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Pullela Gopichand Reveals Story Behind Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu's Bitter Rivalry
Pullela Gopichand recalled the events that led to Saina Nehwal leaving his academy and everything that transpired after that in a new book.
January 14, 2020, 2:05 pm explore: Sports
Malaysia Masters: PV Sindhu and Co. Hoping to Start 2020 Olympic Year on Good Note
India's badminton stars will hope that they can start the new year on a positive note at the Malaysia Masters, with the 2020 Tokyo Olympics just around the corner.
January 7, 2020, 2:13 pm explore: Sports
Hopeful of India's Best-ever Olympics at Tokyo 2020: National Badminton Coach Pullela Gopichand
Indian national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand is hopeful that the country's leading stars will return with a rich haul of medals from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Inconsistent World-conqueror PV Sindhu, Fast-rising Lakshya Sen Steer Indian Badminton in 2019
Badminton: PV Sindhu won the BWF World Championship but then suffered first-round knockouts in multiple tournaments, whereas Lakshya Sen clinched five titles to zoom his way to a career-best 32nd in a memorable 2019.
December 23, 2019, 2:18 pm explore: Sports
Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap Wish Each Other in the Most Adorable Way on 1st Marriage Anniversary
Indian badminton stars Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap are celebrating their first marriage anniversary.
Lakshya Sen Claims Bangladesh International Challenger Title
Lakshya Sen defeated Malaysia's Leong Jun Hao in straight games to claim the Bangladesh International Challenger.
BWF World Tour Finals: PV Sindhu's Title Defence Ends After Loss to Chen Yu Fei
PV Sindhu lost her second group game in succession at the BWF World Tour Finals, going down to China's Chen Yu Fei in a 3-game thriller.
December 12, 2019, 11:17 pm explore: Sports
BWF World Tour Finals: PV Sindhu Goes Down Fighting to Akane Yamaguchi
PV Sindhu lost to Akane Yamaguchi in a thrilling 3-game contest in the BWF World Tour Finals.
South Asian Games: Ashmita Chaliha and Siril Verma Win Gold as India Claim 10 Medals in Badminton
India won four gold, two silver and two bronze, besides the two gold in men's and women's team events to finish at the top of the badminton medal standings.
December 6, 2019, 7:55 pm explore: Sports
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty, Para Shuttler Pramod Bhagat Nominated for BWF Awards
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have been nominated for the 'Most Improved Player of the Year' award by the Badminton World Federation.
December 5, 2019, 11:58 am explore: Sports
South Asian Games: N Sikki Reddy-Meghana Jakkampudi, Gayatri Gopichand Enter Quarters
The doubles pair of N Sikki Reddy and Meghana Jakkampudi qualified for the quarter-finals at the South Asian Games.
December 3, 2019, 11:09 pm explore: Sports
Sourabh Verma on Career-high 29th Spot, Becomes 6th Indian Inside Top 30 in BWF Rankings
Sourabh Verma climbed to a career-high ranking of 29and hence became the 6th Indian badminton player in the top 30 in the latest BWF rankings.
South Asian Games: Indian Men's Badminton Team Win Gold, Women Assured of Silver
The Indian men's badminton team defeated Sri Lanka to claim the gold medal at the South Asian Games, while the women's team qualified for the final.
Syed Modi International: Sourabh Verma Loses to Wang Tzu Wei in Final
Sourabh Verma lost in straight sets to Wang Tzu Wei in the men's singles final at the Syed Modi International badminton tournament.
2 Men's Singles, 1 Women's Singles and No Women's Doubles: Why PBL is Sticking to No-parity Model
Premier Badminton League format remains unchanged with the women's category getting lesser participation. The organisers reveal some numbers behind their financial model.
Abreshmina Sayeed Quadri, November 28, 2019, 6:07 pm explore: Sports
Olympic Stars Pull Out, 2 Teams Say Goodbye: Why PBL Still Thinks It is 'Trending Upwards'
Premier Badminton League 2020 will be missing some of its biggest stars and two teams in Delhi Dashers and Ahmedabad Smash Masters.
PBL Auction: PV Sindhu, Tai Tzu Ying Fetch Joint Highest Rs 77 Lakh
PV Sindhu was retained by Hyderabad Hunters and Tai Tzu Ying was bought by Bengaluru Raptors for the joint-highest amount of Rs 77 lakh.
November 27, 2019, 3:58 pm explore: Sports
Kidambi Srikanth Pulls Out of PBL to Focus on International Events
Kidambi Srikanth pulled out of the upcoming season of the Premier Badminton League to focus on international events in the runup to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Syed Modi International: Saina Nehwal Pulls Out, Lakshya Sen Eyes 5th Title of Season
Saina Nehwal pulled out of the Syed Modi International where Lakshya Sen will hope to win his 5th title of the season.
Lakshya Sen Wins 4th Title of the Season at Scottish Open
Lakshya Sen won the men's singles crown at Scottish Open, his fourth title in three months.
'Jabba The Jihadi': Iraqi SWAT Team Arrests Obese Islamic State Cleric in Mosul