens doubles pairing of Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly fought back from two matches down to keep the team in the hunt but that did not prove enough as India went down 23 against South Korea in their second Group D clash in the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships 2025 on Thursday Having already qualified for the knockout stage India and South Korea faced off to determine the group winner It wasnt an ideal start for India as the mixed doubles combination of Dhruv Kapil and Tanisha Crasto and womens singles player Malvika Bansod lost their respective matchesNational Games double gold medallist Sathish brought India back into the contest keeping his nerves under pressure to beat Cho Geonyeop 1721 2118 2119World No 9 combination of Gayatri and Treesa then raised hope of an Indian win by getting the better of Kim Min Ji and Kim Yu Jung 1921 2116 2111 to make the tie score 22Indian once again tweaked their mens doubles combination this time fielding Satwiksairaj Rankireddy with MR Arjun against Jin Yong and Na Sung Seung Satwik and Arjun struggled to find the rhythm in the opening game but gave their opponents a tough fight in the second eventually going down 2523Indias campaign in the last edition of the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship ended with a 23 loss to China in the semifinals and they returned home with a firstever medal a bronze from the continental tournamentResult India lost to South Korea 23 Dhruv KapilaTanisha Crasto lost to Ki Dong JuJeong Na Eun 2111 1221 1521 Malvika Bansod lost to Sim Yu Jin 921 1021 Satish Karunakaran beat Cho Geonyeop 1721 2118 2119 Gayatri GopichandTreesa Jolly beat Kim Min JiKim Yu Jung 1921 2116 2111 MR ArjunSatwiksairaj Rankireddy lost to Jin YongNa Sung Seung 1421 2325 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-go-down-fighting-2-3-against-south-korea-in-badminton-asia-mixed-team-cships--601143.html Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/thailand-masters-srikanth-subramanian-bow-out-in-quarterfinals-598860.html Patumwan Thailand Jan 31 Ace Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth and Sankar Subramanians campaign at the Thailand Masters a BWF Super 300 badminton tournament came to an end with their respective quarterfinal losses on Friday While Srikanth was defeated 1721 1621 by sixth seed Wang Zheng Xing of China former world junior No 1 Subramanian lost 2119 1821 1321 against another Chinese Zhu Xuan Chen in a match that lasted one hour and 10 minutesLater the eighthseed Indian mens doubles pair of Pruthvi Krishnamurthy Roy and K Sai Pratheek suffered a straight game 1921 1821 loss to the secondseed Indonesian duo of Muhammad Shohibul Fikri and Daniel MarthinThe last Indian in action will be Rakshitha Ramraj who is scheduled to play Thailands Thamonwan Nithiittikrai in the womens singles quarterfinal later in the dayThe world No 47 Srikanth came into the quarterfinal after beating Hong Kongs Jason Gunawan 41st in the badminton rankings 2119 2115 On the other hand Subramanian produced a valiant fightback to defeat Indonesias Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo 921 2110 2117 in 59 minutes to reach the quartersRakshitha meanwhile defeated Tung Cioutong of Chinese Taipei 2115 2112 in the round of 16 matchEarlier on Thursday Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Gadde lost their round of 16 mixed doubles match 2119 2115 against local favourites Ratchapol Makkasasithorn and Ruethaichanok LaisuanIndias highestranked entry in the mens doubles world No 49 pair of Hariharan Amsakarunan and Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi was ousted in the second round after facing a 2116 821 1021 loss at the hands of fifth seed Korean duo of Kang Min Hyuk and Kim Won Ho IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/thailand-masters-srikanth-subramanian-bow-out-in-quarterfinals-598860.html Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/shilpa-shetty-learns-new-skills-on-her-maldives-vacation-597669.html Mumbai Jan 27 Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty who was last seen in the streaming series Indian Police Force is setting vacation goals The actress took to her Instagram on Monday and shared several pictures and videos of herself from Maldives along with her husband Raj Kundra and their kids The videos and pictures show the actress enjoying a ride on a Jet Ski making Sushi and going under the ocean in a submarineShe also penned a long note in the caption describing her first She wrote Monday Motivation Today was all about many firsts 1 Jet ski Since I dont drive on land a phobia I thought why not ride the waves instead Huge thanks to my instructor onlyrajkundra for being so patient at risk of drowning 2 A submarine adventure Since I cant swim or snorkel this was the perfect way to explore the ocean depths breathtaking 3Sushimaking class Its truly an art More respect to all the chefs out thereHe further mentioned Nothing in life comes easy you have to be willing to learn a new skill when the opportunity comes jump at it and enjoy the experience Thank you jumeiraholhahaliisland for making this trip so motivating and memorableEarlier the actress shared her fitness advice for keeping the glutes perfectly toned She took to her Instagram and shared a video of herself from her fitness session The video shows her performing squats with the help of a trainer as they joined their feet and squatted downThe actress was unable to get the right form of the squats exercise but cracked it by the third attempt She wrote in the caption Squat squat till you get those glutes Whats a challenge without a little struggle Third attempt but I got it done Set the tone for your week Push your limits and surprise yourself IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/shilpa-shetty-learns-new-skills-on-her-maldives-vacation-597669.html Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/kidambi-srikanth-eyes-major-ranking-push-in-2025-season-596818.html New Delhi Jan 22 Former World No1 and world championship silver medallist Kidambi Srikanth shared his plans for the 2025 season saying he is targeting getting back to the Top 25 in the rankings and is focused on performing well in the upcoming tournaments Srikanth who tied the knot with stylist Shravya Varma in Hyderabad last November didnt have the best of the seasons last year He also missed out on an appearance at the Olympics last year Over the course of 14 tournaments in 2024 he was eliminated in the first round of six events and lost in the second round in three BWF eventsIn 2025 my goal would obviously be again to get back to at least the top 2025 in rankings and then try and win tournaments and do the best that is possible Srikanth who is currently ranked 45 in the world toldIANSThe former world no1 didnt have the best of starts to the 2025 season as he suffered a first round exit from the India Open Super 750 event after getting late entry into the main draw following withdrawals of top seed Shi Yuqi of China and eighth seed Anthony Ginting of IndonesiaHowever in the Indonesia Masters which began on Tuesday Srikanth suffered a loss in the qualification round at the hands of fellow Indian Ayush Shetty in straight games and failed to make it to the main drawRecently BAI has appointed Malaysian doubles specialist Tan Kim Her to work with the national team But in the mens singles over the past three years top Indian names like Parupalli Kashyap and RMV Gurusaidutt have shifted to fulltime coaching guiding top mens singles players such as HS Prannoy Srikanth and Priyanshu RajawatSpeaking about how beneficial it is to have foreign coaches in the national setup Srikanth who hired Indonesias Wiempie Mahardi as a personal coach in 2023 said So as of now there are no foreign coaches for mens singles Theres only one coach that has come in Tan Kim Hrr for doubles but if a foreign coach comes in for mens singles and if hes placed at the National Center in Hyderabad I think it is going to help a lot of players So we will have to wait and see when it happensRecently Hundred a leading global performancefocused sports brand announced its partnership with Kidambi Padma Shri Awardee Srikanths collaboration with Hundred marks a pivotal step in the brands mission to strengthen its presence in the Indian badminton marketThe partnership made its official debut at the prestigious Indonesia Masters 2025 reflecting Hundreds commitment to inspiring and empowering the next generation of badminton enthusiastsOn his partnership with Hundred Srikanth said Partnership with Hundred is more about giving my inputs and really getting the best equipment through them into the market and for me personally because they really have the expertise in producing the equipmentAs a player I really understand how a player wants the equipment to be and how they really like it to be so both of us together can develop better equipment for badminton players I am confident that it is going to help me and a lot of other players also IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/kidambi-srikanth-eyes-major-ranking-push-in-2025-season-596818.html Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-open-2025-satwik-chirag-reach-semis-sindhu-and-kiran-george-ousted-596050.html New Delhi Jan 17 While Indias top hope in womens singles PV Sindhu made a premature exit the mens doubles combine of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty kept the Tricolour fluttering by reaching the semifinals of the India Open BWF Super 750 event here on Friday On a day on which Indias campaign in singles came to an end with the defeat of Sindhu in womens singles and Kiran George in mens Asian Games gold medallists Satwik and Chirag stayed on course for their second consecutive final with straight games win over Koreas Yong Jin and Kang Min Hyuk in the mens doubles quarterfinals of the BWF World Tour Super 750 event at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall hereSatwik and Chirag were at their dominant best in their quarterfinal encounter against South Koreas Yong Jin and Kang Min Hyuk winning 2110 2117 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium hereHowever it was heartbreak for the other Indians in the fray with Sindhu going down 219 1921 2117 against fourth seed Gregoria Mariska Tunjung the Paris Olympic Games bronze medallist in womens singles while Weng Hong Yang of China defeated Kiran 2113 2119 in the mens singles quarterfinalsIn the other matches womens singles top seed An Se Young of South Korea defeated Singapores Yeo Jia Min 2111 2112 and Pornpawee Chochuwong of Thailand upset Chinese third seed Han Yue 2117 2116 In the mens singles quarterfinals Paris Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen was made to work hard for a 2119 1321 218 victory over former world champion Loh Kean Yew of SingaporeBut it was the pairing of Satwik and Chirag that gave the sizeable crowd at the KD Jadhav Hall enough reasons to celebrate as they played a nearclinical match against the Koreans who had upset the top seeds and world No 1 Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen in the opening round The Asian Games gold medallists raced to a 91 lead in the opening game and then controlled the proceedings to pocket the game in 18 minutes The Koreas did put up a stronger fight in the second game the Indians were hardly under any pressureIn the semifinal Satwik and Chirag will face third seeds Sze Fei Goh and Nur Izzuddin of IndonesiaThe loss against Tunjung notwithstanding there were a lot of positives to take home for Sindhu The 29yearold who had been facing injuries since the Paris Olympics struggled with her movement in the opening game but took the fight to her opponent once she found her range Trailing 39 in the second game Sindhu began pushing Tunjung to the back of the court thereby nullifying the sharpness of the Indonesians quick slice drops and keeping the shuttle long enough in play to force an error from her opponentShe caught up with Tunjung at 99 and though both the players stayed neckandneck thereafter Sindhu managed to take the match into a decider by forcing the fourth seed into taking more risks to try and win pointsThe former champion continued with the same strategy in the decider and it looked like she could script an upset with both players locked at 1717 Some brilliant stroke play from Tunjung and a wrong judgment from Sindhu ended up deciding the fate of the match which lasted an hour and two minutes I think it was 1717 in the third game where some of my strokes were just too parallel and into her hand If I had played a bit more back maybe that would have been the difference said Sindhu analysing what went wrong in the endThe 29yearold who will next play the Indonesia Masters was overall satisfied with the performance and looking forward to building on it There are a lot of positives to take from this tournament The quarterfinal is not a bad result But for me to improve these are the matches I need to learn from she addedIn the mens singles quarterfinals Kiran George fought hard against Weng and even saved a match point in the second game but an error on a forehand drive ended his hopes of advancing any further in the competitionResultsMens singlesLee Cheuk Yiu Hkg bt 7Chou Tien Chen Tpe 2115 218 3Viktor Axelsen Den bt Loh Kean Yew Sin 2119 1321 218 Weng Hong Yang Chn bt Kiran George Ind 2113 2119Womens singles1An Se Young Kor bt Yeo Jia Min Sin 2111 2112 6Tomoka Miyazaki Jpn bt 2Wang Zhi Yi Chn 2116 retd 8Pornpawee Chochuwong Tha bt 3Han Yue Chn 2117 2116 4Gregoria Mariska Tunjung Ina bt PV Sindhu Ind 219 1921 2117Mens doubles5Aaron ChiaSoh Wooi Yik Mas bt Kittinupong KedrenDechapol Puavaranukroh Tha 2118 2118 Kim Won HoSeo Seung Jae Kor bt 2Liang Wei KengWang Chang Chn 1221 2220 2321 3Goh Sze FeiNur Izzuddin Mas bt FangChih LeeFangJen Lee Tpe 2111 2117 7Satwiksairaj RankireddyChirag Shetty Ind bt Yong JinKang Min Hyuk Kor 2110 2117Womens doubles3Pearly TanThinaah Muralitharan Mas bt Yuki FukushimaMayu Matsumoto Jpn 2118 2119 Kim Hye JeongKong Hee Yong Kor bt Baek Ha NaLee So Hee Kor 2123 2119 2119 4Li Yi JingLuo Xu Min Chn bt 6Yeung Nga TingYeung Pui Lam Hkg 2112 2117 Arisa IgarashiAyako Sukuramoto Jpn bt 1Liu Sheng ShuTan Ning Chn 2115 2119Mixed doubles3Chen Tang JieToh Ee Wei Mas bt Ruttanapak OupthongJhenicha Sudjaipraparat Tha 2116 2117 4Goh Soon HuatLai Shevon Jemie Mas bt Yang PoHsuanHu Ling Fang Tpe 2111 2115 2Jiang Zhen BangWei Ya Xin Chn bt 7Guo Xin WaChen Fang Hui Chn 2114 1821 2111 Thom GicquelDelphine Delrue Fra bt Hiroki MidorikawaNatsu Saito Jpn 2116 2118 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-open-2025-satwik-chirag-reach-semis-sindhu-and-kiran-george-ousted-596050.html Fri, 17 Jan 2025 23:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-open-2025-sindhu-kiran-george-satwik-chirag-cruise-to-quarters-on-mixed-day-595809.html New Delhi Jan 16 Former champion PV Sindhu rekindled memories of her old aggressive self while upandcoming Kiran George kept his nerves under pressure to register straight games win while the mens doubles combination of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty came back from a game down to advance to the quarterfinals of the India Open 2025 a BWF World Tour Super 750 event at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall here on Thursday Sindhu playing only her second tournament since the Paris Olympics hammered Japans Manami Suizu 2115 2113 while George defeated Frenchman Alex Lanier 2220 2113 in the mens singles secondround clash Later in the day the 2022 champions SatwikChirag had to regroup after losing the first game to beat Japans Kenya MitsuhashiHiroki Okamura 2022 2114 2116Among the other top players in the fray last edition runnersup Lee Cheuk Yiu of Hong Kong had to save a match point in the decider against Toma Junior Popov before winning the one hour 16 minutes clash 1421 2118 2220 to advance to the quarterfinals While that match kept the fans on the edge of their seats Sindhu and George gave them enough reasons to celebrateHaving spent over six months on the sidelines Sindhu had looked rusty in the opening match against Shuo Yun Sung of Chinese Taipei in the opening round But the former world champion played aggressively against Suizu by going for winners from both sides of the courtAfter the initial exchanges Sindhu raced to a 136 lead in the opening game and though Suizu narrowed the gap to 1413 the Indian star always looked in control and she again opened a big gap The second game saw complete domination of Sindhu who found crosscourt winners at willAfter a break what I liked about my game today was my movement and my attacks were working well Moving forward I need to be ready for anything because matches will get harder said Sindhu who will now face Indonesian fourth seed Gregoria Mariska Tunjung who defeated another Japanese Natsuki Nadaira 2112 2422 in the other second round clashEarlier George saved six gamepoints against Lanier in the opening game The 24yearold who got a lastminute entry into the competition from the reserves list looked out of sorts as the Frenchman attacked precisely in the opening gameLanier raced to a 2014 lead in the opening game before Kiran staged an improbable comeback winning eight straight points to pocket the game 2220 At that stage he simply kept the shuttle in play long enough for his opponent to make a mistake and the errors began coming thick and fast for the Frenchman as the Indian started closing inAt 1420 I was just taking it one point at a time not thinking about the lead whether Im trailing I was just playing one point at a time I think that helped me to secure the game said George after the winHe will now face Chinas Weng Hongyang who got the better of Malaysias Jun Hao Leong 2118 2112 in the other secondround clashIt looked like Satwik and Chirag would also take a straight games route to the Round of 8 when they opened up an 1814 lead and had a gamepoint at 2019 but could not convert it and lost the opening game But that blip did not prove costly as the Indian duo quickly took control of the action in the second game and then maintained his advantage to win in one hour and 11 minutesIt was not a fruitful day for the other Indian contenders in the fray with the womens doubles combination of Ashwini PonnappaTanisha Crasto Rutuparna PandaSwetaparna Panda and mixed doubles pairs of Dhruv KapilaTanisha and Ashith SuryaAmrutha Pramuthesh getting knocked out in the second roundDhruv and Tanisha played their hearts out against eighth seeds Hiroki Midorikawa and Natsu Saito of Japan but ended on the losing end of the 2118 2117 scoreline Later Tanisha and Ashwini also had a mixed day in office as they lost 921 2123 against Japans Yuki Fukushima and Mayu Matsumoto IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-open-2025-sindhu-kiran-george-satwik-chirag-cruise-to-quarters-on-mixed-day-595809.html Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-open-2025-pv-sindhu-believes-she-will-regain-top-level-says-its-just-a-matter-of-time-595399.html New Delhi Jan 14 Former World No1 PV Sindhu began her year with a win over Sung Shuo Yun of Chinese Taipei 2114 2220 in a 51minute encounter in the womens singles Round of 32 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here on Tuesday The twotime Olympic medallist is aiming for a successful 2025 badminton season transitioning from personal training to group coaching and has joined forces with Indian womens singles coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama ahead of the India Open The recentlymarried Sindhu opened up on her initial experience with the new coach and believes its just a matter of time till she regains her top level Its been pretty good we have trained for only one and a half weeks and we did not get much time There were a lot of ups and downs last year but I ended with a good win and I think it gave me confidence and I feel its just a matter of time till I get back there Obviously it does not matter when you win or lose just give your 100 percent and you will get success said Sindhu to reporters Sindhu playing her first tournament after getting married in December last year struggled with her rhythm during the 51minute clash against an opponent who plays both singles and doubles but upped the tempo when required to win 2114 2220 in the opening round of the tournament The second set was a close call for Sindhu but the shuttler from Hyderabad pulled through what she described as an intense encounter I think the game is very important when the score is tied at 1818 and it was very intense She was making sure that she played everything on the court and made long rallies She was trying to keep the shuttle down making it difficult for me to attack the game became faster and at 2020 it was anybodys game I wanted to make sure I attacked she added Sindhu also opened up on the importance of sealing the game in two sets Everybody wants to finish in two sets the third set takes unnecessary energy you get tense you want to play with unforced errors and obviously I wanted to finish it off and hopefully get more rest for the next game she said IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-open-2025-pv-sindhu-believes-she-will-regain-top-level-says-its-just-a-matter-of-time-595399.html Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/sindhu-approaches-new-season-with-new-goals-and-new-life-595173.html New Delhi Jan 13 After her gorgeous wedding in Udaipur twotime Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has shifted her focus to the competitive circuit and is approaching the new season with new goals and a new life Sindhu who tied the knot with Hyderabadbased businessman Venkata Datta Sai in a private ceremony in Udaipur last month will be in action at the India Open a BWF Super 750 starting on Tuesday which will be her first tournament after her marriage Its a new year so new goals new life new phase so I am really looking forward to it Its the first tournament for me after marriage and in the new season and its on the home ground I missed this tournament India Open last year due to an injury I am looking forward to the start and I hope I do well Sindhu told IANS on the sidelines of the pretournament press conference on MondayThe Hyderabadbased shuttler won the India Open in 2017 a BWF Super Series tournament at the time and was the runnerup in the following year She has since then reached the semifinals of the tournament in 2019 and 2022 She made a firstround exit in 2023 and missed the Super 750 event last year due to an injuryFurther speaking about the crowd support from local fans Sindhu said Theres always been the support from the crowd and I hope fans support me here and with their support I do well in the tournamentAs Sindhu is set to begin her first tournament of the year against the young Indian Anupama Upadhyaya she heaped praises on the young crop of talentsThere is a lot of potential I can say that There are a lot of youngsters who are coming up and also doing well Of course I am playing an Indian in the first round of India Open and on the court its just an opponent and you cant take it easy she saidThe 29yearold Indian ace who won the Syed Modi International crown to end a twoyearlong title drought last month also recently broke ground for her very own sports academy in VisakhapatnamSindhu had a challenging phase after her gold medal win in womens singles at the 2022 Commonwealth Games Struggling to regain her form following an injury layoff she encountered a series of early exits that saw her drop out of the top 10 world rankings in March 2023a position she had maintained since November 2016Adding to her woes Sindhu missed the chance to secure a threepeat of Olympic medals after being eliminated in the prequarterfinals of the Paris Olympics IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/sindhu-approaches-new-season-with-new-goals-and-new-life-595173.html Mon, 13 Jan 2025 17:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/indias-rising-stars-ready-to-shine-at-india-open-2025-594898.html New Delhi Jan 11 As the India Open 2025 approaches excitement builds not only for the presence of seasoned champions but also for the promising talents who are set to make their mark on one of the most prestigious badminton stages Among the participants are a host of young Indian players across singles doubles and mixed doubles categories each carrying immense potential and a story of perseverance and determinationThese emerging stars have consistently displayed their mettle on the national and international circuits earning their place in this Super 750 tournament Their journey reflects the growing depth of talent in Indian badminton and their participation promises to add vibrancy and youthful energy to the eventHeres a closer look at these rising players their accomplishments and the excitement they bring to the YonexSunrise India Open 2025Womens singlesRakshita Sree Santosh RamrajRakshita Sree is a promising singles player from Tamil Nadu who has been climbing the international ranking chart quite steadily in the last year The 17yearold who stands out with her height and built on the domestic circuit clinched her first international title by winning the Slovenia Open and then added the CM Trophy International Challenge in Raipur gold medal to that tallyIn 2024 she also reached the final of the Telangana International Challenge in Hyderabad and the St Denis Reunion Open and went on to reach the quarterfinals of the senior nationals in BengaluruMens doublesPruthvi K RoyK Sai PratheekPruthvi started playing badminton as a 10yearold in Shimoga in Karnataka and focused on singles till he moved to Bengaluru and started focusing on his doubles skills He then moved to the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati and partnered with Suraj Goala to clinch the senior Nationals mens doubles title last yearHis partner K Sai Pratheek has been part of the national team setup for a few years now and was even part of the Indian mens team that bagged the silver medal in the 2022 Asian Games He and Pruthvi came together last year and went on to win the India International in Hyderabad and were runnersup in the Syed Modi International Super 300 tournament and then reached the semifinals of the Odisha Masters Super 100Mayank RanaChayanit JoshiBoth Mayank Rana of Haryana and Chayanit Joshi of Uttarakhand were promising singles players during their junior days even finishing on the podium in All India ranking meets But they quickly made the shift to doubles and had been playing with different partners till early last yearAfter pairing together Rana and Joshi have so far played nine tournaments together reaching the semifinals of the Sri Lanka International Challenge and CM Trophy India International Challenge and ending the year with a runnersup trophy in the Nepal International ChallengeWomens doublesMansa RawatGayatri RawatThe Rawat sisters from Almora in Uttarakhand shifted to Bengaluru when they were in their early teens to pursue a badminton career After trying to make it big in singles they decided to focus on girls doubles for the last threefour years and the results have been promisingThe 2023 junior national championships runnersup started playing on the senior international circuit in 2024 and went on to win the Kampala International and Uganda International Series titles before ending the year with a semifinal finish in the Odisha Masters Super 100 in BhubaneshwarApoorva GahlawatSakshi GahlawatThe Gahlawat sisters from Sonipat have been training in their hometown balancing their graduation studies and playing consistently on the national and international circuit for quite a few years nowApporva and Sakshi were also part of the Haryana womens squad that won the Senior InterState title for the first time earlier this year and will be looking to build on the success of the 2024 season with a strong start to 2025 at the India Open Super 750Mrunmayee DeshpandePrerna AlvekarMrunmayee Deshpande and Prerna Alvekar the two girls from Maharashtra started their badminton journey from Sholapur and Kolhapur districts respectively places not really known for producing top badminton players in the stateBoth were relatively successful in singles at the state level but decided to make a shift to doubles with an eye on playing bigger tournaments The leftright combination has been relatively successful on the national circuit and also reached the semifinals of the Sri Lanka International Series last yearThe India Open Super 750 would only be their seventh international competition together and the pair would be hoping to impress the fans without flair and gumptionSania SikkandarRashmi GaneshBoth Sania Sikkandar of Tamil Nadu and Rashmi Ganesh of Karnataka had been toiling hard in the state circuit reaching the medal rounds in singles and doublesSania even won a bronze medal in the Khelo India Youth Games 2022 The young combination started playing on the international circuit just over six months ago and have been making steady progress And the participation in India Open Super 750 will be an enriching experience for the duoKavya GuptaRadhika SharmaA combination of experience and youth the pairing of Kavya Gupta and Radhika Sharma holds promise Kavya played womens doubles for many years with her sister Khushi while Radhika the elder sibling of rising womens singles talent Tanvi recently made the shift from singles to doublesThe pair has just played three tournaments together on the international circuit and the India Open Super 750 will be a real test of their ability to match the best in the worldMixed doublesAshith SuryaAmrutha PrathumeshAshith and Amrutha are both late bloomers who have been pursuing badminton while also keeping pace with their higher education Ashith has already completed his engineering degree while Amrutha aims to be a lawyer by professionThe duo train together in Bengaluru and have been consistently producing good results on the circuit which has helped them get an entry in the India Open Super 750 eventThe world no 54 combination played last year in the Sri Lanka International Challenge and also reached the final of the CM Trophy International Challenge in Raipur IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/indias-rising-stars-ready-to-shine-at-india-open-2025-594898.html Sat, 11 Jan 2025 21:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/malaysia-open-2025-chinese-shuttlers-shine-popov-stuns-christie-on-day-2-594451.html Kuala Lumpur Jan 8 Chinese shuttlers put up a powerful performance even as Toma Junior Popov upset Indonesias Jonatan Christie on Day 2 of the Malaysia Open 2025 here on Wednesday While the Chinese shuttlers advanced in all five categories of the tournament held at the Axiata Arena Popov banked on a clever game to secure his maiden victory over Christie winning 218 1421 2624 Mens singles shuttler Li Shifeng outplayed Priyanshu Rajawat of India 2111 2116 to make the round of 16In the womens singles Wang Zhiyi beat Hsu Wenchi of Chinese Taipei 219 2113 while Wangs teammate Han Yue knocked out Pai Yupo of Chinese Taipei and Gao Fangjie overcame Kristy Gilmour of Britain reports XinhuaThe mens doubles duo Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang beat out Kim Gijung and Kim Sarang of South Korea 2118 2118 to reach the last 16 In the womens doubles Li Yijing and Luo Xumin easily outplayed Fan Ka Yan and Yau Mau Ying of Hong Kong China 2114 2114Mixed doubles pair Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin beat Ruttanapak Oupthong and Jhenicha Sudjaipraparat of Thailand 1821 218 2321 while Guo Xinwa and Chen Fanghui overcame Chen Chengkuan and Hsu YinHui of Chinese TaipeiHowever mens singles player Weng Hongyang and mens doubles pair Ren XiangyuXie Haonan were knocked outComing into the match against the third seed 40 down in career meetings Popov knew he needed to minimise mistakes to stand a chance The Frenchman also drew confidence from his close past encounters with Christie two of which were decided by narrow margins The most recent at the China Open in September ended 1621 2118 2220 in Christies favour after a 73minute tussleThe result sends Popov into a secondround clash with Ng Ka Long Angus who beat Weng Hong Yang 1621 2119 2111 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/malaysia-open-2025-chinese-shuttlers-shine-popov-stuns-christie-on-day-2-594451.html Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/malaysia-open-2025-satwik-chirag-lone-survivors-as-prannoy-malvika-make-exit-594617.html Kuala Lumpur Jan 9 The mens doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were the lone survivors as HS Prannoy Malvika Bansod and the womens doubles pair of Treesha Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand made their exit from the Malaysia Open 2025 the first Super 1000 event of the new season of the BWF World Tour SatwikChirag the Commonwealth and Asian Games medal winners picked up Indias sole victory on Thursday beating local heroes Mohd Azriyn Ayub and Tan Wee Kiong for a 2115 2115 win in just 43 minutes at the Stadium Axiata Arena in the Malaysian capital The duo will face another Malaysian pair Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi in the quarterfinals on FridayIn mens singles world No26 HS Prannoy crashed out of the tournament despite a fighting performance against seventhseeded Shi Feng Li of China as his run in the event was brought to a disappointing end in three games on Thursday Despite winning the second game and taking the third to a tiebreaker Prannoy lost 218 1521 2321 in a Round of 16 clash that lasted an hour and 22 minutesWas almost there at the finish line tonight but was not meant to be today Disappointed to lose out on an opportunity to go deeper in this tournament but feels good to be back playing at this level again Next up Indian Open said Prannoy in a post on X formerly TwitterIn other matches Malvika Bansods Malaysia Open campaign came to an end against third seed Han Yue of China The 23yearold Malvika started well taking a 62 lead but she failed to ride the momentum on her opponent Han Yue especially in the second game allowing the Chinese star to win a 2118 2111In womens doubles Commonwealth Games bronze medallists Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand also exited the event despite putting up a fight The sixthseeded pair from India lost 1521 2118 2119 to Chinas Jia YifanZhang ShuxianIn mixed doubles Dhruv KapilaTanisha Crasto lost to seventhseeds Chinese duo of Zhang ChiCheng Xing 2113 2220 in straight games while Sathish Kumar KarunakaranAadya Variyath were defeated 2110 2117 by fourthseeded Goh Soon HuatShevon Jemie Lai of Malaysia IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/malaysia-open-2025-satwik-chirag-lone-survivors-as-prannoy-malvika-make-exit-594617.html Thu, 09 Jan 2025 23:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/malaysia-open-2025-prannoy-malvika-satwikchirag-dhruvtanisha-reach-round-of-16-594444.html Kuala Lumpur Jan 8 Top male singles player HS Prannoy doubles specialists Satwiksairaj RankireddyChirag Shetty womens singles star Malvika Bansod mixed doubles pair Dhruv KapilaTanisha Crasto and Sathish KarunakaranAadya Variyath advanced to the next round in the Malaysia Open 2025 the seasons first BWF World Tour Super 1000 event But there were some setbacks too as youngster Akarshi Kashyap experienced womens doubles pair Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto World No 38 pair Rutaparna Panda and Swetaparna Panda and Anupama Upadhyaya lost their firstround matches in the eventPrannoy overcame Canadas Brian Yang in a threegame encounter held over from Tuesday when many matches were rescheduled because of a leaking stadium roofPrannoy who had won the first game and trailing 119 in the second eventually won 2119 1721 2113 in a hardfought onehourand20minutes clash on Wednesday This is Prannoys first match after recovering from the chikungunya virus that resulted in him being hospitalised a few months backMeanwhile the event witnessed some strong performances by Indian shuttlers Malvika Bansod advanced to the Round of 16 in the Womens Singles category showcasing her determination and skill She defeated Jin Wei Goh of Malaysia 2115 2116 in a 45minute encounter on Court 1 at the Stadium Axiata Arena in the Malaysian capitalIn mens doubles Asian Games gold medallists pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won their match to reach the Round of 16 Seeded seventh the Indian pair defeated Ming Che Lu and Tant Kei Wei of Chinese Taipei in three games winning 2110 1621 215 in just under an hourIn the mixed doubles category the pairs of Dhruv KapilaTanisha Crasto and Sathish KarunakaranAadya Variyath have progressed to the Second Round adding to Indias success in the tournament so far IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/malaysia-open-2025-prannoy-malvika-satwikchirag-dhruvtanisha-reach-round-of-16-594444.html Wed, 08 Jan 2025 23:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/para-shuttler-manisha-ramadass-eyes-la-28-gold-after-arjuna-award-recognition-593542.html Tiruvallur TN Jan 3 Indian parabadminton player Manisha Ramadass has been selected to receive the prestigious Arjuna Award the secondhighest sporting honour of India for her bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Paralympics The 19yearold will take the honour as motivation as she aims to win the gold at the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles Manisha won her maiden bronze medal in the Paralympic Games defeating Denmarks Cathrine Rosengren 20 2112 218 in the thirdplace match in the Womens Singles SU5 category Her victory ensured that India had a double podium finish with compatriot Thulasimathi Murugesan bagging the silver medalReacting to being awarded the Arjuna Award Manisha said she was very happy to get the prestigious awardI am very happy to receive the award I dedicate this honour to my parents coaches central government and state government because without their support I could not have been here They have supported me throughout my journey she told IANS in an interview on Friday This award will motivate me to achieve more things in the future My next big goal is to win the gold at the Los Angeles Paralympics and this award will motivate me to achieve it Manisha told IANSManishas 02 2123 1721 loss against No1 seed Thulasimathi in the semifinal saw her fall out of gold medal contention and battling for third place The 19yearold defeated Japans Mamiko Toyoda 20 2113 2116 in the quarterfinals after finishing second in Group C Her only loss in the Group Stage came against eventual finalist Qiuxia Yang of ChinaIn the SU5 category the players have impairment of the upper limbs The impairment could be on the playing or nonplaying handThe Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Thursday named 32 recipients for the Arjuna Award given for good performance over a period of the previous four years and for showing qualities of leadership sportsmanship and a sense of disciplineThe Arjuna Award list includes hurdler Jyothi Yarraji javelin thrower Annu Rani Nitu Saweety Vantika Agrawal womens hockey team captain Salima Tete Olympic bronze medallists in mens hockey Abhishek Sanjay Jarmanpreet Singh Sukhjeet Singh paraarcher Rakesh Kumar Preeti Pal Jeevanji Deepthi Ajeet Singh Sachin Sarjerao Khilari Dharambir Pranav Soorma H Hokato Sema Simran Navdeep parashuttlers Nitesh Kumar Thulasimathi Murugesan Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan Manisha Ramadass Kapil Parmar Mona Agarwal Rubina Francis Swapnil Suresh Kusale Sarabjot Singh Abhay Singh Sajan Prakash and Aman Sehrawat IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/para-shuttler-manisha-ramadass-eyes-la-28-gold-after-arjuna-award-recognition-593542.html Fri, 03 Jan 2025 22:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/sr-national-badminton-defending-champ-anmol-kharb-ayush-shetty-bow-out-in-pre-quarters-591406.html Bengaluru Dec 22 Lowerranked players ruled the roost as all the top six womens singles seeds including defending champion Anmol Kharb were knocked out of the Senior National Badminton Championships here at the prequarterfinal stage on Sunday Anmol who recently reached the finals of the Guwahati Masters Super 100 tournament was defeated by 12th seed Shriyanshi Valishetty 2112 2115 while 16th seed Tasnim Mir packed off top seed Aakarshi Kashyap 2119 2117On the other courts 15th seed Shreya Lele continued her impressive run in Bengaluru as she came from a game down to beat former champion and second seed Anupama Upadhaya 1321 2118 2114 The 13th seed Devika Sihag kept her composure to beat fourth seed and last edition runnerup Tanvi Sharma 2119 2118 while unseeded Rujula Ramu accounted for fifth seed Mansi Singh 2119 2022 2113 and 14th seed Sakshi Phogat ended the campaign of sixth seed Adita Rao 2118 2119Seventh seed Isharani Baruah who got the better of the promising Rakshita Sree S 2321 2119 is now the highest seed left among the last eight and will take on Tasnim Mir in the quarterfinalsFormer world junior championships bronze medallist and second seed Ayush Shetty was the highestranked mens singles player to be knocked out of the championships as he went down 2115 1121 215 against 14th seed Alap MishraNational Games gold medallist M Tharun was no match for former champion Mithun Manjunaths guile as he went down 2118 2112There was an upset galore even in the doubles events with the womens doubles top seeds Rutuparna and Shwetparna Panda suffering a 1621 1621 loss at the hands of junior national champions Tanoo Chandra and Lalrempuii Shreya Balaji and Deepta S then packed off fifth seeds Prerana Avlekar and Mrunmayee Deshpande 2118 2321In the mixed doubles categories Ayush Agarwal and Shruti Mishra combined well to beat sixth seed Sathwik Reddy K and Vaishnavi Khadkekar 2118 2114 while Shivam Sharma and Poorvisha S Ram accounted for fifth seeds Ashith Surya and Amrutha P 1221 2119 2118 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/sr-national-badminton-defending-champ-anmol-kharb-ayush-shetty-bow-out-in-pre-quarters-591406.html Sun, 22 Dec 2024 15:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/im-committed-to-partnering-ashwini-as-long-as-she-continues-tanisha-crasto-588920.html New Delhi Dec 11 Young Indian shuttler Tanisha Crasto has revealed that she committed to ace shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa as her doubles partner as long as the 35yearold continues to play badminton Tanisha and Ashwini successfully defended their womens doubles title at the Guwahati Masters Super 100 badminton tournament last week their second tournament together after the Paris Olympics The womens duo also made it to the semifinals of the Syed Modi India International With her preference for mixed doubles Tanisha is forming a solid partnership with Dhruv Kapila The duo started playing together at the Syed Modi International at the end of last year and made the semifinal after a year at the same eventSpeaking to IANS about her plans for future tournaments Tanisha said So Im just starting with mixed and not really keeping my expectations very high as very recently Dhruv had a big tear in his ankle he just made it before the Syed Modi and thankfully weve played well I feel like he still needs a lot of rest so Im not thinking very far offWere really focusing on the tournaments that are happening in January because weve got an entry in the Super 1000 and 750 and a 500 and I feel these tournaments are going to be very important for us because its a good place for us to get good points and improve our ranking After that we focus on the All England thats happening in MarchApril time So thats what it is for mixed doubles she saidSpeaking about her relationship with Ashwini on and off the court Tanisha said In the womens doubles I dont know yet when Ashwini Didi will be playing but I have given her a commitment that I shall continue with her until she is playing Were not going to be very resultorientated and in the coming time were just going to enjoy and play badminton to have funMy relationship and partnership with her is great and the best it has been till now with anyone it has been with her The partnership throughout this entire year has also been super great weve learnt so much together as a pair and Ive learnt so much from her as an individual Theres no seniorjunior thing that happens between us I think both of us respect one another equally Of course she has a lot of experienceShes been in this sport longer than I have been I really like taking her advice during our matches but there are times when I feel certain things on the court and I think that it is the best for the situation and she 100 per cent respects that I think its mutual and thats what is the best part of our partnership she addedTanisha marked her Olympic debut earlier this year at the Paris Olympics and competed in the womens doubles category with Ashwini who was playing her third OlympicsReflecting on her experience from the Olympics the 21yearold shuttler said It was super great I am really happy that I made it to the Olympics on the first attempt Playing against those higherranked players gave us a really good exposure and it was helpful for us because we got to play with them again in the futureThere was so much learning that happened We knew it was a tough competition but we were really really up for it and we enjoyed every match and gave it all on the court We did as much as we could and we are happy with the way we played We really wish we could have played more rounds ahead but were very happy with what weve done she signed off IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/im-committed-to-partnering-ashwini-as-long-as-she-continues-tanisha-crasto-588920.html Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/salman-shares-adorable-video-of-mother-india-salma-khan-dancing-on-her-birthday-588614.html Mumbai Dec 10 As Salma Khan turned 83 her son and Bollywood superstar Salman Khan had a special way of wishing his mother India who is married to legendary screenwriter Salim Khan Salma celebrated her birthday in Mumbai at her daughter Arpita Khans newly launched restaurant in Mumbai The Dabangg star took to his Instagram where he shared a video of his mother dancing with brother Sohail KhanFor the caption the Wanted actor wrote Mummyyyyyy happy birthday Mother India our worldSalmans former flame and actress Sangeeta Bijlani took to the comment section and wrote Happy birthday momActor Sohail took to Instagram and uploaded a couple of videos dancing with his mother IndiaIn one Video Salma could be seen cutting a big cake with daughters Arpita Alvira and other members of her family standing alongside herHe had captioned Happy birthday mother India red heart emojiSalma who is born as Sushila Charak and Salim Khan have four children together three sons Salman Arbaaz and Sohail and one daughter Alvira In 1981 Salim married actress HelenRecently Salman performed for his Dabangg Reloaded Tour in Dubai He also took to his Instagram and shared a BTS video from the venue in which he could be seen rehearsing for the performanceThe event marked his first global appearance since receiving threats from gangster Lawrence Bishnoi The actor was joined by other stars on the tour including Tamannaah Bhatia Jacqueliene Fernandez Sonakshi Sinha Aastha Gill Sunil Grover Prabhu Deva and Maniesh PaulThis comes amid death threats issued to Salman by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang Earlier in October this year Salmans close friend Baba Siddique was gunned down near his office in the Bandra area of MumbaiMeanwhile Baba Siddique who was very close to the Hindi film fraternity was killed by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/salman-shares-adorable-video-of-mother-india-salma-khan-dancing-on-her-birthday-588614.html Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/bwf-world-tour-finals-2024-treesagayatri-to-carry-indias-hopes-in-year-ender-588770.html Hangzhou China Dec 10 Singles players have carried Indias hopes in badminton for years before Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty made their appearance on the scene They were followed by the womens doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand who too overtook the singles players this year It is the womens doubles pair that will be hoping to make waves as they make their debut in the yearend BWF World Tour Finals starting here on Wednesday Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand will carry Indias hopes as the countrys sole representatives in the BWF World Tour Finals 2024 Group Stage which will commence at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Gym here On the first day of the event Treesa and Gayatri will face the Chinese pair of Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning in their opening fixture of the group stages in the womens doubles category The Indian pair had missed qualifying for the Paris Olympics in 2024 but showed promise in the Singapore Open and Macau Open where they reached the semifinalsTreesa and Gayatri have been placed in Group A along with Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning of China Tan Pearly and Thinaan Muralitharan of Malaysia and Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida of Japan in the eightteam twogroup event Group B comprises Rin Iwanaga and Kie Nakanishi of Japan Baek Ha Na and Lee So Hee of South Korea Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma and Chen Qing Chen and Jia Yi FanThe tournament will also feature some of the worlds best singles players vying for the trophy including Wang Zhiyi China Busanan Ongbamrungphan Thailand Kunlavut Vitidsarn Thailand Chou TienChen Chinese Taipei Lee Zii Jia Malaysia and Jonatan Christie Indonesia among othersGroup Stage When and where to watch date time live streaming live broadcast venueWhat BWF World Tour Finals 2024 Group StageWhere Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Gym Hangzhou ChinaLive streaming on JioCinemaTV broadcast on Sports18 1 HD Sports18 3 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/bwf-world-tour-finals-2024-treesagayatri-to-carry-indias-hopes-in-year-ender-588770.html Tue, 10 Dec 2024 22:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/pv-sindhu-set-to-tie-knot-in-udaipur-on-dec-22-587261.html Jaipur Dec 3 Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is set to tie the knot with Hyderabadbased Venkata Datta Sai an Executive Director at Posidex Technologies on December 22 in Udaipur The wedding festivities will begin on December 20 and there will be a reception in Hyderabad Afterward Sindhu will resume her training for an important upcoming seasonAccording to Sindhus father the two families are well acquainted with each other but the wedding plans came together within a month The couple chose this date since Sindhu will be busy with training and competitions starting next yearSindhu is the first and only Indian to win the gold medal at the BWF World Championships in 2019 She is only the second Indian individual athlete to win two consecutive Olympic medals In 2016 Rio Olympics she won silver medal becoming the first Indian badminton player to reach an Olympic final In the 2020 Tokyo Olympics she won Bronze medalIn badminton world championships Sindhu have five medals to her name making her one of only two women alongside Chinas Zhang Ning to achieve this feat in singlesHer fiance Venkata Datta Sai has a Diploma in Liberal Arts and SciencesLiberal Studies from Foundation of Liberal and Management Education He completed his BBA Accounting and Finance from Flame University Bachelor of Business Administration in 2018 and then did his Masters degree in Data Science and Machine Learning from International Institute of Information Technology BangaloreHe started working with JSW both as a summer intern as well as an InHouse Consultant Since 2019 he has been working as Managing Director for Sour Apple Asset Management while also serving as the Executive Director in Posidex The loan that you get in 12 seconds or the credit card that you have thanks to the instant credit score matching Just some of the most complex problems I solve using a proprietary entity resolution search engine My solutions and products are deployed for critical operations at some of the biggest banks from HDFC to ICICI he wrote on his LinkedIn profile IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/pv-sindhu-set-to-tie-knot-in-udaipur-on-dec-22-587261.html Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/indias-paralympic-champ-nitesh-axelsen-and-se-young-headline-bwf-annual-awards-nominations-587126.html Kuala Lumpur Dec 2 Indias Paralympic champion Nitesh Kumar has been nominated for the Mens ParaBadminton Player of the Year honour as Olympic champions Denmarks Viktor Axelsen South Koreas An Se Young headlined BWF Annual Awards nominations Besides Axelsen and Seyoung Chen Qing ChenJia Yi Fan and Zheng Si WeiHuang Ya Qiong are among the nominees for the BWF Player of the Year Awards for 2024Five marquee awards recognise the best player or pair in mens singles womens singles mens doubles and mixed doubles These awards honour exceptional badminton talent consistent performance throughout the season fair play personality and profile across a 12month eligibility period from 1 December 2023 to November 30 2024 Badminton World Federation BWF said in a releaseIn mens singles Axelsen faces competition from fellow nominees Shi Yu Qi China Chou Tien Chen Taipei and Anders Antonsen Denmark for Male Player of the Year while SeYoung has been named alongside Wang Zhi Yi China Gregoria Mariska Tunjung Indonesia and Han Yue China for Female Player of the YearChinas Liang Wei KengWang Chang silver medallists at Paris 2024 are among the nominees for Mens Doubles Player of the Year and are up against All England champions Fajar AlfianMuhammad Rian Ardianto Indonesia Kim AstrupAnders Skaarup Rasmussen Denmark and Kang Min HyukSeo Seung Jae South KoreaThe Womens Doubles Player of the Year features both Olympic finalists Chen Qing ChenJia Yi Fan China and compatriots Liu Sheng ShuTan Ning China winners of six titles this year as well as Baek Ha NaLee So Hee China and Nami MatsuyamaChiharu Shida JapanChina has a strong presence in the mixed doubles nominations with ZhengHuang Asian champions Feng Yan ZheHuang Dong Ping and Indonesia Open winners Jiang Zhen BangWei Ya Xin contenders alongside Dejan FerdinansyahGloria Emanuelle WidjajaBWF said that in addition to the five categories awards there are two additional playervoted awards the Players Player of the Year Men and Players Player of the Year Women which replace