badminton

Mumbai, April 8 – The Badminton World Federation (BWF), the sport's global governing body, has approved the use of synthetic shuttlecocks from two leading companies at BWF Grade 3 tournaments and Junior International tournaments.This initiative is part of BWF's long-term strategy to evaluate...

Ningbo, April 8 – Two-time Olympic medallist P. V. Sindhu and H.S. Prannoy overcame a tough first-round challenge, while Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth faced an unexpected exit as Indian fortunes varied on the first day of the Badminton Asia Championships on Wednesday.Sindhu was tested by...

Indian badminton player Ayush Shetty has delivered an impressive performance at the Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo, China. In today's opening round, Shetty defeated World No. 7 Li Shi Feng in straight games, with scores of 21-13, 21-16, in a match that lasted just over 50 minutes. Shetty...

Ningbo (China), April 8 – Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty stunned World No. 7 Li Shi Feng with a dominant straight-game victory to advance to the second round of the Badminton Asia Championships on Wednesday.Shetty defeated the fifth-seeded Chinese player 21-13, 21-16 in a match that lasted 51...

Ningbo (China), April 8 India's Ayush Shetty stunned world No. 7 Lin Shi Feng of China with a straight-game victory to advance to the second round of the men's singles competition at the Badminton Asia Championships here on Wednesday.World No. 25 Ayush, who had won the US Open Super 300 title...

Ningbo (China), April 7 – India's top mixed doubles pair, Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto, had a successful start to their campaign on Day 1 of the Badminton Asia Championships at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Center in Ningbo, China.Facing Thailand's Phuwanat Horbanluekit and Benyapa Aimsaard...

Ningbo (China), April 7 India's leading mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto advanced to the second round, but the duo of Rohan Kapoor and Gadde Ruthvika Shivani were eliminated from the Badminton Asia Championships 2026, which began here on Tuesday.Kapila and Crasto won...

Ningbo (China), April 7 India had a disappointing start in the mixed doubles competition at the 2026 Badminton Asia Championships, with both Indian pairs losing in the first round here on Tuesday.Rohan Kapoor and Gadde Ruthvika Shivani lost to Malaysia's eighth seeds, Goh Soon Huat and Lai...

New Delhi, April 7 – The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has mourned the passing of its former president and honorary life vice president, Craig Reedie, who died on Monday at the age of 84.Craig also served as an honorary member and former vice president of the International Olympic Committee...

Ningbo (China), April 6 Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have withdrawn from the Badminton Asia Championships due to Rankireddy's shoulder injury, even as in-form Lakshya Sen and experienced PV Sindhu are preparing to lead India's challenge with the aim of ending a long wait for a...

New Delhi, April 4 Months after an administrative lapse prevented them from competing at the World University Games, six Indian badminton players are still awaiting participation certificates which were promised to them as corrective action by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).A...

March 30, New Delhi — India's Paralympic champion Pramod Bhagat won one gold and two silver medals at the 2026 Spanish Para Badminton International.Bhagat, along with Manisha Ramdass, won gold in the mixed doubles, defeating fellow Indian players Nitesh Kumar and Thulasimathi Murugesan. In the...

India's Paralympic champion Pramod Bhagat won one gold and two silver medals at the 2026 Spanish Para Badminton International – Level 1 in Toledo.Bhagat, along with Manisha Ramdass, won gold in the mixed doubles SL3-SU5 category, defeating fellow Indians Nitesh Kumar and Thulasimathi Murugesan...

Toledo (Spain), March 29 – India delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Spanish Para Badminton International – Level 1 in Toledo, with Pramod Bhagat emerging as the standout performer. The Paralympic champion secured one gold and two silver medals, leading India's strong showing on the...

Toledo (Spain), March 29 Paralympic champion Pramod Bhagat won one gold and two silver medals, leading India's impressive performance at the Spanish Para Badminton International 2026 – Level 1 here.Bhagat's campaign was highlighted by a gold medal finish in the mixed doubles SL3-SU5 category...

New Delhi, March 27 – Following the announcement of retirement by Spanish badminton legend Carolina Marin, her long-time rival and two-time Olympic medallist P.V. Sindhu shared a touching tribute, reflecting on a journey that transformed from fierce on-court "rivalries" to a lasting bond of...

New Delhi, March 27 Indian badminton star PV Sindhu wrote a heartfelt tribute to Carolina Marin on Friday, saying the recently retired Spanish great was one of the rivals who became a part of her own journey, despite their having a heated on-court spat when they faced each other.Sindhu, a...

New Delhi, March 27 Following the announcement of Spanish badminton legend Carolina Marin's retirement, her long-time rival and two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu shared a touching tribute, reflecting on a journey that transformed from fierce on-court "rivalries" to a lasting bond of mutual...

New Delhi, March 26 One of badminton's all-time greats, Carolina Marin, announced her retirement on Thursday due to a persistent knee injury, bringing an end to a glittering career that includes an Olympic gold medal and three World Championship titles.In a video message shared on her social...

Madrid, March 26 – The 2016 Rio Olympics gold medallist, Carolina Marin of Spain, announced her retirement from professional badminton on Thursday, bringing an end to a brilliant career during which she won the World Championships three times.The Spaniard shared an emotional message on social...