Birmingham: India’s women’s singles World No. 7 PV Sindhu, men’s singles World No. 10 Lakshya Sen, World No. 11 Kidambi Srikanth, and the World No. 8 men’s doubles pairing of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty are key players to contribute to India’s success at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games. Continue reading PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, and Kidambi Srikanth Aim for Gold Medals at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games
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India Shock Indonesia 3-0 to Win Maiden Thomas Cup Title
Bangkok: Coming to the 2022 Thomas Cup Finals as underdogs, the Indian men’s shuttlers proved they were the dark horses who have the capability of winning the title by beating the 14-times champions Indonesia 3-0 in the final on Sunday. Continue reading India Shock Indonesia 3-0 to Win Maiden Thomas Cup Title
PV Sindhu Marches On, Kidambi Srikanth and Six More Players Pull Out of India Open After Tested Positive for COVID-19
New Delhi: India’s women’s singles No. 1 seed, PV Sindhu swept aside compatriot Ira Sharma in the 2022 India Open second round 21-10, 21-10 to advance to the quarter-finals. Continue reading PV Sindhu Marches On, Kidambi Srikanth and Six More Players Pull Out of India Open After Tested Positive for COVID-19
Loh Kean Yew Completes Fairy-Tale Run by Winning the 2021 BWF World Championships
Huelva: The World No. 22 Loh Kean Yew of Singapore became the first Singaporean badminton player to ever win the BWF World Championships after defeating World No. 14 Kidambi Srikanth 21-15, 22-20 in the 2021 BWF World Championships final on Sunday. Continue reading Loh Kean Yew Completes Fairy-Tale Run by Winning the 2021 BWF World Championships
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
Goh Jin Wei Joins Kidambi Srikanth on Orleans Masters Exit List
Orleans: Goh Jin Wei of Malaysia did not get off to an ideal quarter-final for her pursuit of the Orleans Masters title on Friday. The 2015 and 2018 girls’ singles World Junior Champion from Malaysia lost to Pornpawee Chochuwong of Thailand 14-21, 13-21 in the last eight. Continue reading Goh Jin Wei Joins Kidambi Srikanth on Orleans Masters Exit List
Chou Tien Chen to Face Kidambi Srikanth In Denmark Open Quarters
Odense: Chou Tien Chen, the second-seeded Taiwanese, advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2020 Denmark Open by easily beating Nhat Nguyen of Ireland 21-8, 21-16 in 42 minutes. Continue reading Chou Tien Chen to Face Kidambi Srikanth In Denmark Open Quarters
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) Approves Kidambi Srikanth’s Coach and Physio to Travel For Denmark Open
New Delhi: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has agreed that Kidambi Srikanth could travel to Denmark with both his coach and physiotherapist, participating in Denmark Open that will be held in Odense from October 13 to 18. Continue reading The Sports Authority of India (SAI) Approves Kidambi Srikanth’s Coach and Physio to Travel For Denmark Open