the previous Most Improved awardThe top 32 ranked mens and womens singles players and the top 16 ranked mens womens and mixed doubles pairs as of October 8 2024 were eligible to receive and vote for their peersThe Eddy Choong Most Promising Player Award has been renamed the Eddy Choong Rising Star Award for those aged 21 or below and seeks to recognise the best emerging young talent exclusively This is decided by the BWF Awards Commission it saidIn Para badminton Nitesh has been nominated alongside Paralympic champions Cheah Liek Hou Daiki Kajiwara and Qu Zimo for the Mens ParaBadminton Player of the Year while Li Feng Mei Sarina Satomi Liu Yu Tong and Leani Ratri Oktila are nominated in the womens categoryQu Liu Oktila and Li have a shot at a double as they have also been nominated for the ParaBadminton Pair of the Year with respective partners Mai Jian Peng Yin Meng Lu Hikmat Ramdani and Lin NailiThe winners are decided based on a combined score of the total world ranking points earned across the 52week eligibility period and votes tallied from a fivemember expert panel after every HSBC BWF World Tour Super 750 and Super 1000 tournament plus the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games both of which hold double pointsA weighting system has been established whereby the total 52week world ranking points represent a larger value of the total sum of awards points collected IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/indias-paralympic-champ-nitesh-axelsen-and-se-young-headline-bwf-annual-awards-nominations-587126.html Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-masters-2024-satwik-chirag-go-down-fighting-to-korean-pair-in-semifinals-585777.html Shenzhen Nov 23 Indias campaign in the China Masters 2024 came to an end on Saturday with the top mens doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty went down fighting to a South Korean pair in the semifinals in the BWF World Tour Super 750 event Rankireddy and Shetty the sixthseeded pair in the event lost in three games to Jin Yong and Seo Seung Jae of the Republic of Korea 1821 2114 1621 in a 74minute encounter on Court 1 at Shenzhen GymnasiumThe Indian pair had reached its first semifinal since the Paris Olympic Games and was confident of reaching the final However the reigning Commonwealth and Asian Games gold medallists and 2022 World Championships bronze medallists got off to an indifferent start as they lost the first gameAfter a close battle till the halfway stage of the first game in which they held a slight advantage for most of the time Rankireddy and Shetty took off from a 1312 score to open up a 1612 gap However the Korean pair won the next four points to tie the score at 17all and went on to win the game 2118However the Indian pair came back strongly in the second game and surged ahead from 66 to open up a lead a threepoint lead Rankireddy and Shetty maintained the advantage throughout to win the game 2114 to take the matter into the deciderIn the third game Jin Yong and Seo Seung Jae who pairs regularly with Kang Min Hyuk and are ranked sixth in the BWF world rankings grabbed the lead after 33 by winning the next three points Though Rankireddy and Shetty fought back to bring down the gap to 78 the Korean pair won five points in succession to open up a 137 gap Rankireddy and Shetty currently ranked 21st in the World brought down the margin to 1314 and the Koreans from 1516 won four points in a row to extend the lead and went on to eventually went on to win the game 2116 and sealed a place in the finalThough they lost the match their entry into the semis will be a big boost for Rankireddy and Shetty as the season draws to an end IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-masters-2024-satwik-chirag-go-down-fighting-to-korean-pair-in-semifinals-585777.html Sat, 23 Nov 2024 23:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-masters-rankireddy-shetty-storm-into-mens-doubles-semis-lakshya-sen-ousted-in-quarters-585440.html Shenzhen China Nov 22 The top Indian mens doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty stormed into the semifinals of the China Masters 2024 with an upset victory over secondseeds Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen of Denmark here on Friday India however continued to have a mixed day at this BWF World Tour Super 750 event as the campaign in mens singles came to an end with Lakshya Sen crashing out to third seed Anders Antonsen of Denmark in straight games in the quarterfinalsAfter Rankireddy and Shetty seeded sixth in the event defeated Astrup and Rasmussen 2116 2119 in a 47minute quarterfinal clash Sen took to the same court at the Shenzhen Gymnasium and went down to third seed Antonsen 1821 1521 in 53 minutes on Court 2Indias campaign in the womens singles had ended with twotime Olympic medallist PV Sindhu Anupama Upadhyay and Malvika Bansod losing in the second round Aakarshi Kashyap had stumbled in the first roundThe hopes now rest on the former World No1 pair of Rankireddy and Shetty as they stormed into the semifinal following their disappointing result in the Paris Olympics a few months backOn Friday Rankireddy and Shetty took an early lead in the first game and were soon up 52 They maintained their advantage as they stretched the gap to 148 soon and eventually won the game 2116The second game was a tighter affair as the lead kept changing hands as the two pairs went beckandneck The Indians took a decisive lead at 1918 and went on to win two points in a row to win the game at 2119 and seal victoryIn the semifinals Rankireddy and Shetty will meet the winner of the quarterfinal clash between Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi of Japan and Jin Yong and Seo Seung Jae of South KoreaIn the mens singles quarterfinals Lakshya Sen took an early lead before his Danish opponent fought back to back to level score at 66 Sen won a few points backtoback to open a 96 lead and extended it to 128 But Antonsen fought back and caught up with him at 13all and won five points in a row to take a 1614 lead But the Dane fought back to level scores at 1717 and went on to win the game 2118After the early skirmishes in the second game Antonsen took a 63 lead and went on to extend it to 148 The third seed maintained his advantage and went on to win the game and match at 2115 and secured a place in the semifinals IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-masters-rankireddy-shetty-storm-into-mens-doubles-semis-lakshya-sen-ousted-in-quarters-585440.html Fri, 22 Nov 2024 21:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-masters-sindhu-anupama-bows-out-after-losing-second-round-matches-585087.html Shenzen China Nov 21 Twotime Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and Anupama Upadhaya suffered early exits from the ongoing China Masters after losing their respective second round matches here on Thursday Sindhu lost to Singapores Yeo Jia Min 1621 2117 2123 in the one hour and nine minutes encounter It was Sindhus seventh straight tournament where she failed to progress beyond quarterfinal this yearThe ace Indian shuttler lost the first game despite once levelling the score 1414 but failed to carry on the momentum as the World No 13 went on to claim the openerHowever Sindhu bounced back strong in the next game to recover from 118 deficit to close it on 2117 to drag the match to the third gameThe 29yearold Indian started the final game on high with an early lead of 63 before further strengthening it to 139 but it was Yeo Jin who turned the tide in her favour and shifted the momentum after making it 15 all She continued her pointwinning streak and added three consecutive points to keep the Indian at bay Sindhu however tried her level best to gain the valuable lead in the crunch situation but eventually bowed down to Singaporean 2321On the other hand Anupama lost to Japans Natsuki Nidaira in straight games 217 2114 to end her campaign in the tournament The Indian proved to be an easy opponent to World No 26 Natsuki and she faced little to no hindrance in the 36minute long encounter to move to the quarterfinalThe mixed doubles pair of B Sumeeth Reddy and N Sikki Reddy gave a walkover to their Chinese opponent after the latter was diagnosed with food poisoning and pulled out of the matchIn the mens singles Lakshya Sen will take on Denmarks Rasmus Gemke in the second round match and in the mens doubles Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will face Denmarks Rasmus Kjaer and Frederik Sogaard IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-masters-sindhu-anupama-bows-out-after-losing-second-round-matches-585087.html Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-masters-rankireddy-shetty-lakshya-sen-progress-to-quarters-585140.html Shenzhen China Nov 21 Indias top mens doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have progressed to the quarterfinals of the China Masters badminton tournament after registering a 2119 2115 win over Denmarks Rasmus Kjaer and Frederik Sogaard here on Thursday Rankireddy and Shetty were the first Indians to win the match in the day and move ahead in the tournament after PV Sindhu Anupama Upadhyaya Malvika Bansod and womens doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand lost their respective second round matches in this BWF World Tour Super 750 eventFacing the World No 15 pair the Indian duo playing their first tournament after the Paris Olympics showed their dominance on the court despite trailing 52 in the first game and took a slender 119 lead during the breakThe Danish duo gave a tough fight but the Indians ensured that they didnt trail in the match as the former showed great skills on the court In the last Rankireddy and Shetty managed to win the game 2119In the next game RankireddyShetty learned from their previous mistakes and started on high with three consecutive points to take a 63 lead However the Danish opponents tried to mark their presence in the game but the Indian pair didnt give them enough room to take a lead and went on to win 2115 The World No 9 ranked Indian pair won the match in 44 minutes and will face Denmarks Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen in the quarterfinal match on FridayIn the mens singles match Lakshya Sen outclassed Denmarks Rasmus Gemke 2116 2118 to advance to the quarterfinals of the tournamentWith the win Sen extended his headtohead to 41 against Gemke and is the only Indian player left in the singles category The 23yearold had a brilliant start as he took an early lead on his opponent and went on to solidify it further to take the first game 2116In the second game Gemke tried his level best to match Sens energy but failed to overpower him in the battle The Indian shuttler closed the match after sealing the game 2118 to book a berth in the quarters IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-masters-rankireddy-shetty-lakshya-sen-progress-to-quarters-585140.html Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/kumamoto-masters-japan-2024-sindhu-advances-lakshya-ousted-in-first-round-582976.html Kumamoto Japan Nov13 PV Sindhu won her firstround clash while Lakshya Sen crashed out of the mens singles draw as India had a mixed day in the Kumamoto Masters Japan 2024 the BWF World Tour Super 500 series badminton event here on Wednesday Twotime Olympic medallist Sindhu who is hoping to make up for a disappointing season by winning the womens singles title in this event defeated eighth seed Busanan Ongbamrungphan of Thailand 2112 218 in 52 minutes on Court 1 at the Kumamoto Prefectural GymnasiumLakshya Sen the Paris Olympic Games semifinalist ran into Malaysias Leong Jun Hao and crashed out in three games losing 2220 1721 1621 in a 74minute battle of attritionIndias top womens doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand lost in the first round on TuesdaySeeking to win her first title since the Singapore Open in 2022 and end a 24month drought Sindhu did not have a good start as Ongbamrungphan opened up a 51 lead But the Indian shuttler ranked 20th in BWF Rankings fought back her way into the game and was leading 1110 at the breakThe 29yearold Sindhu took total control of the game after that as she won seven points in succession to win the first game She continued at the same tempo in the second game and took a 40 lead before the Thai girl won her first pointOngbamrungphan tried to fight back in the second game but Sindhu was in a good rhythm and in dominant form as she won 11 of the last 12 points to breeze to victory and set up a secondround clash with Michelle Li of Canada in the second round in the draw of 32 players Michelle Li beat Japans Natsuki Nidaira in straight games in her openinground matchOn Court 4 at the Kumamoto Prefectural Gymnasium Sen started on a positive note against Leong Jun Hao coming back from a 1316 deficit to win the opening game 2220 However he could not maintain the same composure in the next two games going down in both despite putting up a fighting displayHe fought back from 14 down in the second game to level scores at 66 but the Malaysian shuttler opened up a 117 gap In a quick exchange in which Sen had the lead Leong took control from 1414 and won the next fourpoint lead and went on to win the game 2117Sen held a slight advantage in the decider but the Malaysian shuttler kept snapping at his heels and finally won the final five points from 1716 to win the third game and the match to end another tournament on a disappointing note IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/kumamoto-masters-japan-2024-sindhu-advances-lakshya-ousted-in-first-round-582976.html Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/sindhu-performs-bhumi-puja-for-badminton-academy-in-vizag-581132.html Visakhapatnam Nov 7 Badminton star PV Sindhu performed the Bhumi puja for her badminton academy here on Thursday Accompanied by her parents the Olympic silver medallist participated in the rituals conducted by priests in the Thotaguru areaThe academy is coming up on two acres of land allotted by the Andhra Pradesh government in 2021Sindhu who is the only Indian to become the badminton world champion said the construction work would start soon and hoped that the academy would be ready within a yearThe 29yearold said that training youngsters and grooming them for toplevel competitions will be her aim through this academyShe said the number of players to be trained and other details of the training programmes will be announced soonIn September 2019 Sindhu soon after winning her maiden BWF World Championships gold had made a request to then Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy to issue her land to set up a badminton academy in Visakhapatnam Jagan Mohan Reddy had promised to look into her requestIn 2021 the government transferred two out of three acres of land belonging to the Department of Animal Husbandry in Chinagadili under the Visakhapatnam Rural area to the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs The remaining one acre was allotted to the Department of Medical Health by the Department of Revenue Later the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs allotted two acres to Sindhu to set up a badminton academy and sports schoolWhile thanking the Chief Minister for allotting the land Sindhu had said that she is determined to develop sports in Andhra PradeshThere is no badminton academy in Visakhapatnam so it was decided to set up an academy with the highest level of infrastructure there We will build the academy in the first phase The next step is the proposal to set up a sports school Im still playing Will take on training responsibilities at the academy after retiring from the game she had said IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/sindhu-performs-bhumi-puja-for-badminton-academy-in-vizag-581132.html Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-clinches-four-titles-at-badminton-china-open-575137.html Changzhou Sep 22 Host China secured four of the five titles at the badminton China Open here on Sunday after the mens doubles pair was outscored in the final following a waist injury to Ren Xiangyu during the first set In the mens doubles final Chinas He JitingRen started strong winning the first set 2113 with ease However Ren strained his waist while diving for a save Xinhua reportsI felt it wasnt going to work Ren recalled after the match Although the coach suggested retiring after the first set Ren decided to continueConsidering how hard it was to reach the finals I decided to push through We won the first set by a large margin so I thought we could adjust a bit in the second and fight again in the thirdAfter emergency treatment between sets Ren and his partner returned to the court The Malaysian pair Goh Sze FeiNur Izzuddin quickly leveled the match with a 2112 win in the second setDespite being on the defensive in the final set HeRen battled hard but ultimately lost 2117 Ren expressed his frustration after the match saying Its frustrating to lose the match in this wayIn the allChinese womens doubles final Li WenmeiZhang Shuxian took the initiative with strong defense winning the first set 2111 Li YijingLuo Xumin responded in the second set scoring three consecutive points after a 16all tie to win 2118 LiLuo were dominant in the final set winning 218 and clinching their firstever BWF World Tour Super 1000 titleIn the mixed doubles final Chinas secondseeded Feng YanzheHuang Dongping faced Malaysias Goh Soon HuatLai Shevon Jemie Overcoming a oneset deficit they secured the win 1621 2114 2117We encountered some difficulties during the match After losing the first set the second set was also quite tense including falling behind by a large margin at the start said FengThe positive aspect is that during the crucial points in the second set our spirit and demeanor allowed us to gain some momentum and take the upper hand he addedIn singles play Chinas Weng Hongyang and Wang Zhiyi claimed the mens and womens singles titles both winning in straight sets against Japans Kodai Naraoka and Tomoka Miyazaki respectively IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-clinches-four-titles-at-badminton-china-open-575137.html Sun, 22 Sep 2024 22:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-open-malvika-bansod-loses-to-akane-yamaguchi-in-qf-574639.html Changzhou Sep 20 Indias rising badminton star Malvika Bansods impressive run at the BWF China Open came to an end on Friday as she lost to Japans world no 8 Akane Yamaguchi in the quarterfinals Yamaguchi secured a straightgame victory defeating Bansod 2110 2116 in just 35 minutesDespite the loss the 22yearold Bansod had a remarkable journey in the prestigious Super 1000 tournament Ranked 43rd in the world she became only the third Indian woman to reach a Super 1000 quarterfinal following in the footsteps of legends PV Sindhu and Saina NehwalBansods quarterfinal berth was sealed after a stunning victory over Scotlands Kristy Gilmour in a nailbiting threegame match winning 2117 1921 2116Earlier in the tournament she had shocked Paris Olympics bronze medallist Gregoria Mariska Tunjung of Indonesia IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-open-malvika-bansod-loses-to-akane-yamaguchi-in-qf-574639.html Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-open-malvika-makes-first-bwf-super-1000-quarterfinal-574424.html Changzhou China Sep 19 Indian shuttler Malvika Bansod continued her impressive run at the China Open by advancing to her firstever BWF Super 1000 quarterfinal after a win over Scotlands Kristy Gilmour In a hardfought contest lasting over an hour world no 43 Malvika overcame Gilmour in a thrilling threegame match winning 2117 1921 2116 This marked a milestone for the 22yearold as she progressed to the quarterfinals of a prestigious Super 1000 event for the first time in her careerThis is the biggest achievement of my life so far I had dreamt about making it to the quarters and now Im here part of the top 8 Its a great feeling Malvika quoted by OlympicscomReflecting on the challenging match Malvika added There was a lot of drift which made it difficult to control the shuttle especially in the second and final game But Im glad I managed to hold on and Im thankful for the support I receivedThis victory comes on the heels of another major triumph as Malvika had stunned the Paris Olympics bronze medallist Indonesian shuttler Gregoria Mariska Tunjung in her second round matchThe Nagpurborn player attributed her success to improvements in her game particularly her strength and ability to control the shuttle in tricky conditionsIve been focusing on enhancing my strength and its paying off In this circuit especially in Super 500 and 1000 tournaments you often face top10 players early on so physical strength is key she explainedMalvika will face twotime world champion and fourth seed Akane Yamaguchi of Japan in the lasteight contest Ive come close to beating her before Im in good form and I hope to cross the line this time Ill give my best and hope for the best she signed off IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-open-malvika-makes-first-bwf-super-1000-quarterfinal-574424.html Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/hong-kong-open-denmarks-axelsen-beats-local-hero-ng-ka-lang-572569.html Hong Kong Sep 11 Denmarks Viktor Axelsen defeated local hero Ng Ka Lang Angus in straight sets at the badminton Hong Kong Open on Wednesday to win his first match after retaining the Olympic champion in Paris The secondseeded Dane eased past the 2016 champion Ng of Hong Kong China 2111 2112 to reach the second round at the 420000USdollar tournament reports XinhuaAxelsen will take on Su Li Yang of Chinese Taipei who defeated Kiran George of India 2116 2116The 2019 winner Lee Cheuk Yu also representing Hong Kong China beat Lu Guangzu of China 2118 2119 taking a revenge on his defeat 11 days ago in the semifinals of the Korea Open where Lu went on to win the tournaments titleWith Chinas world No 1 and top seed Shi Yuqi pulling out citing injury worries Lu had been seen as the most competitive contender for China in the singles event prior to his exitLei Lanxi is now the only survivor from Team China in the mens draw after beating teammate Weng HongyangDefending champion Jonatan Christie of Indonesia advanced with a 217 2110 victory over Wang Tzu Wei of Chinese Taipei He will play Rasmus Gemke of Denmark in the second roundOn the womens side threetime champion Tai Tzu Ying breezed past American Isabelle Rusli 2110 2112 The top seed from Chinese Taipei will next meet Putri Kusuma Wardani of IndonesiaThird seed Han Yue of China routed Pornpicha Choeikeewong of Thailand 2111 2115 setting up a secondround encounter against Liang Ting Yu of Chinese TaipeiDefending champion Akane Yamaguchi of Japan Tokyo Olympic champion Chen Yufei of China and Paris Olympic champion An Seyoung of South Korea all skipped the tournament IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/hong-kong-open-denmarks-axelsen-beats-local-hero-ng-ka-lang-572569.html Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/we-aim-to-break-paris-paralympics-record-at-los-angeles-2028-silver-medallist-suhas-ly-570531.html New Delhi Sep 4 The Indian contingent has achieved its best medal haul at the 2024 Paris Paralympics improving on the record of 19 medals set at Tokyo three years back The nation has already won 20 medals so far with four days left to go in the event Coming fresh off his second consecutive silver medal at in Paris Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj spoke to IANS and claimed that the aim will be to break the records set this year in the next edition in Los Angeles in 2028We had 19 medals in Tokyo and have already won 20 this time and hopefully we win five more medals The aim is to always do better just like we have bettered Tokyos record in Paris the aim will be to better our Paris Paralympics medal tally at the Los Angeles 2024 Paralympics I hope that awareness amongst our youth in regards to the Paralympics keeps increasing Suhas told IANSAmongst the 20 medals the Indian ParaBadminton squad has secured five medals with one gold two silver and two bronze The team flew back to India on Monday and was facilitated at an event in the Capital by Dr Mansukh Mandaviya the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and SportsAlongside Yathiraj Thulasimathi Murugesan also secured a silver medal in her category and stated that returning to India has made her feel like a celebrityIt feels so great and Im very proud to win a medal in my first Paralympics It was my dream to take part in the event and to win a medal makes it even sweeter I have noted the mistakes Ive made and I will work on them and aim for gold next time It is great being back home I feel like Ive achieved celebrity status Thulasimathi told IANS IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/we-aim-to-break-paris-paralympics-record-at-los-angeles-2028-silver-medallist-suhas-ly-570531.html Wed, 04 Sep 2024 19:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/sports-minister-dr-mandaviya-lauds-indian-contingent-for-best-ever-performance-at-paralympics-570535.html New Delhi Sep 4 Union Minister of Youth Affairs amp Sports and Labour amp Employment Dr Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated the Indian ParaBadminton contingent on their return to India here on Wednesday India achieved its bestever performance in Parabadminton in terms of total medals won claiming five medals 1 gold 2 silver 2 bronze in Paris 2024 So far in the Paralympics our players have won 3 gold 7 silver and 10 bronze medals In the coming days our players will play for 11 medals I am confident that we will get better success In the last Paralympics our players had won 19 medals But this time till now our players have won 20 medals ie our performance has been better than Tokyo Paralympics we should encourage our players more and use the hashtag Cheer4Bharat to show our support Dr Mandaviya told IANSAddressing the athletes Dr Mandaviya expressed immense pride in their achievements stating You have made the entire nation proud with your outstanding performance Your dedication and spirit have set a new benchmark for Indian sports he said at the eventFor those athletes who narrowly missed out on medals Dr Mandaviya offered words of encouragement saying We havent lost medals we have gained invaluable experience I am confident that in the future Paralympics our medal count will further rise and each of you will emerge as winners he addedReflecting on Indias progress in international sporting events Dr Mandaviya highlighted the countrys improved performance in both the Olympics and Paralympics over the past decade In the last 10 years we have continuously improved our performance proving our mettle on the global stage he notedThe Union Minister further emphasised the governments commitment to supporting paraathletes with better facilities training and opportunities to help them excel at the highest levels He assured the contingent of continued support and encouraged them to aim even higher in future competitionsThe five medal winners included Nitesh Kumar gold Suhas LY silver Thulasimathi Murugesan silver Nithya Sre bronze and Manisha Ramadass bronzeIndia has secured a total of 20 medals as of the end of events on September 3 2024 surpassing the previous medal count of 19 achieved at the Tokyo ParalympicsThe paraathletes shared their experiences and expressed gratitude to the government for its support especially under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme TOPS They credited the scheme for providing them with the necessary facilities and resources to excel in their respective sportsA total of 19 foreign exposure trips were facilitated by the Government of India in the Paris Paralympics cycle for the 13 para shuttlers who participated in the games IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/sports-minister-dr-mandaviya-lauds-indian-contingent-for-best-ever-performance-at-paralympics-570535.html Wed, 04 Sep 2024 19:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/chieh-tamiri-win-titles-at-india-junior-international-badminton-tournament-570063.html Pune Sep 2 Chiang Tzu Chieh of Chinese Taipei and Surya Charisma Tamiri of India emerged champions winning the boys and girls singles titles respectively at the Late Sushant Chipalkatt India Junior International Grand Prix Badminton Tournament Bhargav Ram Arigela achieved a memorable double crown by winning both the boys doubles and mixed doubles events The tournament was organised by the Poona District Metropolitan Badminton Association under the auspices of BWF BA BAI and MBA and concluded at the P E Societys Modern PDMBA Sports Complex in ShivajinagarIn the boys singles final sixthseeded Chiang Tzu Chieh came back from losing the first game to stop the winning run of qualifier Suryaksh Rawat of India winning 1621 2107 2118In the girls singles final seventhseeded Surya Charisma Tamiri faced a tough challenge from eighthseeded Thalita Ramadhani Wiryawan of Indonesia before winning 1821 2111 2115Bhargav Ram Arigela in partnership with Viswa Tej Gobburu outplayed the pair of Bhavya Chhabra and Arsh Mohammad 2113 2118 in an allIndian clash to win the boys doubles titleIn the mixed doubles Bhargav Ram Arigela combined with Vennala Kalagotla to secure a 2109 2112 victory over the Indonesian pair of Muhammad Vito Annafsa and Keyla Annisa Putri IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/chieh-tamiri-win-titles-at-india-junior-international-badminton-tournament-570063.html Mon, 02 Sep 2024 15:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/tanvi-patri-crowned-u15-champion-at-badminton-asia-junior-championships-568594.html New Delhi Aug 25 Tanvi Patri delivered a stunning performance at the Badminton Asia Junior Championships and secured the gold medal in the womens Tanvi Patri crowned U15 champion The 13yearold top seed showcased her resilience and skill in the final defeating Vietnams secondseeded Nguyen Thi Thu Huyen in a straightgame victory 2220 2111 to claim the titleShe struggled in the opening game finding herself in a deep hole at 1117 during the midgame interval However the pressure shifted as Nguyen faltered making several unforced errors that allowed the young Indian to claw her way back into the contest Tanvi capitalised on this opportunity showing nerves of steel to close out the first game after a tense deuceWith momentum firmly on her side Tanvi dominated the second game from the outset showcasing her trademark aggression and precision Nguyen rattled by the firstgame loss couldnt regain her composure and Tanvi cruised to a convincing 2111 win sealing her championship in styleTanvi entered the tournament as the top seed and she lived up to the billing with a flawless run to the title Remarkably she didnt drop a single game throughout the tournament demonstrating her superiority and potential as one of Indias future badminton starsThis triumph marks Indias second medal at the championships following the bronze secured by Tankara Gnana Dattu Talasila in the U17 mens singles categoryDattu the second seed in his event started strong in his semifinal against Indonesias Radithya Bayu Wardhana winning the first game 219 However he couldnt maintain his momentum losing the next two games 1321 1321 and falling short of the final IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/tanvi-patri-crowned-u15-champion-at-badminton-asia-junior-championships-568594.html Sun, 25 Aug 2024 11:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/paris-paralympics-we-will-double-our-medal-count-in-badminton-says-sukant-kadam-568351.html New Delhi Aug 23 Indian parashuttler Sukant Kadam is hoping for double the medals in badminton in the upcoming Paris Paralympics than Tokyo with better preparation and strong representation in the sport Sukant will make his Paralympic debut in Paris after missing the chance by a whisker in Tokyo He will represent the country in the mens singles SL4 category along with Tokyo silver medallists Suhas Yathiraj and Tarun Dhillon The 13member badminton squad is the second largest in the Indian contingent after athletics 38 Preparation went really well and the feeling is good Im not thinking much about my other aspects and Im so happy to be in the best shape of my body Excited for my debut in Paris Paralympics and definitely looking forward to it Sukant told IANS on FridayTalking about his journey from missing the Tokyo berth to finally making his Paralympic debut the 31yearold remains optimistic about the opportunity and hopes for a better result in the quadrennial event Setbacks happen with athletes but the Tokyo was a bit personal as it was my debut for parabadminton and I badly wanted to make my Paralympic debut there but I missed by one rank to qualify It was a bit challenging for me to get back and let it go I had a lot of selfdoubt but my family and coach Mayank Gole also guided me well to come out of that situation he saidIt was emotional and I took it very personally because I had put a lot of effort into that preparation Everyone helped me and kept telling me that I have a lot of potential and I should go on and focus on the other opportunities After the failure I got a lot of experience and started preparing for Paris and qualified for Paralympics Im in a better mindset and better prepared for Paris Tokyo was a bit early the maturity and learning were yet to happen I got to learn a lot after that he addedWhen asked about the major challenge in his category Sukant said he is prepared to face any player in the tournament There are a lot of challenges domestic as well as international Talking about home challenges we push each other very hard every time we get the opportunity to play We keep it very competitive A lot of time we get easier against international players as weve faced major challenges already at home The home favourite Lucas Mazur is also strong in our category and wherever we three of us talk we discuss international athletes only and how we can come up with counter solutions against them Sukant saidWe took that responsibility to bring a medal as our shuttlers were not able to win a medal in the Olympics this time There were very close matches and we almost reached there but could not achieve it We took that as a learning and it is our responsibility now to perform and stretch it a little bit further to get more and more medals in badminton We will overcome that disappointment and come up with a better medal tally Last time in Tokyo we won four medals this time we will come up with double medals The kind of potential that the team has all 13 athletes are medal prospects he addedWhen asked about the support he has received from the government and other organisations in his preparation for the Paralympics Sukant said I got really good support and I had a very good team working on me towards Paris Everybody was an expert in their particular area and I got a lot of help from them Having your team helps you a lot to build and grow faster It was only possible with the support of the Central government PCI OGQ and Maharashtra government The amount of support I received being the TOPS athlete is very good and it will help us to reach the podium The main motivation is that we got equal or maybe more support than abled athletes It is our responsibility to achieve that result IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/paris-paralympics-we-will-double-our-medal-count-in-badminton-says-sukant-kadam-568351.html Fri, 23 Aug 2024 19:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/paris-paralympics-looking-forward-to-defending-my-gold-medal-says-shuttler-krishna-nagar-568302.html New Delhi Aug 23 The road to glory is paved with trials and tribulations It has been no different for Krishna Nagar Indias parabadminton sensation who had to cross many a hurdle on his way to winning a gold medal in the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021 in the SH6 category Born in 1999 in the bustling city of Jaipur Rajasthan Nagar was diagnosed with dwarfism at the tender age of two but never let his condition define his limits With the Paris Paralympic Games fast approaching Nagar is hoping to retain the gold medal in the Paralympic Games With Pramod Bhagat out with a doping ban Nagar is hoping to make history by becoming the first Indian parabadminton player to win gold medals in successive Paralympic GamesIn his first appearance in the 2020 Paralympics in Tokyo Nagar was among the five Indians to win gold medals Pramod Bhagat though in a different division also won gold therefore he wasnt the first Indian to accomplish soI havent any target specific but yes I am looking forward to defending my gold medal and I am prepared for that I know Tokyo was a long time back and I have also been off the court for a long time but my preparations are good and I will do my best to bring back the medal Nagar told IANS in an exclusive interviewBeing off court for a long time gives your opponent a chance to improve but I also believe that my game has also improved a lot My smashes which are my strength are strong I am in good space jumps are good and the net game is good Yes it will be tough but I am ready he addedFor Nagar dwarfism became the springboard for his incredible journey to becoming one of Indias most decorated paraathletes Growing up in Pratap Nagar one of Jaipurs largest residential areas his childhood was steeped in the warmth of friendships that have endured the test of time This closeknit circle would later play a crucial role in his life particularly when grief threatened to overshadow his remarkable achievementsNagars tryst with badminton began not in a formal training facility but in the informal setting of a garden court where he and his friends would engage in spirited games It wasnt until 2016 towards the end of his teenage years that Krishna Nagar decided to take his passion to the next level frequenting the Sawai Man Singh SMS Stadium to stay fit and refine his skills A chance encounter with another parashuttler introduced Nagar to the world of parabadminton setting the stage for what would become an extraordinary athletic careerMy journey started in Jaipur but surely not in a typical fashion The fearful mind of being a dwarf always pulled me out of sports whichever I played I played football cricket kabaddi and many others but to be good in those sports you need to be mentally strong and I was not prepared at that time Its not like my friends or the athletes made me feel like that it was my own fear that pulled me down always I have been grateful to those friends who have been always supportive of me I thank my parents and my relatives who never made me realise that my body is different from others an emotional Nagar saidTraining under coach Yadvendra Singh Nagars talent soon blossomed In 2018 he made a stunning debut at the Nationals in Varanasi clinching gold medals in both singles and doubles This was just the beginning Under the mentorship of Gaurav Khanna the head coach of the Indian parabadminton team and a Dronacharya awardee Nagars game has reached new heightsIn 2021 at the Tokyo Paralympics Krishna Nagar etched his name in history by becoming only the second Indian parashuttler to win a gold medal in the racquet sport after Pramod Bhagat His victory over Chu Man Kai of Hong Kong in the mens singles final of the SH6 class was a hardfought battle ending with a 2117 1621 2117 winI never dreamt of representing even my state so winning gold at the highest level was surely a proud moment for me I never see myself as the second badminton player from India to clinch gold or anything else Representing your country at that level is something that keeps you motivated and for me it has always been the case But of course finding yourself beside Pramod Bhagat who himself is a legend of the sport is something that I will cherish the whole of my life He is like my elder brother so definitely I will miss him this time but I know he will be praying for meHowever Nagars golden moment was soon clouded by personal tragedy Six months after his Paralympic triumph he lost his mother a devastating blow that plunged him into a period of deep grief and selfdoubt The badminton court once his sanctuary now felt like an alien landIt was my downfall for sure I lost the most important person of my life I cant even expect my life without her she was that close to me So when she left me I was gutted I was helpless at that moment anxiety surrounded me I was not able to focus on my sport and I didnt even want to play the sport It was a very bad phase for me I cant even talk about that Nagar recallsBut the story didnt end there With the unwavering support of his friends and the grounding force of badminton Nagar slowly began to find his way back His resilience bore fruit when he claimed his first parabadminton World title in Thailand winning a nailbiting final against Chinas Lin Naili 2220 2220 This victory was one among three gold medals for India at the tournamentThe world title makes Nagar the heavy favourite to win a second straight gold medal in the Paralympics especially considering his recent form Nagar has won medals in two big tournaments in the past year indicating that his heroics in Tokyo were by no means an isolated incidentNagars journey has been marked by more than just victories and losses In March 2022 his path was once again obstructed this time by health issues that saw him contract Chickenpox during a tournament in Bahrain The illness forced him to withdraw from subsequent matches and return home for recovery causing a temporary dip in his world rankings But he is now hale and hearty and raging to prove that no hurdle is big enough to deny Krishna Nagar the success he craves IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/paris-paralympics-looking-forward-to-defending-my-gold-medal-says-shuttler-krishna-nagar-568302.html Fri, 23 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-india-targets-multiple-medals-at-the-bac-u-15u-17-championships-566716.html New Delhi Aug 17 Gnana Dattu and Tanvi Reddy Andluri will lead the countrys challenge in the U17 singles category in the Badminton Asia Championship for under15 and under17 boys and girls The Badminton Association of India will be sending a squad of 39 players to the Badminton Asia U15U17 Junior Championships to be played in Chengdu China from August 2025 to win multiple medals and also create a strong foundation of a strong squad keeping in mind that India will host the 2025 World Junior ChampionshipIn the last edition of the BAC championship which was held in the same city India had bagged one gold one silver and one bronze with Bornil Changmai standing atop the u15 boys singles podiumThe Indian contingent left for Chengdu on Saturday after an extensive preparatory camp at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati under the watchful eyes of the Indian and foreign coachesSpeaking about the teams chances BAI secretary Sanjay Mishra said India is fielding one of the biggest squads for the Badminton Asia Championships and I am confident that we can win sizable medals The players and the coaches have put in a lot of work in the camp and our players are now ready to make a mark in the competitionThe Indian contingent which was picked after extensive selection trials in Bengaluru will be led by Gnana Dattu and Tanvi Reddy Andluri in the u17 category while Shyam Bindiganavile and Tanvi Patri will be the top singles players in the u15 categoryShaina Manimuthu will be the only player to be involved in two events as she will be playing in the girls u17 singles and girls doubles with Aikya ShettyIndia squadU15Boys Singles Shyam Bindiganavile Shashank Vanamala Prangan Choudhary Pushkar SaiGirls Singles Tanvi Patri Shaina Manimuthu Gatha Suryawanshi Hithaishree L RajaiahBoys Doubles Rahul KadapakulaVedant Pahwa Shashwat ChaudharyShaurya ChaudharyGirls Doubles Shaina ManimuthuAikya Shetty Nidhi AtmaramSelvasamruddhi SelvaprbhuMixed Doubles Sahid Ibrahim PeerDheeshitha Singha Gopinath Singh Kaveyugan KAAnushka Jennifer ASU17Boys Singles Gnana Dattu TT Prateek Koundilya Dev Ruparelia Abhinav GargGirls Singles Tanvi Reddy Andluri Adarshini Shri NB Parul Choudhary Durga Isha KandrapuBoys Doubles Bjron JaisonAathish Sreenivas PV Abhinav KandariYogansh SinghGirls Doubles Annaya BishtAngel Punera Diya Bheemaiah BBaruni ParshwalMixed Doubles Showrya Kiran JKeerthy Manchala Manish ReddyDeepak Raj Aditi IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-india-targets-multiple-medals-at-the-bac-u-15u-17-championships-566716.html Sun, 18 Aug 2024 00:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/paralympic-champion-pramod-bhagat-suspended-for-18-months-over-whereabouts-failure-565479.html Kuala Lumpur Aug 13 Tokyo Paralympic gold medallist parashuttler Pramod Bhagat has been suspended for 18 months due to antidoping regulation violations the Badminton World Federation BWF said on Tuesday The Badminton World Federation BWF can confirm Indias Tokyo 2020 Paralympic champion Pramod Bhagat has been suspended for a period of 18 months and will miss the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games BWF said in a statementThe BWf said that the Court of Arbitration of Sport CAS AntiDoping Division on March 1 found Bhagat in breach of the BWF antidoping regulations for committing three whereabouts failures within 12 monthsBhagat who competes in the SL3 category appealed this decision to the CAS Appeals Division but the CAS appeals division upheld the decision confirming the suspensionOn July 29 2024 the CAS Appeals Division dismissed the Bhagats appeal and confirmed the CAS AntiDoping Division decision of March 1 2024 His period of ineligibility is now in effect the statement further readEalier this year Bhagat retained his gold at the BWF ParaBadminton World Championships 2024 in Thailand The win not only made him the first paraathlete to win three consecutive gold medals in the BWF ParaBadminton World Championships but also equalled the record of Chinese great Lin Dans five titles in the world championshipsHe has won gold in 2009 2015 2019 2022 and 2024 These three consecutive gold medals took his tally to 14 which includes six gold three silver and five bronze medals in all categories IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/paralympic-champion-pramod-bhagat-suspended-for-18-months-over-whereabouts-failure-565479.html Tue, 13 Aug 2024 10:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/paris-olympics-chinas-zhenghuang-wins-badminton-mixed-doubles-gold-563651.html Paris Aug 2 Chinese duo Zheng SiweiHuang Yaqiong claimed the badminton mixed doubles gold medal at the Paris Olympics after beating South Koreas Kim WonhoJeong Naeun in the final on Friday Zheng and Huang silver medalists at the Tokyo Olympics won the gold medal match 218 2111 Earlier on Friday Japans Yuta Watanabe and Arisa Higashino won the bronze medal by defeating South Koreas Seo Seungjae and Chae Yujung 2113 2220 reports XinhuaMeanwhile in the womens singles quarterfinals Japans Akane Yamaguchi the fifth seed here will take on South Koreas An Se Young while another former World Champion Ratchanok Intanon of Thailand will meet Indonesias Gregoria Mariska Tunjung the seventh seedChinas He Bing Jiao who ousted Indias PV Sindhu in the prequarterfinals and ended her dream of winning a medal in the third successive Olympic Games will take on her compatriot and second seed Chen Yu Fei The 2016 Olympic gold medallist Carolina Marin of Spain the fourth seed will face eighth seed Aya Ohori of Japan for a place in the semifinalsChina are assured of a medal in the womens doubles as two pairs from the country will fight for a place in the finalTop seeds Chen Quing Chen and Jia Yi Fan will meet their compatriots and third seeds Liu Sheng ShuTan Ning on Saturday while in the other womens doubles encounter Japans fourth seed Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida the fourth seeds will face Malaysias Tan Pearly and Thinaah Muralitharan the fourthseeded team in the Paris Olympics IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/paris-olympics-chinas-zhenghuang-wins-badminton-mixed-doubles-gold-563651.html Fri, 02 Aug 2024 23:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/paris-olympics-satwik-chirag-make-history-reach-mens-doubles-quarterfinals-562742.html Paris July 29 Former World No1 pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty made history on Monday as they became the first Indian mens doubles combine to reach the quarterfinals at the Olympics After their Group C match against the German pair of Mark Lamsfuss and Marvin Seidel was called off in the morning following their opponent withdrew due to injury Satwik and Chirag got the good news later in the evening when the French pair of Lucas CorveeRonan Labars defeat against Muhammad Rian ArdiantoFajar Alfian of IndonesiaThe Indian combine ranked third in the world had beaten Lucas CorveeRonan Labar in their first match in Paris With the group reduced to three teams following the withdrawal of the German pair Satwik and Chirag and the Indonesian combine have won one match and both have made it to the lasteight stage as two teams are to qualify from each group The Indian and Indonesian pairs will clash in the final match in Group C to decide the group topper SatwikChirag the reigning Asian and Commonwealth Games champions were scheduled to play the German pair on Monday However Lamfuss pulled out of the tournament due to a knee injuryGerman mens doubles player Mark Lamsfuss has withdrawn from the Olympic Games Paris 2024 badminton competition due to a knee injury Lamsfuss and teammate Marvin Seidels remaining Group C matches against Indias Satwiksairaj RankireddyChirag Shetty Court 3 830 am local time 29 July 2024 and Lucas CorveeRonan Labar of France Court 1 Not Before 250 pm local time 30 July 2024 will not be played the Badminton World Federation statement readLamfussSeidels remaining two Group C matches including Mondays game have been cancelled The German duos result against Indonesias Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto world No 7 in mens doubles has also been deleted as per BWF General Competition Regulations for group stage playMatches on these courts in each respective session have been rescheduled As per BWF General Competition Regulations for group stage play the results of all matches played or yet to be played involving in Group C are now considered deleted it addedSatwikChirags next Group C match will be against the Indonesian pair Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto on Tuesday July 30 at 530 pm IST IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/paris-olympics-satwik-chirag-make-history-reach-mens-doubles-quarterfinals-562742.html Mon, 29 Jul 2024 22:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/paris-olympics-will-go-all-out-to-get-that-gold-medal-says-sindhu-560172.html New Delhi July 18 Indias twotime Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is aiming to make history in Paris as she sets the bar high for herself in the quadrennial event The ace shuttler is eyeing to complete her medal cabinet with a coveted gold in the upcoming Olympics Having won silver at the Rio Olympics in 2016 and bronze at Tokyo 2020 Sindhu is hoping to become the first Indian athlete to secure three individual Olympic medals Reflecting on her previous Olympic experiences Sindhu expressed her excitement and determination That third medal at Paris definitely motivates me and I am going all out to get that gold medal For me the Olympics is where I give my 200 The journeys in 2016 and 2020 were wonderful filled with immense effort and unforgettable moments As I prepare for Paris 2024 its a fresh start and I have to give my 100 no matter what she told JioCinemas The DreamersRanked among the worlds top players Sindhu draws from her past experiences to fuel her quest for gold There are a lot of experiences from my previous outings at the Olympics that I will take into Paris 2024 but I dont want to get overconfident thinking about the medals I hope I can fulfil the hopes of the nation and get the third medal because getting three consecutive medals is not a joke My mindset is focused on winning the gold and this gives me a lot of motivation and confidence My preparations are focused on putting in the hard work while being smart and focused on that particular day said the 29yearold SindhuUnderstanding the fierce competition that awaits Sindhu respects the calibre of her opponents at Paris 2024 The Olympics is extremely competitive and all the athletes are at their peak The top 1015 players in the world are of the same standard be it the likes of An Seyoung Akane Yamaguchi Carolina Marin or Tai TzuYing There are no easy points at the Olympics and we need to play hard for every point we score against an opponent Anything can happen at the Olympics one small mistake can change everythingSindhu also shared her perspective on working with Indian badminton legend Prakash Padukone and their preparations for Paris 2024 This time we have a whole new team with Prakash Padukone sir as my mentor and Agus Dwi Santoso as coach Our practice is focused on getting everything perfect and to the point It is my fortune that Prakash sir is my mentor and a part of my journey and I hope his support can help me win that medalCurrently ranked 13th in the world Sindhus illustrious career boasts numerous accolades She has won five BWF World Championship medals including a gold and an Olympic silver and bronze making her the only Indian to achieve this featHer Commonwealth Games achievements include gold in 2022 silver in 2018 and bronze in 2014 in the womens singles event along with gold in 2018 and silver in 2022 in mixed teams Additionally she claimed silver in womens singles at the 2018 Asian Games and bronze in womens teams at the 2014 Asian Games IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/paris-olympics-will-go-all-out-to-get-that-gold-medal-says-sindhu-560172.html Thu, 18 Jul 2024 19:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/government-to-finance-prannoys-trainer-clears-proposals-of-paris-olympics-bound-athletes--560238.html New Delhi July 18 The Mission Olympic Cell MOC of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has approved shuttler HS Prannoys proposal for financial assistance towards his trainer Rohan George Mathews during the Paris Olympics 2024 The MYAS under its Target Olympic Podium Scheme TOPS funding will finance Mathews airfare boarding and lodging daily fees visa fee expenditure for miscellaneous expenses such as local transportation and medical expenditure and will also provide him with an OPA for the duration Besides