Hangzhou: In what promises to be riveting semi-finals at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games badminton men’s team event, China and India emerged triumphant over Japan and South Korea respectively, setting the stage for a highly expected showdown on Sunday. Continue reading China and India Set to Face Off In Hangzhou Asian Games Men’s Team Final
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Indian Men’s Team Creates History to Reach Maiden Thomas Cup Final
Bangkok: The Indian shuttlers were in disbelief momentarily before storming the court to celebrate after World No. 23 HS Prannoy beat World No. 13 Rasmus Gemke of Denmark in the third men’s singles match on Friday, thus, sending India to the Thomas Cup final for the first time with a 3-2 victory over Denmark. Continue reading Indian Men’s Team Creates History to Reach Maiden Thomas Cup Final
Jonatan Christie, Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Rian Ardianto Win Swiss Open
Basel: Indonesia’s World No. 8 Jonatan Christie ended his two-year drought at the international tournament by beating India’s HS Prannoy in straight games 21-12, 21-18 to win the Swiss Open title on Sunday. The last time Christie won a BWF World Tour tournament was at the 2019 Australian Open, where he beat Anthony Sinisuka Ginting 21-17, 13-21, 21-14 in the final. Continue reading Jonatan Christie, Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Rian Ardianto Win Swiss Open
Somehow, Wang Tzu Wei and HS Prannoy Are Interested in Tennis
Kuala Lumpur: Are World No. 11 men’s singles Wang Tzu Wei of Taiwan and World No. 30 HS Prannoy of India contemplating a career change? Continue reading Somehow, Wang Tzu Wei and HS Prannoy Are Interested in Tennis
Thailand Open: HS Prannoy Comes Back to Beat Jonatan Christie
Bangkok: The World No. 28 HS Prannoy of India proved once again on Wednesday that he could never be counted out. Down 18-20 and facing match point, the Indian fought back to complete an incredible 18-21, 21-16, 23-21 comeback against Indonesian and World No. 7 Jonatan Christie. Continue reading Thailand Open: HS Prannoy Comes Back to Beat Jonatan Christie
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
Lee Chong Wei faces tough task in Commonwealth Games semis
Gold Coast: Malaysian badminton superstar Lee Chong Wei is set to face his first real test in the 2018 Commonwealth Games men’s singles event on Saturday where he will play No. 3 seed HS Prannoy of India who defeated him twice in their last two meetings, both at the 2017 Indonesia and at the 2017 Denmark Open. Continue reading Lee Chong Wei faces tough task in Commonwealth Games semis
Tai Tzu Ying, H.S Prannoy spearhead Ahmedabad Smash Masters to PBL victory over Hyderabad Hunters
New Delhi: World No. 1 women’s singles player Tai Tzu Ying and World No. 10 men’s singles player HS Prannoy helped Ahmedabad Smash Masters to outplay Hyderabad Hunters 4-3 in the Premier Badminton League (PBL) tie on Friday. Continue reading Tai Tzu Ying, H.S Prannoy spearhead Ahmedabad Smash Masters to PBL victory over Hyderabad Hunters
Kidambi Srikanth pulls out of China Open due to leg injury
Mumbai: World No. 2 men’s singles player Kidambi Srikanth of India has withdrawn from the China Open that will be held from November 14 to November 19 after aggravating a leg injury during India’s Senior National Badminton Championships last week. Continue reading Kidambi Srikanth pulls out of China Open due to leg injury