Jakarta: Badminton powerhouse, China, exacted revenge for their 2-3 loss to Thailand in the semi-final of Bangkok Uber Cup in May of 2018, thus missing the Uber Cup final for the first time in 34 years since its debut, by beating Thailand 3-0 in the 18th Asian Games team semi-finals in Jakarta on Tuesday. Continue reading China beats Thailand to meet Japan in Asian Games badminton women’s team final
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Ratchanok Intanon leads Thailand into Asian Games women’s team semis
Jakarta: World No. 4 Ratchanok Intanon produced a solid finish in the Asian Games badminton women’s team quarter-finals on Monday as she toppled World No. 1 Tai Tzu-ying to score the first point for Thailand in the best-of-five tie. Continue reading Ratchanok Intanon leads Thailand into Asian Games women’s team semis
Japan end 37-year wait with Uber Cup victory (8 pictures)
Bangkok: Top-seeded Japan breezed past hosts Thailand 3-0 in Bangkok on Saturday to win the prestigious Uber Cup for the first time since 1981. Continue reading Japan end 37-year wait with Uber Cup victory (8 pictures)
Ratchanok Intanon carries Thailand to stunning win against China to clash with Japan in Uber Cup final
Bangkok: The odds stacked against her underdog side, Thailand’s badminton star Ratchanok Intanon was brimming with confidence Friday night before her team reversed all singles matches in the Uber Cup semi-final tie against badminton powerhouse China who had won the trophy for a staggering 14 time. Continue reading Ratchanok Intanon carries Thailand to stunning win against China to clash with Japan in Uber Cup final
Japan ease past Taiwan into Uber Cup semi-finals
Bangkok: Eying a shot at both Thomas Cup and Uber Cup trophies, Japan has come from 0-1 down to overcome Taiwan 3-1 in the Uber Cup quarter-finals while the Japanese men’s team has rolled past France 3-1 on Thursday. Continue reading Japan ease past Taiwan into Uber Cup semi-finals
Ratchanok Intanon, Saina Nehwal knocked out of All England
Birmingham: Former women’s singles world champion and No. 3 seed Ratchanok Intanon of Thailand suffered a heartbreaking three-set defeat in the All England first round as she went down to Michelle Li of Canada 15-21, 21-14, 19-21 in 67 minutes. Continue reading Ratchanok Intanon, Saina Nehwal knocked out of All England
Iskandar Zulkarnain enters India Open semi-finals
New Delhi: Malaysia’s unseeded Iskandar Zulkarnain continued his excellent run of form by casting aside defending champion Sameer Verma of India 21-17, 21-14 in the quarter-finals of India Open on Friday. Zulkarnain, who defeated World No. 5 Kidambi Srikanth on Thursday, used terrific court coverage and pinpoint accuracy to nullify the Indian shuttler in 49 minutes. Continue reading Iskandar Zulkarnain enters India Open semi-finals
Ratchanok Intanon wins epic battle with Tai Tzu Ying to clinch Malaysia Masters title
Kuala Lumpur: In front of an adoring crown at Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur Sports City, the 22-year-old and No. 5 seed Ratchanok Intanon of Thailand came through three gruelling sets to beat No. 1 seed Tai Tzu Ying of Taiwan. Continue reading Ratchanok Intanon wins epic battle with Tai Tzu Ying to clinch Malaysia Masters title
Tai Tzu Ying pulls off amazing comeback over Carolina Marin in Malaysia Masters semis
Kuala Lumpur: When we talk about some of the greatest comebacks in the history of badminton, Chinese player, Lin Dan’s rally from 16-18, 18-19 down in the third set of London Olympic men’s singles final against Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia to eventually clinch his second Olympic gold medal always springs to mind. Continue reading Tai Tzu Ying pulls off amazing comeback over Carolina Marin in Malaysia Masters semis
PV Sindhu storms into final of BWF Super Series Finals, to play Akane Yamaguchi
Dubai: India’s PV Sindhu dished out an all-around match to notch up a victory against 19-year-old Chen Yufei of China 21-15, 21-18 in the BWF Super Series semi-finals on Saturday. Continue reading PV Sindhu storms into final of BWF Super Series Finals, to play Akane Yamaguchi