Prannoy the MOC also approved proposals of athletes Vikash Singh Suraj Panwar Ankita Dhyani Sarvesh Kushare and shooter Anantjeet Singh Naruka for assistance with various equipment for training and competitionThe MOC also approved the proposal of Indian rifle shooter Rudrankksh Patil for financial assistance towards training in Serbia for a 50m 3P event for 20 daysRudrankksh has started training for 50m 3P events along with 10m Air Rifle and to understand and grasp strong basics of the second event will be training under 2020 Olympic bronze medalist Sebic Milenko in Serbia IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/government-to-finance-prannoys-trainer-clears-proposals-of-paris-olympics-bound-athletes--560238.html Thu, 18 Jul 2024 22:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/saneeth-ds-tasnim-mir-clinch-singles-titles-in-vv-natu-memorial-tournament-559001.html Pune July 14 Karnatakas Saneeth DS and Gujarats Tasnim Mir registered comfortable victories over their respective opponents to clinch the mens and womens singles titles in the VV Natu Memorial All India Senior Ranking badminton tournament here on Sunday Third seed Saneeth ended the dream run of qualifier Tushar Suveer 2115 2112 in a 44minute clash of two Karnataka players in the mens final after Tasnim had got the better of Devika who won the last ranking meet in Bengaluru 2116 2113While the youngsters ruled the singles categories the experienced Aarthi Sara Sunil showed that she was still a force to reckon with as she teamed up with VS Varshini to clinch the womens doubles crownThe top seeds came from a game down to beat Karnatakas former national champions Shikha Gautam and Ashwini Bhat K 1721 2220 2118 in 53 minutesShikha however stood atop the mixed doubles podium as she and Nitin Kumar seeded second defeated Dhruv Rawat and Radhika Sharma 1521 2114 2117 in the finalHowever Rawat went home with a title to show for his effort as he clinched the mens doubles crown pairing up with Assams Suraj Goala The top seeds defeated Akshan Shetty and Ravikrishna PS 2115 2220 in 40 minutesResultsMens singles Saneeth DS bt Tushar Suveer 2115 2112Womens singles Tasnim Mir bt Devika Sihag 2116 2113Mens doubles Suraj GoalaDhruv Rawat bt Ravikrishna PSAkshan Shetty 2115 2220Womens doubles Aarthi Sara SunilVS Varshini bt Shikha GautamAshwini Bhat K 1721 2220 2118Mixed doubles Nitin KumarShikha Gautam bt Dhruv RawatRadhika Sharma 1521 2114 2117 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/saneeth-ds-tasnim-mir-clinch-singles-titles-in-vv-natu-memorial-tournament-559001.html Sun, 14 Jul 2024 19:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/minnu-mani-to-captain-18-member-india-a-squad-on-womens-multi-format-tour-of-australia-559006.html New Delhi July 14 Offspin allrounder Minnu Mani has been named captain of the 18member India A womens squad set to tour Australia for a multiformat series starting from August 7 India A women are set to play three T20s in Allan Border Field ABF Brisbane on August 7 9 and 11 respectively They will then play three 50over matches at Mackay on August 14 16 and 18 respectively followed by a fourday match against Australia A at Gold Coast from August 2225The squad also includes capped India players Priya Punia Shubha Satheesh Kiran Navgire Sajana Sajeevan Uma Chetry Saika Ishaque Mannat Kashyap and Meghna Singh Batter Shweta Sehrawat and leftarm spinner Tanuja Kanwar who are amongst traveling reserves for the upcoming Womens Asia Cup are also included in the squad with the former named as vicecaptainShabnam Shakeel subject to fitness and S Yashasri who were Shwetas teammates in the 2023 U19 Womens T20 World Cup triumph in South Africa have been included too so as notable domestic performers Tejal Hasabnis Shipra Giri Raghavi Bisht Priya Mishra and Sayali Satghare Pacer Saima Thakor who turned out for UP Warriorz in WPL 2024 has been named as a standby playerIndia A womens squad Minnu Mani c Shweta Sehrawat vc Priya Punia Shubha Satheesh Tejal Hasabnis Kiran Navgire Sajana Sajeevan Uma Chetry wk Shipra Giri wk Raghavi Bisht Saika Ishaque Mannat Kashyap Tanuja Kanwar Priya Mishra Meghna Singh Sayali Satghare Shabnam Shakeel subject to fitness S YashasriStandby player Saima Thakor IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/minnu-mani-to-captain-18-member-india-a-squad-on-womens-multi-format-tour-of-australia-559006.html Sun, 14 Jul 2024 19:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/paris-olympics-sindhu-prannoy-get-favourable-groups-lakshya-drawn-with-christie-mens-doubles-draw-postponed-558513.html Kaula Lumpur July 12 Twotime Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and debutant HS Prannoy got favourable groups while Lakshya Sen has been drawn with World No 3 Jonatan Christie as the draw for the badminton events at the Paris Olympics 2024 was held here at BWF Headquarters on Friday Sindhu who won a silver in the 2016 Games in Rio and bronze in the Tokyo Olympics has been seeded 10th seed in womens singles and is placed in Group M with Estonias Kristin Kuuba world No 75 and Maldives Fathimath Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq world No 111 In Paris Sindhu hopes to become the first Indian to win an individual medal in three successive Olympic GamesIn the mens singles Prannoy who will be appearing in his maiden Olympics has been seeded 13th and placed in Group K with Vietnams Le Duc Phat world No 70 and Germanys Fabian Roth world No 82India will also have participants in womens doubles Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa and mens doubles Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty as well as one athlete in the womens singles Sindhu and two in the mens singles Prannoy and Lakshya SenWorld No 19 Indian Lakshya Sen however remained unseeded He has been drawn in Group L with Indonesias Jonatan Christie world No 3 and Guatemalas Kevin Cordon who finished fourth in the Tokyo Olympics along with world No 52 Belgian shuttler Julien CarragiThe womens doubles pair of Tanisha and Ashwini ranked 19th in the world has got a tricky draw as it is drawn in Group C alongside fourth seed Japanese pair Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida world No 7 South Koreas Kim So Yeong and Kong Hee Yong and Australias Setyana Mapasa and Angela YuAhead of the group stage draw for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games the world badminton body announced that Following a Court of Arbitration of Sport CAS hearing BWF will conduct the mens doubles draw on another date yet to be determinedThe badminton events at Paris will start on July 27 with the group stages running till July 31In total 174 athletes from 48 NOCs plus one athlete from the IOC Refugee Olympic Team have qualified for ParisThe three remaining conditional places belonging to Howard Shu USA Tobias Kuenzi SUI and Collins Valentine Filimon AUT were all accepted earlier this week by their respective NOCsBadminton groupsWomens SinglesGroup M PV Sindhu seeded 10 Kristin Kuuba Estonia Fathimath Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq MaldivesMens SinglesGroup K HS Prannoy seeded 13 Le Duc Phat Vietnam Fabian Roth GermanyGroup L Lakshya Sen Jonatan Christie Indonesia Kevin Cordon Guatemala Julien Carragi BelgiumWomens DoublesGroup C Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida Japan Kim So Yeong and Kong Hee Yong South Korea Setyana Mapasa and Angela Yu Australia IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/paris-olympics-sindhu-prannoy-get-favourable-groups-lakshya-drawn-with-christie-mens-doubles-draw-postponed-558513.html Fri, 12 Jul 2024 22:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/saina-nehwal-launches-badminton-pros-academy-at-monte-south-in-mumbai-557768.html Mumbai July 9 Olympics medallist Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal has launched a Badminton Pros academy here at Monte South in Byculla The Badminton Pros academy and paytoplay sports facility located within the 125acre Monte South campus will be managed by leading sports operator Hotfut Sports and will feature two badminton courtsAdani Realty and Marathon Group announced the grand opening of the newest edition of Badminton Pros Academy powered by Saina Nehwal at Monte South The academy will offer expert coaching for all levels of players from leading certified instructorsSaina said that her dream is to see young talent flourish and achieve their goals and Badminton Pros academy is a significant step in that directionI am delighted to launch the Badminton Pros Academy at Monte South This facility is designed to provide topnotch training and nurture the next generation of badminton stars Its my dream to see young talent flourish and achieve their goals and this academy is a significant step in that direction I am excited to be part of this journey and look forward to the success stories that will emerge from here she said in a statementSaina spoke about how topnotch infrastructure can be leveraged to promote sports at a grassroots level and how community engagement can be enhanced through sports Moreover a few lucky attendees also got the chance to play a rally with the former world no 1Meanwhile Monte South combines modern architecture with large open spaces offering a serene oasis amidst the bustling city life The project epitomizes elegance convenience and an unparalleled lifestyle making it the perfect backdrop for the new Badminton Pros AcademyBadminton is one of the most popular sports in the country and I have personally been playing badminton as a hobby for decades now There is a huge demand for topnotch coaching and infrastructure Im really delighted that we could partner with Badminton Pros to create this worldclass facility at Monte South and address this need said Marathon Group Managing Director Mayur Shah IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/saina-nehwal-launches-badminton-pros-academy-at-monte-south-in-mumbai-557768.html Tue, 09 Jul 2024 12:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/canada-open-priyanshus-impressive-campaign-ends-with-semifinal-loss-557167.html Calgary July 7 Indias challenge at the Canada Open a BWF Super 500 badminton tournament ended with Priyanshu Rajawats straightgame loss to Frances Alex Lanier in the mens singles semifinals The 22yearold went down 1721 1021 to 37th ranked Frenchman in 45 minutes at the Markin MacPhail Centre late on SaturdayWorld No 39 Rajawat had a giantkilling run at the Canada Open He had pulled off a stunning victory over world no 4 Dane Anders Antonsen in the quarterfinalsHe also stunned world No 24 Rasmus Gemke of Denmark in the round of 32 and world No 33 Takuma Obayashi of Japan in the last 16 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/canada-open-priyanshus-impressive-campaign-ends-with-semifinal-loss-557167.html Sun, 07 Jul 2024 11:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/priyanshu-enters-semis-at-canada-open-2024-556921.html New Delhi July 6 Indias inform mens singles shuttler Priyanshu Rajawat got the better of World No 4 Anders Antonsen of Denmark 2111 1721 2119 in the quarterfinal lasting an hour and 19 minutes to enter semifinals at Canada Open 2024 in Calgary Earlier he defeated World No 24 Rasmus Gemke of Denmark in round of 32 and World No 33 Takuma Obayashi in last16 on his way to the semifinalsPriyanshu will now face Alex Lanier of France for a spot in the finals IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/priyanshu-enters-semis-at-canada-open-2024-556921.html Sat, 06 Jul 2024 11:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/paris-olympics-top-10-medal-hopes-for-india-556928.html New Delhi July 6 The Paris Olympics are fast approaching and were just 20 days away from the start of the worlds biggest sporting carnival India will be sending a contingent of close to 120 sportspersons to the Olympics including an Athletics team led by the defending champion in the mens javelin Neeraj Chopra a 21member Shooting team and a 16member mens hockey squad IANS takes a look at the Top 10 medal prospects for India based on their recent performance and fitnessNeeraj Chopra Javelin throwThe javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra will strive to make history by becoming the first Indian athlete to win backtoback gold medals Chopra was last in action at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku Finland on June 18 and currently training in Germany With a best throw of 8597m he won the gold medal there This weeks Paris Diamond League is not part of his competition calendar meaning the next time he takes the field will be at the OlympicsSatwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty BadmintonSatwik and Chirag havent competed since the Singapore Open in May where they lost in the first round This has also affected their ranking as they dropped to World No 3 from the top spot The duo had narrowly missed out on a quarterfinal berth in the last Olympics despite winning two of their three group matchesLovlina Borgohain BoxingTokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina was recently in action at the Grand Prix tournament in the Czech Republic She lost two bouts and won once which was enough for her to win silver Along with Nikhat she is also in Saarbrucken Germany for a monthlong training camp After finishing the camp on July 22 Lovlina will head to Paris in search of her second Olympic medalMens hockey teamHead coach Craig Fulton had recently named the final squad that will travel to Paris As expected Harmanpreet Singh will lead the side and PR Sreejesh will be the only goalkeeper in the team The men didnt have a great run in the Europe leg of the Pro League which saw them finish seventh only above Spain and Ireland The team is currently training in Bengaluru and will fly to Switzerland soon for a team bonding camp They are also expected to play a few friendlies before reaching Paris India won a bronze medal in Tokyo after 41 years Now a bigger drought awaits them as the country has not won backtoback medals at the Olympics since 1972 in MunichVinesh Phogat WrestlingPhogat will be in action soon when she competes in the Spain Grand Prix Training in Bengaluru she sought help from the Sports Ministry on Tuesday to help in her visa process and duly received the visa a few hours later After the event in Spain she will be off to France for a 20day training stint in preparation for the Olympics She was last in action at the Budapest Ranking Series in June where she lost to Chinas Jiang Zhu 50 in the 50kg quarterfinalsNikhat Zareen BoxingNikhat already a twotime world champion will aim for greater glory in Paris where she will be making her Olympic debut She was last in action at the Elorda Cup in May where she took top honours At the moment Nikhat along with five other boxers is on a monthlong training at the Olympic Centre in Saarbrucken Germany She will be there till July 22 and will then head to ParisPV Sindhu BadmintonSindhu is currently training with her coach Agus Dwi Santoso and her team in Saarbrucken Germany She has not been in action since the Indonesia Open last month and hasnt been in prime form in her recent tournaments losing in the early rounds of both the Singapore Open and Indonesia events but remains among Indias brightest medal hopes If she medals in Paris she would become Indias most successful Olympian with three medals after a silver in Rio 2016 and a bronze in Tokyo 2020Mirabai Chanu WeightliftingMirabai is looking to get on the Olympic podium once again in Paris after her scintillating performance in Tokyo earned her a silver medal It has not been an easy journey for Mirabai since the Tokyo glory as she endured a tough period due to injuries Nevertheless shes one of the strong favourites in her category in Paris and she can climb the podium if she lifts in the range of 200210kgs She has been training at the NIS Patiala and will be heading to France next week to acclimatise to the conditions before her big competitionSift Kaur Samra ShootingSift the Asian Games gold medallist made it to the Paris squad in womens 50m rifle 3 positions after outstanding performance in the fourstage Olympic selection trials She was in action at the Munich World Cup earlier last month where she won the bronze medal missing silver by only 01 point to Han Jiayu of China She had recently finished a national camp in France and will be seen next at the OlympicsAditi Ashok GolfAditi will represent India for the third time at the Olympics Her participation was never in doubt but was confirmed recently via Olympic Golf Rankings Aditi ranked 60th in the world qualified for the Games as she was placed 24th She has not been in great form as she failed to secure a top10 finish this season but shell be hoping to repeat her Tokyo heroics and also go a step further in terms of clinching a medal IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/paris-olympics-top-10-medal-hopes-for-india-556928.html Sat, 06 Jul 2024 12:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/canada-open-priyanshu-knocks-out-world-no-4-antonsen-to-progress-in-semis-556998.html Calgary Canada July 6 Indian shuttler Priyanshu Rajawat knocked out world no 4 Anders Antonsen in the quarterfinal of the Canada Open to advance to the semifinals Rajawat outclassed Antonsen 2111 1721 2119 in a competitive onehour and 19minute quarterfinal on Friday night IST It was also his first win over a top10 ranked player He will now lock horns with Frances Alex Lanier in his second World Tour Super 500 semifinalIn the first game the 22yearold Indian shuttler took a 74 lead against Antonsen before the score was tied at 99 Following that Rajawat took five straight points to reclaim the lead The Danish made a valiant effort to rally but Rajawat eventually won the opening game with seven straight pointsThe second game saw Antonsen proving his class with a strong comeback Rajawat matched the competitiveness of his opponent with a 1717 score before Antonsen unleashed his true potential with four consecutive points to take the match to a deciderRajawat led the final game 51 at one point but Antonsen answered with six straight points to lead the game at 75 Although Rajawat made a spirited comeback earning three points the seasoned Dane led by just a slim margin at the midgame break 1110 It was a close battle between the two players until Rajawat closed the gap with backtoback points at 1919 to win the matchRajawat continued his stellar run in the tournament with another win over a higherranked opponent Earlier he defeated world number 24 Rasmus Gemke of Denmark and Japans Takuma Obayashi ranked 33rd in the previous matchesHe remains the sole Indian in the competition after the womens doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand made a quarterfinal exit The thirdseeded Indians lost to Chinese Taipeis Pei Shan Hsieh and EnTzu Hung 1821 2119 1621 in the quarterfinal IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/canada-open-priyanshu-knocks-out-world-no-4-antonsen-to-progress-in-semis-556998.html Sat, 06 Jul 2024 16:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/satwik-chirag-is-our-best-bet-lakshya-treesa-gayatri-dark-horses-says-leroy-dsa-on-indias-chances-in-paris-olympics-555914.html Mumbai July 2 There is nobody more qualified in Indian badminton than Leroy DSa to talk about doubles in badminton The only Indian shuttler to win four medals at the Asian Games DSa is one of the finest doubles players the country has ever produced and his success came at a time when doubles was the ignored art DSa had to regularly set up scratch partnerships with top male and female singles players like Prakash Padukone Ami Ghia and Kanwal Thakur Singh to win medals in Asian Games doubles and mixed doubles So when Leroy DSa picks a pair as a favourite to win a medal at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games one has to sit down and take note of itDSa picked Indias former World No1 mens doubles pair Satwaksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty as Indias best bet to win a medal in the upcoming Olympic Games placing the pair ahead of twotime Olympics medallist PV SindhuPlayers have been playing right throughout the year and there are too much of expectations But I personally feel the most important point was to qualify for the Olympics From all the players who have qualified I believe we have a very good chance of coming back with a bigger haul than ever said DSa during a panel discussion on Indias chances at the Paris Olympics organised by the Sports Journalists Association of Mumbai SJAM on the occasion of World Sports Journalists Day on TuesdayHockey Olympian and Olympic Gold Quest CEO Viren Rasqinha Athletics Federation of India President Adille Sumariwalla chief coach of Indian rifle shooting team Suma Shirur and former India Davis Cupper Purav Raja were the other participants in the panle discussion DSa said that this time the badminton contingent at Paris will be the largestever from India at the Olympics as so many players have qualified for the GamesTwo boys in the singles category Lakshya Sen HS Prannoy Sidhu in the womens singles ChiragSatwik in mens doubles In my opinion ChiragSatwik are the best prospects to come back with a medal I would place Sindhu next because she is the one who has tasted blood and knows what it takes to win at the highest level She is once again in good form and I am very sure with the guidance that she is receiving from Prakash Padukone winning a medal I dont think will be difficult said DSaThree medals if not four DSaDSa who won three bronze medals in the 1982 Asian Games in mens doubles mixed doubles and mens team and a fourth bronze in the 1986 Games in Seoul in mens team event picked both Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy as dark horsesLakshya Sen and HS Prannoy both to me are the dark horses in the singles Lakshya Sen once again has been playing extremely well Unfortunately HS Prannoy has been having some medical issues He has not played very well But I think now that is all over If these players are able to be injuryfree I am very sure that this time we will come back with at least three medals if not four said DSaDSa also has high hopes from the young womens doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand who he said have gained enough experience and caused many upsets on the BWF circuit IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/satwik-chirag-is-our-best-bet-lakshya-treesa-gayatri-dark-horses-says-leroy-dsa-on-indias-chances-in-paris-olympics-555914.html Tue, 02 Jul 2024 23:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-asia-junior-championships-india-to-face-malaysia-in-quarters-555264.html New Delhi June 30 India will face Malaysia in the quarterfinals of the Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championship at Yogyakarta Indonesia after finishing second in Group C on Sunday Having already qualified for the knockout stage India changed their entire line up for the last group match against Indonesia as they rested Tanvi Sharma in girls singles and played fresh mixed and mens doubles pairs Dhruv Negi was given the responsibility to play the boys singles rubberNavya Kanderi who played the girls singles instead of Sharma was the only player to earn a point as India went down 14 despite running the hosts close in all the matchesThe mixed doubles combination of Vansh Dev and Shravani Walekar lost the opening match against Taufik Aderya and Clairine Mulia 1421 1621 before Negis over an hour fight against Bueno Oktora ended on the losing side of the 1421 2111 1121 scorelineThe fate of the tie was decided once Bhargav Ram Arigela and Vishwa Tej Gobburu lost the boys doubles 1721 1521 against Anselmus Prasetya and Pulung RamadhanNavya then put India on the scoreboard with a 2119 2119 win over Mutiara Puspitasari IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-asia-junior-championships-india-to-face-malaysia-in-quarters-555264.html Sun, 30 Jun 2024 21:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-asia-junior-cships-india-blank-vietnam-5-0-to-start-campaign-in-style-554813.html New Delhi June 28 India began their campaign in the Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championships with a thumping 50 win over Vietnam in their Group C opener at Yogyakarta Indonesia on Friday The mixed doubles combination of Bhargav Ram Arigela and Vennala K fought back from a game down to beat Pham Van Truong and Bui Bich Phuong 1721 2119 2117 to put India aheadPranay Shettigar then defeated Tran Quoc Khanh 1021 2118 2117 to double Indias lead and senior national championships finalist Tanvi Sharma then wrapped up the match with a 2113 2118 win over Tran Thi AnhIndia will next take on the Philippines in the secondroundrobin tie on SaturdayResultIndia bt Vietnam 50 Bhargav Ram ArigelaVennala K bt Pham Van TruongBui Bich Phuong 1721 2119 2117 Pranay Shettigar bt Tran Quoc Khanh 1021 2118 2117 Tanvi Sharma bt Tran Thi Anh 2113 2118 Arsh MohammadSanskar Saraswat bt Nguyen Van MaiPham Van Truong 2022 2116 2113 Navya KanderiShravani Walekar bt Bui Bich PhuongTran Thi Anh 216 1921 2114 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-asia-junior-cships-india-blank-vietnam-5-0-to-start-campaign-in-style-554813.html Fri, 28 Jun 2024 21:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/prannoy-hopeful-of-returning-with-a-medal-from-paris-olympics-553829.html New Delhi June 25 Indias highestranked mens singles shuttler HS Prannoy who is set to make his Olympic debut at Paris 2024 is hopeful of retuning with a medal and emphasised the importance of both mental and physical readiness The world Championships bronze medallist believes that its a dedication and hard work that shape ones storyOver the last three to four years I have adopted a different approach Building a support team around me has been crucial This transformation has been pivotal for my journey Age might just be a number but its the dedication and hard work that shape your story said Prannoy onJioCinemas The DreamersAware of the unique pressures of the Olympic stage the world no 13 shuttler remains focused on maintaining a strong mental approach Major tournaments are always intense I have never played in the Olympics but I anticipate a distinct kind of pressure on the court Often its a mental battle more than a physical one A single match can change everything As we prepare for the Olympics our strategy will be to adapt quickly from the first match since every point is crucial Working with Gopi sir and Guru weve been honing our physical and mental strengthsThe 2022 Asian Games bronze medallist also highlighted two significant milestones from 2023 securing a medal at the World Championships and ending a 41year drought for India with a podium finish in the mens singles at the Asian Games2023 was truly special Winning two major medals in the World Championships and Asian Games within a month brought immense satisfaction Breaking a 41year gap in the mens singles category at the Asian Games was particularly gratifying said PrannoyThe 31yearold also emphasised the importance of enjoying the process rather than fixating on the outcome Its crucial to cherish the journey instead of obsessing over winning an Olympic medal The results will follow if the process is right focusing on training and recovery Improving in training will naturally lead to better results and hopefully we will return with a medal he saidPrannoy also has won a gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the mixed team event and a silver at the 2022 Asian Games in the mens team eventHe also a part of the goldclinching India team at the 2022 Thomas Cup IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/prannoy-hopeful-of-returning-with-a-medal-from-paris-olympics-553829.html Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/bwf-rankings-satwik-chirag-lose-top-spot-srikanth-descends-four-places-550413.html Kuala Lumpur June 11 Indias topranked doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have lost their World No 1 title and dropped two places in the latest BWF rankings released on Tuesday The duo have dropped to third place in the rankings after making a firstround exit in the Singapore Open SatwikChirag claimed the numero uno spot in the mens doubles rankings after lifting the Thailand Open last month The Chinese pair Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang claimed the top spot while Denmarks Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen moved two places to claim the second place in the mens doubles rankingsIn the mens singles rankings HS Prannoy and Lakshaya Sen retained their 10th and 14th spots respectively Meanwhile Kidambi Srikanth has lost four places to settle for 32nd ahead of Priyanshu Rajawat 34th and Kiran George 35th who gained one place in the latest updateIn the womens singles rankings the twotime Olympic medallist PV Sindhu remains unchanged at No10The Olympicsbound duo of Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa have moved up one position to 19th spot in the womens doubles rankings Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly have also advanced to 24th place after reaching the round of 16 in the Indonesia Open IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/bwf-rankings-satwik-chirag-lose-top-spot-srikanth-descends-four-places-550413.html Tue, 11 Jun 2024 19:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/indonesia-open-setback-for-india-as-sindhu-crashes-out-in-first-round-tanishaashwini-win-548843.html Jakarta June 5 Twotime Olympic medallist PV Sindhu went down to World No 10 Wen Chi Hsu of Chinese Taipei in the first round of the Indonesia Open BWF Super 1000 Series event here on Tuesday India had a mixed day in womens doubles as Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponappa won 2115 2115 against Jackie Dent and Crystal Lai of Canada while Rutaparna Panda and her sister Swetaparna went down to South Korean combine Kim So Yeong and Kong Hee Yong 1221 921 in 36 minutesThe focus was on Sindhu as she started her campaign in the Indonesia Open But things did not go down as she must have expectedSindhu currently ranked World No 20 fought back after losing the first game but could not ride the momentum in the decider and went down 1521 2115 1421 to Wen Chi Hsu in a 70minute battle on Court 2 at the Istora Senayan Sports Palace in the Indonesian capitalSindhu who won a silver medal in the Rio Olympic Games in 2016 and a bronze in the next edition in Tokyo took time to find her rhythm as her Chinese Taipei opponent took an early lead 102 and maintained it Sindhu managed to reduce the margin to 817 and then 1518 before Wen the next three points to win the first game 2115Wen took the early lead in the second game also but Sindhu caught up with her regularly as the scores were tied at 44 77 13all before Sindhu opened up a 1713 advantage The 28yearold Indian star maintained the advantage and went on to win the game 2115 to force the deciderSindhu took the early lead in the decider as she opened up a 63 advantage Wen Chi Hsu did cut down the lead to one point on a couple of occasions before she tied the scores 12all on her way to a 1612 lead winning five points in a rowThough Sindhu won a couple of points the Chinese Taipei player claimed four points in succession and had multiple match points at 2013 Though Sindhu saved one match point she eventually lost the game 1421 and lost the match in 70 minutes IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/indonesia-open-setback-for-india-as-sindhu-crashes-out-in-first-round-tanishaashwini-win-548843.html Wed, 05 Jun 2024 20:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/singapore-open-sindhu-bows-out-after-sound-round-loss-against-marin-546790.html Singapore May 30 Twotime Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhus Singapore Open campaign ended in the second round after losing to familiar foe Carolina Marin of Spain here on Thursday World no 12 Sindhu suffered a 2113 1121 2022 hardfought loss in the second round of the BWF Super 750 Badminton tournamentEarlier the Indian ace defeated world No 21 Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt of Denmark 2112 2220 in the opening round to set up a meeting with former Olympic champion MarinThe two shuttlers famously faced each other in the final of the Rio 2016 Olympics where the Spaniard emerged victoriousWith a win on Thursday Marin extended her headtohead record over Sindhu to 125More to follow IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/singapore-open-sindhu-bows-out-after-sound-round-loss-against-marin-546790.html Thu, 30 May 2024 13:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/singapore-open-sindhu-bows-out-after-second-round-loss-against-marin-546791.html Singapore May 30 Twotime Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhus Singapore Open campaign ended in the second round after losing to familiar foe Carolina Marin of Spain here on Thursday World no 12 Sindhu suffered a 2113 1121 2022 hardfought loss in the second round of the BWF Super 750 Badminton tournamentEarlier the Indian ace defeated world No 21 Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt of Denmark 2112 2220 in the opening round to set up a meeting with former Olympic champion MarinThe two shuttlers famously faced each other in the final of the Rio 2016 Olympics where the Spaniard emerged victoriousWith a win on Thursday Marin extended her headtohead record over Sindhu to 125More to follow IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/singapore-open-sindhu-bows-out-after-second-round-loss-against-marin-546791.html Thu, 30 May 2024 13:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/singapore-open-sen-srikanth-bow-out-sindhu-advances-to-second-round-546597.html Singapore May 29 Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu advanced to the second round of the womens singles section of the Singapore Open BWF Super 750 badminton tournament beating World No 21 Line Kjaersfeldt 2112 2220 However in mens singles Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth retired out in the opening round After the first rally of the tie Sindhu came out on top and took a 43 lead Sindhu continued increasing her lead and ended the game 2112 Her opponent Kjaersfeldt looked promising but Sindhu seemed to have an answer for everythingThe second game which got intense in the end was too dominated by Sindhu However a late comeback by Line forced Sindhu to make some crosscourt errors as the Danish player took the lead at 1619 The 28yearold twotime Olympic medallist then saved four game points and took the momentum in her favour to end the match 2220Lakshya Sen went down to World ranked 1 and reigning Olympic Champion Viktor Axelsen 1321 2116 1321 after making a secondgame comeback It was the seventh defeat in the last eight matches for Lakshya against AxelsenEarlier former World No1 Srikanth retired from his opening round match after losing the first game 1421 against Kodai Naraoka of Japan Trailing 311 in the second game Srikanth had to bow out due to an injury which is unknown for now IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/singapore-open-sen-srikanth-bow-out-sindhu-advances-to-second-round-546597.html Wed, 29 May 2024 17:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/singapore-open-satwik-chirag-aakarshi-suffer-opening-round-exit-546430.html Singapore May 28 World no 1 Indian duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty suffered an opening round exit of the Singapore Open BWF Super 750 after losing 2022 1821 to World ranked 34 Swiss duo of Daniel Lundgaard and Mads Vestergaard Earlier in the womens singles Aakarshi Kashyap lost 1921 2022 to Pornpicha Choeikeewong of Thailand in the Round of 32 SatwikChirag went down fighting in a closed encounter that lasted for 47 minutesSatwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty who ascended to the top of the Badminton World Federation BWF mens doubles rankings last week after a remarkable victory at the Thailand Open Super 500 in Bangkok had a game point in the first game but could not convert and went on to lose the matchSatwik and Chirag conceded the lead in the first game itself as they went behind 02 and then 25 before their opponents surged to a 49 lead and extended it to 612 winning four points in a rowThe Indian duo fought back superbly and cut down the gap to 1012 Scores went neck and neck before Satwik and Chirag tied the scores at 1717 They had a game point at 2018 before the Swiss duo came back strongly to win the next four points and win the game 2220Satwik and Chirag took an early lead before Daniel Lundgaard and Mads Vestergaard caught up with them Scores went neckandneck after that with the Indians having a slight edge at 1210 and 1513 But the Swiss stars fought back from 1617 and went on to win the game at 2118 to wrap up the match IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/singapore-open-satwik-chirag-aakarshi-suffer-opening-round-exit-546430.html Tue, 28 May 2024 20:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/sindhu-loses-to-wang-zhi-yi-in-malaysia-masters-final-545761.html Kuala Lumpur May 26 Ace Indian shutter PV Sindhu finished runnerup at the Malayasia Masters BWF Super 500 turnament after losing to second seed Chinese Wang Zhi Yi in the womens singles final here on Sunday Sindhu seeded fifth in the tournament suffered a hard fought 2116 521 1621 loss at the hands of asian Champion Wang in a match that lasted for 79 minutes at the Axiata ArenaIt was the 28yearold Indians first BWF World Tour Final since Spain Masters in April 2023 Overall it was her seventh tournament of the year She has returned from injury at the Badminton Asia Team Championships in FebruaryMore to follow IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/sindhu-loses-to-wang-zhi-yi-in-malaysia-masters-final-545761.html Sun, 26 May 2024 14:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/malaysia-masters-2024-sindhu-ashmita-reach-quarterfinals-as-treesa-gayatri-ousted-from-doubles-545039.html Kuala Lumpur May 23 Singles stars PV Sindhu and Ashmita Chaliha were the lone Indian players remaining in the draw as the top womens doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand the seventh seeds crashed out of the Malaysia Masters 2024 here on Thursday Twotime Olympic medallist and former Malaysia Masters winner Sindhu defeated a Korean opponent in three games while Ashmita stunned the third seed from Malaysia in 43 minutes as both stormed into the womens singles quarterfinalsIn mens singles Kiran George went down to fifthseeded Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia in straight games while in mens doubles Krishna Prasad Garaga and Sai Pratheek K were ousted in straight games in the prequarterfinalsSindhu stormed into the quarterfinals as the 27yearold player seeded fifth in the event prevailed over Sim Yu Jin of South Korea in three games emerging winner 2113 1221 2114 in a minute under one hourSindhu won 10 consecutive points in the first game to come back from 810 down to surge to an 1810 lead before wrapping up the first game at 2113 In the second game the Korean player turned the tables on the Indian star as she opened the lead from 10all and then went on to win the game 2112In the decider the Korean player Sim Yu Jin opened up an early lead at 28 before the Indian star caught up at 88 and went on to open a 138 lead winning five points in a row She went on to ride her dominance and clinched the game at 2114 and clinched the match and a place in the last eightAshmita too faced a tough struggle as she got the better of Malaysias thirdseed Beiwen Zhang as she won 2119 1621 2112 in 43 minutesIn womens singles Treesa and Gayatri suffered a huge setback as they went down to the Chinese Taipei pair of Sung Shuo Yun and Yu Chien Hui going down 2118 2022 2114 in a 70minute marathonThe second Indian pair of Simran Singhi and Ritika Thaker fell to top seed of Malaysias second seeds Tan Pearly and Thinaah Muralitharan 2117 2111 in 58 minutes at Court 1 at the Axiata Arena in the Malaysian capitalIn mixed doubles the Indian pair of B Sumeeth Reddy and Sikki Reddy fell to top seeds Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei of Malaysia 219 2115 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/malaysia-masters-2024-sindhu-ashmita-reach-quarterfinals-as-treesa-gayatri-ousted-from-doubles-545039.html Thu, 23 May 2024 22:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-announce-badminton-squad-for-paris-olympics-544760.html Beijing May 22 Defending womens singles champion Chen Yufei and Asian Games mens singles gold medallist Li Shifeng were the top draws as the Chinese Badminton Association announced the roster for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Wednesday As the only team to secure all 10 spots in the five events the Chinese badminton team sent the top two players or pairs in each event based on Olympic rankings Chen Yufei will compete in the womens singles as the defending champion with He Bingjiao also taking the berth while Shi Yuqi and the reigning Asian Games champion Li Shifeng will vie for the mens singles gold medalLiang WeikengWang Chang and Liu YuchenOu Xuanyi will represent China in the mens doubles while the womens doubles will feature Chen QingchenJia Yifan and Liu ShengshuTan Ning reports XinhuaWorld champions Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong will aim for the mixed doubles title with Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping also participatingChina won the womens singles and mixed doubles at the Tokyo Olympics and the badminton powerhouse looks forward to greater success in ParisThe Paris Olympic Games will start on July 26 and the badminton competition will be held from July 27 to August 5 at the La Chapelle Arena The closing ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games will be held on August 8 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-announce-badminton-squad-for-paris-olympics-544760.html Thu, 23 May 2024 00:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-announces-badminton-squad-for-paris-olympics-544766.html Beijing May 22 Defending womens singles champion Chen Yufei and Asian Games mens singles gold medallist Li Shifeng were the top draws as the Chinese Badminton Association announced the roster for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Wednesday As the only team to secure all 10 spots in the five events the Chinese badminton team sent the top two players or pairs in each event based on Olympic rankings Chen Yufei will compete in the womens singles as the defending champion with He Bingjiao also taking the berth while Shi Yuqi and the reigning Asian Games champion Li Shifeng will vie for the mens singles gold medalLiang WeikengWang Chang and Liu YuchenOu Xuanyi will represent China in the mens doubles while the womens doubles will feature Chen QingchenJia Yifan and Liu ShengshuTan Ning reports XinhuaWorld champions Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong will aim for the mixed doubles title with Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping also participatingChina won the womens singles and mixed doubles at the Tokyo Olympics and the badminton powerhouse looks forward to greater success in ParisThe Paris Olympic Games will start on July 26 and the badminton competition will be held from July 27 to August 5 at the La Chapelle Arena The closing ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games will be held on August 8 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-announces-badminton-squad-for-paris-olympics-544766.html Thu, 23 May 2024 00:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/malaysia-masters-sindhu-beats-gilmour-to-enter-rd-2-mixed-pair-of-sumeeth-sikki-also-prevails-544541.html Kuala Lumpur May 22 Twotime Olympic medallist PV Sindhu moved to the second round of the Malaysia Masters after beating Kirsty Gilmour of Scotland here at Axiata Arena on Wednesday Fifth seed Sindhu who won the Malaysia Masters in 2013 and 2016 registered a 2117 2116 win over the world no 22 ScotThis is the 28yearold Indians seventh tournament of the year She returned from injury at the Badminton Asia Team Championships in February Sindhu recently sat out the Uber Cup and Thailand Open to focus on her preparation for the Paris 2024 OlympicsYoungsters Ashmita Chaliha Unnati Hooda and Aakarshi Kashyap are the others Indians in the womens singles main draw and they will be in the action later in the dayIn the mixed doubles B Sumeeth Reddy and Sikky Reddy defeated Lui Chun Wai and Fu Chi Yan of Hong Kong 2115 1221 2117 to enter the second round IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/malaysia-masters-sindhu-beats-gilmour-to-enter-rd-2-mixed-pair-of-sumeeth-sikki-also-prevails-544541.html Wed, 22 May 2024 16:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/malaysia-masters-sindhu-set-to-return-as-treesa-gayatri-advance-in-womens-doubles-544444.html Kuala Lumpur Malaysia May 21 Indias twotime Olympic Games medallist PV Sindhu will return to action after a lengthy injury break when she steps onto the court against Kristy Gilmour of Scotland in the opening round of womens singles of the Malaysia Masters 2024 at the Axiata Arena on Wednesday Seeded fifth in the event Sindhu who has won the Malaysia Masters in 2013 and 2016 will take on the World No 22 from Scotland last played in the Badminton Asia Team Championship in February this yearThe 28yearold Sindhu who returned to action from a lengthy injury break recently sat out of the Uber Cup and Thailand Open recently will be starting her preparations for the 2024 Olympic Games in ParisBesides Sindhu the other Indians in the draw are youngsters Ashmita Chaliha Unnati Hooda and Aakarshi Kashyap in the womens singles main drawAakarshi Kashyap will start her campaign against secondseeded Wang Zhi Yi of China Unnati Hooda will take on Gao Fang Jie of China while Ashmita Chaliha will meet Lin Su Yu of Chinese Taipei in another firstround match on WednesdayMeanwhile in the qualification rounds Tanya Hemanth went down to Lin Sih Yun of Chinese Taipei 2331 218 while Ayush Shetty went down to Pantichaphon Teeraratsakul of Thailand 2321 1621 2117 in a hardfought matchThe good news for India is that the womens doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand seeded seventh in the event defeated Chinese Taipei pair YuHsun Huang and Ting Yu Liang 2114 2110 in straight gamesIn qualification rounds Sathish Kumar Karunakaran defeated June Wei Cheam of Malaysia 2118 2119 in mens singles while in womens singles Ayush Shetty went past compatriot Kartikey Gulshan Kumar 217 2114 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/malaysia-masters-sindhu-set-to-return-as-treesa-gayatri-advance-in-womens-doubles-544444.html Tue, 21 May 2024 23:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-chinas-young-pair-wins-mixed-doubles-title-at-thailand-open-543797.html Bangkok Thailand May 19 Newly grouped pair Chen Boyang and Chen Fanghui underlined Chinas dominance in the mixed doubles by winning badmintons 2024 Thailand Open here on Sunday The young shuttlers came back from behind to beat home favorites Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai 1221 2112 2118 in a grueling final winning the title for China despite the absence of Zheng SiweiHuang Yaqiong and Feng YanzheHuang Dongping the worlds top two mixed double pairsMost top shuttlers skipped the Thailand Open due to its proximity to the Thomas and Uber Cup tournaments thus giving an edge to the home players reports XinhuaSupanida Katethong beat Chinas Han Yue in the womens singles final in straight sets while Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai triumphed in the womens doubles finalMalaysias Lee Zii Jia returned home with the mens singles title ahead of the upcoming 2024 Malaysia Masters IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-chinas-young-pair-wins-mixed-doubles-title-at-thailand-open-543797.html Mon, 20 May 2024 00:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/thailand-open-satwik-chirag-and-ashwini-tanisha-into-semis-meirba-suffers-exit-543204.html Bangkok Thailand May 17 The top Indian doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty in mens and Ashwini Ponappa and Tanisha Crasto in womens category progressed to the semifinals of the Thailand Open with straightgame wins respectively here on Friday Former world number one pair SatwikChirag outclassed lowerranked Malaysian duo of Junaidi Arif and Roy King Yap 217 2114 in the thirdround encounter that lasted for 38 minutesEarlier in the womens doubles combo of Ponappa and Crasto clinched a hardfought 2115 2123 2119 victory over the Korean pair of Shin Seung Chan and Lee Yu LimIn the mens singles Meirba Luwang suffered the thirdround exit 1221 521against Thailands Kunlavut Vitidsarn IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/thailand-open-satwik-chirag-and-ashwini-tanisha-into-semis-meirba-suffers-exit-543204.html Fri, 17 May 2024 20:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/thailand-open-satwik-chirag-pair-eases-into-second-round-prannoy-suffers-shock-loss-in-opener-542398.html Bangkok May 15 Former champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty eased into the mens doubles second round of the Thailand Open a BWF Super 500 tournament beating Malayasian duo Nur Mohd Azriyn Ayub Azriyn and Tan Wee Kiong here on Wednesday The world no 3 Indians registered a 2113 2113 straight games victory over Malaysian counterparts to set up a second round clash with Chinese pair of Zeng Wei Han and Xie Hao NanOn the other hand world no 83 Indian Meiraba Luwang Maisnam pulled off a major upset beating senior compatriot and world no 9 H S Prannoy 2119 2118 in opening roundBefore registering an upset win over Prannoy the 21yearold from Manipur won two qualification matches to enter main drawMaisnam will next play Mads Christophersen of Denmark who defeated Kiran George 2115 1321 2117 in the opening round of Super 500 tournamentIn the womens singles Ashmita Chaliha defated the higher ranked Indonesian shuttler 1921 2115 2114 to sail into the second round while Unnati Hooda suffered a 2114 1421 921 loss at the hands of Belgian opponent Lianne TanMalvika Bansod too crashed out in the first after losing 1121 1021 to top seed chinese Han Yue who will be Chalihas second round opponentOn Tuesday world no 42 mixed doubles pair of SK Karunakaran and Aadya Variath beat world No 155 Tanakorn Meechai and Fungfa Korpthammakit in straight games 2117 2116 to enter round of 16The duo will next take on secondseed Indonesians Rinov Rivaldy and Pitha Haningtyas Mentari IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/thailand-open-satwik-chirag-pair-eases-into-second-round-prannoy-suffers-shock-loss-in-opener-542398.html Wed, 15 May 2024 14:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/mothers-day-sportspersons-wish-their-moms-fans-hail-sports-star-moms-for-their-achievements-541632.html Mumbai May 12 On the occasion of Mothers Day sportspersons and fans on Sunday took to social media to raise tributes to their mothers or to raise a toast to Indian sportswomen who excelled in their respective fields despite achieving motherhood Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma KL Rahul Yuzvendra Chahal and badminton star HS Prannoy were among the Indian sportspersons who took to social media to share photographs with their mothers and sent messages wishing their momsMothers turn houses into homes and hard times into comforting hugs My Aai has done that and so much more Thank you Aai for being my rock Happy Mothers Day wrote Tendulkar on his X handle The post was accompanied by a photograph of Tendulkar with his motherStar batter KL Rahul also celebrated his mother with a heartfelt message Celebrating you today and always Happy Mothers Day ma said the messageTest batter Cheteshwar Pujara put out a photograph of his wife wishing her on the occasion Happy Mothers Day Puja Watching you nurture Aditi with such grace and wisdom fills my heart with gratitude Heres to the incredible mom you are today and always said Pujara His post was accompanied by a picture of himself and his wife Puja and daughter AditiPrannoy who includes his mothers name in his name also expressed his love for his mother on social media sharing a picture with her The post was accompanied by a message Happy Mothers Day to the one who always cheers me on My biggest fan and best teammateOn the occasion the Sports Authority of India SAI issued a video message paying tributes to incredible moms who have excelled on the sports fieldThe video celebrated the achievements of legendary boxer MC Mary Kom squash player Dipika Pallikal tennis star Sania Mirza and chess Grandmaster Dronavalli HarikaThis Mothers Day lets celebrate these incredible moms Women who have dominated their fields and are also rockstar mums said the video messageMary Kom won the World Championship and an Olympic bronze medal in 2012 after becoming a mother Dipika Pallikal also won a World Doubles Squash Championship title besides medals in the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games after she was blessed with twin sons The same was the case with Sania Mirza and Harika who achieved new heights after becoming mothers IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/mothers-day-sportspersons-wish-their-moms-fans-hail-sports-star-moms-for-their-achievements-541632.html Sun, 12 May 2024 21:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/thailand-open-satwik-chirag-to-lead-indian-challenge-pv-sindhu-and-lakshya-sen-pull-out-540430.html New Delhi May 8 PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen have pulled out of the Thailand Open Super 500 scheduled from May 14 to 19 as the draws for the BWF World Tour event were announced on Wednesday Following a monthlong break caused by the Thomas and Uber Cup the World Tour returns with the Thailand Open Sindhu who had previously chosen not to participate in the Uber Cup is taking a leave of absence in order to concentrate on getting ready for the JulyAugust 2024 Paris OlympicsThe World No 3 mens doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will lead the Indian contingent and will kick off their campaign against Malaysias Nur Mohd Azriyn Ayub and Ta Wee Kiong who are ranked World No 71Vimalraj Annadurai and Mauryan Kathiravan are the other mens doubles duo who will play in the qualifiers In the mens singles HS Prannoy Kiran Goerge and Sathish Kumar Karunakaran will represent India The world number nine Prannoy will start his campaign against a qualifier and Kiran will face Weng Hong Yang of ChinaIndias prospects in the womens singles