Parupalli Kashyap: Saina Nehwal is India’s best bet for Olympic medal

New Delhi: The 2014 Commonwealth Games men’s singles champion Parupalli Kashyap of India said India’s World No. 5 women’s shuttler Saina Nehwal is the country’s best bet to clinch a meal at the Rio Olympics.Parupalli Kashyap (left) and Lee Chong Wei play for Hyderabad Hunters in the Premier Badminton League (PBL). (photo: AFP)

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India send Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth & four others to Olympics

New Delhi: Although the 2016 Rio Olympics qualification is based on the Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings that will be released on May 5, seven Indian shuttlers have confirmed to qualify for the Olympics after the recently concluded Badminton Asia Championship (BAC).Wish Saina Nehwal every success in Rio. (photo: GettyImages)

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Indonesia beats India 3-1 in Badminton Asia Team Championships Semis

Hyderabad: Despite losing in the first men’s singles match, Indonesia did just enough to halt India men’s winning run at Badminton Asia Team Championships (BATC) after a 3-1 semi-final victory on Saturday.Mohammad Ahsan/Hendra Setiawan bring stability and strength to Indonesia's Badminton Asia Team Championships campaigns.

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Malaysia men’s team shown exit at Badminton Asia Team Championships

Hyderabad: It is going to be that much more difficult for the national men’s badminton squad to qualify for the 2016 Thomas Cup finals, following their quarterfinal exit at the Badminton Asian Team Championships (BATC).

They lost 2-3 to hosts India.Iskandar Zulkarnain Zainuddin lets out a roar infront of Morten Frost after rallying from one set down to defeat Ajay Jayaram. (photo: GettyImages)

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Tan Kim Her brings new hope for India’s badminton doubles

New Delhi: Malaysia’s former men’s doubles chief coach Tan Kim Her who was appointed by Badminton Association of India (BAI) as their new doubles coach, has started making positive change for India’s doubles players.

The 44-year-old coach signed a five-year contract with BAI effective September, has already begun working with Manu Attri/Sumeeth Reddy (men’s doubles) and Jwala Gutta/Ashwini Ponnappa (women’s doubles) to help them qualify for the 2016 Rio Olympics.Gopichand, Parupalli Kashya and Tan Kim Her (from left). (photo: Parupalli Kashyap)

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Chan Peng Soon/Goh Liu Ying get revenge, win Mexico City GP

Mexico City: Malaysia’s top mixed doubles pair, Chan Peng Soon/Goh Liu Ying had their revenge at Mexico City GP finals over Choi Solgyu/Won Eom Hye by taking down the Koreans 21-14, 21-12 to win the Mexico City Grand Prix title on Sunday.Congratulations to Chan Peng Soon & Goh Liu Ying on winning the Mexico City GP.

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