Tag: Saina Nehwal

India’s Confusing Messages Over Whether to Withdraw or to Participate at Malaysia Open

Kuala Lumpur: On Thursday afternoon, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) announced prematurely that the Indian Badminton Team was forced to withdraw from the Malaysian Open which will be held in Kuala Lumpur from May 25 to May 30. Continue reading India’s Confusing Messages Over Whether to Withdraw or to Participate at Malaysia Open

Kidambi Srikanth, Saina Nehwal Likely Travel for Malaysia and Singapore via Doha After Travel Ban

New Delhi: With the last two tournaments counting for the Tokyo 2020 qualification being the Malaysian Open (May 25 to May 30), and the Singapore Open (June 1 to June 6), the Badminton Association of India (BAI) has been doing everything possible to ensure Indian shuttlers including Kidambi Srikanth, Saina Nehwal could travel to Malaysia and Singapore after the two countries have imposed a temporary travel ban on flights from India amid worsening COVID-19 crisis in that country. Continue reading Kidambi Srikanth, Saina Nehwal Likely Travel for Malaysia and Singapore via Doha After Travel Ban

Olympic Hopes Fading for Kidambi Srikanth, Saina Nehwal as Malaysia & Singapore Ban Entry of Travellers from India

Kuala Lumpur: With India’s COVID-19 outbreak worsening, Malaysia’s National Security Council (MKN) on Monday had announced a temporary ban on inbound flights from India, and the admission of international students of Indian citizenship and international business visitors. Continue reading Olympic Hopes Fading for Kidambi Srikanth, Saina Nehwal as Malaysia & Singapore Ban Entry of Travellers from India

Saina Nehwal, Hans Vittinghus Knock Out of 2021 Orleans Masters Semis

Orleans: India’s World No. 20 Saina Nehwal was upset by World No. 38 Line Christophersen of Denmark, losing 17-21, 17-21 in the semi-finals. Continue reading Saina Nehwal, Hans Vittinghus Knock Out of 2021 Orleans Masters Semis

Saina Nehwal Cleared to Play After Dramatic Twist in COVID-19 Saga

Bangkok: One of the biggest suprises on day one of the YONEX Thailand Open was that World No. 20 Saina Nehwal of India had been tested positive for COVID-19, and had to withdraw from the tournament earlier Tuesday. Her first round opponent, Kisona Selvaduray of Malaysia able to advance to the second round without breaking a sweat. Another suprise was India’s No. 6 seed PV Sindhu was upset by unseeded Mia Blichfeldt of Denmark 21-16, 24-26, 13-21. Continue reading Saina Nehwal Cleared to Play After Dramatic Twist in COVID-19 Saga

Parupalli Kashyap, HS Prannoy, Pranaav Jerry Chopra and RMV Gurusai Dutt Test Positive for Covid-19

New Delhi: Some of us might have watched the movie – “Four Weddings and a Funeral”, a 1994 British romantic comedy film that featured irresistibly breezy humor, and winsome performances from Hugh Grant and Andie MacDowell. Believe it or not, right now, we could rephrase the movie title a little bit to “A Wedding and Four Covid-19 Positives”. Continue reading Parupalli Kashyap, HS Prannoy, Pranaav Jerry Chopra and RMV Gurusai Dutt Test Positive for Covid-19

Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap withdraw from Denmark Open

Chennai: India’s husband-wife duo, women’s singles World No. 20 Saina Nehwal and men’s singles World No. 24 Parupalli Kashyap have pulled out of the USD 750,000 Denmark Open that scheduled to be held in Odense, Denmark, from October 13-18. Continue reading Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap withdraw from Denmark Open

Lee Chong Wei, Tai Tzu Ying, Goh Liu Ying, Soniia Cheah, Saina Nehwal pay tribute to moms on Mother’s Day

Kuala Lumpur: On May 12, the second Sunday of May, people from all around the world celebrate and honor the love they share with their moms.

Lee Chong Wei, Tai Tzu Ying, Goh Liu Ying, Soniia Cheah, Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth were among those who have taken to social media on Sunday to pay tribute to their moms on Mother’s Day.

The Malaysian badminton legend Lee Chong Wei wrote in a Facebook post on Sunday with message below:

“Life doesn’t come with a manual, it comes with a Mother . My mom moulded me to be who I am today . Despite me being 36 now , I Guess I’m always 12 in her eyes . Till now , she nagging me to sleep well eat well has became a comfort constant of my life .

Despite trying many delicacies in every part of the world , my mum’s “Dao you Bak” and “curry prawn” is still the best . I Guess most of you will agree your mum’s cooking is the best , isn’t it ? Wonder why huh ?

Also hereby , wish all mothers in the world a great Mother’s Day ! To my mum and my sons’ mommy my wife mum , happy Mother’s Day and I love love love u !!”

Here are some of the Mother’s Day posts that Tai Tzu Ying, Goh Liu Ying, Soniia Cheah, Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth uploaded on social media, wishing their mommies a very Happy Mother’s Day.

Lee Chong Wei and his mother.

Tai Tzu Ying and her grand mom.

Goh Liu Ying and her mother.

Soniia Cheah and her mother.

Saina Nehwal and her mother.

Kidambi Srikanth and his mother.

Goh Jin Wei set to contest in Malaysia Open

Kuala Lumpur: World No. 25 women’s singles player Goh Jin Wei of Malaysia is set to participate at Malaysia Open that will kick off in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia next Tuesday as her doctors have approved her return to competition after picking up a hamstring injury three weeks ago when playing against Zhang Beiwen of USA in the quarter-finals of German Open. Continue reading Goh Jin Wei set to contest in Malaysia Open