would be dependent on young players like Malvika Bansod Ashmita Chaliha Samiya Imad Farooqui Aakarshi Kashyap and Unnati Hooda in the absence of SindhuThe first round of the womens mixed doubles match will feature two Indian pairings B Sumeeth ReddyN Sikki Reddy and Sathish Kumar and Aadya Variyath IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/thailand-open-satwik-chirag-to-lead-indian-challenge-pv-sindhu-and-lakshya-sen-pull-out-540430.html Wed, 08 May 2024 19:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-beat-indonesia-to-claim-its-16th-uber-cup-title-539393.html Chengdu China May 5 China claimed its 16th Uber Cup title after beating Indonesia 30 here on Sunday Having lost the final to South Korea two years ago China was tipped as an oddson favorite when the championship took place on Chinese soil for the first time since 2016Olympic champion Chen Yufei spearheaded the singles action as she defeated Gregoria Mariska Tunjung 217 2116 reports XinhuaI am ready to take on anybody I am confident and in pretty good form said Chen who hadnt dropped a single set en route to the crowning momentWorld No 1 Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan put China 20 up with a 2111 218 win over Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti and Ribka Sugiarto in the doubles clashIn the following second singles Indonesian teenager Ester Nurumi Tri took the first set 2110 but He Bingjiao recovered to seal the triumph 2115 2117It will probably be our last team event It might be a sad moment for our fans but since it is our last dance please wish us a better life in the future said Chen who played four Uber Cup with JiaIt was also a historic day for young Indonesians as they helped the team reach the final for the first time since 2008We reached the final after 16 years It wasnt easy but we have proven our strength Tunjung said This tournament is set to make us better prepared for the Olympic GamesJapan and South Korea shared the bronze medalThomas Cup final is scheduled for Sunday evening IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-beat-indonesia-to-claim-its-16th-uber-cup-title-539393.html Sun, 05 May 2024 11:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/tuc-2024-hosts-china-to-meet-indonesia-in-uber-cup-final-539294.html Chengdu China May 4 Host China will compete for the Uber Cup title against Indonesia after beating Japan 30 in Saturdays semifinals Indonesia rode on their strong singles players to overcome defending champion South Korea 32 in the other semifinal of the Thomas and Uber Cup Finals 2024 here  Olympic champion Chen Yufei ousted Aya Ohori 2118 2115 in straight games before world No 1 Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan made it 20 with a comeback victory in the doubles over Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida 1421 2113 2321 He Bingjiao then sealed the final spot for China by defeating Nozomi Okuhara 218 2118Playing on home soil for the first time since 2016 China the record holder with 15 titles in the tournament history aim to reclaim the title after losing to South Korea two years agoAlso on Saturday Indonesia knocked out defending champion South Korea 32 by winning all three singles matches to reach the final for the first time since 2008 reports XinhuaThis is our first semifinal in the past 14 years so winning this match means a lot to the team said Gregoria Mariska Tunjung who took the first point for Indonesia with a 2115 2113 victory over Sim Yujin My dream since I was a kid was to win the Uber Cup added the rising starIn the first doubles Baek Hana and Lee Sohee levelled the score by beating Apriyani Rahayu and Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti 216 2118Indonesia regained the upper hand when Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo won over Kim Garam 2022 2116 2112 before Jeong Naeun and Kong Heeyong tied the semifinal again by taking the second doubles match over Lanny Tria Mayasari and Ribka Sugiarto 2115 2114 During the decisive third singles match Komang Ayu Cahya Dewi rallied from one game down to triumph over Kim Minsun 1721 2116 and 2119 awarding Indonesia the ticket to the finalThe 30th biennial Uber Cup is being held in Chengdu southwest Chinas Sichuan Province with the final scheduled on Sunday IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/tuc-2024-hosts-china-to-meet-indonesia-in-uber-cup-final-539294.html Sat, 04 May 2024 18:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/tuc-2024-india-women-go-down-to-china-finish-second-in-group-a-537935.html New Delhi April 30 After already being qualified for the quarterfinals the young Indian womens team lost 05 to host China in their last group stage encounter on Tuesday and finished second in Group A In the opening singles Isharani Baruah took on Olympic champion Chen Yufei and even opened up a 64 lead in the first game before the Chinese took control of the match and won 2112 2110This was the first time I was playing such a top player The speed of the match was quite high but I am not happy with the number of mistakes I made Whenever I could play long rallies I had a chance of winning points said Isharani after the matchNational champions Priya Konjengbam and Shruti Mishra then went down 1321 1221 against the world no 1 combination of Chen Qing Chen and Jia Yi Fan before Anmol Kharb had to retire hurt in the second game against Han Yue in the second singlesWith the tie already decided the second doubles combination of Simran Singhi and Ritika Thaker and Tanvi Sharma tried their best but could not find that elusive winFifteenyearold Tanvi Sharma making her debut for the Indian team in the competition took the fight to Asian champion Wang Zhi Yi in the second game after her nerves settled and lost 217 2116Results India lose to China 05 Isharani Baruah lost to Chen Yu Fei 1221 1021 Priya KonjengbamShruti Mishra lost to Chen Qing ChenJia Yi Fan 1321 1221 Anmol Kharb lost to Han Yue 921 14 retd Simran SinghiRitika Thaker lost to Liu Sheng ShuTang Ning 921 1021 Tanvi Sharma lost to Wang Zhi Yi 721 1621 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/tuc-2024-india-women-go-down-to-china-finish-second-in-group-a-537935.html Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/tuc-2024-india-sail-into-thomas-cup-qf-with-5-0-win-over-england-537534.html Chengdu China April 29 Defending champions Indian mens badminton team reached the quarterfinals of the Thomas Cup after scoring a comfortable 50 win over England in their second group C encounter here on Monday World No 9 HS Prannoy set India on course with a commanding 2115 2115 victory over Harry Huang securing an early leadThe idea today was to be as clinical as possible because we saw against Thailand that one result here and there could have affected us Personally I am happy that I gave the team a winning start as it also helps my confidence going forward said Prannoy who had lost the opening match against Thailand to Kunlavut VitidsarnAsian Games gold medallists Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty then were put under pressure by the English combination of Ben Lane and Sean Vendy but the world no 3 combination banked on their big match experience to pull off a 2117 1921 2115 win in an hour and five minutesSpeaking about yet another tough win the doubles combination of Satwiksairaj and Shetty said the conditions are quite difficult and they are happy that they found a way to win both their matches so farThings were not going our way always and its always difficult to play a leftright combination as we hardly practice against such combinations in India But we hung in there and that will help us ahead in the tournament said SatwikWith the team management opting to rest Lakshya Sen for this tie Kidambi Srikanth sealed the victory with a 2116 2111 win over Nadeem Dalvi and assuring India of a quarterfinal berthFollowing Srikanths win MR Arjun and Dhruv Kapila showcased their prowess in the second doubles match winning 2117 2119 against Rory Easton and Alex Green Then Kiran George registered a 2118 2112 victory over Kayan Cholan in the third singles rubber completing a 50 scoreline for the Indian teamIndia had earlier beaten Thailand 41 in their Group C opener on Saturday On Wednesday India will face Indonesia in a rematch of the 2022 final to determine the group C leaderIndia and Indonesia both have two points having secured identical victories against England and Thailand However Indonesia currently leads the Group C standings by virtue of winning more gamesResults India bt England 50 HS Prannoy bt Harry Huang 2115 2115 Satwiksairaj RankireddyChirag Shetty bt Ben LaneSean Vendy 2117 1921 2115 Kidambi Srikanth bt Nadeem Dalvi 2116 2111 MR ArjunDhruv Kapila bt Rory EastonAlex Green 2117 2119 Kiran George bt Cholan Kayan 2118 2112 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/tuc-2024-india-sail-into-thomas-cup-qf-with-5-0-win-over-england-537534.html Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/ias-officer-suhas-ly-bags-silver-in-spanish-para-badminton-international-537246.html New Delhi April 28 IAS officer Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj won silver medal in Spanish Para Badminton International in Toledo Spain Yathiraj a Paralympic silver medallist lost to Frenchman Lucas Mazur 1821 621 in the mens singles SL4 finalWon Silver Medal in Spanish Open Level 1 Para Badminton Championships 2024 held at Toledo Spain from 23rd to 27th April Suhas posted in XMeanwhile Nitesh Kumar clinched the mens singles title on SL 3 category after beating Olelsansr Chrykov 2111 2113 in the final IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/ias-officer-suhas-ly-bags-silver-in-spanish-para-badminton-international-537246.html Sun, 28 Apr 2024 11:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/tuc-2024-young-indian-womens-team-registers-second-straight-win-to-assure-qf-berth-537248.html New Delhi April 28 Indian womens team assured themselves of quarterfinals spot in the BWF Thomas and Uber Cup 2024 with a facile 41 win over Singapore in their Group A clash in Chengdu China on Sunday The young squad which had defeated Canada 41 in their group opener came back after Yeo Jia Min got the better of Ashmita Chaliha 2115 2118 in the first singlesNational champions Priya Konjengbam and Shruti Mishra restored parity by winning the doubles rubber 2115 2116 against Xiao En Heng and Yu Jia Jin before Isharani Baruah gave the Asian Champions the lead beating Insyirah Khan 2113 2116 in just 31 minutesFormer junior national champions Simran Singhi and Ritika Thaker then wrapped up the tie for India with a thumping 218 2111 win over Yi Ting Elsa Lai and Michelle ZanAnmol Kharab then maintained her unbeaten record in the third and final singles with a 2115 2113 win over Lee Xin Yi MeganIndia will now be facing formidable China in the last group clash on TuesdayResultsIndia bt Singapore 41 Ashmita Chaliha lost to Yeo Jia Min 1521 1821 Priya KonjengbamShruti Mishra bt Xiao En HengYu Jia Jin 2115 2116 Isharani Baruah bt Insyirah Khan 2113 2116 Simran SinghiRitika Thaker bt Lai Yi Ting Elsa and Michelle Zan 218 2111 Anmol Kharab bt Lee Xin Yi Megan 2115 2113 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/tuc-2024-young-indian-womens-team-registers-second-straight-win-to-assure-qf-berth-537248.html Sun, 28 Apr 2024 11:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/uber-cup-badmintonindiasyoungwomenssquad-beats-canada-4-1-537133.html Chengdu China April 27  Indias young womens badminton team illuminated the courts here as it triumphed over Canada with a resounding 41 victory in the opening Group A tie of the Uber Cup on Saturday Led by the dynamic duo of Assams Ashmita Chaliha and Isharani Baruha along with Manipurs Priya Konjengbam the Indian squad showcased its mettle despite the lack of international experience The 17yearold Anmol Kharb and Shruti Mishra 23 also showed their class on SaturdayAshmita at 24 led the charge as the most experienced singles player facing off against the seasoned Canadian star Michelle Li She trailed 16 but the lefthanded player soon closed the gap to 57 with a forehand winner and net kill Ashmita soon ramped up the pace and claimed a 98 lead after playing a beautiful reverse slice drop and crosscourt smash Yet Li managed to nose ahead 1110 at the midgame breakHowever in a topsyturvy battle Ashmita fought back from a slow start to clinch a nailbiting victory 2624 2422 displaying her prowess with every smash and drop shotMeanwhile Priya and Shruti Mishra teamed up to dominate the womens doubles leaving their Canadian opponents ChoiChow struggling to keep up With precision and finesse they secured crucial points beating Canadians with the score of 2111 2110 propelling India to a 20 lead in the tiePriya and Shruti Indias national champions went up 113 in the opening game Since Choi had to play the match without her regular doubles partner Josephine Wu Priya and Shruti exploited the conditions PriyaShruti quickly broke away to a 197 leadThe spotlight then shifted to 20yearold Isharani Baruha who made her mark on the big stage with a commanding performance in the second singles match With confidence and determination she outplayed her opponent Wen Yu Zhang sealing victory for India with the scoreline of 2113 2113 and cementing their lead at 30She put up a dominating display despite making her first appearance on the big stage The 20yearold won the opening game 2113 comfortably against Wen Yu Zhang Although Canada managed to salvage a point with Jackie Dent and Crystal Lai defeating Simran and Ritka 2119 2115 the Indian contingent remained undeterredThe 17yearold Anmol Kharb rose to the occasion showcasing her talent with a dominant straightgame victory in the final rubber a 2115 2111 win over world No85 Eliana Zhang securing Indias triumph with a 41 win IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/uber-cup-badmintonindiasyoungwomenssquad-beats-canada-4-1-537133.html Sat, 27 Apr 2024 17:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/uber-cup-badmintonindiasyoungwomenssquad-beats-canada-4-1-537141.html Chengdu China April 27  Indias young womens badminton team illuminated the courts here as it triumphed over Canada with a resounding 41 victory in the opening Group A tie of the Uber Cup on Saturday Led by the dynamic duo of Assams Ashmita Chaliha and Isharani Baruha along with Manipurs Priya Konjengbam the Indian squad showcased its mettle despite the lack of international experience The 17yearold Anmol Kharb and Shruti Mishra 23 also showed their class on SaturdayAshmita at 24 led the charge as the most experienced singles player facing off against the seasoned Canadian star Michelle Li She trailed 16 but the lefthanded player soon closed the gap to 57 with a forehand winner and net kill Ashmita soon ramped up the pace and claimed a 98 lead after playing a beautiful reverse slice drop and crosscourt smash Yet Li managed to nose ahead 1110 at the midgame breakHowever in a topsyturvy battle Ashmita fought back from a slow start to clinch a nailbiting victory 2624 2422 displaying her prowess with every smash and drop shotMeanwhile Priya and Shruti Mishra teamed up to dominate the womens doubles leaving their Canadian opponents ChoiChow struggling to keep up With precision and finesse they secured crucial points beating Canadians with the score of 2111 2110 propelling India to a 20 lead in the tiePriya and Shruti Indias national champions went up 113 in the opening game Since Choi had to play the match without her regular doubles partner Josephine Wu Priya and Shruti exploited the conditions PriyaShruti quickly broke away to a 197 leadThe spotlight then shifted to 20yearold Isharani Baruha who made her mark on the big stage with a commanding performance in the second singles match With confidence and determination she outplayed her opponent Wen Yu Zhang sealing victory for India with the scoreline of 2113 2113 and cementing their lead at 30She put up a dominating display despite making her first appearance on the big stage The 20yearold won the opening game 2113 comfortably against Wen Yu Zhang Although Canada managed to salvage a point with Jackie Dent and Crystal Lai defeating Simran and Ritka 2119 2115 the Indian contingent remained undeterredThe 17yearold Anmol Kharb rose to the occasion showcasing her talent with a dominant straightgame victory in the final rubber a 2115 2111 win over world No85 Eliana Zhang securing Indias triumph with a 41 win IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/uber-cup-badmintonindiasyoungwomenssquad-beats-canada-4-1-537141.html Sat, 27 Apr 2024 18:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/uber-cup-badminton-indias-young-womens-squad-beats-canada-4-1-537142.html Chengdu China April 27  Indias young womens badminton team illuminated the courts here as it triumphed over Canada with a resounding 41 victory in the opening Group A tie of the Uber Cup on Saturday Led by the dynamic duo of Assams Ashmita Chaliha and Isharani Baruha along with Manipurs Priya Konjengbam the Indian squad showcased its mettle despite the lack of international experience The 17yearold Anmol Kharb and Shruti Mishra 23 also showed their class on SaturdayAshmita at 24 led the charge as the most experienced singles player facing off against the seasoned Canadian star Michelle Li She trailed 16 but the lefthanded player soon closed the gap to 57 with a forehand winner and net kill Ashmita soon ramped up the pace and claimed a 98 lead after playing a beautiful reverse slice drop and crosscourt smash Yet Li managed to nose ahead 1110 at the midgame breakHowever in a topsyturvy battle Ashmita fought back from a slow start to clinch a nailbiting victory 2624 2422 displaying her prowess with every smash and drop shotMeanwhile Priya and Shruti Mishra teamed up to dominate the womens doubles leaving their Canadian opponents ChoiChow struggling to keep up With precision and finesse they secured crucial points beating Canadians with the score of 2111 2110 propelling India to a 20 lead in the tiePriya and Shruti Indias national champions went up 113 in the opening game Since Choi had to play the match without her regular doubles partner Josephine Wu Priya and Shruti exploited the conditions PriyaShruti quickly broke away to a 197 leadThe spotlight then shifted to 20yearold Isharani Baruha who made her mark on the big stage with a commanding performance in the second singles match With confidence and determination she outplayed her opponent Wen Yu Zhang sealing victory for India with the scoreline of 2113 2113 and cementing their lead at 30She put up a dominating display despite making her first appearance on the big stage The 20yearold won the opening game 2113 comfortably against Wen Yu Zhang Although Canada managed to salvage a point with Jackie Dent and Crystal Lai defeating Simran and Ritka 2119 2115 the Indian contingent remained undeterredThe 17yearold Anmol Kharb rose to the occasion showcasing her talent with a dominant straightgame victory in the final rubber a 2115 2111 win over world No85 Eliana Zhang securing Indias triumph with a 41 win IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/uber-cup-badminton-indias-young-womens-squad-beats-canada-4-1-537142.html Sat, 27 Apr 2024 18:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/uber-cup-ashmita-priya-shruti-give-india-2-0-lead-over-canada-537063.html Chengdu China April 27 Ashmita Chaliha world rank 53 beat former Commonwealth Games champion Michelle Li world rank 25 of Canada in straight games 2624 2422 at the Uber Cup 2024 here on Saturday Priya and Shruti Mishra also won their opening match against Jeslyn Choi and Catherine Chow 2112 2110 to give Indian women a 20 lead in their first Group stage tie against CanadaThe womens team is placed in Uber Cup Group A and will take on Singapore after Canada and China the most successful team in the events history with 15 titles on April 30The womens team qualified for the Uber Cup 2024 after winning a historic gold medal in the Badminton Asia Team Championships earlier this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/uber-cup-ashmita-priya-shruti-give-india-2-0-lead-over-canada-537063.html Sat, 27 Apr 2024 13:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/sukant-kadam-reaches-spanish-para-badminton-qf-faces-compatriot-abhijeet-sakhuja-535236.html Victoria Spain April 19 Ace para shuttler Sukant Kadam reached the quarterfinals of the Spanish ParaBadminton tournament where he will face compatriot Abhijeet Sakhuja Sukant kickstarted the tournament positively with an easy win over Germanys Nils Boening The match which was completely dominated by the Indian lasted only 26 minutes and the score read 2111 and 2115In the second match of Group C Sukant defeated Frances Pierre Delsol in straight games 2110 and 219 in 23 minutes to secure his place in the round of 16In the prequarterfinal Sukant had a close game with Denmarks Mads Voigt Eriksen The first set went in favour of the Dane The Indian shuttler outplayed his opponent in the last 2 games and made a strong comeback winning the game 19212113 and 2114 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/sukant-kadam-reaches-spanish-para-badminton-qf-faces-compatriot-abhijeet-sakhuja-535236.html Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-take-three-golds-at-badminton-asia-championships-534298.html Ningbo April 14 With three golds three silvers and seven bronze medals Chinas badminton team asserted its dominance in the 2024 Badminton Asia Championships here on Sunday In an allChinese womens singles final Olympic champion Chen Yufei lost to Wang Zhiyi who claimed her first Asian title in Manila in 2022 After winning the first set 2119 Wang dominated the second set 217 to clinch the Asia title for the second time ending her eightmatch losing streak against secondseeded Chen reports XinhuaIts not easy I just got my first win against Chen which gives me a lot of confidence the 23yearold shuttler saidIn the mens doubles showdown home favorites Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang fought until the deciding set to edge out Malaysias Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin 2117 1521 2110 claiming their firstever Asian titleChinas thirdseeded pair of Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping added the mixed doubles title by staging a comefrombehind 1321 2115 2114 to beat world champions Seo Seungjae and Chae Yujung of South KoreaThe mens singles title went to thirdseeded Jonatan Christie of Indonesia who beat Chinas Li Shifeng while South Koreas Baek Hana and Lee Sohee clinched the womens doubles title by defeating Chinas Zhang Shuxian and Zheng Yu IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-take-three-golds-at-badminton-asia-championships-534298.html Sun, 14 Apr 2024 23:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-secures-womens-singles-title-at-badminton-asia-championships-533917.html Ningbo April 13 China secured the womens singles gold with its four shuttlers sweeping semifinal spots at the Badminton Asia Championships on Friday He Bingjiao seeded fifth claimed a tough victory over top seed An Seyoung of South Korea 2117 2118She played very well She was so confident today that I didnt think I could beat her admitted AnI had lost to her seven times in a row before this match so I prepared a lot for todays competition I was very patient on the court and tried to make fewer mistakes Thats why I could win commented HeHe will next take on compatriot Wang Zhiyi who fought from one game down to beat Japans Aya Ohori 1521 2112 2111The other womens singles semifinal will pit Olympic champion Chen Yufei against Han Yue Second seed Chen outlasted Indonesias Gregoria Mariska Tunjung 2116 2119 while Han stormed to a victory over Japans Akane Yamaguchi in straight gamesMens singles top seed Shi Yuqi of China clinched a straightgame win against Thailands Kunlavut Vitidsarn Fellow Chinese Li Shifeng overwhelmed defending champion Anthony Sinisuka Ginting of Indonesia 219 2110In the mens doubles Chinas Liu YuchenOu Xuanyi booked a berth for the Paris Olympics despite their 2114 2115 loss to fourth seeds Aaron ChiaSoh Wooi Yik of MalaysiaThe Chinese pairs qualification was confirmed after Lee YangWang Chilin of Chinese Taipei went down to Malaysias Goh Sze FeiNur Izzuddin 1921 2119 2119In the womens doubles Chinese duo Chen QingchenJia Yifan survived an intense battle to beat Rena MiyauraAyako Sakuramoto of Japan 2110 1821 2119Mixed doubles world No 1 Zheng SiweiHuang Yaqiong of China also advanced to Saturdays semifinals by defeating Tang ChunmanTse Yingsuet of Hong Kong 2111 2220 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-secures-womens-singles-title-at-badminton-asia-championships-533917.html Sat, 13 Apr 2024 17:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/indonesia-secure-mens-singles-title-at-all-england-open-529037.html London March 17 Indonesia have secured the mens singles title at the AllEngland Open Badminton Championships as Anthony Sinisuka Ginting and Jonatan Christie both won the semifinals Ginting who toppled world No 1 Viktor Axelsen of Denmark in the quarterfinals on Friday came from behind to beat Frenchman Christo Popov 1921 215 and 2111 reports XinhuaChristie who used to share a room with Ginting for six or seven years in their national team also fought until the deciding set to see off Indias Lakshya Sen 2112 1021 and 2115In the womens singles Japanese ace Akane Yamaguchi set up a final clash against Spaniard Carolina Marin as the 2022 AllEngland champion defeated world No 1 and defending champion An Seyoung of South Korea 2110 1921 and 2114Marin 30 will play her first AllEngland final in nine years after she beat third seed Tai Tzuying from Chinese Taipei 2113 and 2112 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/indonesia-secure-mens-singles-title-at-all-england-open-529037.html Sun, 17 Mar 2024 09:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/all-england-badminton-sindhu-loses-to-koreas-an-se-young-in-pre-quarters-528590.html Birmingham March 14 Indias PV Sindhu crashed out of the AllEngland Badminton Championship losing to top seed An Se Young of South Korea in a womens singles Round of 16 match on Thursday Sindhu went down to the Korean 1921 1121 in 42 minutes In a closely fought first game Sindhu opened a 41 lead before the Korean caught up with her at 44 before taking a 64 lead An Se Young extended her lead to 95 and though Sindhu reduced the margin to 1011 her Korean opponent won points in succession to open a 1711 leadSindhu continued to fight as she won five points in a row to reduce the margin to 1617 but the Korean could not be thwarted as she won three points in a row for four game points at 2014 Sindhu again reduced the margin to 1920 the Korean player won the next point to win the first gameIn the second game after the initial exchange of lead An Se Young took control of the proceedings to open up a 104 lead Though the 26yearold Sindhu tried to fight back and reduce the margin the Korean went on to win the game 2111 and advanced to the lasteight stage IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/all-england-badminton-sindhu-loses-to-koreas-an-se-young-in-pre-quarters-528590.html Fri, 15 Mar 2024 01:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/all-england-badminton-sindhu-loses-koreas-an-se-young-in-pre-quarters-528572.html Birmingham March 14 Indias PV Sindhu crashed out of the AllEngland Badminton Championship losing to top seed An Se Young of South Korea in a womens singles Round of 16 match on Thursday Sindhu went down to the Korean 1921 1121 in 42 minutes In a closely fought first game Sindhu opened a 41 lead before the Korean caught up with her at 44 before taking a 64 lead An Se Young extended her lead to 95 and though Sindhu reduced the margin to 1011 her Korean opponent won points in succession to open a 1711 leadSindhu continued to fight as she won five points in a row to reduce the margin to 1617 but the Korean could not be thwarted as she won three points in a row for four game points at 2014 Sindhu again reduced the margin to 1920 the Korean player won the next point to win the first gameIn the second game after the initial exchange of lead An Se Young took control of the proceedings to open up a 104 lead Though the 26yearold Sindhu tried to fight back and reduce the margin the Korean went on to win the game 2111 and advanced to the lasteight stage IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/all-england-badminton-sindhu-loses-koreas-an-se-young-in-pre-quarters-528572.html Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/satwiksairaj-chirag-shetty-duo-wins-french-open-mens-doubles-title-for-second-time-claims-first-title-of-2024-527768.html Paris March 10 Indias World No1 doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty on Sunday claimed their first title of 2024 by winning the mens doubles title in the French Open badminton championship In the final Satwik and Chirag defeated Lee JheHui and PoHsuan Yang of Chinese Taipei 2111 2117 in the 37minute encounter played at Arena Porte de la Chapelle in the French capital In the first game of the final Chirag and Satwik broke from 44 to win the next five points and then maintained their upper hand extending their 116 and lead to 1710 before going on to win the game 2111 by converting the second game pointThe second game was closely fought as the two pairs went neckandneck after Satwik and Chirag had caught up with the Chinese Taipei 55 after conceding a 14 lead The Chinese Taipei pair maintained their edge till 1414 The Indian pair then surged ahead to open up a threepoint lead before eventually winning the finalOn Saturday night top seeds and former mens doubles champions Satwik and Chirag reached the BWF Super 750 French Open final for the third timeThe world no1 Indian pair registered a dominating win over reigning world champions Kang Minhyuk and Seo Seungjae of Korea 2113 2116 in the semifinal to make their third successive final of the 2024 seasonThe Indian pair previously made it to the final of the Malaysia Open at the start of the season but were defeated by the thentopranked Chinese duo of Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang In the India Open final ChiragSatwik suffered a loss against the world championsAnurag Thakur praises the duoSports minister Anurag Thakur praised the duo saying Hats off to the duo that defines camaraderie and is the powerhouse of attacks defence and confidence at its finestWinning their 2nd BWFSuper750 title without dropping a game at FrenchOpen2024 and with 3 consecutive final appearances at the BWF Tour in 2024 s very own history scripting duo satwiksairaj and Shettychirag04 will now become the firstever Indians to achieve the feat of 100000 points in the BWF Rankings Anurag Thakur said in his post on social media IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/satwiksairaj-chirag-shetty-duo-wins-french-open-mens-doubles-title-for-second-time-claims-first-title-of-2024-527768.html Sun, 10 Mar 2024 23:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/bwf-french-open-satwik-chirag-beat-world-champions-to-enter-final-lakshya-loses-in-mens-singles-527589.html Paris March 10 Top seeds and former mens doubles champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty reached BWF Super 750 French Open final for the third time The world no1 Indian pair registered a dominating win over reigning world champions Kang Minhyuk and Seo Seungjae of Korea 2113 2116 in the semifinal late on Saturday night to make their third successive final of the 2024 seasonThe Indian pair previously made it to the final of the Malaysia Open at the start of the season but were defeated by the thentopranked Chinese duo of Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang In the India Open final ChiragSatwik suffered a loss against the world championsIndias top duo will face Chinese Taipeis Lee JheHuei and Yang PoHsuan in the summit clash on SundayThe Indian duo encountered a tough test early in the opening game with the score tied at 55 However they managed to seize control by winning six consecutive points leading 115 at the interval Following the midgame break SatwikChirag maintained their momentum and comfortably secured the first game 2113Following their convincing victory in the first game the SatwikChirag continued to dominate in the second game Despite Koreans displaying some resistance after the midgame interval the Indians early lead proved decisive as they sealed the match in 40 minutesOn the other hand Lakshya Sens encouraging run came to an end as he went down fighting to reigning world champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn 2220 1321 1121 in the mens singles semifinalEarlier in the tournament Lakshya scored some big wins by defeating the 2021 French Open champion Kanta Tsuneyama third seed Li Shi Feng and former world champion Loh Kean Yew IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/bwf-french-open-satwik-chirag-beat-world-champions-to-enter-final-lakshya-loses-in-mens-singles-527589.html Sun, 10 Mar 2024 10:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/bai-announces-rewards-for-asian-games-batc-success-with-cash-awards-of-inr-112-crore-526931.html New Delhi March 7 The Badminton Association of India BAI on Thursday announced a cash incentive of over INR 112 crore to the players and support staff for their success in major international tournaments including the Asian Games Badminton Asia Team Championship and the BWF World Junior Championships The womens team that won the historic Badminton Asia Team Championship BATC crown last month will get INR 35 lakh 2022 Asian Games gold medallist mens doubles combination of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are awarded INR 12 lakh 2022 Asian Games mens singles bronze medallist HS Prannoy will receive INR 5 lakh while the mens team that bagged the 2022 Asian Games silver for the first time will collectively get a prize sum of INR 40 lakhThe BAI has also rewarded 2023 BWF World Championships bronze medallist Ayush Shetty INR 1 lakh Badminton Asia Junior U15 boys singles champion Bornil Aakash Changmai INR2 lakh U17 girls singles silver medallist Tanvi Sharma INR 1 lakh and U15 boys singles bronze medallist Jagsher Singh Khangurra INR 50000Indian badminton is on the upswing and this has been achieved due to the hard work and dedication of the players and the support staff BAI has always been at the forefront of applauding the success of the players and this cash prize is just another way of acknowledging their efforts and incentivising the future generation to aim for bigger success said BAI secretary Sanjay MishraBAI has also decided to give a prize money of INR 18 lakh for the YonexSunrise 45th Indian Masters National Badminton Championships to be held in Panchkula Haryana from March 16The participation and level of competition has been going up over the years and many players are now making a mark on the international circuit A sizable prize money for the Masters Nationals will only help popularise the Masters circuit in the country and attract many more talented shuttlers to continue playing and winning laurels for the country Mishra further addedThe support staff accompanying the womens team at BATC and Asian Games mens team will also earn INR 8 lakh each IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/bai-announces-rewards-for-asian-games-batc-success-with-cash-awards-of-inr-112-crore-526931.html Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/french-open-srikanth-advances-to-second-round-prannoy-falters-526654.html Paris March 6 Indian badminton ace Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the mens singles second round with a stunning threegame 2115 2022 218 victory over Chinese Taipeis Chou Tien Chen at the French Open Super 750 tournament here Facing off against the 14thranked Chen Srikanth showcased his prowess with a masterful display of shotmaking and strategic play Despite facing stiff competition from his opponent Srikanth remained composed mounting a comeback from an early deficit to clinch a hardfought victory With this triumph Srikanth notched his third win over Chen in seven meetings reaffirming his status as a formidable contender on the international badminton circuitLooking ahead to his next challenge Srikanth is set to square off against Chinas Lu Guang Zu the world number 17 in what promises to be another thrilling showdownHowever it was a different story for fellow Indian shuttler HS Prannoy who suffered an early exit from the tournament following a defeat at the hands of Lu Guang Zu with a scoreline of 1721 1721 Despite a strong start and a valiant effort on the court Prannoy was unable to maintain his momentum ultimately succumbing to his opponents relentless pressure IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/french-open-srikanth-advances-to-second-round-prannoy-falters-526654.html Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/french-open-sindhu-srikanth-advance-to-second-round-prannoy-bows-out-526691.html Paris March 6 Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu made a winning return to the BWF circuit in an 80minute marathon match against Michelle Li and defeated her 2022 2220 2119 in three games in the first round of the French Open Super 750 tournament on Wednesday Li with her sharp attacks and precise shots posed a formidable challenge for Sindhu dominating the first game 2220 and appearing poised for victory But Sindhu spurred on by the guidance of legendary coaches Prakash Padukone and Agus Dwi Santoso dug deep and found the reserves of strength within herIn a stunning display of skill and strategy Sindhu staged a remarkable comeback 2220 turning the tide of the match in her favor with a series of breathtaking shots and expertly executed maneuversIn the decisive moments of the third game Sindhus determination proved unwavering as she seized control inching closer to victory with each precise shot and wellplaced smash With the match hanging in the balance she summoned her last reserves of energy and resolve delivering the final blow that secured her triumphant return 2119 to the BWF circuitEarlier Indian mens badminton ace Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the mens singles second round with a stunning threegame 2115 2022 218 victory over Chinese Taipeis Chou Tien ChenFacing off against the 14thranked Chen Srikanth showcased his prowess with a masterful display of shotmaking and strategic play Despite facing stiff competition from his opponent Srikanth remained composed mounting a comeback from an early deficit to clinch a hardfought victory With this triumph Srikanth notched his third win over Chen in seven meetings reaffirming his status as a formidable contender on the international badminton circuitLooking ahead to his next challenge Srikanth is set to square off against Chinas Lu Guang Zu the world number 17 in what promises to be another thrilling showdownHowever it was a different story for fellow Indian shuttler HS Prannoy who suffered an early exit from the tournament following a defeat at the hands of Lu Guang Zu with a scoreline of 1721 1721 Despite a strong start and a valiant effort on the court Prannoy was unable to maintain his momentum ultimately succumbing to his opponents relentless pressure IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/french-open-sindhu-srikanth-advance-to-second-round-prannoy-bows-out-526691.html Wed, 06 Mar 2024 23:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/former-wc-bronze-winner-sai-praneeth-quits-competitive-badminton-526065.html Mumbai March 4 The 2019 World Championship bronze medallist B Sai Praneeth has decided to retire from badminton announcing his decision via social media Dear Badminton thank you Sai Praneeth wrote in his post on X formerly Twitter on Monday The 31yearold from Hyderabad Telangana had won the bronze medal in the 2019 edition held in Basel Switzerland and was part of the Indian team that won bronze medals in the Asian Team Championships in 2020 and 2016 The 2010 World Junior Badminton Championships bronze medallist Sai Praneeth was also a member of the Indian team that won gold medal in the South Asian Games 2016Badminton you have been my first love my constant companion shaping my character and giving purpose to my existence The memories weve shared the challenges weve overcome will forever be etched in my heart Sai Praneeth in his postTo my family my grandparents parents and my loving wife Swetha your endless encouragement has been the bedrock of my success Without your unwavering support none of this would have been possible he addedIn his post Sai Praneeth also thanked his coach Pullela Gopichand and the Badminton Association of India for their support in his career A heartfelt thank you to Pullela Gopichand anna the Gopichand Academy and the entire coaching and support staff I also thank my coaches from childhood Arif sir and Govardhan sir he saidPraneeth also expressed his gratitude to the Badminton Association of India BAI Sports Authority of India TOPS Sports Authority of Telangana State ONGC and GoSports for putting faith in his abilities Your belief in my dreams and your contributions to the sport have been instrumental in my journey he said in his postSai Praneeth said he will continue his association with badminton in various capacities As I close this chapter of my professional life I carry with me a treasure trove of memories friendships and the indomitable spirit of a badminton player Though I bid farewell to competitive play my love for badminton will endure in various capacities Whether its coaching mentoring or advocating for the sports growth and success he saidSai Praneeth gained prominence in 2013 when he upset the 2003 AllEngland Champion Muhammad Hafiz Hashim of Malaysia in the first round of the Thailand Open Grand Prix Gold A few months later he made everyone sit up and take further notice when the righthanded Sai Praneeth stunned Indonesian legend Taufik Hidayat in front of his home crowd in the Indonesia Open 2013 in three gamesIn a career spanning more than a decade Sai Praneeth secured 225 wins and 151 losses in singles and had a highest ranking of 10 around November 12 2019 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/former-wc-bronze-winner-sai-praneeth-quits-competitive-badminton-526065.html Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/former-wc-bronze-winner-b-sai-praneeth-quits-competitive-badminton-526040.html Mumbai March 4 The 2019 World Championship bronze medallist B Sai Praneeth has decided to retire from badminton announcing his decision via social media Dear Badminton thank you Sai Praneeth wrote in his post on X formerly Twitter on Monday The 31yearold from Hyderabad Telangana had won the bronze medal in the 2019 edition held in Basel Switzerland and was part of the Indian team that won bronze medals in the Asian Team Championships in 2020 and 2016 The 2010 World Junior Badminton Championships bronze medallist Sai Praneeth was also a member of the Indian team that won gold medal in the South Asian Games 2016Badminton you have been my first love my constant companion shaping my character and giving purpose to my existence The memories weve shared the challenges weve overcome will forever be etched in my heart Sai Praneeth in his postTo my family my grandparents parents and my loving wife Swetha your endless encouragement has been the bedrock of my success Without your unwavering support none of this would have been possible he addedIn his post Sai Praneeth also thanked his coach Pullela Gopichand and the Badminton Association of India for their support in his career A heartfelt thank you to Pullela Gopichand anna the Gopichand Academy and the entire coaching and support staff I also thank my coaches from childhood Arif sir and Govardhan sir he saidPraneeth also expressed his gratitude to the Badminton Association of India BAI Sports Authority of India TOPS Sports Authority of Telangana State ONGC and GoSports for putting faith in his abilities Your belief in my dreams and your contributions to the sport have been instrumental in my journey he said in his postSai Praneeth said he will continue his association with badminton in various capacities As I close this chapter of my professional life I carry with me a treasure trove of memories friendships and the indomitable spirit of a badminton player Though I bid farewell to competitive play my love for badminton will endure in various capacities Whether its coaching mentoring or advocating for the sports growth and success he saidSai Praneeth gained prominence in 2013 when he upset the 2003 AllEngland Champion Muhammad Hafiz Hashim of Malaysia in the first round of the Thailand Open Grand Prix Gold A few months later he made everyone sit up and take further notice when the righthanded Sai Praneeth stunned Indonesian legend Taufik Hidayat in front of his home crowd in the Indonesia Open 2013 in three gamesIn a career spanning more than a decade Sai Praneeth secured 225 wins and 151 losses in singles and had a highest ranking of 10 around November 12 2019 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/former-wc-bronze-winner-b-sai-praneeth-quits-competitive-badminton-526040.html Mon, 04 Mar 2024 22:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/para-badminton-wc-suhas-yathiraj-defeats-reigning-paralympic-champion-lucas-mazur-to-reach-final-523307.html Pattaya Feb 24 India parabadminton player Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj etched his name in history as he stormed into the final of the ParaBadminton World Championships in the mens singles Side Lower 4 SL4 category beating world number one Lucas Mazur of France in straight games With a commanding 2116 2119 victory Suhas displayed unwavering determination propelling himself one step closer to championship gloryAn IAS officer of the 2007 batch of Uttar Pradesh cadre Suhas Yathiraj hailing from Hassan Karnataka journey from the corridors of academia to the pinnacle of parabadminton exemplifies the triumph of the human spiritSuhas is also a silver medalist at the Tokyo Paralympics and an Arjuna awardeeAwaiting Suhas in the final is the winner of the intense showdown between Indian shuttler Sukant Kadama and Fredy Setiawan of Indonesia setting the stage for a thrilling finaleIn another gripping encounter legendary Pramod Bhagat showcased his mastery on the court edging out compatriot Manoj Sakar 2321 2022 2118 in a fiercely contested SL3 mens singles semifinalPramod secured his record ninth World Championships medal reaffirming his status as a dominant force in parabadmintonHowever the journey wasnt as fortunate for all Indian contenders as Nitesh Kumar faced a tough defeat against Bethell Daniel of England in a threegame thriller 1821 2220 1421 Despite the setback Nitesh returned home with a bronze medalIn the womens category Manashi Joshi showcased her prowess securing a bronze medal despite falling short 1221 1221 in the semifinal clash against Syakuroh Ikhtiar With her sixth World Championships medal Manashi continues to elevate Indian parabadminton on the global stageAs the competition intensifies the Indian contingent remains poised to leave an indelible mark in the doubles semifinal with Pramod Bhagat partnering with Sukant Kadam in the SL3SL4 mens doubles showdown IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/para-badminton-wc-suhas-yathiraj-defeats-reigning-paralympic-champion-lucas-mazur-to-reach-final-523307.html Sat, 24 Feb 2024 15:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/pramod-bhagat-sukant-kadam-reach-singles-semis-of-para-badminton-world-championships-523090.html New Delhi Feb 23 Tokyo Paralympic Games gold medallist Pramod Bhagat and ace shuttler Sukant Kadam have advanced into the semifinals of the ongoing BWF ParaBadminton World Championships 2024 in Thailand Padma Shri Awardee Pramod Bhagat defeated Frances Mathieu Thomas in straight sets The quarterfinal match lasted 30 minutes and Pramod looked in total control of the proceedings It never looked like he would lose the game the final score read 2115 and 2117 The ace shuttler will next face compatriot Manoj Sarkar in the semifinalsOn the other hand Sukant Kadam defeated Nigerias Chigozie Jeremiah Nnanna in straight sets to book his place in the semifinals Sukant controlled the game right from the start winning both sets quite comfortably 2113 2111 He will now face Indonesias Fredy Setiawan in the semifinalsIn mixed doubles Bhagat partnering with Manisha Ramdass defeated Japans Taiyo Imai and Noriko Ito in three games to lock their place in the semifinals The first game was easy with Pramod and Manisha winning it comfortably 2111 But the Japanese duo made a great comeback to take the second game 2116 The decider was a tight affair but Pramod and Manisha managed to pull apart and win it with a score line of 2118 Now the duo will face Indonesias Fredy Setiawan and Khalimatus Sadiyah in the semifinalsThe Indian pair of Pramod and Sukant Kadam will face Frances Guillaume Gailly and Mathiew Thomas in the mens doubles quarterfinals IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/pramod-bhagat-sukant-kadam-reach-singles-semis-of-para-badminton-world-championships-523090.html Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/anmol-seals-historic-win-as-india-clinch-maiden-badminton-asia-team-championships-title-521297.html Shah Alam Feb 18 17yearold Anmol Kharb on Sunday proved to be Indias trump card yet again and sealed a historic win as the Indian womens team clinched its firstever Badminton Asia Team Championships title after beating Thailand 32 in the final here on SundayAnmol who is ranked 472 in the world beat 42ndranked Pornpicha Choeikeewong in the deciding rubber to hand India a thrilling victoryIt was the twotime Olympic medallist PV Sindhu who kicked off the Indian title charge in style beating the 17thranked Supanida Katethong 2112 2112Sindhu thoroughly outperformed her opponent securing victory in just 39 minutes This marked Sindhus fifth triumph in eight encounters against KatethongThe womens duo of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand who had consistently delivered outstanding performances throughout the tournament once again rose to the occasion and doubled the lead for IndiaThe Indian pair ranked 23rd caused an upset by defeating the 10thranked Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai with a score of 2116 1821 2116TreesaGayatri began with a clear game plan of pinning their opponents to the back court and attacking at every opportunity they got to clinch the opening game But it was the superior defence of the Thai pairing that helped them claw their way back in the match and it led to the Indians making some uncharacteristic errorsBut to their credit Treesa and Gayatri hung in when things werent really going their way and managed to turn around a 610 deficit in the decider to draw level at 1414 They then won five straight points from 15all to earn five matchpoint opportunity They converted the second one to finish with an allwin record in the competitionThen the Thai team staged a fightback when Busanan Ongbamrungphan trounced Ashmita Chaliha 2111 2114 in the second singles rubber Later womens doubles national champions Priya Konjengbam and Shruti Mishra went down 1121 921 against Benyapa and Nuntakarn Aimsaard sister and the match went into the deciding rubberIt again came down to Anmol to win the deciding point for the team and the 17yearold once again delivered in style She took time to get used to Pornpicha Choeikeewongs power game and trailed 46 in the opening game but once she started controlling the rallies there was no stopping herShe ultimately wrapped up the match 2114 219 to send the entire team in frenzied celebrationsCongratulating the team on the title triumph Badminton Association of India secretary Sanjay Mishra said It is a proud moment for all of us It also underlined the depth of badminton talent in India and we are confident that this bunch of players will win many more titles in the coming years IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/anmol-seals-historic-win-as-india-clinch-maiden-badminton-asia-team-championships-title-521297.html Sun, 18 Feb 2024 13:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/batc-indian-women-team-beat-japan-3-2-to-reach-maiden-final-521017.html Malaysia Feb 17 The Indian womens team made history in the Badminton Asia Team Championship BATC 2024 by securing a maiden finals berth defeating Japan 32 in the semis here at Shah Alam Malaysia on SaturdayFacing a formidable Japanese side the Indian team showcased remarkable performance rallying behind their young talents to secure a memorable win The encounter kicked off with a setback as PV Sindhu Indias ace shuttler faltered against Aya Ohori 1721 2022 in the opening match making India trail 01 However undeterred by the early setback the Indian team mounted a spirited fightbackDoubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand delivered a stellar performance clinching a hardfought victory 2117 1621 2220 over the world no 6 Japanese pair of Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida leveling the tie at 11The momentum swung in Indias favor as Ashmita Chaliha stunned the experienced Nozomi Okuhara with a commanding straightgame win 2117 2114 extending Indias lead to 21In the fourth rubber India went with a scratch pair of Sindhu and Ashwini Ponnappa in the absence of injured Tanisha Crasto and Japanese duo Rena Miyaura and Ayako Sakuramoto did not find it hard to beat the Indian pair 2114 2111The stage was set for a thrilling finale with 17yearold Anmol Kharb stepping up to the challenge despite her limited experience in the tournament The reigning national champion Kharb showcased nerves of steel and impeccable skill overpowering world number 29 Natsuki Nidaira in straight games 2114 2118 to seal Indias historic victory and secure a spot in the final IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/batc-indian-women-team-beat-japan-3-2-to-reach-maiden-final-521017.html Sat, 17 Feb 2024 13:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/batc-2024-indian-women-create-history-upset-japan-to-reach-maiden-final-521160.html New Delhi Feb 17 Asmita Chaliha Anmol Kharab Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand did the star turn as the Indian womens team rode on the prowess of their young guns to upset top seed Japan 32 and reached their firstever final of the Badminton Asia Team Championships at Selangor Malaysia on SaturdayYoung singles players of the team Ashmita Chaliha and Anmol Kharab continued their superb run in the tournament by beating Nozomi Okuhara and Natsuki Nidaira respectively The doubles combination of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand stunned the world No 6 pairing of Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida to win a point for IndiaThis is a proud moment for Indian badminton Youngsters have justified the selection by rising to the occasion and contributing to the success and history by reaching the final of the Badminton Asia Team Championships for the first time said Sanjay Mishra General Secretary Badminton Association of IndiaThe team which had upset the mighty China in the group stage once again showed that they were not intimidated by any opponent or any situation as the youngsters punched above their weight in the semifinal encounterHaving reached the lastfour stage for the first time in the history of the tournament the women needed a strong start from twotime Olympic medallist PV Sindhu but things did not go according to planSindhu began strong against Aya Ohori but a dip in concentration helped the Japanese take the opening game The Indian star shuttler lost nine straight points at the start of the second game till she stitched together a run of nine points to draw level 1019 to 1919 She did manage to save a match point but could not sustain the momentum and lost 2113 2220The young combination of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand then had an uphill task of upsetting the world No6 pairing of Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida to keep the team in the hunt and they delivered in what was the third meeting between the two pairsTreesa and Gayatri began by winning the opening game but the experience of the Japanese found a way to force the decider They found their footing once again in the decider and opened up a 1913 lead before they were again put under pressure by their more experienced opponents To their credit the young Indian combination did not lose heart despite the scores being levelled at 1919 and then converted their second match point to win 2117 1621 2220Ashmita Chaliha then rose to the occasion and was at her aggressive best to beat former world champion Nozomi Okuhara 2117 2114 to put the Indians ahead The Indian teams think tank pressed Sindhu into action in the second doubles teaming her up with Ashwini Ponnappa But the pair went down 1421 1121 against the world No11 combination of Rena Miyaura and Ayako SakuramotoThis meant that national champion Anmol Kharab needed to once again shoulder the responsibility of seeing her team through and the 17yearold came out in flying colours Playing in her first major senior event the world No472 hardly showed any nerves and dominated the proceedings for most of her 52minute clash against Natsuki Nidaira ranked no 29 in the world to win 2114 2118 and seal the victoryIn the final India will face Thailand who defeated Indonesia 31 in the other semifinalResult semifinalsWomen India bt Japan 31 PV Sindhu lost to Aya Ohori 1321 2022 Treesa JollyGayatri Gopichand bt Nami MatsuyamaChiharu Shida 2117 1621 2220 Ashmita Chaliha bt Nozomi Okuhara 2117 2114 SindhuAshwini Ponnappa lost to Rena MiyauraAyako Sakuramoto 1421 1121 Anmol Kharab bt Natsuki Nidaira 2114 2118 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/batc-2024-indian-women-create-history-upset-japan-to-reach-maiden-final-521160.html Sat, 17 Feb 2024 19:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/batc-indian-women-blank-hong-kong-in-qf-confirm-maiden-medal-520607.html Shah Alam Feb 16 Indian womens badminton team on Friday confirmed its first ever medal at Badminton Asia Team Championship BATC after beating Hong Kong 30 in the quarterfinalAce shuttler continuing her fine form on her return after injury layoff gave India an early lead with 217 1621 2112 win over Lo Sin Yan HappyThe doubles pair of Ashwini Ponappa and Tanisha Crasto doubled the lead after registering a straight games 2110 2114 victory over Yeung Nga Ting and Yeung Pui LamThen Ashmita Chaliha hits the final nail in the coffin with a 2112 2113 win over Yeung Sum Yee and booked a place in the semifinal for the teamAssured of a medal India will now face the winner of the other quarterfinal between top seed Japan and ChinaThe 2024 edition of the biennial continental team championships will also serve as the Asian qualifiers for the 2024 Thomas and Uber Cup to be held in Chengdu China in AprilMay India are the current holders of the Thomas CupThe BATC 2024 also offers valuable Race to Paris 2024 ranking points which will be crucial for shuttlers looking to compete at the upcoming Olympic Games IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/batc-indian-women-blank-hong-kong-in-qf-confirm-maiden-medal-520607.html Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/batc-2024-indian-women-create-history-by-reaching-semis-men-go-down-to-japan-520867.html New Delhi Feb 16 The Indian womens team made history in the Badminton Asia Team Championship BATC 2024 by securing a maiden semifinals berth while the men went down to Japan in the quarterfinals on a mixed day for the Indian teams in Selangor Malaysia on FridayThe focus was on the womens team considered by many as the weaker of the two squads because of the inclusion of some new players belied expectations as it blanked Hong Kong 30 to storm into the semifinals for the first time in the history of the competition The men went down 23 against Japan in a hardfought encounter missing out on a place in the semifinalsThe Indian womens team which had upset China on Tuesday to top Group W capitalised on a favourable quarterfinal draw with twotime Olympic medallist PV Sindhu once again leading the charge Sindhu who is returning after a long injuryinduced layoff started strong against Lo Sin Yan Happy but had to regroup herself after a secondgame hiccup to win 217 1621 2112 to give India the leadSindhu began the match with a bang winning 11 of the first 12 points and sailed through the opening game But if she was hoping for an easy outing Lo had other plans The Hong Kong shuttler used her deceptive strokes to trouble her opponent and forced a decider In the final game Sindhu was just too strong for her opponent as she once again started aggressively and never looked in troubleThe womens doubles combination of Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa then proved that they were the pair in form as they got the better of the world No18 combination of Yeung Nga Ting and Yeung Pui Lam 2110 2114 to put India within striking distance of the semifinal spotAshmita Chaliha then wrapped up the quarterfinal encounter with a 2112 2113 win over Yeung Sum Yee Assured of a medal India will now face top seeds Japan who defeated China 32 in the other quarterfinalsHowever it was a heartbreak for the men as they came within striking distance of a semifinal spot but twotime former world champion Kento Momota found a way to take his team through beating Kidambi Srikanth in the third singlesWith the team locked 22 all eyes were on the third and final singles between two former world No1 Kidambi Srikanth and Kento Momota Srikanth drew first blood by claiming the opening game before the Japanese fought back to force a deciderIt looked like India were through to the semifinal when Srikanth opened up a 1912 lead but Momota forced his way back by winning eight straight points The Indian managed to save one match point but could not stop the Japanese from taking the match in an hour and 17 minutesResults quarterfinalsWomen India bt Hong Kong 30 PV Sindhu bt Lo Sin Yan Happy 217 1621 2112 Tanisha CrastoAshwini Ponnappa bt Yeung Nga TingYeung Pui Lam 2110 2114 Ashmita Chaliha bt Yeung Sum Yee 2112 2113Men India lost to Japan 23 HS Prannoy lost to Kenta Nishimoto 1621 2426 Satwiksairaj RankireddyChirag Shetty bt Kenya MitsuhashiHiroki Okamura 2115 2117 Lakshya Sen bt Koki Watanabe 2119 2220 MR ArjunDhruv Kapila lost to Akira KogaKazuki Shibata 1721 1521 Kidambi Srikanth lost to Kento Momota 2117 921 2022 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/batc-2024-indian-women-create-history-by-reaching-semis-men-go-down-to-japan-520867.html Fri, 16 Feb 2024 20:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/thailand-masters-ashmita-chaliha-in-first-ever-semis-on-bwf-world-tour-515838.html New Delhi Feb 2 Indian womens singles shuttler Ashmita Chaliha entered her first semifinal in a BWF World Tour event after she defeated Indonesias Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo 2114 1921 2113 in quarterfinals of Thailand Masters 2024 in Bangkok on FridayShe will be up against the winner between Supanida Katethong and Chinese Taipeis Wen Chi Hsu in the semifinal of the BWF World Tour Super 300 event on SaturdayShe is the lone surviving Indian shuttler in the tournament as the others crashed out at the quarterfinals stageAmong other Indians in the fray in the event being played at the Nimibutr Stadium in Thailands capital Indias Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand lost to Indonesias fourth seeds Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma and Amallia Cahaya Pratiwi in three games The Indian pair lost 1221 2117 2123 in a hardfought encounter that lasted over an hourIn singles National Champion Mithun Manjunath went down to Mark Caljouw of the Netherlands1921 1521 in 44 minutes IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/thailand-masters-ashmita-chaliha-in-first-ever-semis-on-bwf-world-tour-515838.html Fri, 02 Feb 2024 23:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/thailand-masters-srikanth-manjunath-ashmita-advance-to-round-of-16-514747.html Bangkok Jan 31 Kidambi Srikanth Mithun Manjunath and Ashmita Chaliha advanced to the second round with straightgame victories in their respective opening round matches at the Thailand Masters BWF Super 300 badminton tournament here on WednesdaySrikanth faced off against Wang Tzu Wei of Chinese Taipei in a thrilling encounter that tested his mettle Despite a strong start Srikanth found himself trailing as Wang orchestrated a comebackThe first game saw a seesaw battle with Srikanth saving three game points before sealing it 2220 The second game proved steadier with both players probing each others defenses However Srikanths lategame acceleration secured him a 2119 victorySrikanth will next face fellow Indian Mithun Manjunath who eased past Hong Kong Chinas Jason Gunawan 2117 218 in his opening clashAnother Indian Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian also made the final 16 in after ousting Malaysian shuttler Leong Jun Hao 2114 2117 He will face Chinese Taipeis Lin ChunYi nextOn the other hand Kiran George conceded a walkover due to injury concerns He was forced to retire midway through his match after going down 2117 in the first game while Sameer Verma battled fiercely but ultimately succumbed to Ng Ka Long Angus of Hong Kong 1421 1821In the womens singles Ashmita Chaliha registered a straightgame 2110 2116 victory over Wong Ling Ching of Malaysia Meanwhile Malvika Bansod win 2220 218 against Peruvian player Castillo SalazarYoung talent Samiya Imad Farooqui faced a formidable opponent in world no 19 Busanan Ongbamrungphan of Thailand Despite a valiant effort Samiya fell short losing 1421 1821The Thai star Busanan is now set to clash with Malvika in the secondround encounter on Thursday IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/thailand-masters-srikanth-manjunath-ashmita-advance-to-round-of-16-514747.html Wed, 31 Jan 2024 17:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-asia-team-cships-india-mens-and-womens-teams-placed-in-same-groups-with-china-514423.html New Delhi Jan 30 The Indian mens team led by HS Prannoy in singles and the formidable pairing of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty in doubles finds itself placed in Group A alongside Hong Kong and Asian powerhouse China in a challenging draw for the upcoming Badminton Asia Team ChampionshipsThe fifth edition of the championship is scheduled to take place in Shah Alam Malaysia from February 1318 2024 With only the top two teams progressing to the knockout stage India faces a tough challenge in a group that includes some of the regions strongest badminton nationsSimilarly the Indian womens team captained by the iconic PV Sindhu has been drawn into Group W alongside China Unlike the mens group the womens group comprises only two teams assuring both India and China a place in the knockout stageSindhu who has been out of action for nearly three months due to an injury sustained at the French Open will make her comeback in this tournament The womens team also features experienced players like Ashwini Ponnappa Gayatri Gopichand and debutant Anmol KharbThe Badminton Asia Team Championships serve as qualifiers for the prestigious Thomas Cup mens team world cup and Uber Cup womens team world cup The Indian teams aiming for podium finishes have a chance to better their performances from the last edition where both the mens and womens teams were eliminated in the group stagesThe mens team looking to defend its Thomas Cup crown boasts a strong lineup featuring Prannoy Satwik and Chirag Meanwhile the womens team seeks to surpass its previous quarterfinal finish With a blend of experienced players and emerging talents India will aim for a standout performance in this edition of the championshipThe Badminton Asia Team Championships hold particular significance for Indian maestro PV Sindhu who returns to competitive action after an injuryenforced hiatus Sindhus leadership coupled with the teams depth presents an opportunity for India to make a mark on the continental badminton stage and set the tone for a successful campaign in 2024 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-asia-team-cships-india-mens-and-womens-teams-placed-in-same-groups-with-china-514423.html Tue, 30 Jan 2024 18:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/indonesia-open-kiran-george-loses-in-quarters-india-challenge-ends-512982.html Jakarta Jan 27 Indian shuttler Kiran Georges impressive journey in the Indonesia Masters came to an end in the quarterfinals as he faced a formidable opponent in reigning world champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn of ThailandDespite putting up a valiant effort Kiran George succumbed to the world number 9 in a hardfought battle that lasted 43 minutes with a final scoreline of 1421 621The quarterfinal defeat marked the conclusion of the Indian challenge in the BWF World Tour Super 500 tournament Earlier world number 19 Lakshya Sen and Priyanshu Rajawat ranked 30th had exited the competition in their respective prequarterfinal matches Additionally Indias top mens doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty withdrew from the tournament despite reaching backtoback finals in their previous two outingsKiran George who had caused a stir by eliminating Chinese player Lu Guang Zu in the prequarters found himself on the backfoot against Kunlavut Vitidsarn Despite rallying to narrow the gap at the midgame break the Thai shuttler showcased his prowess securing the opening game and carrying that momentum into the second gameVitidsarns dominance in the second game was evident as he reeled off 11 consecutive points on both sides of the break establishing a commanding 185 lead With this emphatic performance Vitidsarn sealed his place in the semifinals setting up a clash against Anders Antonsen of DenmarkFor Kunlavut Vitidsarn the victory held particular significance as it marked his first win over Kiran at the senior level following their previous encounter in the Malaysia International Series in 2017 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/indonesia-open-kiran-george-loses-in-quarters-india-challenge-ends-512982.html Sat, 27 Jan 2024 09:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/indonesia-masters-lakshya-and-kiran-advance-to-second-round-prannoy-kidambi-crashes-out-512007.html Jakarta Jan 24 Lakshya Sen and Kiran George advanced to the second round while HS Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth faced early exits in narrow defeats at the Indonesia Masters Super 500 badminton tournament here on Wednesday Lakshya Sen currently ranked World No 19 and eyeing qualification for the Paris Olympics displayed resilience and skill in avenging his Malaysia Open firstround loss to Chinas Weng Hong Yang Sen secured a 2422 2115 victory in his openinground match setting the stage for a potential clash against either Malaysia Open champion Anders Antonsen of Denmark or Indonesias Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo in the next round Kiran George a rising star with Super 100 titles at the 2022 Odisha Open and 2023 Denmark Masters showcased his mettle by bouncing back from an opening game reversal He clinched a hardfought 1821 2116 2119 win against Frances Toma Junior Popov earning a place in the second round against Chinas Lu Guang Zu However the Indian contingent faced setbacks as HS Prannoy who recently reached the semifinals at the India Open Super 750 suffered a narrow loss to former world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore 1821 2119 1021 in the opening round Prannoy aged 31 had previously faced a firstround exit at the Malaysia Open Super 1000 tournament Kidambi Srikanth a former world No 1 fought valiantly against Malaysias Lee Zii Jia ranked 10th Despite securing the opening game 2119 Srikanth couldnt maintain the momentum eventually losing 2119 1421 1121 in a 54minute clash The defeat marked Srikanths second successive firstround exit of the season IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/indonesia-masters-lakshya-and-kiran-advance-to-second-round-prannoy-kidambi-crashes-out-512007.html Wed, 24 Jan 2024 18:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-open-2024-chirag-satwik-cruise-into-final-hs-prannoy-bows-out-510498.html New Delhi Jan 20 World No2 mens doubles pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy recorded a stellar victory in what was a repeat of the Asian Game 2022 semifinals against Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik of Malaysia in the India Open 2024 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here on Saturday The Indian pair secured a 2118 2114 against Tokyo Olympics bronze medallists Chia and Wooi Yik and progressed to the final of the BWF 750 Series badminton tournament The first game was a necktoneck affair with both pairs performing at their absolute best With the game tied at 1717 ChiragSatwik scored three straight points to surge ahead and take the lead in the tie The Malaysian pair came back with renewed energy in the second game to take a 106 advantage But the Commonwealth Games 2022 gold medallists mounted a comeback and scored five straight points to overturn a 1013 deficit From that point ChiragSatwik dominated their opponents and after winning a 29shot rally claimed the victory The former champions will face reigning world champions Kang Min Hyuk and Seo Seung Jae of South Korea in the final Expressing his thoughts on the win Chirag Shetty said It was a good win today Going into the match we knew that it will be a tough game because we always had some really close games But luckily in the end we stayed calm and eventually won The crowd support has been tremendous It feels really special and I hope to see many more people coming in huge numbers tomorrow as well Last year we couldnt complete the tournament but this time playing in the final against the Koreans who are a formidable duo definitely it will be a good match We want to give our 100 and I think we can win it In the mens singles semifinals 2023 World Championships bronze medallist HS Prannoy went down fighting against the World No 2 Shi Yu Qui of China and suffered a 1521 521 defeat The two shuttlers were closely matched in the first game However after Prannoy leveled the score at 1414 after winning a 37shot rally his Chinese opponent scored four successive points to claim the first game With his smooth movement and efficient smashes the Asian Games 2022 silver medallist maintained his tempo in the second game to seal the victory and reach his second successive final in a week Shi Yu Qui will face Hong Kongs Lee Chuek Yiu who stunned 2023 World Championships silver medallist Kodai Naraoka of Japan in a thrilling 2113 1521 2119 win in the final Earlier Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Chen Yu Fei of China and silver medallist Tai TzuYing of Chinese Taipei registered comprehensive victories to set up a highly anticipated womens singles final World No2 Chen Yu Fei was at the top of her game as she prevailed by 2113 2118 against compatriot Wang Zhi Yi while fourth seed Tai TzuYing defeated Yeo Jia Min of Singapore 2113 2118 in 37 minutes In womens doubles Mayu Matsumoto and Wakana Nagahara of Japan overcame Hangzhou Asian Games silver medallists Baek Ha Na and Lee So Hee of South Korea 2113 2116 They will take on World Championships 2023 bronze medallists Zhang Shu Xian and Zheng Yu of China who defeated compatriots Li Wen Mei and Liu Xuan Xuan 1921 2117 2118 In mixed doubles former World champions Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai of Thailand recorded a hardfought 1821 2115 2119 win over Ye Hong Wei and Lee Chia Hsin of Chinese Taipei Reigning Asian Champions Jiang Zhen Bang and Wei Ya Xin of China will take on the Thai pair in the final after packing off Kim Won Ho and Jeong Na Eun of South Korea 2119 2118 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-open-2024-chirag-satwik-cruise-into-final-hs-prannoy-bows-out-510498.html Sun, 21 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/chen-yu-fei-tai-tzu-ying-set-up-high-profile-final-at-india-open-510454.html New Delhi Jan 20 Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Chen Yu Fei of China and silver medallist Tai TzuYing of Chinese Taipei registered comprehensive victories to set up a highly anticipated womens singles final in the India Open 2024 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here on Saturday World No2 Chen Yu Fei was at the top of her game as she prevailed by 2113 2118 against compatriot Wang Zhi Yi in the BWF 750 Series badminton tournament organised by the Badminton Association of India Earlier fourth seed Tai TzuYing defeated Yeo Jia Min of Singapore 2113 2118 in 37 minutes The allChinese semifinal began with Chen Yu Fei accumulating five consecutive points to gain a 52 advantage and replicating that to race further ahead and establish a 104 lead The Asian Games 2022 silver medallists built on that momentum to claim the first game In the second game Wang Zhi Yi overturned her 46 deficit to gain a 128 advantage However Chen Yu Fei eventually drew level at 1818 and clinched the next three points to end her compatriots challenge Speaking after he win Chen YuFei stated I feel I played very well Experience is very important and last game cant decide my tomorrow Tomorrows match is very important and I have to give my best In the other semifinal Yeo Jia Min initially held an 85 lead over Tai TzuYing But once the Chinese Taipei shuttler drew level at 1111 she never looked back and pocketed the opening game In the second game Tai Tzu Ying trailed 1317 before scoring six consecutive points and went on to book her final berth I am really very happy and enjoyed playing at this YonexSunrise India Open 2024 event today I was falling behind in the second game but I won The audience cheering for me gave me strength and helped me turn the game said Tai TzuYing after her victory In womens doubles Mayu Matsumoto and Wakana Nagahara of Japan overcame Hangzhou Asian Games silver medallists Baek Ha Na and Lee So Hee of Korea 2113 2116 They will take on World Championships 2023 bronze medallists Zhang Shu Xian and Zheng Yu of China who defeated compatriots Li Wen Mei and Liu Xuan Xuan 1921 2117 2118 In mixed doubles former World champions Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai of Thailand recorded a hardfought 1821 2115 2119 win over Ye Hong Wei and Lee Chia Hsin of Chinese Taipei Reigning Asian Champions Jiang Zhen Bang and Wei Ya Xin of China will take on the Thai pair in the final after packing off Kim Won Ho and Jeong Na Eun of South Korea 2119 2118 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/chen-yu-fei-tai-tzu-ying-set-up-high-profile-final-at-india-open-510454.html Sat, 20 Jan 2024 20:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-open-chuek-yiu-stuns-fourth-seed-ginting-to-enter-yonex-sunrise-india-open-2024-semis-510087.html New Delhi Jan 19 Hong Kongs Lee Cheuk Yiu continued his stunning run in the India Open 2024 badminton tournament by upsetting Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Anthony Ginting of Indonesia in the quarterfinals at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Friday Lee who had defeated Indias Kidambi Srikanth and defending champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the earlier rounds toppled fourth seed Ginting 2117 1821 2113 to set up a semifinal encounter against second seed Kodai Naraoka in this Super 750 tournament being organized by Badminton Association of India In the days other matches second seed AnSe Youngs title defence came to an unfortunate end as she had to retire due to injury handing Singapores Yeo Jia Min her first semifinals berth at the India Open Jia Min will face Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei who prevailed against twotime World Championships bronze medallist He Bing Jiao of China 2112 2112 But it was Lee who stole the show with another resilient display against the fastpaced Ginting Trailing 79 in the opening game Lee swiftly turned the tide by accumulating five consecutive points to establish a 129 lead and maintained the momentum to claim the first game The second game saw a spirited fight from Ginting who fought back from 1113 to seize a 1914 lead Despite Lees efforts to narrow the gap to 1819 the Indonesian closed out the second game with a wellexecuted drop shot Ginting started the decider by winning a 24shot rally to open up a twopoint advantage at 31 However Lee wrested the initiative with five successive points from 1010 and was unstoppable thereafter Elsewhere former World Champions Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai of Thailand clinched a 2117 1521 2725 victory over defending champions Yuta Watanabe and Arisa Higashino of Japan in the mixed doubles quarterfinals IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-open-chuek-yiu-stuns-fourth-seed-ginting-to-enter-yonex-sunrise-india-open-2024-semis-510087.html Fri, 19 Jan 2024 19:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/hs-prannoy-chirag-satwik-sail-into-quarters-at-india-open-2024-509707.html New Delhi Jan 18 Indias World Championships 2023 bronze medallist HS Prannoy and mens doubles pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy advanced to the quarterfinals of the India Open 2024 by securing emphatic victories at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here on Thursday While HS Prannoy fought back from a game down to defeat young compatriot Priyanshu Rajawat 2022 2114 2114 ChiragSatwik comfortably saw off Lu Ching Yao and Yang Po Han of Chinese Taipei for a 2114 2115 victory In the battle of the two Indians in the second round both shuttlers went toetotoe right from the outset In the opening game Priyanshu overturned a twopoint deficit by winning four consecutive points at the very end to lead 2018 lead but his opponent neatly saved two game points to level the score at 2020 However Prannoy could not counter the 21yearolds precise consecutive smashes and lost the first game In the second game the World No9 orchestrated a formidable comeback and notched seven consecutive points to establish a commanding 70 lead over Priyanshu From that point Prannoy never looked back and comfortably closed out the game to force a decider The 31yearold extended his dominance in the final game to seal a third consecutive headtohead victory against Priyanshu Sharing his thoughts on the victory HS Prannoy stated I had my chances at 1816 but he played a steady game till the end of the first game I was ready to play the second and third games and I knew I had to stretch the game long today to get this win When you know that there is somebody who knows your game very well it is important to know how you will execute during the game and score points He Priyanshu has been somebody who has come up really well in the last one or two years and I am really happy to see somebody who is 21 playing at this level On the adjacent court Asian Games 2022 gold medallists ChiragSatwik made a bright start in their prequarterfinals clash The Indian pair seized the first game by winning the long rallies and adeptly defending against their opponents attacks Having previously defeated the Taiwanese pair in straight games in the French Open 2022 final ChiragSatwik replicated that result by continuing their domination in the second game and registering a 46minute victory on home turf The way we played we were dominating right from the start of the match Fired some rockets across the net All the tactics that we had planned for the match kind worked for us We are set for the next match and hopefully we will go all guns blazing and play our best commented Chirag Shetty after the game Earlier in the day Hong Kongs Lee Cheuk Yiu led the march of the underdogs in the second round with an upset win over defending mens singles champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand The morning session also saw former world champion Akane Yamaguchi of Japan and All England champion Li Shi Feng of China biting the dust Thailands Busanan Ongbamrungphan defeated Yamaguchi 2111 2119 while Japans Koke Watanabe upset third seed Feng 1421 2113 219 In other womens singles matches defending champion AnSe Young of South Korea had to fight hard for a 2119 1421 2114 win over Beiwen Zhang of USA Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Tai TzuYing of Chinese Taipei and twotime World Championships bronze medallist He Bing Jao of China also recorded comfortable wins over their respective opponents Tai defeated Supanida Katethong 2112 2111 while He Bing Jao packed off Pornpawee Chochuwong 216 2111 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/hs-prannoy-chirag-satwik-sail-into-quarters-at-india-open-2024-509707.html Thu, 18 Jan 2024 21:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-open-lee-cheuk-yiu-beat-defending-champion-kunlavut-vitidsarn-509605.html New Delhi Dec 18 Hong Kongs Lee Cheuk Yiu led the march of the underdogs in the second round of the India Open 2024 with a win over defending mens singles champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here on Thursday Lee came from a game down to beat reigning world champion Kunlavut 1621 2220 2321 in an hour and 22 minutes in the Super 750 meet being organised by Badminton Association of India The morning session also saw former world champion Akane Yamaguchi of Japan and All England champion Li Shi Feng of China biting the dust Thailands Busanan Ongbamrungphan defeated Yamaguchi 2111 2119 while Japans Koke Watanabe upset third seed Feng 1421 2113 219 But the star of the morning session was undoubtedly Lee Cheuk Yiu for the way he fought back against Kunlavut The Hong Kong shuttler looked down and out when he trailed 612 in the second game after losing the first but he turned things around by winning six straight points to draw level at 1212 and then went on to force a decider The third and final game followed a similar pattern with Kunlavut opening up a 169 lead Lee then strung together 10 consecutive points and then earned two game points at 2018 The Thai managed to save a total of three match points before the Hong Kong shuttler wrapped things up In other womens singles matches defending champion AnSe Young of South Korea had to fight hard for a 2119 1421 2114 win over Beiwen Zhang of USA Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Tai TzuYing of Chinese Taipei and twotime World Championships bronze medallist He Bing Jao of China also secured comfortable wins over their respective opponents Tai defeated Supanida Katethong 2112 2111 while He Bing Jao packed off Pornpawee Chochuwong 216 2111 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-open-lee-cheuk-yiu-beat-defending-champion-kunlavut-vitidsarn-509605.html Thu, 18 Jan 2024 17:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-open-srikanth-crashes-out-in-opening-round-loses-to-lee-cheuk-yiu-508952.html New Delhi Indias Srikanth Kidambi and Hong Kongs Lee Cheuk Yiu during the mens singles badminton match at the India Open 2024 in New Delhi Wednesday Jan 17 2024 PTI New Delhi Jan 17 Former world no1 Kidambi Srikanth was knocked out in the first round of the India Open a BWF Super 750 badminton tournament after he went down to Lee Cheuk Yiu of Hong Kong in straight games 2224 1321 here at KD Jadhav Hall on Wednesday The encounter marked Srikanths third loss to Lee in their four meetings solidifying the Hong Kong players dominance in their headtohead battles In the first game Srikanth initially dominated the court and seized an early 2point lead while engaging in a nailbiting battle against the formidable Lee from Hong Kong His swift and strategic moves allowed him to surge ahead commanding an impressive 117 lead by the time of midgame break After the break the Indian riding the wave of his earlier momentum maintained a firm grip on his lead However the player from Hong Kong skillfully narrowed the scoreboard deficit to 1514 Soon after he secured a slender onepoint lead before reaching a crucial gamepoint opportunity at 2018 As the intensity escalated the game took a turn and Srikanth skillfully saved two game points bringing the score to 20all The momentum of the match swung like a pendulum with both shuttlers locked in a neckandneck showdown At a crucial juncture with the scores deadlocked at 22all Srikanths shot went wide granting Lee a valuable gamepoint opportunity Lee seized this chance with both hands and secured the first game closing it out with a score of 2422 After the change of sides Lee swiftly established a 51 lead in the early exchanges which he expanded to an impressive 112 at the time of break After miggame interval Lee maintained his dominance in the game securing a substantial 7point advantage Srikanth staged a brief turnaround notching up four consecutive points before an unfortunate wide shot Despite his relentless efforts to narrow the gap in scores and cleverly earn points with strategic net play it proved insufficient for Srikanth to halt Lees momentum The Hong Kong player ultimately sealed the game 2113 securing a comprehensive victory and advancing to the second round IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-open-srikanth-crashes-out-in-opening-round-loses-to-lee-cheuk-yiu-508952.html Wed, 17 Jan 2024 18:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-open-chirag-satwik-advance-to-second-round-srikanth-bow-out-509223.html New Delhi Jan 17 Asian Games gold medallists mens doubles pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy secured a hardfought 2115 1921 2116 victory over Chinese Taipeis FangChih Lee and FangJen Lee to advance to the second round of the India Open Super 750 badminton tournament here the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Wednesday The first game saw both the pairs on an equal footing in the early exchanges with the Indians and Taipei shuttlers engaging in a closely contested battle However Satwik and Chirag managed to gain a lead holding on to an 1110 advantage at the time of break Following the midgame break they extended their lead to four points with the Taipei shuttlers making efforts to challenge the Indian duo Undeterred the world No 2 Indian pair maintained their impressive play ultimately securing the opening game with a scoreline of 2115 The Taipei duo held an early 51 lead in the second game and quickly extended it to 83 SatwikChirag did manage to earn a couple of points to close the gap but it was the Taipei duo who went on to breather with a 115 lead After resumption Chih and Jen maintained a fivepoint lead at 127 but the Indians swiftly earned five consecutive points tying the score at 12all The game then became closely contested for a short period before the Taipei duo regained a fivepoint lead Satwik and Chirag staged a comeback with three consecutive points yet an error at the net gave Taipei shuttlers a gamepoint chance A clever shot from Chirag saved the first match point but Chih and Jen secured the second game with a score of 2119 In the final game the Indian duo once again took control of the rallies with their attacking strokes to set up a secondround clash against the winner of the match between Englands Ben Lane and Sean Vendy and Chiense Taipeis Lu Ching Yao and Yang Po Han We are really happy with the way we are playing and the way we have started We have worked a lot on our defence over the past two years and it has brought a new facet in our armor because you cant always rely on your attack in these slow conditions We are happy to get that first win here and hopefully we go deep into the tournament stated Satwiksairaj Rankireddy after the win Earlier Indias 2021 World Championships silver medallist Kidambi Srikanth endured a 2224 1321 defeat against Hong Kongs Lee Cheuk Yiu in the mens singles opening round In the womens doubles Ashwini Ponappa and Tanisha Crasto went down 521 2118 1121 against Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai of Thailand while Ashwini Bhatt and Shikha Gautam lost 1321 321 against threetime World Championships medallists Kim SoYeong and Kong HeeYong of South Korea Elsewhere the mens doubles combination of Krishna Prasad Garaga and K Sai Pratheek lost 1421 1121 to Japans Kenya Mitsuhashi and Hiroki Okamura Indias challenge ended in womens doubles after both Ashwini PonnappaTanisha Crasto and Ashwini BhatShikha Gautam suffered defeats In womens singles defending champion An SeYoung of South Korea had to work hard for her 1421 2111 2111 victory against threetime India Open champion Ratchanok Intanon of Thailand Twotime former World Champion Akane Yamaguchi of Japan defeated Mia Blichfeldt of Denmark 2624 2113 Indonesias mens singles shuttlers had a good day with the 2018 Asian Games gold medallist Jonatan Christie defeating Hong Kongs Angus NG Ka Long 2113 217 while Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Anthony Ginting secured a closely contested 1621 2321 2117 victory over Kanta Tsuneyama Earlier in the day top seeds Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang of China sealed a 2118 2118 victory against Lee JheHuei and Yang PoHsuan of Chinese Taipei IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-open-chirag-satwik-advance-to-second-round-srikanth-bow-out-509223.html Wed, 17 Jan 2024 21:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/england-are-hopeful-of-archer-playing-t20-world-cup-in-june-says-rob-key-509141.html London Jan 17 England mens managing director Rob Key is hopeful that fastbowler Jofra Archer will be available to play in the 2024 Mens T20 World Cup happening in the USA and West Indies from June 129 Archer has been out of competitive cricket since May last year after suffering the recurrence of a longstanding right elbow injury while playing for Mumbai Indians in the 2023 IPL After missing out on Ashes and ODI World Cup Archer was seen training with the England squad during their whiteball tour of the West Indies in December last year England will be defending the Mens T20 World Cup they won in 2022 in Australia through their campaign opener against Scotland in Barbados on June 4 Our plan is the T20 World Cup building him up slowly I saw him bowl in the Caribbean and it was like hed never been away said Key to the BBCs Tailenders podcast He also revealed that Archer was keen on playing IPL 2024 but wasnt given the goahead for it I dont want to get back to this thing where he plays and then goes down again He wanted to play in the IPL but we said not this time Hopefully the years he has missed he can add to the end of his career He is such a talent Key the former England cricketer also called for dedicated windows to be made in the cricketing calendar for Test cricket in order to protect the oldest format of the game His views come in the light of South Africa sending a weakened Test squad to New Zealand as the twomatch series in February clashes with second season of SA20 Test cricket needs to have windows There was a twomonth window for the Ashes last summer that could be one There could be one at Christmas There are all of these franchise competitions like the IPL and there is a global whiteball competition every year Test cricket needs a window where you cant play anything else The rest of us England Australia India and the International Cricket Council in particular need to look after the other countries We have to stop being snobby about Test cricket We have this view that you cant play Test cricket unless you have played 150 redball games or play in a certain way No just pick the most talented players he concluded IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/england-are-hopeful-of-archer-playing-t20-world-cup-in-june-says-rob-key-509141.html Wed, 17 Jan 2024 19:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-open-ashwini-tanisha-bow-out-after-loss-to-thai-duo-in-first-round-509148.html New Delhi Jan 17 Indian womens doubles pair of Ashwini Ponappa and Tanisha Crasto faced an early exit from the India Open a BWF Super 750 badminton tournament The duo succumbed to a 521 2118 1121 defeat against the Thai pair of Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai here at KD Jadhav Indoor Hall on Wednesday The world no 20 Indian pair failed to secure a great start and their Thai counterparts asserted complete dominance since the beginning swiftly establishing a commanding 80 lead Although AshwiniTanisha managed to secure a few points in between it proved insufficient for the Indians as the Thai duo sustained their dominance and convincingly secured the opening game with a score of 215 Following the change of sides the Indian duo staged a comeback as both the teams engaged in a tight contest with scores reeling 7all The momentum of the game continued to oscillate before AshwiniTanisha seized a slender 119 lead keeping the audience on the edge of their seats at the midgame break Maintaining a steadfast grip on the momentum in a closely contested game the Indians clinched the second game 2118 forcing a match into a decider We were a lot more alert in the second game and a lot more ready going towards shuttles and I think Tanisha got quite a few shots at the net where she intercepted really well which helped a lot and I mean unfortunately in the third game we gave the lead again and we gave them quite a big lead so it was pretty hard to keep chasing them but the second game we should have done what we did in the second game Ponappa said after the match The third game began similar to that of the first game with the Indian pair trailing at 816 Unfortunately they were unable to reverse the tide ultimately conceding the game 1121 allowing the Thai duo to secure the victory Today was one of those days where both of us were ending up going for the same shot I mean that happens at times and its important to like overcome that but today was one of those days where we went for quite a few shots together she added IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-open-ashwini-tanisha-bow-out-after-loss-to-thai-duo-in-first-round-509148.html Wed, 17 Jan 2024 19:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-open-rajawat-prannoy-kicks-off-campaign-with-contrasting-wins-508725.html New Delhi Jan16 Priyanshu Rajawat came from a game down to upset Commonwealth Games gold medallist Lakshya Sen while Asian Games bronze winner HS Prannoy packed off Chinese Taipeis Chou Tien Chen in straight games on the opening day of the BWF India Open a Super 750 badminton tournament here at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Tuesday Rajawat who was part of the 2022 Thomas Cup winning squad showcased remarkable resilience to secure a 1621 2116 2113 victory over his illustrious compatriot while Prannoy outplayed Chou 216 2119 to advance to the second round of the Super 750 tournament With the second mens singles berth for the Paris Olympics up for grabs the clash between Rajawat and Sen was always going to be the highlight of the opening day Rajawat will now face eighth seed Prannoy in the second round Former champion Sen was the first to get off the blocks as he pocketed the opening game only for Rajawat to step on the accelerator The 21yearold Rajawat who had lost in the only previous meeting between the two on the BWF circuit at the Japan Open 2023 then showed the maturity to extend the rallies and temper his aggression to win the 75minute encounter Reflecting on his victory Priyanshu expressed Today marked my first good game in quite a while especially after the break I took due to my back injury Lakshya is a very good friend of mine but it was important for me to win this match against him and progress to the next round I stuck to my natural playing style throughout and despite losing the first game I was determined not to let go of the second and third games at any cost I am looking forward to the next game against HS Prannoy and want to give my 100 percent to win Earlier world no 8 Prannoy dominated the opening game against Chou and then fought back from a 1116 deficit in the second game by winning six straight points to take a 1716 lead before wrapping up the match in 42 minutes The planning was pretty spot on in the first game I got to understand that he was not able to get the length properly in the first game so I had to wrap it up really quickly before he got into that rally mode In the second game as expected he started to push the speed and was able to finish a lot of shuttles from behind I didnt hit really hard towards the end of the game and was trying to play softer shots said Prannoy after the win Prannoy also thanked the crowd for supporting him when the chips were down and said he expected the support to go up as the tournament progresses Meanwhile another Indian Kiran George fought valiantly but endured a 1221 1521 loss against Wang TzuWei of Chinese Taipei in his tournament opener In womens doubles action Rutaparna Panda and Swetaparna Panda went down against Yeung Nga Ting and Yeung Pui Lam of Hong Kong 621 721 The Chinese contingent made their mark on Day One of the BWF Super 750 event with Asian Games 2022 gold medallist Li Shi Feng securing a hardfought victory in mens singles and twotime World Championships bronze medallist He Bing Jiao advancing in womens singles While Feng prevailed over 2019 World Championships 2019 bronze medallist Kantaphon Wangcharoen of Thailand with a 1921 2115 2115 win Bing Jiao defeated 2022 Commonwealth Games silver medallist Michelle Li of Canada 2117 2115 Reigning mens doubles world champions Kang Minhyuk and Seo Seung Jae of South Korea kicked off their campaign with a convincing 2118 2114 victory over Garmanys Mark Lamsfuss and Marvin Seidel IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-open-rajawat-prannoy-kicks-off-campaign-with-contrasting-wins-508725.html Tue, 16 Jan 2024 18:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-open-prannoy-sails-to-next-round-with-a-straight-game-win-over-chou-tien-chen-508596.html New Delhi Jan 16 The World No 9 HS Prannoy showcased exceptional badminton prowess as he smoothly advanced to the second round of the India Open Super 750 tournament with a commanding straightgame victory over Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei at the KD Jadhav Indoor hall here on Tuesday Prannoy exhibited a compact game outclassing Chen ranked 13th with a scoreline of 216 2119 in a 42minute clash Prannoys strategic planning and execution in the first game were impeccable with precise shots from the backcourt that troubled Chens length perception The Indian shuttler dominated the rallies establishing an overwhelming 112 lead at the break and ultimately securing the first game convincingly In the second game Chen rallied back and increased the speed presenting a formidable challenge However Prannoy displayed resilience and fought back from an 1116 deficit With precise net returns and a strategic approach he leveled the score at 1616 creating a tense moment Prannoys ability to play soft shots and lure Chen into the net proved effective extracting errors from his opponent and securing a crucial victory Reflecting on the match Prannoy emphasized the importance of closing it in two games considering the challenge posed by Chens experience in the potential third game He expressed satisfaction with his performance particularly in fighting back during critical junctures of the second game The planning was spot on in the first game I was executing good shots from back of the court He was not getting the length well so I had to wrap it up Prannoy he said after the match In the second game he was pushing the speed and finishing a lot of shuttle from the back but I was happy to fight back from 1116 and towards the end I was playing the right game It was important to close it in two games because if it is the third game then it is always a tough one as he Chen pushes with his experience Prannoy got into a nice rhythm right at the start mixing his half smashes drops and tosses from the backcourt HS Prannoy will next face the winner of the match between Lakshya Sen and Priyanshu Rajawat in the allIndian secondround clash IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-open-prannoy-sails-to-next-round-with-a-straight-game-win-over-chou-tien-chen-508596.html Tue, 16 Jan 2024 14:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/one-game-at-a-time-paris-olympics-is-a-long-road-to-go-hs-prannoy-508221.html New Delhi Jan 15 In the bustling badminton arena where every swing and every point are stepping stones to Olympic dreams Prannoy HS the World No 8 is gearing up for a pivotal journey As the India Open Super 750 approaches Prannoy finds himself at a crossroads eyeing not just victory on the court but also the elusive ticket to the Paris Olympics in near months Indian shuttlers will aim to earn valuable points and stake claims to Olympic berths across categories at the India Open Super 750 to be held at the Indira Gandhi Stadium from January 1621 2024 The path ahead is formidable beginning with a firstround showdown against Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei With the Olympics looming on the horizon Prannoys approach is simple yet profound One match at a time The seasoned player adorned with a bronze medal and a hunger for more understands the importance of pacing himself through the rigorous qualification process I will aim for one game at a time for right now my focus is on the India Open The Paris Olympics is a long road to go I am not thinking much about it We have lots of tournaments in between before the Olympic qualification For me each and every game matters that is how you move ahead and you analyze and work on the mistakes that can be avoided said Prannoy to IANS highlighting the wisdom of a player who knows that success is a culmination of consistent performance However the competition is fierce with the likes of former World No 1 Kidambi Srikanth Commonwealth Games gold medallist Lakshya Sen and rising star Priyanshu Rajawat all vying for the coveted second Indian spot at the Games The stakes are high and every match in the leadup to Paris becomes a battle for supremacy and Olympic qualification Prannoy despite facing setbacks draws inspiration from his experiences Reflecting on a challenging match against Denmarks Anders Antonsen he acknowledges the hurdles but maintains his focus on the India Open It is a very important tournament ahead of the Olympics I always have a hunger to go there and win the tournament I have a lot of good memories and it is very special for him My body now feels very good Im in a very strong mental state Catching the flu was disastrous for me drastically losing a lot of weight but that is how the game of badminton is You are never sure of your body For me being mentally and physically stable matters the most he asserts revealing the determination that fuels his pursuit of success The journey however is not just about the India Open its about a series of tournaments that will shape Prannoys destiny With a strategic eye on the calendar he envisions participation in 5 to 7 key events emphasising the importance of rest and maintaining peak physical and mental condition The French and Indonesian Opens hold particular significance forming crucial stepping stones on Prannoys road to Olympic qualification Most probably 5 to 7 tournaments that I will aim to play ahead of the Olympics Rest is one of the key factors for me so going into the qualifications you want to be in good mental strength and a good physique The aim will be the French Open and Indonesian Open which I will aim to have under my belt As the badminton world watches Prannoy HS embarks on a quest for Olympic glory Each swing of the racket each strategic move and each hardfought point become part of a larger narrative a story of determination resilience and the pursuit of a dream The title is not just a destination its a journey and Prannoy is ready for every step of the way IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/one-game-at-a-time-paris-olympics-is-a-long-road-to-go-hs-prannoy-508221.html Mon, 15 Jan 2024 16:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-open-2024-lakshya-prannoy-highlight-crucial-role-of-super-750-status-in-race-to-paris-508230.html New Delhi Jan 15 Asian Games bronze medallist HS Prannoy and reigning Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen emphasised the significance of the Super 750 status of the India Open 2024 and how the additional points secured in the tournament will play a crucial role in the Paris Olympics qualification Elevated from the Super 500 to the Super 750 status last year the India Open 2024 organised by the Badminton Association of India BAI is set to take place at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi from January 1621 2024 A total of 247 players from 23 countries including international stars Vitidsarn Axelsen Intanon and Yamaguchi will headline the prestigious tournament Japan has fielded the largest contingent of 37 shuttlers Over the last decade India has emerged as one of the powerhouses of the sport Events like the YonexSunrise India Open have had a key role in this phenomenon as upcoming players and fans get inspired by watching the best players up close This year there is added excitement as the clock ticks closer to Paris 2024 I wish all involved the best of luck in what will no doubt be a super week on the BWF World Tour said BWF President PoulErik Høyer The prestigious tournament will provide Indian players with the opportunity to accumulate significantly higher ranking points on their home turf thereby enhancing their quest for qualification for the Paris Olympics The India Open has long stood as a legacy tournament for Indian Badminton Being a defining ground for milestone victories and career transformative moments resulting in dreams coming true this championship has always played a strong platform and breeding ground for future champions As we prepare to witness the biggest badminton show in India the electrifying atmosphere and intense competition promise to make the event an unforgettable spectacle for fans from across the country who brave the weather to be there on all seven days remarked BAI General Secretary Sanjay Mishra The 2023 World Championships bronze medallist Prannoy currently ranked 8th in the Race to Paris rankings will be aiming to climb higher in the rankings as he kicks off his campaign against Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei Highlighting the high stakes involved in the tournament HS Prannoy commented The India Open holds immense significance for me but this year is extra special as it will be providing a pedestal to improve my ranking ahead of the summer Olympics Playing on home soil will be an added boost and the support of our fans adds an extra layer of motivation As per the Paris Olympics qualification regulations India can have two mens singles players in the Top16 by April 30 2024 Currently ranked 17th in the Race to Paris rankings Sen who won the India Open in 2022 will commence his campaign against the emerging talent Priyanshu Rawat with an eye on securing the coveted second spot Winning the India Open in 2022 has been a cornerstone in shaping my career and I anticipate a similar influential role of the tournament in the context of Paris qualifications Starting out against Priyanshu will be tough but I am optimistic about my chances of making a deep run in the tournament to make a stride in the rankings stated Lakshya Sen With a prize pool of USD 850000 the YonexSunrise India Open 2024 will witness a total of 247 shuttlers from 23 countries who will enthral the fans with their captivating performances The reigning World champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand will also be a part of the galaxy of stars gracing the tournament as he gears up to defend his YonexSunrise India Open title I am thrilled to return to the India Open as the defending champion The competition promises to be fierce this time but I am ready to showcase my best game and give my all on the court once again expressed Kunlavut Vitidsarn All the shuttlers inside the current top 10 of the mens singles BWF World Rankings including top seed Viktor Axelsen of Denmark former World Champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore and Asian Games 2022 bronze medallist Kodai Naraoka of Japan will take the stage In the womens singles category threetime champion Ratchanok Intanon of Thailand and the Japanese duo of twotime World Champion Akane Yamaguchi and Rio Olympics bronze medallist Nozomi Okuhara are set to compete With five players in mens singles four in womens singles ten each in both doubles categories and eight in mixed doubles Japan boasts the largest contingent at the tournament with a total of 37 players competing across all categories Following Japan China fielded the second largest contingent comprising 34 players followed by Chinese Taipei with 23 players Alongside Prannoy and Sen the 10player Indian contingent will be spearheaded by Asian Games gold medallists Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy in the mens doubles and former World No 1 Kidambi Srikanth in the mens singles category In womens doubles the pairs of Treesa JollyGayatri Gopichand and Ashwini PonnappaTanisha Crasto will be aiming to strengthen their position in the Race to Paris rankings IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-open-2024-lakshya-prannoy-highlight-crucial-role-of-super-750-status-in-race-to-paris-508230.html Mon, 15 Jan 2024 16:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/malaysia-open-satwik-chirag-storm-into-semi-finals-ashwini-tanisha-bow-out-in-quarters-507494.html Kuala Lumpur Jan 12 In a display of badminton brilliance the dynamic Indian duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty stormed into the semifinals of the Malaysia Open by convincingly defeating the Chinese pair of Ren Xiang Yu and He Ji Ting here on Friday The secondranked Indian pair known for their impressive track record and six titles from the previous year including an Asian Games gold medal showcased their dominance on the court with a commanding 2111 218 victory in just 35 minutes From the outset Satwik and Chirag asserted their control surging to a 70 lead in the first game Their aggressive play and strategic net presence left their Chinese opponents ranked 32nd in the world struggling to find their rhythm The Indians continued their relentless assault securing an 112 lead at the interval The second game mirrored the first with Satwik and Chirag maintaining their dominance and extending their lead to 114 at the interval The synergy between the Indian shuttlers was evident blending speed precision and tactical acumen to keep their opponents at bay The Chinese pair found it challenging to counter the relentless attacks and strategic play of Satwik and Chirag The match concluded with the Indian duo earning a dozen match points and they secured their victory at the second opportunity With this impressive win Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advance to the semifinals where they await the outcome of the match between Koreas Kang Min Hyuk and Seo Seung Jae and the thirdseeded Malaysian pair of Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik However on the womens side Indias Ashwani Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto faced a setback bowing out in the quarterfinals after a 1521 1321 loss to Japans Rin Iwanaga and Kie Nakanishi IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/malaysia-open-satwik-chirag-storm-into-semi-finals-ashwini-tanisha-bow-out-in-quarters-507494.html Fri, 12 Jan 2024 20:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/malaysia-open-lakshya-sen-hs-prannoy-suffer-first-round-exit-kidambi-srikanth-moves-to-second-round-506843.html Kuala Lumpur Jan 10 Young Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen faced a setback in the first round succumbing to a straightgame defeat at the hands of Chinas Weng Hong Yang in the seasonopening match of the Malaysia Open The 23yearold currently ranked 16th in the world has now encountered five consecutive firstround exits raising concerns about his form and confidence Lakshyas last notable performance came in the World Championships last year making it imperative for the rising star to rediscover his winning touch In contrast the dynamic duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty ranked second in the world provided a silver lining for Indian badminton enthusiasts The pair with a string of accomplishments from the previous season faced a formidable Indonesian duo in their opening match Displaying resilience and skill Satwik and Chirag secured a hardfought victory with scores of 2118 2119 showcasing their prowess on the international stage On the other hand HS Prannoy coming off a remarkable season with bronze medals at the World Championships and the Asian Games faced a tough challenge against Denmarks Anders Antonsen Despite his achievements in the previous year Prannoy struggled to find his rhythm ultimately conceding the match 1421 1121 Tuesday brought a glimmer of hope for Indian badminton fans as Kidambi Srikanth staged a sensational comeback against sixth seed Jonathan Christie The thrilling threegame battle lasting over an hour showcased Srikanths determination and skill His victory sets the stage for an exciting secondround clash against Ng Ka Long Angus IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/malaysia-open-lakshya-sen-hs-prannoy-suffer-first-round-exit-kidambi-srikanth-moves-to-second-round-506843.html Wed, 10 Jan 2024 22:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/sindhu-prannoy-to-lead-indian-challenge-at-badminton-asia-team-championships-506066.html New Delhi Jan 9 Twotime Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and World No 8 Prannoy HS will spearhead a strong Indian squad at the Badminton Asia Team Championships 2024 slated to be held in Shah Alam Malaysia from February 1319 The team event will be crucial for Indian shuttlers to gain valuable qualification points in the Race to Paris 2024 Olympic qualification The team championships will also mark the comeback of Sindhu who was out of the international circuit due to a knee injury for almost four months The 16yearold senior national champion Anmol Kharb Badminton Asia Junior Championships medallist Tanvi Sharma and Ashmita Chaliha will provide backup to the former world champion in the womens singles category With the Olympic games a few months away this is one of the most important events for our shuttlers considering the Paris Olympic qualification We have rewarded the senior national champions as well with callup for team India These are very strong Indian sides who are capable of going all the way and I am sure they will script history at the prestigious team event said Badminton Association of India BAI General Secretary Sanjay Mishra Treesa JollyGayatri Gopichand who helped the Indian team clinch a historic bronze medal last year at the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships 2023 in Dubai will contest in womens doubles The remaining two pairs include rising duo and Guwahati Masters 2023 champions Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto alongside reigning senior national champions Priya Devi Konjengbam Shruti Mishra On the other hand one of the most consistent shuttlers on tour Prannoy who also won his first BWF World Championships medal and BWF World Tour title at Malaysia Masters 2023 will lead the mens team Commonwealth Games gold medallist Lakshya Sen former World No 1 Kidambi Srikanth and recently crowned senior national champion Chirag Sen will accompany him in team Indias s pursuit for glory Having won six titles in 2023 including gold medals at Asian Games and Asian Championships along with Indonesia Open 2023 a Super 1000 event Satwiksairaj RankireddyChirag Shetty will shoulder the mens doubles responsibility The former World No 1 duo will have the support of impressive senior national champion pair Suraj Goala and Pruthvi Roy and Dhruv Kapila and M R Arjun Indian mens team has previously won bronze medals in the 2016 and 2018 editions of the team event India squad Mens Team Prannoy HS Lakshya Sen Kidambi Srikanth Chirag Sen Satwiksairaj Rankireddy Chirag Shetty Dhruv Kapila M R Arjun Suraj Goala Pruthvi Roy Womens Team PV Sindhu Anmol Kharb Tanvi Sharma Ashmita Chaliha Treesa Jolly Gayatri Gopichand Ashwini Ponnappa Tanisha Crasto Priya Devi Konjengbam Shruti Mishra IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/sindhu-prannoy-to-lead-indian-challenge-at-badminton-asia-team-championships-506066.html Tue, 09 Jan 2024 12:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-open-indian-hopefuls-gear-up-to-exploit-home-advantage-with-eye-on-paris-olympics-qualification-502669.html New Delhi Dec 30 With the Race to Paris 2024 heading into its final stretch Indian shuttlers will eye to earn valuable points and stake claims to Olympic berths across categories at the India Open Super 750 to be held at the Indira Gandhi Stadium from January 1621 2024 Asian Games gold medallists Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty and bronze medallist HS Prannoy will aim to boost their position in the world ranking ahead of the Paris Olympics while the likes of former World No 1 Kidambi Srikanth 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Lakshya Sen and the up and coming Priyanshu Rajawat will be gunning for the second Indian spot at the Games According to the Paris Olympics qualification rules two Indian mens singles players can participate in the Games only if both of them are ranked among the Top16 at the end of the qualification process that ends on April 30 2024 It has also meant that almost all the Top10 players in current world ranking will be in action at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall and badminton lovers can enjoy watching them in action on all six days for free as the BAI has decided to keep the entry free The BAI has consistently maintained a very high standard of preparation for the India Open and that has ensured that it is now a Super 750 level event This means that all our Olympics hopefully will have a good chance of using the home conditions to earn valuable points and even win the title It will also be a great opportunity for fans to witness some breathtaking action as more top ranked players will be participating said BAI General Secretary Sanjay Mishra Among the Indian stars one among Sen and Rajawat are assured of a prequarterfinal spot as the young guns will face off against each other in the mens singles opening round Eighth seed Prannoy will be opening his campaign against Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei and will face the winner of the match between Sen and Rajawat after clearing the firstround hurdle Former champion Srikanth currently in 24th position in the Race to Paris rankings will meet Hong Kongs Lee Cheuk Yiu in the opening round and has a potential secondround clash against defending champion Kunlavut Viditsarn of Thailand In mens doubles former champions and second seeds Satwik and Chirag will kick off their challenge against World No 25 FangJen Lee and FangChih Lee of Taipei in the opening round and are expected to go deeper in the competition The womens doubles combinations of Treesa JollyGayatri Gopichand and Ashwini PonnappaTanisha Crasto are also locked into a seesaw battle for an Olympics spot All England semifinalists Treesa and Gayatri have a tough opener against fourth seeds Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida of Japan while Ashwini and Crasto who made three backtoback finals to end 2023 on a high will face World No 10 Thai combination of Rawinda Prajongjai and Jongkolphan Kititharakul in the first round Among the other high profile first round clashes defending womens singles champion An Se Young of South Korea will take on threetime champion Ratchanok Intanon of Thailand while Spains Carolina Marin will face Nozomi Okuhara of Japan in a clash of former world champions In mens singles former world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore will meet third seed and reigning All England champion Li Shi Feng of China while top seed Viktor Axelsen will open his campaign against Wang Tzu Wei of Chinese Taipei IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-open-indian-hopefuls-gear-up-to-exploit-home-advantage-with-eye-on-paris-olympics-qualification-502669.html Sat, 30 Dec 2023 22:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/excited-to-win-my-first-bwf-tour-title-says-sathish-kumar-karunakaran-501070.html New Delhi Dec 26 Emerging Indian badminton player Sathish Kumar Karunakaran etched his name in the badminton circuit as he clinched his maiden BWF Tour title at the recently concluded Odisha Masters 2023 held in Cuttack Sathish beat Ayush Shetty 2118 1921 2114 to win the Mens Singles final title Coming into this tournament Sathish had a good season with Singles title wins at India International wins backtoback in Bangalore followed by in Raipur and a runnerup finish at the Maldives International Series In a match that lasted more than an hour Sathish clinched the win against Ayush Shetty a bronze medalist at the World Junior Championships in 2023 This win is a testament to the growth Sathish has made in the last couple of years Putting in consistent performances in international competitions which has catapulted his world ranking from 508 to 51 It is always special to win your first BWF Tour title I have had a good year and finishing the year with a title makes it even more special I would like to thank my coach Ajit sir for his constant support and making me improve my game every day I am much more confident about my game said Sathish Born in Chennai the 22yearold Sathish had started doing well in the junior circuit winning a bronze medal at the Junior Korea Open and the Junior national championships in 2019 in Bangalore He was also part of the Indian team in the 2019 World Junior Championships and Asian Championships Sathish sharpened his skills and techniques under the guidance of former Indian international Ajit Wijetilekk Unlike his contemporaries Sathish chose to improve his game at more domestic level tournaments rather than junior international stage In 2021 Sathish reached his first final of an international tournament at Ukraine International where he finished as runnersup He then went on to win his first international title in 2022 in Cameroon IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/excited-to-win-my-first-bwf-tour-title-says-sathish-kumar-karunakaran-501070.html Tue, 26 Dec 2023 12:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/chirag-tanvi-storm-into-final-at-85th-senior-national-badminton-500422.html Guwahati Dec 23 Chirag Sen fought off a strong challenge from the secondseeded Kiran George securing a 2118 2118 victory as he advanced into the mens singles final of the 85th Senior National Badminton Championships 2023 held at the RG Baruah Sports Complex here on Saturday This prestigious national tournament organized by the Badminton Association of India BAI in Assam after four years is taking place from December 18 to 24 In the 38minute semifinal encounter the 2020 Iran international bronze medallist Chirag maintained his focus refusing to succumb to the pressure mounted by George He will now face fourthseeded Tharun M who defeated Bharat Raghav 2111 1621 2119 in a closely contested match Bhargav who had defeated tournament top seed Lakshya Sen 2115 1021 2117 in the quarterfinal on Friday evening set up the semifinal match against Tharun Their hourlong semifinal saw fortunes swing between the two players While Tharun won the first game 2111 Bhargav fought back securing a 2116 victory in the second game The decider witnessed a fierce contest before Tharun triumphed 2119 earning a berth in the final In the womens singles category both semifinal encounters witnessed upsets among the seeded and local talents Tanvi Sharma overcame eighthseeded Isharani Baruah 2115 2022 2114 while Haryanas Anmol Kharb upset secondseeded local favorite Ashmita Chaliha 2117 2119 Tanvi took the first game 2115 but Isharani made a strong comeback winning the second game 2220 The 51minute encounter ended when Tanvi grabbed the decider 2114 setting up a summit clash against Anmol The fresh winners of the 2023 Odisha Masters Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto cruised into the mixed doubles final with a comfortable 2111 2113 victory over Deep Rambhiya and Akshaya Warang They will now face the pair of Nitin Kumar and Navdha Manglam who clinched a hardfought victory over HV Nithin and Maneesha K with a score of 1021 2118 2119 In the womens doubles category the Maharashtrian pair of Ritika Thaker and Simran Singhi defeated P Amrutha and Pranjal Prabhu Chimulkar 2111 2111 to secure a spot in the final The duo will face the thirdseeded pair of Priya Devi Konjengbam and Shruti Mishra who registered a 2113 2111 win over Mrunmayee Deshpande and Prerana Alvekar IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/chirag-tanvi-storm-into-final-at-85th-senior-national-badminton-500422.html Sat, 23 Dec 2023 23:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/85th-senior-national-badminton-shriyanshi-stun-defending-champ-anupama-to-enter-quarters-500019.html Guwahati Dec 22 Shriyanshi Valishetty put up an impressive performance to beat the defending champion Anupama Upadhyaya with a stunning comefrombehind 1821 2113 2117 win in the womens singles roundof16 match at the 85th Senior National Badminton Championships 2023 on Friday The 16yearold from Telangana Shriyanshi conceded the first game but made the former junior World No 1 Anupama work hard for each point The youngster found her rhythm as the match progressed She made a strong comeback to win the next two games with a dominating display Shriyanshi will face home favourite Isharani Baruah in the quarterfinal Baruah thrashed Rhucha Sawant of Maharashtra 2111 2113 Top seed Aakarshi Kashyap and Assams Ashmita Chaliha also made their ways into the quarters with comfortable victories While Aakarshi got the better of Rajasthans Sakshi Phogat 219 2113 Ashmita triumphed over Surya Charishma Tamiri of Andhra Pradesh 2115 2110 Aakarshi will face Badminton Asia U17 amp U15 Junior Championships 2023 silver medallist Tanvi Sharma whereas Ashmita will be up against Meghana Reddy M in the Last8 stage Meanwhile in the mens singles prequarters defending champion Mithun Manjunath secured a 2117 2220 win over Bhargav Somasundara BWF World Championships bronze medallist Lakshya Sen too made progress with a convincing 2116 2111 victory against Abhishek Saini They will face Kiran George and Bharat Raghav respectively in Last8 Mens doubles category saw top seeds Krishna PrasadVishnuvardhan Goud Panjala and inform pair of Hariharan AmsakarunanRuban Kumar R winning their respective matches on Day 3 Krishna and Vishnuvardhan beat Ayush MakhijaSujey Tamboli 2116 2118 while Hariharan and Ruban moved past Viplav and Viraj Kuwale 2114 2114 Womens doubles and mixed doubles category on the other hand witnessed big upsets with the top seeded pairs bowing out in both the categories The reigning mixed doubles champions T Hemanagendra BabuKanika Kanwal were ousted by Ayush AgarwalShruti Mishra 2113 1621 2115 whereas womens doubles duo of Arulbala RVarshini VS fell short against Aparna BalanRituparna Das 1921 2117 2112 in the prequarterfinals IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/85th-senior-national-badminton-shriyanshi-stun-defending-champ-anupama-to-enter-quarters-500019.html Fri, 22 Dec 2023 17:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/want-to-take-positives-from-dubai-into-new-season-says-para-shuttler-manasi-joshi-499948.html New Delhi Dec 22 As the year draws to an end Indias top para shuttler Manasi Joshi wants to take the positives from the seasonending 5th Fazza Dubai ParaBadminton International 2023 to the new season which has the allimportant World Championships in February 2024 Joshi and her partner Thulasi Murugesan clinched the only gold medal for Team India at the Dubai ParaBadminton International avenging the pairs Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games final loss against Indonesian topranked Leani Ratri Oktila and Khalimatus Sadiyah in the womens doubles SL3SU5 JoshiMurugesan rallied from a game down to win 1521 2114 216 Overall Team India clinched 14 medals including five silver medals and eight bronze Happy to finish the year with a gold medal This was an important win as Dubai 2023 was the last championship before the World Championships So whatever positives we take from this event will be reflected in the Worlds We are hoping to do better in the World Championships Joshi was quoted as saying by the Paralympic Committee of India PCI in a release on Friday For me I have worked on all aspects of a SL3 game Now all I must do is sit through and analyse what tactic I must play against which player use my movement against one and strength against the other added Joshi whose womens singles SL3 and mixed doubles SL3SU5 campaign ended in quarterfinals in Dubai Joshi and Murugesan both of whom train at the Pullela Gopichand Academy have started playing together only this year and have won six titles from nine tournaments in 2023 The womens doubles SL3SU5 though will not be part of the Paris 2024 Paralympics but will be played in the upcoming World Championships in Pattaya Murugesan had to settle for gold WD SL3SU5 silver WS SU5 and bronze XD SL3SU5 with Nitesh Kumar in Dubai much like her campaign in the Hangzhou Asian Para Games I wanted to win at least two gold medals here But the competition is very tough now as everyone wants to win the Paris 2024 qualification points she said Bhagat to focus on fitness strength In mens standing events Paralympic champion Pramod Bhagat finished second to his English archrival Daniel Bethell going down in straight games 1721 821 in mens singles SL3 final Bhagat the Asian Para Games champion later admitted he ran out of stamina and power in the game He was a better player today Post the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics Bethell has worked a lot on his game and I can see his progress I must get back on track now work hard on my fitness and strength said Bhagat who also lost his SL3SU5 mixed doubles final to Indonesias Leani Ratri Oktila and Hikmat Ramdani Meanwhile Indias Suhas Yathiraj fell to Malaysias Mohd Amin Burhanuddin 2113 2116 in the mens singles SL4 final but was content with the way he played this year Having started the year ranked 39th after missing out on several Level 1 tournaments Yathiraj slowly climbed the ladder making the most in the Level 2 events The only way to be a Paralympic contender is to play exceedingly well in the Level 2 tournaments and I managed to do that So far its been a great season You cannot afford to be complacent at any point as from India itself its a tough competition to qualify for the Paralympics said the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic silver medallist IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/want-to-take-positives-from-dubai-into-new-season-says-para-shuttler-manasi-joshi-499948.html Fri, 22 Dec 2023 15:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/85th-senior-national-badminton-top-seeds-lakshya-aakarshi-enter-rd-3-499715.html Guwahati Dec 21 Lakshya Sen and Aakarshi Kashyap won their respective men and womens second round singles matches at the 85th Senior National Badminton Championships here on Thursday Commonwealth Games gold medallist Sen swiftly defeated Sidarth T with scores of 218 215 Initially cautious in the first game the players fought for each point until they reached a tie at 55 Sen then accelerated to secure the first game at 218 Reading his opponent well Sen dominated the second game with a 215 victory completing the rout in just 25 minutes BWF 2023 World Junior Championships bronze medallist Ayush Shetty faced a tough challenge from Neer Nehwal but emerged victorious with a 2325 2118 2112 scoreline He is set to take on seventhseeded Alap Mishra in the next round In the womens singles category Aakarshi Kashyap the 22yearold tournament top seed encountered a tough match against Rituparna Das Ranked 40th globally Kashyap overcame a stiff challenge in the first game before closing the match with a 2118 2111 scoreline in 32 minutes She is scheduled to play Aruna Prabhudesai in a fourthround encounter Secondseeded Ashmita Chaliha a home favorite in the womens singles defeated her statemate Suzen Burhagohain with a score of 2113 2110 in the second round Chaliha ranked 12th by BAI is set to face Delhis Rishika Nandi in the fourth round Another Assamese player Isharani Baruah fought back from a game down to defeat Shriyanshi Pardeshi of the Railways Baruah ranked 6th by BAI lost the first game 2022 but rallied to win the next two games 2110 2220 advancing to the third round Unnati Hooda the 2023 Abu Dhabi Masters champion triumphed over Manisha Rani Tirkey of Jharkhand with a 2111 2117 victory setting up a thirdround clash with Tanvi Sharma Sharma the silver medallist in Badminton Asias U17 and U15 Junior Championships in 2023 faced a tough match against Shreya Lele ultimately securing victory with scores of 2118 2224 2113 in a 56minute battle Defending champion and former Junior World No 1 Anupama Upadhyaya defeated Taneesha Singh with scores of 215 2112 maintaining her quest to regain the crown In the mixed doubles the pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto cruised to a 215 2114 win over Abdul Rahman Syed and Mamaikya Lanka The duo is set to face Chayanit Joshi and Kavya Gupta in the prequarterfinals IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/85th-senior-national-badminton-top-seeds-lakshya-aakarshi-enter-rd-3-499715.html Thu, 21 Dec 2023 22:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/85th-senior-national-badminton-dhruv-tanisha-off-to-a-flying-start-tanvi-beat-tanya-in-two-straight-game-499253.html Guwahati Dec 20 The mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto on Wednesday defeated Vanlalringngheta JosephLaldingpull Ralte 215 217 on day one of 85th Senior National Badminton Championship here at R G Baruah Sports Complex Just three days ago Dhruv and Tanisha had claimed victory at the Yonex Sunrise Odisha Masters 2023 Their victory over Joseph and Ralte in their round of 64 match in 18 minutes speaks volumes about their level of confidence and dominance Dhruv and Tanisha will face the pair of Abdul Rahman Syed and Mamaikya Lanka in round two In the womens singles encounter silver medallist in Badminton Asias U17 and U15 Junior Championships in October 2023 Tanvi Sharma overcame Tanya Hemanth with ease Tanvi handed her opponent a 2116 2111 defeat in the round of 128 match that lasted 30 minutes The 14yearold faced a little challenge in the first game but came back strongly in the second to maintain her lead and secure victory Tanvi will take on Gujarats Shreya Lele who overcame her opponent Amolika Singh after an hourlong battle to register a 1321 2114 3028 victory Last years runnerup at the Syed Modi International where she went down to PV Sindhu in the final Malvika Bansod secured a 216 2116 victory against Mayuri Barman Meanwhile the path to victory for Ayush Shetty the BWF 2023 World Junior Championships bronze medallist wasnt as easy in the mens singles match Facing a stiff competition from Adheep Gupta Ayush managed to claim 2220 2117 win in an encounter that lasted 43 minutes In the round of 64 clash Ayush will take on Neer Nehwal who defeated Joseph Vanlalringngheta 219 2113 in the first round It was a stroll in the park for 2011 BWF World Junior Championships bronze medallist Sameer Verma while he took on Aditya Mondal in mens singles round of 128 The 29yearold shuttler from Madhya Pradesh got the better of Mondal when he registered a 2111 2113 victory in 31 minutes Verma will now face Meiraba Maisnam Luwang in the next match For BAIs U19 topranked player Dhruv Negi 21 minutes were enough to register a 217 2111 victory over Prem Singh Chouhan While Negi did not offer any chance to Chouhan in the first game as he raced to take lead Chouhan however did resist in the second game fighting for every point till the two players drew parity at 1010 Negi then took control of the match and bagged the second game at 2111 to set up his match with Orijit Chahila in the round of 64 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/85th-senior-national-badminton-dhruv-tanisha-off-to-a-flying-start-tanvi-beat-tanya-in-two-straight-game-499253.html Wed, 20 Dec 2023 20:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/maharashtra-aai-crown-champions-at-badminton-senior-national-team-championships-498808.html Guwahati Dec 19 Maharashtra and Airport Authority of India AAI stamped their authority with powerpacked performances to clinch the womens and mens team titles respectively in the 75th Inter StateInter Zonal Badminton Championships 2023 at the RG Baruah Sports Complex here on Tuesday The prestigious national championships organised by the Badminton Association of India BAI are being held in Assam after four years The dominant AAI team appeared in both the mens and womens team finals and managed to clinch the title in the former category as they outclassed Karnataka 30 Tharun Mannepalli started AAIs challenge aggressively in the final when he thrashed Bhargav Somasundara 2118 2118 in the opening singles match Maisnam Meiraba then doubled the lead with a 2220 1621 2111 win against Raghu Mariswamy in the second singles contest which lasted nearly an hour Later the mens doubles duo of Alap MishraRavikrishna finished things off in style for AAI as they defeated Prakash RajAshith Surya 2111 1621 2119 Meanwhile in the womens team event final Maharashtra dominated AAI 30 with impressive displays from Shruti Mundada Alisha Naik and the doubles pair of Simran Singhi and Ritika Thaker Mundada started the day for Maharashtra with a hardfought win 2321 2325 2118 over Tanya Hemanth in the opening singles match that lasted for an hour and 23 minutes The second match also saw an intense battle but Naik recovered well in time after losing the second set to secure a 2118 1221 2119 victory against Mansi Singh Singhi and Thaker then took just 42 minutes to ensure Maharashtras position on top of the podium when the duo beat Tanya Hemanth and Priya Devi Konjengbam comfortably with scores of 2114 2118 The individual events will kick off on Wednesday with star shuttlers like BWF World championships bronze medallist Lakshya Sen experienced Sameer Verma Aakarshi Kashyap and home favourite Ashmita Chaliha among many more vying for the coveted titles Finals will be played on Sunday IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/maharashtra-aai-crown-champions-at-badminton-senior-national-team-championships-498808.html Tue, 19 Dec 2023 18:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/manasi-joshi-clinches-gold-pramod-bhagat-bags-2-silvers-at-dubai-para-badminton-international-498199.html Dubai Dec 18 World ParaBadminton No 2 ranked pair of Manasi Joshi and Thulasimathi Murugesan clinched a gold medal in the womens doubles Sl3SU5 category while Para Asian gold medalist Pramod Bhagat secured two silvers at the recently concluded 5th Fazza Dubai Para Badminton International 2023 Joshi and Murugesan pair defeated Indonesian pair of Leani Ratri Oktila and Khalimatus Sadiyah 1521 2114 amp 216 The duo emerged as the only winners among six finals that India played on Sunday In the mens singles SL 3 category Pramod went down to Englands Daniel Bethell in the finals the game was intense and could have swung anyway Daniel held his nerves in the end of both games to clear the finish line with a score 2117 2118 In the Mixed Doubles SL3 and SU 5 category Pramod and Manisha Ramdass went down to Indonesias Hikmat Ramdani and Leani Ratri Oktila in the finals the final score read 2114 and 2111 India also secured a bronze medal in Mixed Doubles SL 3 and SU 5 with Kumar Nitesh and Thulasimathi Murugesan In the mens singles SL 4 category Suhas Yathiraj took silver while Sukant Kadama and Tarun secured bronze while Palak Kohli secured bronze in the womens singles SL4 In the Mens doubles Sl 3 SL4 category Manoj Sarkar and his Korean partner Cho Nadan pocketed silver while Kumar Nitesh and Tarun secured bronze IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/manasi-joshi-clinches-gold-pramod-bhagat-bags-2-silvers-at-dubai-para-badminton-international-498199.html Mon, 18 Dec 2023 13:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/tai-axelsen-crowned-while-china-takes-2-titles-at-bwf-world-tour-finals-498019.html Hangzhou China Dec 17 Tai Tzuying of Chinese Taipei and Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen of Denmark took the womens and mens singles golds respectively while China clinched both womens doubles and mixed doubles titles at the 2023 BWF World Tour Finals here on Sunday Axelsen notched up a dominating 2111 2112 win against home favorite Shi Yuqi in 49 minutes completing a hattrick of the singles titles reports Xinhua I cant believe that I won This match means a lot to me and I was quiet during the match because I was focused on every point said Axelsen However the womens singles final saw a 73minute fierce competition between two veterans 30yearold Carolina Marin of Spain and 29yearold Tai After losing the first game 2112 Tai changed her pace to initiate attacks in the next dominating the subsequent games 2114 2118 to secure her fourth season finale title I attribute my performance to my good mindset I didnt have high expectations because I have not fully recovered from my injury said Tai In the womens doubles final defending champions Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan of China encountered little challenge from South Korean duo Baek Hana and Lee Sohee before claiming their 2116 2116 victory Mixed doubles world No 1 Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong of China defended their title with a straightgame victory 2111 2118 over compatriots Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping The mens doubles gold was clinched by South Korean Kang Minhyuk and Seo Seungjae who defeated world No 1 Liang WeikengWang Chang of China 2117 2220 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/tai-axelsen-crowned-while-china-takes-2-titles-at-bwf-world-tour-finals-498019.html Sun, 17 Dec 2023 19:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/tanisha-crasto-dhruv-kapila-clinch-mixed-doubles-title-at-odisha-masters-2023-498046.html Cuttack Dec 17 The sensational duo of Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila clinched the Mixed Doubles title here at the Odisha Masters 2023 being held at JN Indoor Stadium In the first Final of the day Indian duo Tanisha CrastoDhruv Kapila were up against Singapores Hee Yong Kai Terry and Tan Wei Han Jessica In the first game the Indian pair started aggressively but the pair from Singapore fought back hard to keep the scores tied At the interval Hee Yong Kai Terry and Tan Wei Han Jessica took a 119 lead With Dhruv and Tanisha finding their rhythm back they brought the game to 1616 before the pair from Singapore quickly took the lead putting the Indians on the backfoot and closed the first game 2117 In the second game both teams were involved in long rallies as the Indian duo took 119 lead at the interval TanishaDhruv marched ahead to a 1511 lead before the won the second game 2119 and taking the match into the decider In the decider the Indian pair continued their momentum and started putting pressure on the pair from Singapore But the pair from Singapore fought their way back and took a 119 lead at the interval After the change of sides the Indian pair started dominating before winning the game 2321 and clinching the Mixed Doubles title Meanwhile in the Womens Double final the Indian duo of Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto went down to Indonesian pair of Meilysa Trias Puspitasari and Rachel Allessya Rose by 2114 and 2117 In the first game both teams put their best foot forward with Tanisha dominating at the net and Ashwini showing her experience The Indonesian pair put up a strong fight and at the interval the score was 118 in favour of Indonesia After the change of sides the pair from Indonesia took a 1915 lead and took the first game 2114 In the second game the Indian duo started feeling the pressure following which they gave away points easily to the pair from Indonesia Meilysa Trias Puspitasari and Rachel Allessya Rose took a 61 lead and put the Indian pair on backfoot But the Indian pair found their rhythm back and started putting pressure on the Indonesian pair At the interval the score was 118 in favour of Indonesia The pair from Indonesia then won the second game 2117 to lift the title In the Mens Singles Final match Satish Kumar Karunakaran defeated Ayush Shetty 2118 1921 and 2114 to win the title Coming into this tournament Sathish had a good season with Mens Singles title wins at India International and runnerup finish at Maldives International In the Mens Double Final Lin BingWei and Su Ching Heng of Chinese Taipei beat Krishna Prasad Garaga and Sai Pratheek K 2220 1821 and 2117 Meanwhile in Womens Single Final former World No 1 Nozomi Okuhara staged an epic comeback and beat Hong Kong Chinas Lo Sin Yan Happy to lift the title with a score of 217 2123 and 2220 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/tanisha-crasto-dhruv-kapila-clinch-mixed-doubles-title-at-odisha-masters-2023-498046.html Sun, 17 Dec 2023 21:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/odisha-masters-2023-ashwini-ponnappa-tanisha-crasto-storm-into-womens-doubles-final-497667.html Cuttack Dec 16 The Odisha Masters 2023 witnessed thrilling encounters as ace double shuttlers Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto secured a spot in the Womens Doubles Final at the JN Indoor Stadium In an intense Womens Doubles semifinal clash the Indian pair faced off against Arlya Nabila Thesa Munggaran and Agnia Sri Rahayu from Indonesia The first set saw a competitive battle with AshwiniTanisha leading 118 at the interval The Indian duo displayed resilience and secured the first set with a scoreline of 2117 Continuing their dominant performance they maintained control in the second set leading 118 at the interval With a powerful display of skill Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto emerged victorious in the second set with a score of 2113 securing their place in the Womens Doubles Final In other significant matches of the day Tanisha Crasto paired with Dhruv Kapila also triumphed in the Mixed Doubles category against Denmarks Mads Vestergaard and Christine Busch The Indian duo exhibited aggression and confidence clinching the first set with a convincing score of 2114 They continued their momentum in the second set sealing the victory with a 2114 win advancing to the Mixed Doubles Final The Mens Singles category witnessed defending champion Kiran George being ousted by Satish Kumar Karunakaran in straight games with scores of 2118 and 2114 Ayush Shetty secured a spot in the Final with a comeback win after dropping the first set eventually winning 2114 and 2220 In Womens Singles former World No 1 Nozumi Okuhara showcased her prowess by defeating Unnati Hooda with a scoreline of 2116 and 215 securing her place in the Final Another exciting Womens Singles Semifinal saw Lo Sin Yan Happy beating Christophersen Line with a score of 1121 2110 and 2422 The Odisha Masters 2023 also witnessed notable victories in other categories setting the stage for thrilling finals in the days to come The Badminton enthusiasts eagerly await the culmination of the tournament as players vie for supremacy in the remaining matches IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/odisha-masters-2023-ashwini-ponnappa-tanisha-crasto-storm-into-womens-doubles-final-497667.html Sat, 16 Dec 2023 19:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/uk-mps-raise-concerns-over-indian-origin-samir-shah-as-bbc-chair-report-497506.html London Dec 16 A crossparty group of British MPs have expressed concerns over the appointment of Indianorigin TV executive Samir Shah as the next BBC chair according to a media report The 71yearold will be in charge of upholding and protecting the BBCs independence and ensuring the broadcaster fulfils its mission to inform educate and entertain Ahead of his formal appointment Shah appeared in front of a House of Commons Culture Media and Sport Select committee on Wednesday the BBC News reported While the committee agreed that Shah was appointable as chair they questioned whether he had the necessary strength and character to challenge BBC executives We were disappointed that Dr Shah was not willing to express a view on fundamental principles such as board level interference in the BBC and other bodies and on political impartiality the MPs report said The report added that Shah did not sufficiently demonstrate the strength and character that is needed to challenge the executive leadership of the BBC The MPs said they had serious reservations about his willingness to offer his opinions and insight on some of the most fundamental issues facing the corporation At the committee hearing Shah was asked about his opinion of allegations that a BBC board member had attempted to interfere in editorial matters Although the BBC is politically independent its Chairperson is appointed by the government The House of Commons Committee is allowed to question candidate for the top BBC post and it operates separately from the government Shah will succeed Richard Sharp if the government goes ahead with his appointment Sharp resigned earlier this year after breaking rules over dealings with then Prime Minister Boris Johnson ahead of his appointment Shah has worked in TV for more than 40 years starting at London Weekend Television in 1979 BBC reported Since then he has held positions as the BBCs head of television current affairs and later went on to head the corporations political journalism across radio and television In 2007 he was appointed as a nonexecutive director on the BBC Board Shah is currently chief executive of Juniper an independent production company which supplies programmes to the BBC as well as other organisations including Channel 4 Netflix and National Geographic IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/uk-mps-raise-concerns-over-indian-origin-samir-shah-as-bbc-chair-report-497506.html Sat, 16 Dec 2023 11:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/fazza-dubai-para-badminton-2023-indias-paralympic-stars-advance-to-semis-497631.html Dubai Dec 16 In a day filled with exhilarating encounters and unexpected upsets at the 5th Fazza Dubai Para Badminton International 2023 Indias Tarun Tarun stunned the top seed and world No 2 Fredy Setiawan of Indonesia securing his place in the semifinals The intense clash saw Tarun overcoming Setiawans strong comeback in the second game ultimately prevailing 2119 2321 Expressing his emotions postmatch Tarun reflected I was prepared before the match mentally and physically I dont know what happened my mental focus was not there Against Fredy it has always been tight matches and he comes back into the game after he gains his rhythm Happy to pull it through today This victory marked a significant moment for Tarun marking his first win over Setiawan since 2019 The fifthranked Indian who underwent ACL surgery last November acknowledged the need to enhance his mental strength as he progresses into the New Year Another Indian athlete Suhas L Yathiraj the Asian Para Games champion in mens singles SL4 faced a tough challenge from Korean opponent Shin Kyung Hwan Yathiraj secured victory in three games with a scoreline of 2111 1921 2113 He is now set to meet compatriot Sukant Kadam in the next round In the mens singles SL3 category Nitesh endured a challenging match against Republic of Koreas Joo Dangjae Despite a broken blade during the game Nitesh staged a comeback to win 1721 2112 2117 Paralympic champion Pramod Bhagat faced a formidable challenge from Ukraines Oleksandr Chyrkov but managed to secure a spot in the semifinals with a 2114 1621 2111 victory Bhagat is set to face Japans Daisuke Fujihara in the upcoming semifinals The tournament also witnessed upsets in other categories with Paralympic champion Krishna Nagar being eliminated by Frances Charles Noakes in straight games 2114 2115 in mens singles SL6 quarterfinals In the womens standing events Nigerias Mariam Eniola Bolaji continued her winning streak shocking world No 5 Manasi Joshi in straight games 2113 2111 Bolaji is now poised to face Chinas Asian Para Games champion Xiao Zuxian in the womens singles SL3 semifinals The Fazza Dubai Para Badminton International 2023 has proven to be a battleground of resilience skill and surprises with athletes showcasing their determination to emerge victorious in this prestigious competition The semifinals promise even more excitement and intense battles as the competition progresses IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/fazza-dubai-para-badminton-2023-indias-paralympic-stars-advance-to-semis-497631.html Sat, 16 Dec 2023 17:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-ashwini-tanisha-pair-unnati-cruise-to-odisha-masters-quarterfinals-497053.html Cuttack Dec 14 Women doubles pair of Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto Unnati Hooda progressed to the quarterfinal of the Odisha Masters badminton tournament here at the JN Indoor Stadium on Thursday In the womens doubles category the pair of Ashwini and Tanisha were up against Arul Bala Radhakrishnan and Varshini Viswanath Sri and moved into quarter with an easy 2113 and 2113 win over their opponents Another womens doubles pair Rutuparna Panda and Swetaparna Panda won their match against Simran Singhi and Ritika Thaker 2112 1421 2119 to make it to the quarterfinals In the womens single Unnati won her match against Ashmita Chaliha with a score of 2118 2116 to advance to the next round Former World No1 Nozomi Okuhara defeated Stephanie Widjaja with a score of 2111 and 2116 In mixed doubles the Indian duo of Tanisha and Dhruv Kapila were up against Indonesias Amri Syahnawi and Winny Oktavina Kandow The Indian pair showed aggression right from the first point and took a 73 lead in a jiffy and pocketed the first game with a score of 2116 In the second game the Indian pair took a 134 lead and put their opponents on the backfoot and sealed an easy win taking the second game 2112 In another mixed doubles match Ashwini and Rohan Kapoor went down 1421 2117 1421 to their compatriots Sumeeth Reddy and Sikki Reddy Chirag Sen won his mens singles match against Mads Christophersen with a score of 2110 1521 and 2117 to move into the quarters IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-ashwini-tanisha-pair-unnati-cruise-to-odisha-masters-quarterfinals-497053.html Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/odisha-masters-2023-ashwini-tanisha-pair-smash-its-way-into-semis-497370.html Cuttack Dec 15 Seasoned womens doubles pair Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto along with singles stars Unnati Hooda and Kiran George stormed into the semifinals on the fourth day of the Odisha Masters 2023 badminton tournament here on Friday Earlier Tanisha partnered Dhruv Kapila to reach the semifinals in mixed doubles In a dazzling display of skill determination and heartstopping moments the Indian shuttlers showcased their prowess at the International Badminton Championships quarterfinals played at the JN Indoor Stadium here The TanishaDhruv duo and the dynamic AshwiniTanisha pair emerged as the stars of the day leaving fans on the edge of their seats The days action kicked off with TanishaDhruv facing off against Indonesias Marwan FarzaJessica Maya Rismawardani in the mixed doubles quarterfinals The Indonesian pair started aggressively taking an early lead but the Indian duo fought back with resilience A nailbiting first game concluded with TanishaDhruv sealing victory at 2116 In the second game they continued their dominance securing a convincing 2111 win and marched into the lastfour stage However not all battles ended in triumph for India The B Sumeeth ReddySikki Reddy combine faced a tough challenge against Denmarks Mads VestergaardChristine Busch ultimately succumbing in a closely contested match 2022 2116 and 2118 In the mens singles category Ayush Shetty displayed his mettle by defeating Subhankar Dey with a commanding score of 2116 and 2114 Kiran George showcased his skills by registering a win over Meiraba Luwang Maisnam at 2110 and 2116 Satish Kumar Karunakaran ousted Chirag Sen with a dominant performance closing the match at 2110 and 2116 In womens singles former World No 1 Nozomi Okuhara of Japan sailed into the semifinals with ease securing a comprehensive 215 and 2113 victory over Ruzana Indias Unnati Hooda exhibited resilience in her match against Anupama Upadhyaya winning 1621 217 and 2115 to secure her spot in the semis The womens doubles category witnessed intense moments as Rutuparna PandaSwetaparna Panda faced defeat against Jesita Putri MiantoroFebi Setianingrum at 219 2115 However the highlight of the day was the clash between AshwiniTanisha and Sung Shuo Yun and Yu Chien Hui of Chinese Taipei After a gripping battle the Indian duo emerged victorious in a rollercoaster decider securing a semis berth with a 2220 2022 2114 win IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/odisha-masters-2023-ashwini-tanisha-pair-smash-its-way-into-semis-497370.html Fri, 15 Dec 2023 19:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/chen-marin-advance-to-semis-of-bwf-world-tour-finals-497124.html Hangzhou Dec 15 Olympic champions Chen Yufei of China and Carolina Marin of Spain booked their spots in the womens singles last four in advance after taking straightset wins at the 2023 BWF World Tour Finals Home favorite Chen claimed her second victory of the group stage by sweeping Zhang Beiwen of the United States 2113 2115 in 36 minutes reports Xinhua I clinched a speedy win as I wished Im glad that I can save energy for the upcoming competitions Ill try to enjoy tomorrows match and maybe will try some new strategies said Chen on Thursday She will next face Marin who eased past Chinese shuttler Han Yue 2111 2112 in the other Group B match and also reached the semifinals with two wins The situation in Group A is more complex as Tai Tzuying of Chinese Taipei An Seyoung and Kim Gaeun of South Korea all have a chance to enter the last four Tai now places first after earning a tough 21 win over Kim on Thursday Mens singles world No 1 Viktor Axelsen of Denmark gained his first victory by edging Japans Kodai Naraoka 2117 219 in Group A Chinas Shi Yuqi who overcame Axelsen on Wednesday was defeated by Indonesias Anthony Sinisuka Ginting 1121 217 2117 while his teammate Li Shifeng fought for 69 minutes to prevail over newlycrowned world champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand 2118 2220 in Group B Mixed doubles world No 1 and defending champions Zheng SiweiHuang Yaqiong of China endured a grueling 74 minutes to beat South Koreas Kim WonhoJeong Naeun 1821 2725 2115 securing a lastfour berth World champions Seo SeungJaeChae Yujung of South Korea also advanced to the semifinals after besting Tang ChunmanTse Yingsuet of Hong Kong China 1721 2113 2118 Womens doubles defending champions Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan of China who are competing in the Finals for the sixth time stormed to a 20 victory over Apriyani Rahayu and Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti of Indonesia Another Chinese pair mens doubles world No 1 Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang bagged their first win by ousting Japans Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi in straight sets The final round of the group matches will be held on Friday with four playerspairs of each category entering the knockout stage IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/chen-marin-advance-to-semis-of-bwf-world-tour-finals-497124.html Fri, 15 Dec 2023 10:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-ashwini-tanisha-pair-unnati-kiran-advance-to-odisha-masters-second-round-496596.html Cuttack Dec 13 Indias womens doubles pair of Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto along with singles players Unnati Hooda and Kiran George progressed to the second round of the Odisha Masters badminton tournament here at the JN Indoor Stadium In a highintensity fixture of womens Doubles category the duo of Ashwini and Tanisha who are coming here on the back of securing their second Super 100 title at the Guwahati Masters and also reaching career high 24 in BWF World Rankings defeated UAEs Aleena Qathun and Nayonika Rajesh 217 2114 In the first set the Indian pair showed aggression and took a 114 lead Ashwini stayed composed while Tanisha brought out variations in her shots to close the win the opening game with a score of 217 The Indian duo faced resistance in the second game as Qathun and Rajesh led a fightback and drew parity at 88 The Indians again had an 118 lead which surged to 1711 in quick period with Ashwini showing her experience and Tanisha smashing it hard making it unplayable for the pair from UAE and secured their win taking the second game 2114 with the dup from UAE hitting the shuttle at the net In another womens doubles fixture Palak Arora and Unnati Hooda lost 721 1321 to Simran Singhi and Ritika Thaker In the mixed doubles the pair of Ashwini and Rohan Kapoor defeated Ting Shih Wee Owen and Gan Jing Err Malaysia with a score of 2119 and 2115 Young Indian badminton talent and defending champion Unnati was up against Ugandas Husina Kobugabe in womens singles fixture Unnati won her match by 2110 and 218 In the mens singles Chirag Sen defeated Saneeth Dayanand Shimoga 2112 219 while defending Champion Kiran George seeded 2 registered 2112 1021 2112 win over compatriot Rithvik Satish Kumar to progress to the next round IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-ashwini-tanisha-pair-unnati-kiran-advance-to-odisha-masters-second-round-496596.html Wed, 13 Dec 2023 21:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/guwahati-masters-badminton-ashwini-tanisha-clinch-womens-doubles-title-chaiwan-lifts-singles-crown--495345.html Guwahati Assam Dec 10 Indias Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto clinched their second Super 100 level title of the year beating Chinese Taipeis Sung Shuo Yun and Yu Chien Hui 2113 2119 in the womens doubles final in the Guwahati Masters badminton tournament here on Sunday Thailands Lalinrat Chaiwan and Indonesias Yohanes Saut Marcellyno bagged the womens and mens singles crowns with contrasting wins in the respective finals However the focus for the local fans was on the womens doubles as Ashwini and Tanisha were the only Indians to reach finals The secondseeded Indians who had finished runnersup in the Syed Modi International Super 300 event last week began the final with an aggressive intent as Tanisha prowled the net with aplomb as the local favourites took the opening game with ease It looked like Ashwini and Tanisha could race through the match when they opened up a 126 lead in the second game But the Taipei pair clinched five straight points to close the gap to just one point and the Indians faced a few nervy moments thereafter To their credit Ashwini and Tanisha did not lose patience and were prepared to wait for their opportunities Tanisha found a winner with a smart net push to warn them a match point and the Abu Dhabi Masters champions wrapped things up on the very first opportunity Later speaking about the match Ashwini admitted that the drift did affect when they tried to push the shuttle to the backcourt There were some nervous moments but it was the support of the crowd that egged up on and I am happy that we handled the pressure well This is the first time an international badminton event was being held in Assam since 2007 and the fans got behind the Indian combination during the 40minute summit clash The pair will now head to Bhubaneshwar for the Odisha Masters hoping to consolidate their position in the world ranking with another strong showing to end the year on a high In the other matches Thailands Lalinrat Chaiwan and Indonesias Yohanes Saut Marcellyno bagged the womens and mens singles crowns Chaiwan upset fourth seed Line Christophersen of Denmark 2114 1721 2116 in the womens singles final before Marcellyno got the better of teammate Alvi Wijaya Chairullah 2112 2117 in the mens singles summit clash Second seeds Hee Yong Kai Terry and Tan Wei Han Jessica of Singapore clinched the mixed doubles title with a 2119 2111 win over Mads Vestergaad and Christine Busch of Denmark while Choong Hon Jian and Muhammad Haikal of Malaysia bagged the mens doubles crown with a 2117 2321 win over Chinese Taipeis Lin BingWei and Su Ching Heng IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/guwahati-masters-badminton-ashwini-tanisha-clinch-womens-doubles-title-chaiwan-lifts-singles-crown--495345.html Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-ashwini-tanisha-pair-wins-womens-doubles-title-at-guwahati-masters-495270.html Guwahati Dec 10 Indias Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto on Sunday won the womens doubles title of the Guwahati Masters 2023 badminton tournament beating Chinese Taipeis Sung Shuo Yun and Yu Chien Hui 2113 2119 in the final in Guwahati Assam on Sunday This was Ashwini and Tanishas second title as a pair having previously won the Abu Dhabi Masters Super 100 this year Additionally they reached the final of the Syed Modi International Super 300 tournament in Lucknow last week The Indian shuttlers dominated the first game After tying at 11 Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto took charge steadily extending their lead and confidently securing the opener for a lead Continuing their momentum in the second game the Indian duo held a fivepoint lead at the break Then the Taipei pair fought back narrowing the gap to one at 1211 setting the stage for a tight finish Momentum shifted towards the Taipei pair as they levelled the score at 19all Yet fuelled by the home crowd Ashwini and Tanisha clinched the final two points securing the title Results of the Guwahati Masters 2023 badminton event will factor into players qualifying rankings for the Paris 2024 Olympics IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-ashwini-tanisha-pair-wins-womens-doubles-title-at-guwahati-masters-495270.html Sun, 10 Dec 2023 17:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/khelo-india-para-games-cerebral-palsy-not-a-challenge-for-maharashtra-shuttler-tulika-jadhao-in-pursuing-a-dream-495285.html New Delhi Dec 10 Maharashtras Tulika Jadhao one of the youngest participants to step onto the badminton court in the Khelo India Para Games which kicked off on Sunday is hoping to represent India just like her idols Paralympians Palak Joshi and Pramod Bhagat On Sunday Tulika won the womens singles quarterfinal in the SL3 category beating Poornima Pandey of Uttar Pradesh 216 214 in straight sets in the Khelo India Para Games at the iconic IG Stadium here Tulika a 15yearold from Buldana Maharashtra was born with cerebral palsy a congenital disorder affecting movement muscle tone and posture However her ailment doesnt seem to come in the way of the chirpy teenager dreaming of representing India one day I started playing badminton just for fun in 2018 but when I watched the Tokyo Paralympics I was in so much awe Especially watching Phalak Joshi and Pramod Bhagat was inspiring for me and I too want to become like them one day said Tulika But her condition is such that she is posed with challenges every day I play in the SL3 category and it does get difficult because I cant do much with the right side of my body Since all my weight falls on one leg I am often prone to injury too And due to cerebral palsy I also have a visual impairment so I play with spectacles which makes it harder to gauge the shuttle she explains However playing badminton has given Tulika a new identity She says When I was a kid people would look at my hand and leg wondering what was wrong with me and that always made me feel different from others But having taken up badminton I feel like I can make a new identity for myself Many of my friends and family are already very excited for me Tulikas determination to represent India has made her move cities to pursue her training She now lives in Lucknow where she trains under Gaurav Khanna and feels that the ecosystem there induces confidence There are many players with different challenges who train with us and I dont feel different when I am with them In fact I feel all the more encouraged to develop as a player said Tulika She believes taking part in the firstever Khelo India Para Games is like taking one step forward towards her goal I am just so excited to be here for the Khelo India Para Games and wear this jersey Its really a great platform for young people like me to embrace whatever challenges they may have and move forward I am lucky to have parents who are very supportive and help me every step of the way I am looking forward to the matches and enjoy every moment of being here she concluded IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/khelo-india-para-games-cerebral-palsy-not-a-challenge-for-maharashtra-shuttler-tulika-jadhao-in-pursuing-a-dream-495285.html Sun, 10 Dec 2023 18:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/dubai-para-badminton-intl-bhagat-murugesan-to-lead-indias-campaign-in-season-ender-495342.html Dubai Dec 10 A galaxy of stars including Paralympic Games medallists and recentlycrowned Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games champions will be in action here over the next one week when the 5th Fazza Dubai ParaBadminton International 2023 begins at the Al Nasr Club on Monday Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Dubai 2023 International will be the last ParaBadminton event of the season in the BWF calendar and offers important qualification points towards the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games The 2024 ParaBadminton World Championships in Pattaya next February will be the final event before the qualification period ends on March 31 2024 With a lineup of over 300 shuttlers from 41 nations fierce competition is expected in most of the categories with old rivalries set to revive in Dubai Aiming for the Paralympic ranking points nations including China Indonesia India Japan and the Republic of Korea will be ready to put up a dominating show with strong lineups in their ranks Bhagat Murugesan to lead Indian charge Team India led by Asian Para Games champions Pramod Bhagat MS SL3 XD SL3SU5 and Thulasimathi Murugesan WS SU5 will be hoping to finish the year on a high The team will also have Krishna Nagar MS SH6 and Manasi Joshi WS SL3 among others in their lineup Dubai has been an important destination in the ParaBadminton calendar and we love coming here The 2023 edition is an important event offering qualification rankings points to Paris 2024 said Bhagat the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games gold medallist Personally I would look to regain my top place in mens singles SL3 and finish the year on a high In mixed doubles I and my partner Manisha Ramadass are in good stead and hope to finish inside the medals he said Team China will have Paralympic and Asian Para Games stars including Qu Zimo and Liu Yutong both competing in WH2 and Hefang Cheng WS SL4 in their ranks while for Indonesia their star players Leani Ratri Oktila WS WD SL4 Rina Marlina WS SH6 Dheva Anrimusthi MS SU5 and Freddy Setiawan MS SL4 will be leading the charge Hong Kong China meanwhile will be led by their Paralympic and Asian Para Games champion Chu Man Kai MS SH6 while Malaysias Cheah Liek Hou MS SU5 will look to continue his good run in Dubai The hosts the United Arab Emirates will be represented by three players Siham Al Rasheedy also competing in Para Athletics since 2005 will make her debut while Jamal AlBadawi who recently competed at the Asian Para Games will lead the team Badawi also competes in international wheelchair basketball competitions I am very excited to compete in my first ParaBadminton event I had a good preparation with the coach Aditya for the last one month I look to get some good learning experience at the event as Paralympic and continental champions are playing here said the Dubai Club trainee Al Rasheedy Japans Paralympic champion Daiki Kajiwara will be another name to watch in mens wheelchair events Paris 2024 Paralympic hosts France will also be fielding some of their top names including David Toupe WH1 and Thomas Jakobs WH2 to gain important qualification points Besides Brazil will have their Parapan Am Games champions Marcelo Alves Conceicao MS WH1 Rogerio De Oliveira MS SL4 and Ana Carolina Reis WS SL4 in their ranks IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/dubai-para-badminton-intl-bhagat-murugesan-to-lead-indias-campaign-in-season-ender-495342.html Sun, 10 Dec 2023 22:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/guwahati-masters-badminton-karthikeya-malvika-bansod-doubles-combo-raovardhan-storm-into-quarters-494364.html Guwahati Dec 7 Indias Karthikeya Gulshan Kumar and Malvika Bansod came up with a clinical performance to advance to the next round in the Guwahati Masters Super 100 badminton tournament here on Thursday Karthikeya Gulshan Kumar upset fifth seed Mads Christophersen of Denmark in straight games to reach the mens singles quarterfinals The Indian mens doubles combination of Achutaditya Rao and Venkata Harsha Vardhan then proved their mettle with a 2422 2321 win over fourth seeds Wei Chun Wei and Wu Guan Xun of Chinese Taipei Hariharan Amsakarunan and Ruban Kumar then saved two match points in the second game before packing off third seeds Pharanyu Kaosamaang and Worrapol ThongsaNga 1621 2220 2116 Also advancing to the last eight stage was Malvika Bansod who got the better of compatriot Tanya Hemanth 2113 2117 But the performer of the day was undoubtedly Karthikeyan The 23yearold had a gameplan of not letting his opponent ranked 82 placed above him get the opportunity to attack at the Sarusajai stadium here The opening game was a close affair with the lead changing numerous times till Karthikeya bagged five straight points to move from 1215 down to 1715 Christophersen did manage to draw the scores level at 1717 but the Delhibased Indian shuttler then went on the offensive to close the game Karthikeya was much more in control in the second game not letting his Danish opponent have the lead at any stage of the game and wrapped things up 2118 2115 in 36 minutes He will now face Malaysias Cheam June Wei who defeated Subhankar Dey 2115 2115 in the other thirdround clash Speaking about his match Karthikeya said he had studied Christophersens game and had come prepared His lifts were not going long enough while I could execute my plans perfectly he added In the womens singles event the upandcoming Unnati Hooda bagged the opening game against third seed Sung Shou Yun of Chinese Taipei but went down 1121 2115 2119 Even fifth seed Aakarshi Kashyap and the talented Samiya Imad Farooqi put up a brave fight before going down in the prequarterfinals Kashyap saved four match points against Taipeis Lin Sih Yun before losing the 63minute encounter 2117 1221 2220 while Samiya lost 2115 1821 2113 against second seed Wen Chi Hsu of Taipei In the mens singles category none of the other Indians in action made it to the quarterfinals with national champion Mithun Manjunath the experienced Sameer Verma and world junior bronze medallist Ayush Shetty were knocked out in the round of 16 Later in the day womens doubles second seeds Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto moved into the quarters with a 2113 218 win over Hooda and Palak Arora IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/guwahati-masters-badminton-karthikeya-malvika-bansod-doubles-combo-raovardhan-storm-into-quarters-494364.html Thu, 07 Dec 2023 20:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/guwahati-masters-sameer-upsets-kiran-aakarshi-overcomes-schulz-challenge-to-advance-493964.html Guwahati Dec 6 Experienced campaigner Sameer Verma proved that he was getting closer to his best as he upset mens singles third seed Kiran George in straight games while womens singles fifth seed Aakarshi Kashyap saved a match point to beat Denmarks Amalie Schulz to advance to the prequarterfinals of the Guwahati Masters Super 100 badminton tournament here on Wednesday Verma who has been struggling with injuries for the last few months dominated the proceedings against the third seed Kiran throughout the 32minute secondround encounter winning 2113 2113 While Kiran could not find a way past Verma Kashyap kept her nerves after losing the opening game to beat Schulz 1521 2117 2220 in a match that saw the Indian play catchup in the business end of the third game after her opponent clinched four straight points from 1316 to take a onepoint lead Kashyap saved a match point at 1920 and then bagged two consecutive points to set up a second round clash against Chinese Taipeis Lin Sih yun Also advancing to the next round were womens singles players Ira Sharma and Tanya Hemanth who defeated their more illustrious Malaysian opponents Ira came from a game down to beat Wong Ling Ching ranked 63 placed above the Indian 1721 2117 2112 while Tanya got the better of top Malaysian star Kisona Selvaduray 2116 1521 2116 to reach the Round of 16 Ira will now face another Malaysian Karupathevan Letshanaa while Tanya takes on compatriot Malvika Bansod for a place in the quarterfinals Malvika had earlier defeated Ugandas Fadilah Rafi 2110 2110 in the earlier round Mens National champion Mithun Manjunath and junior world championships bronze medallist Ayush Shetty registered contrasting wins to advance to the next round Mithun seeded 7th defeated compatriot Hemanth Gowda 2114 2110 in the second round while Shetty got the better of Indonesias Jason Alexander 2112 1421 2117 Later in the day womens singles national champion Anupama Upadhyaya advanced to the prequarters with a 2111 2116 win over Bilqis Prasista of Indonesia But the marquee match of the day was the clash was a faceoff between two players from different generations and different style And it was the 29yearold Verma who came on top with flying colours The former world no 11 who has now slipped to 91 and is playing in only his ninth event in the last 12 months was slow to get of the blocks and trailed Kiran 15 in the opening game But he clawed his way back to level the score at 1010 and won eight of the nine points players from 1312 to draw first blood He was much more clinical in the second game racing to an 83 lead Though Kiran tried to fight back and won five consecutive points at one stage to close the gap at 1511 but it was too little too late IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/guwahati-masters-sameer-upsets-kiran-aakarshi-overcomes-schulz-challenge-to-advance-493964.html Wed, 06 Dec 2023 20:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/guwahati-masters-badminton-ayush-shetty-isharani-baruah-qualify-for-main-draw-493531.html Guwahati Dec 5 Junior world championship bronze medallist Ayush Shetty played with confidence to convincingly win both his qualifying round matches and book a spot in the main draw of the inaugural Guwahati Masters Super 100 badminton tournament here on Tuesday Shetty first packed off seventh seed Kiran Kumar Mekala 2112 2115 before beating Siddharth Pratap Singh 2114 2221 in 41 minutes In the opening round in the main draw the lanky youngster will face compatriot Arunesh Hari Speaking about his performance in qualifying rounds Shetty said the drift did make things tough in the second game against Siddharth Pratap Singh but he was happy that he could control the rallies and finish the match in two games While all eight mens singles qualification slots went to the Indian shuttlers Assams upcoming star Isharani Baruah was the lone Indian qualifier in womens singles Isharani who had played an important role in helping the state clinch the womens team gold in the recently concluded National Games in Goa first defeated compatriot Shriyanshi Valishetty 2115 2112 before getting the better of Indonesias Deswanti Nurtertiati 2119 2116 to qualify for the main draw She will now face third seed Sung Shuo Yun of Chinese Taipei in the opening round Isharani was happy to have reached the main draw of a Super 100 tournament and felt that the home support made a huge difference Both the matches were quite tough But I am from Assam and it is the first time a Super 100 event is being held here and the support I got from my friends and wellwishers was special today IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/guwahati-masters-badminton-ayush-shetty-isharani-baruah-qualify-for-main-draw-493531.html Tue, 05 Dec 2023 21:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/guwahati-masters-badminton-unnati-hooda-confident-good-show-will-take-her-into-top-50-493155.html Guwahati Dec 4 International badminton is returning to Assam capital after a gap of 17 years and rising badminton star Unnati Hooda who has won all the BWF Super 100 tournaments played so far in India hopes she can break into the top 50 of the BWF rankings with a win in Guwahati Masters Super 100 in Guwahati Unnati Hooda had earlier set a modest target of breaking into the top 100 in the BWF World Ranking by the end of this year But the 16yearold has already surpassed that target with backtoback titles in Abu Dhabi and Raipur and is hoping to get within touching distance of the top50 spot with a strong showing at the Yonex Sunrise Guwahati Masters Super 100 tournament that begins here with the qualifying rounds on Tuesday Currently ranked 79th in the world Hooda will open her campaign against Stephanie Widjaja of Indonesia in the inaugural edition of the competition that has attracted some top international stars including Thailands Kantaphon Wangcharoen and Supanida Katethong among others Our target this year was to only break into the top100 world ranking But I managed to finish second in the Infosys Open in Bengaluru and won titles in Abu Dhabi and Chattisgarh and I was able to achieve that goal quickly I have prepared well for this tournament and I am hoping that a good run here will inch me closer to the top50 mark said Hooda who also reached the second round of the Syed Modi Super 300 meet in Lucknow last week Speaking about the experience Hooda said getting to play against a player of the calibre of former world champion Nozomi Okuhara was a fantastic experience for her and she aimed to find consistency in her play like these top stars In some tournaments I play well but in some I dont I am continuing to find that balance between training and tournaments in consultation with my coaches to ensure that I become more consistent next year she added The city hosted the first India International Challenge back in 2007 The Super 100 event on the BWF Tour is one level above the Challenge event and will provide players like Hooda valuable ranking points if she does well here IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/guwahati-masters-badminton-unnati-hooda-confident-good-show-will-take-her-into-top-50-493155.html Mon, 04 Dec 2023 20:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/tanisha-ashwini-finishes-runner-up-in-syed-modi-india-international-badminton-492751.html Lucknow Dec 3 The Indian womens doubles pair of Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa finished runnerup in the Syed Modi International Badminton Championship 2023 losing to Japans Rin Iwanaga and Kie Nakanishi in the final here on Sunday In the final TanishaAshwini fell just short against Iwanaga and Nakanishi in a thrilling three games losing 1421 2117 1521 Tanisha and Ashwini are the only Indian womens doubles pair this year to reach two finals in the BWF World Tour as they also reached the finals and emerged victorious at the Abu Dhabi Masters 2023 in October TanishaAshwini were the lone Indians to reach the finals of the USD 210000 prize money event In the mens singles final Chinese Taipeis Chi Yu Jen beat Kenta Nishimoto of Japan in three games 2022 21122117 in 51 minutes at the BBD UP Badminton Academy In the womens singles final Japans Nozomi Okuhara defeated Line Hojmark of Kjaersfeldt of Denmark 2119 2116 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/tanisha-ashwini-finishes-runner-up-in-syed-modi-india-international-badminton-492751.html Sun, 03 Dec 2023 21:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-masters-satwik-chirag-finish-as-runners-up-489999.html New Delhi Nov 26 Indias top mens doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fell just short against homefavourites Liang Wei KengWang Chang to finish as runnersup at China Masters 2023 in Shenzhen on Sunday The duo went down 1921 2118 1921 in a thrilling encounter Earlier Satwiksairaj and Chirag got the better of home favourites He Ji TingRen Xiang Yu 2116 2220 in the semifinal to enter the final IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-masters-satwik-chirag-finish-as-runners-up-489999.html Sun, 26 Nov 2023 18:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-secures-womens-singles-title-of-badminton-china-masters-in-advance-489781.html Shenzhen China Nov 26 Chinese shuttlers secured the womens singles title in advance and reached the finals in both the mens doubles and mixed doubles at the 2023 BWF China Masters here World No 3 Chen Yufei overcame South Koreas Kim Gaeun 2116 2115 to reach the womens singles final where she will face her teammate Han Yue after the latter won an allChinese semifinal over Wang Zhiyi 2114 2118 reports Xinhua I made a handful of unforced errors today but I did better in defense Chen said after the match In the mixed doubles semifinals top seeds Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong of China easily defeated their compatriots Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping setting up a final showdown with South Koreas Seo Seungjae and Chae Yujung The mens doubles semifinal between two Chinese pairs was a closely contested battle Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang needed 61 minutes to overcome Chen Baiyang and Liu Yi 2117 1421 2115 advancing to the final against Indias Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty In the womens doubles Yuki Fukushima and Sayaka Horota of Japan made a comeback to defeat world No1 Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan 1421 2116 2115 in an hour and a half They set up an allJapanese final with Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida The Japanese players also ensured a onetwo finish in the mens singles with Kenta Nishimoto beating Chinas Zhao Junpeng 2117 218 to meet Kodai Naraoka who ousted fellow Japanese Kenta Tsuneyama IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-secures-womens-singles-title-of-badminton-china-masters-in-advance-489781.html Sun, 26 Nov 2023 09:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/satwik-chirag-enter-final-at-china-masters-489661.html New Delhi Nov 25 Indias top mens doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty enter final after they got the better of home favourites He Ji TingRen Xiang Yu 2116 2220 in the semifinal of China Masters 2023 in Shenzhen on Saturday They will be playing their fourth final on BWF World Tour this year having previously won all three of them at Swiss Open 2023 Indonesia Open 2023 and Korea Open 2023 earlier this year SatwikChirag will face the winner between Chen Bo YangLiu Yi and Liang Wei KengWang Chang of China in the final on Sunday IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/satwik-chirag-enter-final-at-china-masters-489661.html Sat, 25 Nov 2023 18:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-masters-chirag-satwik-pair-sail-into-semis-489303.html Shenzhen China Nov 24 Asian Games gold medalists pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty stormed into the mens doubles semifinal with a straightgame win over Indonesias Leo Rolly Carnando and Daniel Marthin at the China Masters Super 750 badminton tournament here on Friday The topseeded Indian pair thrashed out the World no 13 Indonesian pair with a scoreline of 2116 2114 in 46 minutes Satwik and Chirag will now face the winner of the other quarterfinal match between two Chinese pairs He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu and eighth seeds Liu Yu Chen and Ou Xuan Yi Earlier in the tournament the duo got the better of Akira KogaTaichi Saito of Japan 2115 2116 to reach the quarterfinals The former World No 1 Indian combination displayed excellent coordination by regularly switching positions and changing the course of their stinging attack which made things difficult for their competitors from Indonesia who withered under duress Both partners fought tooth and nail to get the match off to an even start However the Indian combination broke off at 1414 after quickly taking control of the game with a barrage of aggressive shots They soon led 1916 thanks to some wise decisions by Chirag and the Mumbaikar then showed his aggressive intent once more by coming to the front court after serving to swiftly end the match with a swift return At the half the Indians led 116 thanks to a barrage of smash hits The Indians were unrelenting from the start and the Indonesians were unable to match their attack The duo advanced to 1710 rather fast Next Marthin produced a pinpoint smash and started the longest rally of the match48 shots The Indians took a threepoint lead thanks to a fortunate net chord and Marthin went to the net to help them secure seven match points After wasting one Satwik and Chirag won a video referral and secured their last four spot IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-masters-chirag-satwik-pair-sail-into-semis-489303.html Fri, 24 Nov 2023 17:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/an-ginting-knocked-out-of-badminton-china-masters-489094.html Shenzhen China Nov 24 Womens singles world No 1 An Seyoung of South Korea and mens singles second seed Ginting Anthony Sinisuka of Indonesia faltered in the second round of the 2023 BWF China Masters here World champion An experienced a straightset loss to Chinas Wang Zhiyi 2112 2116 saying that she hasnt fully recovered from injury I hope to return to the court as soon as possible so I am here But unfortunately I cant play very well now I think the injury did influence her performance It was not the best An But still she is a very tough player and I need to learn from her commented Wang Chinas Chen Yufei seeded third also advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Goh Jin Wei of Malaysia 219 2116 reports Xinhua In mens singles action Ginting was defeated by unseeded Lin Chunyi of Chinese Taipei 2118 2117 Lin is set to face Chinese shuttler Zhao Junpeng who eased past Denmarks Rasmus Gemke 2113 2114 Japans third seed Kodai Naraoka endured a grueling 110minute match to prevail over Denmarks Anders Antonsen 2119 1221 2119 while seventhseeded Shi Yuqi of China was upset by Frances Christo Popov 2115 2119 It was a tough game I tried my best so I finally won I am really happy now But I know its not the end I still need to focus on the upcoming match said Popov The mens doubles competition saw the top two seeds advance to the last eight as Indias Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty alongside Chinas Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang overcame their opponents respectively Mixed doubles top seeds Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong and womens doubles world No 1 Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan both from China secured straightset wins to advance IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/an-ginting-knocked-out-of-badminton-china-masters-489094.html Fri, 24 Nov 2023 10:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-masters-hs-prannoy-chirag-satwik-pair-sail-into-second-round-487985.html Shenzhen China Nov 21 World Championships bronze medallists HS Prannoy and mens doubles pair Chirag ShettySatwiksairaj Rankireddy sailed into the second round of the China Masters Super 750 badminton tournament after registering straight games wins here on Tuesday Prannoy defeated Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei 2118 2220 in 50 minutes The Taipei shuttler had defeated Prannoy last week in the second round of the Kumamoto Masters Japan The Indian was off to a slow start trailing 69 in the opening game and went into the break with 1110 lead He then opened up a fourpoint lead at 1713 and saw off the challenge at the later stage of the first game The second game was a tight battle with both players deeply involved in intense rallies Throughout the game neither player managed to secure a lead of more than two points Chen pulled slightly ahead of Prannoy right after the midgame break holding a narrow 1816 lead However Prannoy made it 18all and sealed the contest on his second match point opportunity In the mens doubles world no 5 pair Satwik and Chirag registered an easy 2113 2110 win over English duo Ben Lane and Sean Vendy in just 37 minutes In the womens singles Aakarshi Kashyap lost to world No 17 local shuttler Zhang Yi Man 1221 1421 in 33 minutes Aakarshi has been a regular on the BWF World Tour 2023 season but has yet to progress beyond the second round Other Indians Lakshya Sen Kidambi Srikanth and Priyanshu Rajawat will be in action in the mens singles on Wednesday Results at the China Masters will count towards players qualifying rankings for the Paris 2024 Olympics The qualification window for badminton started on May 1 this year and will end in April 2024 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-masters-hs-prannoy-chirag-satwik-pair-sail-into-second-round-487985.html Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/kumamoto-masters-japan-indias-challenge-ends-in-pre-quarterfinals-with-prannoys-loss-486236.html Kumamoto Nov 16 Indias run at the Kumamoto Masters Japan badminton tournament concluded in the prequarterfinals as HS Prannoy was defeated in the round of 16 of the mens singles event on Thursday Prannoy lost his edge after securing the first game ultimately succumbing to the 12thranked Chou Tien Chen from Chinese Taipei with a score of 2119 1621 1921 in a match that lasted one hour and 13 minutes The world no 7 Indian was playing for the first time since claiming a bronze medal at the Asian Games in Hangzhou last month he returned to the court after withdrawing from the Denmark and French Opens due to a back injury Lakshya Sen Priyanshu Rajawat and mens doubles top seeds Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were all knocked out in their respective opening rounds Results at the Kumamoto Masters Japan a BWF Super 500 tournament will contribute towards players qualifying rankings for the Paris 2024 Olympics The qualification window began in May 2023 and will end in April 2024 Indian badminton players will be in action next at the China Masters a Super 750 tournament in Shenzhen starting November 21 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/kumamoto-masters-japan-indias-challenge-ends-in-pre-quarterfinals-with-prannoys-loss-486236.html Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/world-tour-finals-remain-richest-badminton-tournament-as-bwf-ramp-up-prize-pot-485788.html Kuala Lumpur Nov 15 The BWF World Tour Finals will remain the richest badminton tournament in the world with the sports governing body on Wednesday committing US 115 million in prize money over the next four years The prize money for BWF World Tour Finals 2023 to be played at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium from 1317 December will be 25 million up from 15 million last year Over the coming years the prize money will increase to 35 million in 2026 according to the information by BWF World Tour Finals Prize Money in 2023 US 25 million 2024 US 25 million 2025 US 30 million and 2026 US 35 million We are delighted to be able to confirm US115 million over the next four years for what already is our signature finale to the BWF World Tour BWF Secretary General Thomas Lund said This represents an overall greater commitment to our players and contributes to an enhanced worldclass sports product that we seek We are excited by the prospect of making Hangzhou the new home of the seasonending finals and cant wait to see the worlds top stars fight it out for ultimate glory Lund added that the allocation of World Ranking points for the BWF World Tour Finals BWF World Championships and Olympic Games had also increased The Top 8 qualifiers from the Race To Finals rankings will be confirmed following the conclusion China Masters 2023 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/world-tour-finals-remain-richest-badminton-tournament-as-bwf-ramp-up-prize-pot-485788.html Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/kumamoto-masters-japan-chirag-satwik-suffers-first-round-exit-485457.html Kumamoto Japan Nov 14 Asian Games champions Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy suffered a firstround exit in the Kumamoto Masters Japan 2023 mens doubles badminton event on Tuesday The world no 5 Indian duo lost to Chinese Taipeis world No 21 pair of Lu Ching Yao and Yang Po Han 2116 1821 1621 in 63 minutes in the round of 32 of the Super 500 badminton tournament The Indian duo got off to a slow start and were trailing 03 after early exchanges They made it 33 and led by four points at the interval Lu Ching Yao and Yang Po Han cut the deficit to one point 1716 but the Indians pocketed the first game with four successive points The second game turned out to be a necktoneck affair However the Taipei duo opened up a threepoint lead at 96 and survived a fightback from Chirag Satwik to take the game forcing a decider Both pairs engaged in longer rallies in the decider The scores were level at 1010 but the Taipei duo pulled off a few body smashes on the Indians who committed some unforced errors that helped the Taipei pair take the match with ease HS Prannoy Lakshya Sen and Priyanshu Rajawat will be in action on Wednesday Prannoy seeded seventh will be up against Lee Cheuk Yui of Hong Kong China in the opening round Lakshya will take on third seed Kodai Naraoka of Japan while Priyanshu Rajawat will face Lin ChunYi of Chinese Taipei Results at the Kumamoto Masters Japan will count towards players qualifying rankings for the Paris 2024 Olympics IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/kumamoto-masters-japan-chirag-satwik-suffers-first-round-exit-485457.html Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/pramod-bhagat-secures-gold-at-japan-para-badminton-international-2023-485132.html New Delhi Nov 13 Para Asian Games gold medallist and Indias most decorated badminton star Pramod Bhagat continued his good runs securing a gold in the SL3 single category at the recently concluded Hulic Daihatsu Japan ParaBadminton International 2023 According to information received here the ace shuttler defeated Indias Manoj Sarkar in straight sets Pramod Bhagat started the match really well taking the first set quickly with a score line of 2116 In the second game Manoj came back strongly but Pramod had all the answers to the challenges put forth by Manoj Pramod took the second set 2119 the match lasted 38 minutes and the final score read 2116 and 2119 In the mixed doubles Pramod Bhagat and Manisha Ramdass went down to the Chinese Pair of Yang Jianyuan and Yang Qiu Xia in a tough 3setter the final score read 2114 1521 and 2116 in favour of the Chinese squad On the other hand Sukant Kadam went down to Malaysias Mohd Amin Burhanuddin in the semifinals to secure a bronze medal in the singles Sl4 category even Tarun secured a bronze in the same category IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/pramod-bhagat-secures-gold-at-japan-para-badminton-international-2023-485132.html Mon, 13 Nov 2023 18:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/prannoy-insists-he-cant-take-anything-for-granted-as-paris-olympic-qualification-race-enters-final-stretch-483219.html Mumbai Nov 8 Asian Games bronze medallist H S Prannoy insists that he isnt taking his Paris Olympics qualification for granted despite sitting pretty on eighth spot in the world ranking considering the competition levels in mens singles in India Prannoy is currently ranked 7th in the Road to Paris ranking with compatriots Lakshya Sen at 17 and Kidambi Srikanth at 20 According to the qualification rules a country can send two players to the Olympics only if both are ranked among the top16 in world ranking at the end of the qualification period on April 28 2024 Qualifying for the Paris Olympics is the primary aim right now There are 1012 tournaments left before the qualification ends and I cant take anything for granted said Prannoy on the sidelines of an event to announce his exclusive collaboration with Federal Bank here on Wednesday Competition in mens singles is very high I need to stay consistent and focus on my training and continue to work hard said the 2023 Malaysia Masters champion Prannoy who became the first Indian mens singles player to win an Asian Games bronze medal since 1982 in Hangzhou last month has been out of action due back pain and is scheduled to participate in the Japan Open Super 500 and China Open World Super 750 tournaments this month I am still recovering from the back pain and have started training again I am looking forward to be on the Tour again but I am not going to take any risk with my fitness the 31yearold added Speaking about his Asian Games campaign Prannoy said he was able to push himself for a medal in mens singles but was disappointed that his injury did not allow him to play the mens team final The team silver is huge because Asian Games is a tough tournament Everybody was charged up to perform well and that is why we got the medal I wish I was fully fit for the final A lot of things couldve gone wrong I was injured people were ill but things feel in place But I fought hard for that individual medal On the quarterfinal day it was about how much I can push myself said Prannoy adding that he was willing to take everything in that match The world no 8 said Indian badminton players are benefitting from the government support for training tournaments and even sports science support Thanks to the support from the government and partners like Federal Bank we can focus on badminton as a lot of things taken care of he added Prannoy pointed out that badminton as a sport has grown immensely in the country and there are many academies across the country training upcoming players The need of the hour now is to have higher prize money in domestic tournaments and corporate coming forward to support players He also said it was important for top players to train together I was lucky enough to play in a big group with top players Thats how you learn It increases the opportunities for Olympic medals he said adding it was important to get more qualified coaches in the system and encourage former players to get into coaching IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/prannoy-insists-he-cant-take-anything-for-granted-as-paris-olympic-qualification-race-enters-final-stretch-483219.html Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/para-asian-games-pramod-bhagat-clinches-gold-in-badminton-mens-single-sl3-category-478336.html Hangzhou China Oct 27 In a thrilling display of skill and determination renowned parabadminton player Pramod Bhagat won a gold medal in the mens single SL3 category at the ongoing Para Asian Games here on Friday The victory marks a historic milestone for Pramod as he completed a trio of gold medals having previously won the Paralympic Gold and World Championships Gold Representing the nation for the 4th time in Para Asian Games Pramod secured 1 gold and 2 bronze in the 3 events in which he participated Facing a formidable opponent and compatriot Nitesh Kumar Bhagat displayed exceptional skill and resilience The match unfolded in a nailbiting fashion with both the shuttlers engaged in a necktoneck battle In the first game Pramod narrowly piped Nitesh with the score of 2220 Nitesh fought back fiercely claiming the second game 2119 It all boiled down to the last to decider to decide who would take the gold medal In the third game Nitesh started well and managed to take an early lead with Pramod trailing by almost 4 points and this was maintained throughout the last set with Nitesh poised to take the match leading the game 1814 somehow Pramod managed to pull 2 consecutive points with the game still being in Niteshs favour with a score of 1916 but the comeback king had other ideas just like how he pulled an impossible comeback at the Paralympic finals Pramod managed to stage a comeback and stun Nitesh claiming the final fame 2119 to retain his gold medal The final score read 2220 1821 and 2119 Talking about his win Pramod said Firstly a huge congratulations to Nitesh Kumar I think he played the game of his life but unfortunately ended up with a silver He is a brilliant player and pushes me till the edge which he did today Somehow even when I was trailing I had a belief that I would make a comeback and could win the thought of losing never occurred to me I focused on 1 point at a time and made it possible and I am really happy with my performance Though I would have liked to improve my 2 bronze medals in both doubles Lastly I would also like to thank each and everyone fortheirsupport he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/para-asian-games-pramod-bhagat-clinches-gold-in-badminton-mens-single-sl3-category-478336.html Fri, 27 Oct 2023 10:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/odisha-cm-patnaik-announces-rs-2-crore-cash-award-for-asian-para-games-champ-pramod-bhagat-478617.html Bhubaneswar Oct 27 Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday announced a cash award of Rs 2 crore for the states ParaBadminton ace Pramod Bhagat for outstanding performance at the Asian Para Games 2023 in Hangzhou China Bhagat clinched a gold medal on Friday in the parabadminton mens singles SL3 event in the ongoing Asian Para Games Bhagat secured the gold after a hardfought victory against his peer Nitesh Kumar The gold medal is an addition to the reigning Paralympic champions already impressive haul at the competition which contains two bronze medals in the mens doubles SL3SL4 and the mixed doubles SL3SU5 events respectively Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said Pramod is one the finest competitors and is an example of sheer determination and I would like to extend my heartiest congratulations to him I am certain he will continue to make us proud at the Paris 2024 Paralympics Games The Chief Minister has assured all support for Pramod Bhagat ahead of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Following the victory Bhagat expressed his gratitude for the support he had received on his journey and opined that the Asian Para Games would augur well in his preparation for Paris He said I would like to express deep gratitude for the overwhelming support I receive notably from the Honble CM of Odisha Shri Naveen Patnaik At the Asian Para Games I proudly secured three medals in three events including one gold and two bronze This triumph serves as a source of inspiration and motivation for my journey towards the Paris Olympic Games in 2024 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/odisha-cm-patnaik-announces-rs-2-crore-cash-award-for-asian-para-games-champ-pramod-bhagat-478617.html Fri, 27 Oct 2023 20:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/asian-para-games-pramod-bhagat-sukant-kadam-reach-singles-quarterfinals-in-hangzhou-477076.html Hangzhou Oct 23 Ace shuttlers Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam continued their good run on the second day of badminton competitions in the Para Asian Games Paralympic Games gold medallist Pramod Bhagat defeated Maldivian Abdul Latheef Mohamed in straight sets in a match which lasted only 20 minutes This victory has secured a quarterfinal spot for the last years gold medallist Bhagat never looked like he was in trouble from the first serve itself He wrapped up the match in quick time with a score of 2110 and 216 with a victory he won both his group stages and qualified for the next round In the mixed doubles the pair of Pramod Bhagat and Manisha Ramdass defeated Thailands Chawarat Kitichokwattana and Chanida Srinavakul in straight sets to book a place in the quarterfinals The pair were focused and didnt take much time to put the opponents away and the final score read 218 2114 In the quarterfinals Pramod and Manisha will face Japans Taiyo Imai and Noriko Ito In the mens doubles the world No 1 pair of Pramod and Sukant defeated Indonesias Ukun Rukaendi and Hary Susanto in straight sets to keep their 100win record intact in the tournament The pair dominated the opponents and the final score read 218 2115 On the other hand Sukant Kadam defeated Maldivian Ahmed Fayaz in straight sets The shuttler dominated the game and the final score read 215 217 This victory has secured him a spot in the quarterfinals In the other matches Nitesh Kumar and Murugesan Thulasimathi defeated Thailands Teamarrom Siripong and Saensupa Nipada Manoj Sarkar of SL3 defeated Chians Xiong Lichuan Suhas Yathiraj defeated Bangaldeshs Shamim Shaharia Tarun defeated Chinas Gao Yuyang Nitesh Kumar defeated Chinas Chen Xiaoyu in SL3 singles Nitya Sre went down fighting to Chinas Lin Shuangbao Rachana Patel went down fighting to Chinese Taipeis Wu Yuyen Sashank Kumar of WH1 went down to Japans Nishimura Keita IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/asian-para-games-pramod-bhagat-sukant-kadam-reach-singles-quarterfinals-in-hangzhou-477076.html Mon, 23 Oct 2023 17:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/bornil-wins-gold-for-india-after-10-years-in-badminton-asia-u15-junior-championships-476753.html New Delhi Oct 22 Bornil Aakash Changmai extended his remarkable form to win the secondever gold medal for India in the U15 boys singles division on Sunday at the Badminton Asia U17 and U15 Junior Championships in Chengdu China on Sunday Hailing from Assam the topseeded shuttler in the under15 boys singles section in the Badminton Association of India rankings further solidified his reputation on the Asian stage by defeating Fan Hong Xuan of China Indian shuttlers have played brilliantly in China against the top players of the world in recent times and Bornil also displayed the same composure and skill particularly in a tightlycontested first game and proceeded to assert his dominance in the second ultimately clinching victory at 2119 2113 in straight games Indian badminton has been scaling new heights in recent years marked by a string of remarkable victories in various highprofile competitions Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy now hold the distinction of being the worlds numberone mens doubles pair in the BWF rankings Their stellar 2023 performance which included a historic gold medal at the Asian Games 2022 in the individual event and a silver in the team competition contributed to their top ranking Prannoy HS has also been a standout earning bronze medals at both the World Championships and the Asian Games individual event in China The remarkable success story extends to the junior circuit as well where Ayush Shetty secured a prestigious bronze in the BWF World Junior Championships and now Bornil Chiangmai also shone brightly by clinching a gold medal in the U15 boys singles category at the Badminton Asia U17 and U15 Junior Championships IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/bornil-wins-gold-for-india-after-10-years-in-badminton-asia-u15-junior-championships-476753.html Sun, 22 Oct 2023 17:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/tanvi-sharma-bornil-changmai-storm-into-finals-at-badminton-asia-u17-u15-junior-championships-476488.html New Delhi Oct 21 Tanvi Sharma and Bornil Changmai maintained their impressive form as they clinched another set of victories and secured their places in the finals on day five of the Badminton Asia U17 and U15 Junior Championships being held in Chengdu China In the girls U17 singles category Tanvi Sharma faced the formidable Anyapat Phichitpreechasak of Thailand After a closely contested match where secondseeded Anyapat staged a strong comeback following the first round Tanvi showed great composure and ultimately secured 2119 1621 2111 victory In the boys U15 singles Bornil Aakash Changmai competed against compatriot Jagsher Singh Khangurra in the semifinals Bornil registered a 2116 2112 win in straight sets While Bornil entered the finals Jagsher bowed out with a bronze medal Following in the footsteps of Unnati Hooda Tanvi Sharma became the second girl from India to enter the U17 finals When Unnati played the finals in Nonthaburi Thailand last year she had to satisfy herself with a silver medal Meanwhile Bornil Changmai has an opportunity to join an exclusive club If he clinches the gold medal in the boys U15 singles he will become the second India after Siril Verma to do so Verma had won gold in 2013 Tanvi Sharma will compete against Yataweemin Ketklieng of Thailand in her girls U17 singles final on Sunday while Bornil Aakash Changmai will face Fan Hong Xuan of China in the U15 boys singles division final IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/tanvi-sharma-bornil-changmai-storm-into-finals-at-badminton-asia-u17-u15-junior-championships-476488.html Sat, 21 Oct 2023 17:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/three-indians-secure-medals-at-badminton-asia-u17-u15-junior-championships-476067.html Chengdu China Oct 20 Jagsher Singh Khangurra Bornil Aakash Changmai and Tanvi Sharma continued their winning streaks as Indian junior shuttlers advance to the semifinals of the Badminton Asia U17 and U15 Junior Championships In the boys U15 singles category Jagsher Singh Khangurra defeated Chinas MA Chu Xuan 2114 2113 in just 28 minutes Meanwhile in the boys U15 singles division Bornil Aakash Changmai emerged victorious in a closely contested match against Koreas Park Jung Bin securing 2119 2220 victory Tanvi Sharma overcame a firstgame loss to Liao JuiChi of Chinese Taipei to register 2022 2115 2115 win in the girls U17 singles quarterfinal match In the girls U17 doubles match Tanvi Reddy Andluri and Reshika Uthayasooriyan faced 1020 2022 defeat against the Chinese pair of Fu Xin Yi and Qin Shi Yang Jagsher Singh Khangurra and Bornil Aakash Changmai will face each other in the boys U15 singles semifinals on Saturday while Tanvi Sharma will face tournament second seed Anyapat Phichitpreechasak of Thailand in her girls U17 singles semifinal tie IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/three-indians-secure-medals-at-badminton-asia-u17-u15-junior-championships-476067.html Fri, 20 Oct 2023 15:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/sindhu-beats-indonesias-gregoria-enters-the-quarters-of-denmark-open--475818.html Odense Oct 19 PV Sindhu entered the quarterfinals of the BWF Denmark Open 2023 beating Indonesias Gregoria Mariska Tunjung 1821 2115 2113 on Thursday Having lost a close first game against the tournaments seventh seed Sindhu the reigning Olympic bronzemedallist fought back strongly in an hour and 11minute match to take the next two games and book a place in the lasteight clash She will meet Thailands Supanida Katethong for a place in the semifinals after the latter beat Indias Aakarshi Kashyap 2118 218 Sindhu snapped a 2match losing streak to the higherranked shutter and extended her headtohead record to 92 In the first game Sindhu went behind 612 but managed to pull the score close before letting the Indonesian shutter escape In the second game blazing her way to a 134 lead in a commanding run of play The Indonesian quickly scored eight straight games to tie the score at 1414 but Sindhu went on the offensive and took advantage of Tunjungs long shot to earn six game points and pull ahead thanks to two flick serves After having returned from the Asian Games in Hangzhou without a medal Sindhu reached the semifinal of the Arctic Open Super 500 tournament in Finland last week and now reaches the quarters of the Denmark Open It was disappointment early in mens singles as Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth were shown the door early while the World No 1 doubles pairing of Satwiksasiraj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty withdrew from their firstround match on Tuesday IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/sindhu-beats-indonesias-gregoria-enters-the-quarters-of-denmark-open--475818.html Thu, 19 Oct 2023 20:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/saina-nehwal-joins-badminton-pros-as-mentor-to-uplift-indian-badminton-473537.html Hyderabad Oct 13 Badminton Pros South Indias badminton coaching academy named Saina Nehwal as a mentor thus solidifying the academys commitment to nurturing the future of Indian badminton Saina Nehwal an Olympic Bronze medallist and one of Indias most iconic and accomplished shuttlers brings her unparalleled experience dedication and exemplary achievements to inspire the next generation of Indian badminton talents Ive always wanted to give back to the sport of badminton which has given me so much I sought to collaborate with likeminded passionate individuals who possess a deep understanding of badminton and uphold the highest professional standards I was genuinely impressed by the methodical approach taken in coaching prospective talent and nurturing their progress said Saina She joins fellow compatriots Parupalli Kashyap a Commonwealth Gold Medallist and Olympian and Indian badminton player RMV Gurusai Dutt a Commonwealth Games bronze medallist in this exciting venture creating a formidable team of mentors dedicated to the growth of the sport in India In her role as mentor Saina will oversee and monitor the players development helping them build mental fortitude and excel in their gameplay Having competed at the highest level Ive come to realise the necessity of a systematic coaching approach for aspiring badminton players Im thrilled that Saina Kashyap and Gurusai Dutt have now joined us to contribute their expertise in crafting a comprehensive badminton coaching program said Anup Sridhar IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/saina-nehwal-joins-badminton-pros-as-mentor-to-uplift-indian-badminton-473537.html Fri, 13 Oct 2023 20:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/satwik-chirag-conquers-number-1-spot-in-bwf-mens-doubles-ranking-472012.html New Delhi Oct 10 Indias top mens doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty jumped up two spots to achieve their bestever careerhigh rank of World No 1 in the latest BWF World Rankings on Tuesday The Indian duo sealed the top spot in the rankings after securing gold in the Mens Doubles in the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou They are the first Indian duo and fourth national athletes after legendary Prakash Padukone Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth to achieve this feat SatwikChirag beat South Koreas Choi Solgyu and Kim Wonho in straight games 2118 2116 to win Indias firstever badminton gold in the Asian Games Earlier the Indian pair defeated Malaysias Aaron Chia Teng Fong and Soh Wooi Yik in straight games in the semifinal This was Indias bestever result in Asian Games badminton as the mens team won the silver medal and HS Prannoy won the bronze Indias first medal in mens singles since Syed Modi in 1982 From 1962 to 2018 India won only one silver and nine bronze medals in badminton at the Asian Games In Hangzhou they added gold silver and bronze medals each to the tally making it the most successful Asian Games ever for India Satwik and Chirag have now aggregated 92411 points from 18 tournaments this year 2000 points ahead of secondplaced Fajar Alfian and Mohammad Rian Ardianto IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/satwik-chirag-conquers-number-1-spot-in-bwf-mens-doubles-ranking-472012.html Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-jr-worlds-ayush-shetty-signs-off-with-bronze-medal-471304.html Spokane US Oct 8 Ayush Shettys stellar run at the BWF World Junior Championships came to an end early on Sunday as he finished his campaign with a bronze medal In a closely contested match Ayush faced the tournament fourth seed Alwi Farhan of Indonesia The first game saw the Indian and his opponent locked in a tight battle with the score tied at 1616 It was at this pivotal moment that his opponent gained the upper hand secured quick points and Ayush ultimately succumbed losing the game with a score of 1821 With the momentum in his favour Alwi took an early lead of 40 against Ayush in the second game The Indian displayed resilience and managed to tie the scores at 13all However he couldnt maintain his rhythm and conceded a flurry of points to his opponent ultimately resulting in a 1521 loss Ayush became the 10th Indian to win a medal at the BWF World Junior Championships and the 8th Mens singles shuttler to do so India has won 11 medals in the competition with Saina Nehwal contributing a silver and gold in 2006 and 2008 respectively Indias S Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian had won the silver medal in the mens singles in the last edition of World Junior Championships held in Spain in 2022 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-jr-worlds-ayush-shetty-signs-off-with-bronze-medal-471304.html Sun, 08 Oct 2023 14:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/sukant-kadam-wins-silver-at-western-australia-para-badminton-international-470873.html New Delhi Oct 7 Ace shuttler Sukant Kadam won silver in Singles SL4 category at the recently concluded Western Australia ParaBadminton International tournament Sukant was ranked no 2 in the tournament and went down fighting to Indonesias Fredy Setiawan The shuttler had a very good tournament defeating some strong opponents en route to finals He defeated Fraces Guillaume Gailly in 3 sets in the quarterfinals and also defeated Indias Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj in the semifinals Sukant gave a tough fight to Fredy Setiawan The final score was 1221 and 821 Talking about the same Sukant Kadam said I didnt have a very good match in the finals I could have played better and executed well Though I am happy with how I have performed in the tournament Now my focus in the Asian Para Games and this tournament gave me good match practice before the Asian Games IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/sukant-kadam-wins-silver-at-western-australia-para-badminton-international-470873.html Sat, 07 Oct 2023 10:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/ayush-shetty-secures-a-medal-at-badminton-world-junior-470909.html New Delhi Oct 7 Ayush Shetty continued his fine form and assured India a medal at the BWF World Junior Championships after he defeated Japans Yudai Okimoto in the quarterfinals to storm into the semifinals in Spokane USA early on Saturday Ayush the number one ranked Indian boys singles player in BAI rankings faced tough challenge from his opponent in the early stages However when the score reached 1615 in the Indian shuttlers favor he took his game to the next level won a flurry of points and won the first game 2116 In the second game Ayush Shetty quickly established a 40 lead and maintained his momentum Although his opponent Yudai attempted a comeback at 1812 Ayush held his composure and won the second game 2117 to win the tie in 45 minutes Ayush will face the fourth seed Alwi Farhan of Indonesia in the semifinals early on Sunday In the girls singles section Tara Shah faced the eight seed Xu Wen Jing of China in her quarterfinal Tara showed resilience in the first game but lost by a narrow margin In the second game Tara could not find her rhythm at all and failed to keep up with her opponent enroute losing the tie 1721 621 Before this edition of the World Junior Championships India had won one gold 4 silver and five bronze medals at this prestigious event Indias S Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian had won the silver medal in the boys singles category in the last edition of World Junior Championships held in Spain in 2022 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/ayush-shetty-secures-a-medal-at-badminton-world-junior-470909.html Sat, 07 Oct 2023 12:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/asian-games-satwik-chirag-win-first-ever-gold-for-india-in-badminton-470947.html Hangzhou Oct 7 Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty on Saturday won the first gold medal for India in badminton at the Asian Games here on Saturday The Indian pair also became the first Indian mens doubles pair to win a gold medal when they defeated the Republic of Korea pair Choi Solgyu and Kim Wonho in straight games 2118 2116 to herald a new era for Indian badminton IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/asian-games-satwik-chirag-win-first-ever-gold-for-india-in-badminton-470947.html Sat, 07 Oct 2023 14:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/asian-games-satwik-chirag-make-history-win-first-ever-gold-for-india-in-badminton-470976.html Hangzhou Oct 7 The badminton courts at the Asian Games have witnessed many memorable moments but never this unique spectacle of two youngsters running amok stunning a doubles pair from the Republic of Korea with their quick reflexes precision shots and overwhelming powerplay The badminton annals at the Asian Games have also never witnessed an Indian pair win the gold medals On Saturday the doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty made history by winning Indias firstever gold medal in badminton at the Asian Games The crowd at the Binjuang Gymnasium in Hangzhou also had never witnessed two Indian guys dancing on court in celebration seeing one of them Shetty throw his sweatdrenched shirt armband and even racquet into the crowd while his partner Rankireddy let it rip with a roar telling the world that the Asian Games is now their domain Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty on Saturday also managed to do something no Indian mens doubles pair has ever done win a gold medal in the Asian Games history when they defeated the Republic of Korea pair Choi Solgyu and Kim Wonho in straight games 2118 2116 to herald a new era for Indian badminton In the first game the Indian pair trailed their more experienced Korean opponents 36 and then at 47 as the Koreans as their more experienced Koreans made a superb start The Indian pair which had defeated Malaysias Aaron Chia Teng Fong and Soh Wooi Yik in straight games in the semifinal played till late in the evening on Friday stormed back into the match as they matched the Koreans point for point as they reduced the margin to 710 and then 1012 As the Koreans tried to stitch points together and the Indians matched them We did not sleep the whole night before the final We had a late match and were so excited having made it to our first final that I kept tossing and turning around in bed till five in the morning said Chirag Shetty The impact was visible as the Indians did not make a good start We did not get off to a good start but fought back IThey put up a good night created a lot of pressure on us but we managed to stay calm said Shetty who was the more exuberant of the two Indian champions The Indians continued to reduce the margin and eventually won six points in a row from 1618 to win the first game The Indians took an early lead and soon had a 73 advantage They extended it to 106 and though the Korean pair brought it down to 1012 Satwik and Chirag won four points in a row from 1312 to make it 1713 on Chirag Shettys serve The Koreans won two points off Chois service but the writing was clear on the wall as they went on to win the second game 2116 to clinch victory and a memorable gold medal This is Indias bestever result in Asian Games badminton as the mens team won the silver medal and HS Prannoy won the bronze Indias first medal in mens singles since Syed Modi in 1982 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/asian-games-satwik-chirag-make-history-win-first-ever-gold-for-india-in-badminton-470976.html Sat, 07 Oct 2023 16:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/asian-games-toughest-two-weeks-of-my-career-bronze-in-mens-singles-ranks-higher-says-badminton-star-prannoy-470672.html Hangzhou Oct 6 Indian shuttler HS Prannoy on Friday described playing in the Asian Games with a back injury as the toughest two weeks of his career adding that the bronze he won in mens singles ranks big as it came after a gap of 40 years Prannoy a bronze medallist at the World Championship in 2023 and who helped India win the Thomas Cup for the first time in the events history soldiered on bravely despite a debilitating back injury that he had suffered earlier helped the team win the silver medal in the Team competition and then came back to win the bronze medal Prannoy secured the bronze with a tough threegame win over Malaysias Li Zii Jia On Friday a drained and halffit Prannoy lost to Chinas Li Shifeng in straight games Prannoy thus became the first Indian after Syed Modi in 1982 to win a mens singles medal in the Asian Games To my mind its big After 40 years someone from India is getting an Asian Games medal in mens singles This shows how tough the Asian Games are in badminton Its a kind of World Championship for us Its not easy to go out and play a semifinal with several players in the top 10Id say currently in the top 10 there are nine from Asia The competition is so high so to win a medal is up there with the World Championships bronze that I won last month This was just much sweeter to have this in the kitty he told the media after his match Prannoy 31 said it was difficult for players like him to counter the youngsters and they rely on their experience to modify their game to try and remain as fit as possible Thats where experience comes into play All the youngsters out there are pretty fast and pretty powerful The only thing you can do is to get your experience from the past and see what all works for you best and at what points And keep trying on those particular points So thats what Ive been doing for six months wherever there is a dip in fitness you have to pull off matches when you are 60 70 also Prannoy said The shuttler from Kerala who has been ranked in the top 10 in the world since the start of this year said the current calendar of events does not leave the players enough time to work on their game Our schedule is insanely tight with almost 20 tournaments in the calendar and with the Olympic Games also in between Mad amount of travel and playing tournaments Theres hardly any time to train or recover There is no time to look after the niggles Its a tough schedule Sometimes its all about management he said He said players have to be conservative in their approach in such times like he was during the Asian Games Yes and today was much tougher than yesterday with the back not really being great But managed the whole week Special thanks to the team of physios theyve been on the job for 2 weeks to ensure that I was able to play he added Next on the menu for Prannoy is to take care of his body and he is likely to take a break from the tournaments The first thing is to take care of the body The European tournaments look pretty bleak as of now Wed let the medical team decide what needs to be taken care of he added About his back problem Prannoy said he couldnt say what kind of injury it was I wish I could explain I can just tell that its kind of an injury which has happened to me in the past I was out for a few months due to this Somehow we managed to play this event how much ever we could Hopefully in the next few weeks we will be in a much better position he added He said the Asian Games showed how much Indian badminton has progressed in the last few years It was also rewarding for him personally as he will be leaving Hangzhou with two medals a silver from Team competition and a bronze from Mens singles Its great Its always tough to get the medals here The last time we had Saina and Sindhu and this time we have the boys coming in in team events and mens singles and mens doubles Its a proud moment for all of us to have three medals from the Asian Games which shows how much quality we have in the players not individuals but as a team How well weve been performing in the last two or three years All of a sudden there is hope from us in the team events which feels good it feels good to take the burden in team events I think the boys are really looking forward to bigger team events in the future he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/asian-games-toughest-two-weeks-of-my-career-bronze-in-mens-singles-ranks-higher-says-badminton-star-prannoy-470672.html Fri, 06 Oct 2023 17:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/western-australia-para-badminton-sukant-kadam-kick-starts-tournament-with-a-win-469417.html New Delhi Oct 3 Ace shuttler Sukant Kadam kickstarted his campaign at the Western Australia ParaBadminton International tournament with a win According to information received here Sukant who is ranked no 2 in the tournament eased past his first 2 games and tops his group with 1 more game to go The shuttler who has already qualified for Para Asian Games which is set to begin this months end showcased great form as he took only 21 minutes to defeat fellow Indian Baljeet Singh in straight sets with a score line of 215 and 2113 In his second group match he defeated Singapores Chee Hiong Ang with a scoreline of 219 and 2117 Sukant showcased excellent technique and skill and is all set to face South Koreas CHO Nadan in the last group game Talking about the same Sukant Kadam said The first 2 group games have been great I have managed to play really well and all the hard work in the training ground has paid off This tournament will also act as a good practice test before the Asian Games IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/western-australia-para-badminton-sukant-kadam-kick-starts-tournament-with-a-win-469417.html Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-jr-worlds-unnati-and-ayush-continue-to-shine-as-indian-junior-shuttlers-maintain-dominance-469685.html Spokane Oct 4 Unnati Hooda and Ayush Shetty continued their winning form as Indian junior shuttlers won 10 of their 12 matches in the round of 64 on day two of the BWF World Junior Championships here In the boys singles section Ayush defeated second seed Eogene Ewe of Malaysia in a closecontested match that ended with a score of 2117 2117 In the girls singles match Unnati cruised to victory against Joanna Podedworny of Poland by 2114 219 in just 22 minutes The mixed doubles pair of Samarveer and Radhika Sharma secured a convincing 2112 2111 win against Estonias Andrei Schmidt and Emili Pärsim Meanwhile Sathwik Reddy Kanapuram and Vaishnavi Khadkekar dominated their match against Portugals Tiago Bernguer and Marta Sousa enroute their 2115 216 victory In the girls doubles category the duo of Vennala Kalagotla and Shriyanshi Valishetty overcame a firstgame loss against Indonesian pair Nabila Cahya Permata Ayu and Reva Olivia Damayani and won the next two games to win the tie by 1321 2119 2111 Whereas Tanvi Sharma and Radhika Sharma secured a convincing 2116 218 victory against Tahitis Heirautea Curet and Maeva Giallard in just 20 minutes Lokesh Reddy Kalagotla and Devika Sihag gave their best in their respective matches but faced defeat Lokesh suffered a 1821 1621 defeat against Rui Sato of Japan whereas Devika went down fighting against DAI Qin Yi of China in a close match that ended with a scoreline of 1821 2118 2022 Tushar Suveer boys singles Tara Shah girls singles along with the doubles pairs of Tushar Suveer and Nicholas Raj and Divyam Arora and Mayank Rana also secured victories and earned their spots in the round of 32 The round of 32 matches will be played later in the day IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-jr-worlds-unnati-and-ayush-continue-to-shine-as-indian-junior-shuttlers-maintain-dominance-469685.html Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/asian-games-sindhu-prannoy-rankireddyshetty-only-indians-to-reach-quarters-469716.html Hangzhou Oct 4 Indias main hopes in badminton maintained their chances of finishing on the podium as PV Sindhu in womens singles HS Prannoy in mens singles and Satwiksairaj RankireddyChirag Shetty in mens doubles secured their place in the quarterfinals of the Asian Games badminton competitions here on Wednesday Sindhu defeated Indonesias Wardani Putri Kusuma in straight games in a Round of 16 clash Prannoy brushed aside Kazakhstans Dmitriy Panarin in 29 minutes while Rankireddy and Shetty were taken to three games but emerged winners against Leo Rollycarnando and Daniel Marthin of Indonesia 2422 1621 2112 in 84 minutes However the upcoming womens doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Pullela Gayatri Gopichand exited the competition after a hardfought battle against the reigning Olympic bronze medallist pair Soyeong Kim and Heeyong Kong ranked third in the world in 82 minutes The Indian duo lost 1521 2118 1321 in the prequarterfinals encounter Former World No1 Kidambi Srikanth also crashed out losing to Kodai Naraoka of Japan 1621 1721 in 54 minutes The mixed doubles pair of Sai Pratheek and Tanisha Crasto lost to Malaysias Tang Jie Chen and Ee Wei Toh 1821 1821 Tanisha had no luck in the womens doubles too as she and Ashwini Chinas Zhang Shuxian and Yu Zheng 1321 2123 Sindhu was the first Indian to take to the courts at the Binjiang Gymnasium and stayed on the court for nearly an hour as she won in straight games 2116 2116 In the first game Sindhu opened an early lead and did not have to sweat much winning six points in a row as she went on to win the game 2116 In the second game the Indonesian shuttler led 30 before Sindhu took control of the proceedings from 14 down to surge to a 94 lead The 27yearold Indian maintained her advantage and went on to win the game 2116 to seal a place in the lasteight stage Prannoy was in and out of the court in a jiffy as he raced to victory in just 29 minutes IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/asian-games-sindhu-prannoy-rankireddyshetty-only-indians-to-reach-quarters-469716.html Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-jr-worlds-unnati-hooda-ayush-shetty-lead-indias-domination-in-individual-events-469251.html Spokane US Oct 3 Rising stars Unnati Hooda and Ayush Shetty put up impressive performances as Indian shuttlers made a dominating start to the individual events at the BWF Badminton World Junior Championships here Unnati the 2022 Odisha Open champion displayed her prowess to register a resounding 217 2111 victory against Tahitis Heirautea Curet in the opening round of the girls singles match Ayush on the other hand also secured a convincing 216 2113 win against Italys Simone Piccinin in the boys singles first round Tushar Suveer Devika Sihag and Lokesh Shetty Kalagotla were the other three Indians who also entered the singles round of 64 Tushar defeated Andrei Schmidt of Estonia by 2112 2115 while Lokesh received a walkover in the boys section whereas Devika defeated Elisaveta Berik of Estonia by 2113 219 in the girls singles match This came after the pairs of Sathwik Reddy Kanapuram and Vaishnavi Khadkekar and Samarveer and Radhika Sharma provided India with a winning start with contrasting victories in the opening round of mixed doubles category While the duo of Sathwik and Vaishnavi notched up a commanding 214 217 win over Artyom Hakobyan and Ani Sahakyan of Armenia Samarveer and Radhika had to work hard during their 2116 1721 2114 win over Chen Yong Rui and Jiang Pei Xi of China in a closely contested match Meanwhile in the boys doubles event Divyam Arora and Mayank Rana defeated the Norwegian pair of Filip Boehn and Sander Oesthassel by 2113 2114 Earlier India finished seventh in the mixedteam event The round of 64 matches for the individual events will be played later tonight IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-jr-worlds-unnati-hooda-ayush-shetty-lead-indias-domination-in-individual-events-469251.html Tue, 03 Oct 2023 17:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/asian-games-indian-badminton-mens-team-enter-semis-secure-medal-after-37-years-womens-side-crash-out-in-quarters-467929.html Hangzhou Sep 29 Indian mens badminton team defeated Nepal 30 to enter the semifinal at the 19th Asian Games and secured a historic medal after a gap of 37 years India will next take on the winner of the match between Indonesia and South Korea on Saturday The last time the mens team secured a medal at the esteemed continental tournament was during the 1986 Seoul edition Icons such as Prakash Padukone and Syed Modi led the team which included Vimal Kumar Ravi Kunte Uday Pawar Sanat Mishra and Leroy Dsa Lakshya Sen world No 14 beat Prince Dahal 215 218 to give India a 10 lead before former world no 1 Kidambi Srikanth trounced Sunil Joshi 214 2113 in second rubber to take India to a 20 up in the tie Then Mithun Manjunath beat Bishnu Katuwal 212 217 in Match 3 to seal Indias progress into the semifinal of the Mens Team event However the womens team bowed out in the quarterfinal after a 03 defeat against Thailand Indian ace PV Sindhu lost to Pornpawee Chochuwong 2141 1521 1421 in the first match while womens doubles pair of Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly suffered 1921 521 to Kittitharakul and Prajongjai In the third match Ashmita Chaliha went down to Busanan Ongbamrungphan 921 1621 While Sindhu took an early lead Chochuwong bounced back to win the next two games giving Thailand a 10 lead I was in control in the first game and in the second game it was 44 and then suddenly I gave her the lead and by the time I recovered it was too late I made a lot of unforced errors There were long rallies where I was catching up but it was not enough said Sindhu after the match India bagged their last womens team medal at the continental meet in the 2014 edition at Incheon Sindhu and Ashwini Ponnappa were a part of that success IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/asian-games-indian-badminton-mens-team-enter-semis-secure-medal-after-37-years-womens-side-crash-out-in-quarters-467929.html Fri, 29 Sep 2023 16:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/gnana-anmol-to-lead-india-at-badminton-asia-junior-467464.html New Delhi Sep 28 2022 Asian Junior bronze medallist Gnana Dattu and U17 Indias No 1 Anmol Kharb will spearhead a 33member Indian squad at the Badminton Asia U17 U15 Junior Championships scheduled to take place in Chengdu China from October 17 The Indian squad will participate in a 14day national training camp starting from October 1 at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati This is a new bunch of young shuttlers who have been consistently doing well in the junior circuit These players have shown consistent performances across various domestic events and selection tournaments and it is our responsibility at the Badminton Association of India to give them the necessary break at this career stage I am sure they will play to their potential and give their best to make the nation proud said Sanjay Mishra General Secretary of the Badminton Association of India BAI Indias No 1 in the U17 category Anmol Kharb will lead the charge in girls singles along with India No2 Tanvi Sharma Rujula Ramu Indian No 3 and Naishaa Kaur Bhatoye in U17 whereas Adarshini Shri NB Diksha Sr Shantipriya Hazarika Evanna Tyagi will compete in the U15 category Bornil Akash Changmil Nischal Chand Jagsher Singh Khangurra and Dev Ruparelia will be the players to watch out for in the U15 boys singles While bronze medallist in the U15 age group in the last edition Gnana Dattu will now shoulder the responsibility in the U17 boys singles section alongside Lalthazuala Pranauv Ram and Suryaksh Rawat In the boys doubles section the pair of Bhargav Ram Arigela and Vishwa Tez Gabburu along with Bhavya Chhabra and Param Choudhary will be Indias best bet in the U17 category Whereas the duo of Hardik Divyansh and Amith Raj Natraj will compete in the U15 category along with the pair of Jagsher Singh Khangurra and Dev Ruparelia Tanvi Reddy Andluri and Rashika U will play in the U17 girls doubles section apart from the pair of Gayatri Rawat and Mansa Rawat Whereas in the U15 girls doubles category the pair of Deepak Raj Aditi and Ponnamma B V Vridhi will be the ones to watch out for along with Lakshmi Ridhima Devneni and Sarayu Suryaneni India finished with five medals in last years edition including two silver and three bronze medals Indian U17 squad Boys singles Lalthazuala Pranauv Ram Gnana Dattu DT Suryaksh Rawat Girls singles Anmol Kharb Tanvi Sharma Rujula Ramu Naishaa Kaur Bhatoye Boys doubles Bhargav Ram ArigelaVishwa Tez Gabburu Bhavya ChhabraParam Choudhary Girls doubles Tanvi Reddy AnadluriRashika U Gayatri RawatMansa Rawat Mixed Doubles Siddharth RawatAngel Puneria Bhargav Ram ArigelaPragati Parida Indian U15 squad Boys singles Bornil Akash Changmail Nischal Chand Jagsher Singh Khangurra Dev Ruparelia Girls singles Adarshini Shri NB Diksha SR Shantipriya Hazarika Evanna Tyagi Boys doubles Hardik DivyanshAmith Raj Natraj Jagsher Singh KhangurraDev Ruparelia Girls doubles Deepak Raj AditiPonnamma B V Vridhi Lakshmi Ridhima DevneniSarayu Suryaneni Mixed Doubles Bornil Akash ChangmailShantipriya Hazarika IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/gnana-anmol-to-lead-india-at-badminton-asia-junior-467464.html Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-enter-quarterfinals-of-bwf-world-junior-mixed-team-championships-467522.html Spokane US Sep 28 Indian badminton team continued their impressive run at the BWF World Junior Championships to enter the quarterfinals in the mixed team event after securing a commanding 41 win over Germany in their final Group D match The Indian shuttlers were outstanding against the German team on Wednesday as the pair of Sathwik Reddy Kanapuram and Vaishnavi Khadkekar gave India an early lead with a thrilling 2113 2321 win over David Eckerlin and Amelie Lehmann in the mixed doubles match In the boys singles event Ayush Shetty powered to victory against Luis Pongratz with commanding scores of 2112 217 displaying his dominance on the court In the girls singles Unnati Hooda displayed her prowess securing a convincing 2112 2111 victory against defeating Selin Hubsch leaving no room for Germany to comeback Later in the closely contested match in the boys doubles showdown Divyam Arora and Nicholas Raj fell short against opponents David Eckerlin and Simon Krax with scores of 1821 2118 1821 On the other hand the girls doubles pairing of Vennala Kalagotla and Shriyanshi Valishetty brought their Agame securing a 2115 2118 victory against Amelie Lehmann and Cara Siebrecht This victory against Germany solidifies Indias position as the group leader and also guarantees place in the quarterfinals where they are set to face Malaysia IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-enter-quarterfinals-of-bwf-world-junior-mixed-team-championships-467522.html Thu, 28 Sep 2023 16:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-continues-winning-streak-at-bwf-world-junior-mixed-team-championships-467078.html Spokane US Sep 27 Indian badminton team continued their winning streak at the BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championships with an impressive 50 win over Brazil early on Wednesday The Indian shuttlers were outstanding on the second day of the prestigious event In the opening match mixed doubles pair of Samarveer and Radhika Sharma triumphed over Joaquim Mendonca and Maria Clara Lopes Lima with a score of 2114 2117 In the boys singles match Lokesh Reddy Kalagotla faced a formidable opponent in Renan Melo who lost the first game 1721 but fought back resiliently in the second game Lokesh managed to get the upper hand and ultimately won the second game by 2422 to wrap up the match Meanwhile in the girls singles section Devika Sihag cruised to victory by defeating Maria Eduarda Oliveira by 219 216 in just 18 minutes In the boys doubles Divyam Arora and Mayank Rana emerged victorious against Joaquim and Joao Mendonca Taveira with a score of 2119 2110 The girls doubles pair of Vennala Kalagotla and Shriyanshi Valishetty displayed their coordination enroute securing an impressive 2113 2111 win over Maria Clara and Maria Eduarda Oliveira Later in the day group D leaders India will next face Germany who is second in the group The outcome of this match will decide who tops the group The team that finishes on top will face the winner of group C in the quarterfinals onSeptember28 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/india-continues-winning-streak-at-bwf-world-junior-mixed-team-championships-467078.html Wed, 27 Sep 2023 15:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/indian-badminton-contingent-departs-for-usa-to-participate-in-bwf-world-junior-championships-465667.html New Delhi Sep 23 Following an intense training camp conducted by the Badminton Association of India BAI the Indian contingent has left for the USA where they will be participating in the BWF World Junior Championships 2023 to be held in Spokane USA from September 25 to October 8 Spearheaded by the Odisha Open 2022 champion Unnati Hooda and the twotime U19 All India Junior Ranking champion Ayush Shetty a strong 16member squad took part in the BAIs preparatory camp at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati which is supported by the REC Limited and Sports Authority of India from September 1 to 20 The threeweek training camp was aimed at strengthening skills of players and also improving team bonding as they will be competing in the team championship along with individual events I am confident that this camp has helped players to bond and know each other better The squad looks very competitive and I hope they will bring glory to the nation I wish them good luck commented Sanjay Mishra BAI General Secretary The players took part in rigorous training under the watchful eyes of singles coach Park Taesang Umendra Rana Rinky Singh and doubles coach Akshay Dewalkar the former international shuttler along with the other coaches of the National Centre of Excellence The players also played a team practice match during the camp in order to get used to the team event format of the World Championships The championships will commence with the team event scheduled from September 25 to 30 followed by the individual event to be held from October 2 to 8 India have been placed in Group D along with Germany Brazil Cook Islands and the Dominican Republic as they will kickstart their campaign against Cook Islands on September 25 The top two teams from each group will qualify for the next stage Indias S Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian had won the silver medal in the boys singles in the last edition of World Junior Championships held in Spain in 2022 Indian Junior Badminton Squad Team Event Boys Singles Ayush Shetty Tushar Suveer Lokesh Reddy Nicholas Nathan Raj Girls Singles Unnati Hooda Tara Shah Devika Sihag Shriyanshi Valishetty Boys Doubles Nicholas Nathan RajTushar Suveer Divyam AroraMayank Rana Girls Doubles Radhika SharmaTanvi Sharma Vennala KShriyanshi Valishetty Mixed Doubles SamarveerRadhika Sharma Sathwik Reddy KVaishnavi Khadkekar Indian Junior Badminton Squad Individual Event Boys Singles Ayush Shetty Tushar Suveer Lokesh Reddy Girls Singles Unnati Hooda Tara Shah Devika Sihag Boys Doubles Nicholas Nathan RajTushar Suveer Divyam AroraMayank Rana Girls Doubles Radhika SharmaTanvi Sharma Vennala KShriyanshi Valishetty Mixed Doubles SamarveerRadhika Sharma Sathwik Reddy KVaishnavi Khadkekar IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/indian-badminton-contingent-departs-for-usa-to-participate-in-bwf-world-junior-championships-465667.html Sat, 23 Sep 2023 18:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/hong-kong-open-lakshya-sen-withdraws-ashiwni-tanisha-pair-enters-pre-quarterfinals-461448.html Kowloon Hong Kong Sep 13 Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen withdrew from the Hong Kong Open Super 500 badminton tournament two hours before his mens singles opening round match giving a walkover to his opponent Su Li Yang of Chinese Taipei here on Wednesday Lakshya seeded eighth was the highestranked Indian shuttler in mens singles in the tournament in the absence of World No7 HS Prannoy After losing in the first round at the China Open Lakshya was seen as the biggest bet for the title in the absence of Prannoy Kidambi Srikanth and PV Sindhu The trio will be part of the national camp for the Asian Games 2022 After backtoback ousters in the first round of the tournament Lashya is likely to lose his 8th position in the BWF World Rankings He last won a tournament at the Canada Open Super 500 in July Meanwhile the womens doubles duo of Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto ranked 50th advanced to prequarterfinals with a 2119 2119 win over the world no 21 Chinese Taipei pair of Lee Chia Hsin and Teng Chun Hsun In the mixed doubles Ashwini partnering B Summeth Reddy lost 1621 2116 1821 to the Malaysian pair of Cheng Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei in three games In mens doubles Krishna Prasad Garaga and Vishnuvardhan Goud Panjala suffered a firstround exit after losing 1421 1921 to Korean duo of Ko Sung Hyun and Shin Baek Cheol Priyanshu Rawat World No28 also suffered an early exit after going down 1321 1421 to Kanta Tsuneyama of Japan In Womens singles Aakarshi Kashyap lost to Yvonne Li 18211021 in the opening round while Malvika Bansod will face World No 17 Zhang Yi Man of China IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/hong-kong-open-lakshya-sen-withdraws-ashiwni-tanisha-pair-enters-pre-quarterfinals-461448.html Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/indian-womens-doubles-teams-look-to-make-a-mark-at-the-bwf-hong-kong-open-2023-461517.html New Delhi Sep 13 The BWF Hong Kong Open 2023 saw an actionpacked first round with Indian womens doubles duos finding success and progressing to Round 2 The Super 500 event saw Commonwealth Games bronze medallists Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand along with Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa emerge victorious in the first round Both pairs will look to advance into the competition Crasto and Ponnappa emerged victorious over the Chinese Taipei pair of Lee Chia Hsin and Teng Chun Hsun 2119 2119 in the opening round They have a tall task ahead in the second round as they take on the No 1 seeds Japanese pair of Maya Matsumoto and Wakana Nagahara Meanwhile Jolly and Gopichand got the better of the Dutch duo of Cheryl Seinen and Debora Jille in an exciting contest 2115 1621 2116 They also have a very challenging secondround matchup against Indonesian pair Apriyani Rahayu and Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti who are seeded seventh Fans can catch all the live action from the BWF Hong Kong Open 2023 Round of 16 on Thursday 630 AM onwards on JioCinema and Sports18 IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/indian-womens-doubles-teams-look-to-make-a-mark-at-the-bwf-hong-kong-open-2023-461517.html Wed, 13 Sep 2023 18:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/kiran-george-clinches-indonesian-masters-title-in-two-straight-sets-460138.html Indonesia Sep 10 The young Indian shuttler Kiran George won the Indonesia Masters Super 100 mens singles title on Sunday defeating Japans Koo Takahashi in two straight sets here Ranked No 50 the Indian shuttler defeated Takahashi ranked 82 with a scoreline of 2119 2220 Earlier Kiran also won the Odisha Open in 2022 for his maiden Super 100 title The 23yearold Indian shuttler has proven to have excellent technique and outstanding fitness throughout the competition In the semifinals Tommy Sugiarto of Indonesia was upset in a threesetter game by Kiran who has established himself as a big stage performer on the BWF World Tour In the final match of the tournament both the players showed an exorbitant display of rallies and played at their nerve In the first game Kiran who is quick on the feet mostly played dribble on the net and a crisscrossing game to take the lead In the second game Takahashi took the initial lead of 20 but the Indian was quick to turn the table as he played a crosscourt smash and took the lead of 42 before taking the lead to 119 at the interval However the Japanese held his nerve firmly and managed to level the game at 2020 Kiran yet again with two crosscourt smashes wrapped up the game early and won the Super 100 Major Title Earlier this year Kiran who trains at Prakash Padukone Academy in Bengaluru defeated Chinese star Shi Yuqi and Weng Hong Yang at the Thailand Open IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/kiran-george-clinches-indonesian-masters-title-in-two-straight-sets-460138.html Sun, 10 Sep 2023 13:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/chen-yufei-yamaguchi-power-into-last-16-at-badminton-china-open-458793.html Changzhou China Sep 7 Olympic champion Chen Yufei of China and world No 2 Akane Yamaguchi of Japan both stormed into the second round of the womens singles at the badminton China Open here Chen the 3rd seed at the tournament beat Zhang Beiwen of the United States 2118 215 reports Xinhua I was patient and determined on the court so I got some key points and sealed the victory Chen noted The Hangzhou native has been selected as a torchbearer for the 19th Asian Games to be held in her hometown I heard about it this morning and I feel very honored grateful and excited I have a new torch to collect now Chen said with a smile Secondseeded Yamaguchi eliminated Indonesias Putri Kusuma Wardani 2112 2118 to reach the last 16 In the mens singles world No 2 Anthony Sinisuka Ginting of Indonesia suffered an early exit at the hands of Japans Kanta Tsuneyama 2111 1821 2117 while another Japanese contender Kodai Naraoka seeded fourth secured a 2624 1221 2111 win against Malaysias Lee Zii Jia Chinas top mens singles player Shi Yuqi also booked a last16 berth by sweeping Magnus Johannesen of Denmark 218 2111 I will try to find my shortcomings through the competition and prepare for the Asian Games said Shi His compatriot Li Shifeng fought 75 minutes to overcome Chou Tienchen of Chinese Taipei 2114 1821 2118 and will take on his teammate Lu Guangzu who beat Ng Ka Long Angus of Hong Kong China 2117 2115 In the mixed doubles Chinas Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping defeated Hee Yong Kai Terry and Tan Wei Han Jessica of Indonesia in straight sets He JitingZhou Haodong and Liu ShengshuTan Ning both of China also progressed through in the mens and womens doubles respectively IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/chen-yufei-yamaguchi-power-into-last-16-at-badminton-china-open-458793.html Thu, 07 Sep 2023 09:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-open-indian-campaign-ends-with-satwik-chirags-first-round-loss-458444.html Changzhou Sep 6 Star Indian mens doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty suffered an openinground defeat in the China Open Super 1000 badminton tournament here on Wednesday The Indian pair ranked two in the world lost to the 13thseeded Indonesian duo of Muhammad Shohibul Fikri and Maulana Bagas 1721 2111 1721 in an hour and eight minutes game The pairs openinground loss marked the end of the Indias challenge as none of the shuttlers from the country advanced to the second round of the Super 1000 tournament The Indian duo have been in an impressive form this season having clinched three titles Swiss Open Super 300 Korea Open and the Indonesia Open their maiden Super 1000 title The Indian started off well taking the opening game 2117 but the Indonesians were quick to bounce back and forced the decider by pocketing the second game 2111 In the decider the Indonesian pair didnt let the Indian settle as they wrapped up match with three match points 2117 This is the second time this year that the Indonesians have defeated the SatwikChirag after beating the Indians in Thailand Opens prequarterfinals in June and Malaysia Open in January Earlier in the day the mixed doubles pair of Sikki Reddy and Rohan Kapoor too crashed out of the tournament after going down to the Malaysian duo of Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei 1521 1621 in the first round On Tuesday world championship bronze medalist HS Prannoy suffered the firstround loss at the hands of Malaysian Ng Tze Yong in three games 1221 2113 1821 Lakshya Sen Commonwealth Games champion was also eliminated from the competition in the opening round after falling to recent world bronze medalist Anders Antonsen of Denmark 2123 2116 921 Ace shuttlers PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth had withdrawn ahead of the tournament with an eye on the upcoming Asian Games IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/china-open-indian-campaign-ends-with-satwik-chirags-first-round-loss-458444.html Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/bwf-world-rankings-prannoy-soars-to-career-best-sixth-position-sindhu-moves-to-14th-455381.html New Delhi Aug 29 Riding on his superb performance in the World Championship ace Indian shuttler Prannoy HS achieved a careerbest world ranking as he reached No6 in the latest chart released by the Badminton World Federation BWF on Tuesday After pocketing a bronze his firstever medal in World Championships at Copenhagen recently Prannoy climbed up three spots to achieve his new careerhigh rank with 72437 points in the mens singles category Prannoy who stunned the Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen in the quarterfinals in the World Championship is the lone Indian featuring in the top 10 in the mens singles list The 31yearold reached two finals this year He won his first BWF title this May at Malaysia Masters and finished runnerup at the Australian Open after an epic intense threegame battle against Chinas Weng Hong Yang earlier this month Among the other Indian shuttlers Lakshya Sen dropped a place to the No 12 after his thirdround exit from the World Championships while Kidambi Srikanth maintained his position at 20th despite making an early exit at the World Championship In womens singles former world champion PV Sindhu moved one place up to 14th position following her firstround exit from the World Championship In top mens doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty held onto their second place despite their quarterfinal defeat in the World Championship against Kim AstrupAnders Rasmussen The womens doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand gained two spots to be placed 17th in the world rankings after their prequarterfinal finish at the World Championship IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/bwf-world-rankings-prannoy-soars-to-career-best-sixth-position-sindhu-moves-to-14th-455381.html Tue, 29 Aug 2023 18:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-world-championship-an-se-young-vitidsarn-bag-singles-crowns-chenjia-win-record-4th-womens-doubles-title-454808.html Copenhagen Denmark Aug 27 An Se Young of Korea Republic and Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand won the womens and mens singles titles while Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan of China won the womens doubles title for a record fourth time in the World Badminton Championship here on Sunday An Se Young defeated sixth seed Carolina Marin of Spain 2112 2110 in 42 minutes in the womens singles final Vitidsarn the third seed from Thailand quelled a strong fight from Japans Kodai Naraoka coming back after losing the first game to win 1921 2118 217 in the mens final that went on to one hour and 49 minutes In the womens doubles defending champions Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan took a straightgame victory over Apriyani Rahayu and Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti of Indonesia on Sunday becoming the first womens pair to win four gold medals in the tournaments history The top seeds playing their fourth final in six appearances at the worlds took 41 minutes to wrap up the victory 2116 2112 expanding their headtohead record against the Indonesian duo to 51 reports Xinhua In the mixed doubles final held earlier Chinas threetime champions Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong were defeated by South Koreas Seo Seungjae and Chae Yujung to finish with silver medals The 25yearold Seo has the chance to win another title in the tournament as he will pair with Kang Minhyuk in the mens doubles final later Meanwhile top seeds Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong of China missed their chance to win a record fourth World Championships mixed doubles title losing to South Koreas Seo SeungJae and Chae YuJung for the first time in 10 encounters Fifthseeded Seo and Chae needed 59 minutes to claim the victory 2117 1021 2118 while 25yearold Seo has the chance to win another title as he will pair with Kang Minhyuk in the mens doubles final later The defending champions of China bounced back in the second game to pull the match into the decider They saved three match points from 2015 in the third game only to see Seos powerful smashing end their chances IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/badminton-world-championship-an-se-young-vitidsarn-bag-singles-crowns-chenjia-win-record-4th-womens-doubles-title-454808.html Sun, 27 Aug 2023 23:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/badminton/brilliant-smart-play-anurag-thakur-hails-hs-prannoy-454413.html New Delhi Aug 26 Sports minister Anurag Thakur lavished praise on HS Prannoy after the Indias highest ranked mens singles player fought back from a game down to overpower local favourite and defending champion Viktor Axelsen in the quarterfinals to assure himself his first BWF World Championships medal in Copenhagen Denmark What a win Brilliant smart play and absolutely gripping performance by our TOPScheme shuttler PRANNOYHSPRI to take down the reigning World Champion Axelsen Our champ perseveres coming back from a game down and commanding the next 2 games to secure a spot in the SEMIS and assuring India its 14th medal at the BWFWorldChampionships Hats off for the stupendous play On to the next one Anurag Thakur wrote on Twitter The 1321 2115 2116 win on Friday makes Prannoy the fifth Indian mens singles player to win a medal in the BWF World Championships and also extends Indias record of having at least one medallist in the prestigious event since 2011 But all this had looked difficult once mens doubles second seeds Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy were knocked out in the last eight stage earlier in the day and Indias medal hopes solely depended on Prannoy who despite his current form went into the match as an underdog against the Dane Axelsen led their headtohead record 72 and had won the last three tournaments he had participated in the runup to the championship on home soil And the world no 1 looked like he could run away with things when he opened up a 92 lead in the opening game Though Prannoy could not overturn that deficit he did find his rhythm after the midgame interval and that definitely sent a message to his opponent that he was ready for a fight Prannoy who had upset 2021 World Champion Loh Kean Yew in the earlier round showed greater purpose in his approach in the second game and was able to read Axelsens strokes far better than in the opening game He also began finding his range with both the forehand and backhand smashes and that instantly put pressure on the Dane who was found wanting for gaps to score points The 49shot rally to make it 1914 in the second game not only showed the resilience of Prannoy but also his ability to make the most of the opportunities that came his way If the local fans were expecting Axelesen to find his mojo in the decider Prannoy was well prepared to win the battle at the net and that meant that the world no 1 was always chasing the shuttle There were a few nervous moments when Axelsen closed the gap from 612 to 1417 but Prannoy stood his ground and forced errors from his opponents to wrap up the quarterfinal in an hour and eight minutes He will now face 3rd seed Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand who packed off Chinese Taipeis Wang Tzu Wei 1821 2115 2113 Earlier in the mens doubles quarterfinals Shetty and Satwik had gone down 2118 2119 against the Danish combination of Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarp Rasmussen IANS https://dailyworld.in/badminton/brilliant-smart-play-anurag-thakur-hails-hs-prannoy-454413.html Sat, 26 Aug 2023 10:09:00 +0530