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A momentous gold at the world championships more than made up for P V Sindhus otherwise ordinary run in the circuit, while teenager Lakshya Sen ensured that Indian mens badminton had a strong future to look forward to in a mixed bag that was 2019. (Photo: Twitter)

Inconsistent world champion Sindhu, fast-rising Lakshya steer Indian...

After two silvers and two bronze medals, Sindhu finally fetched India its first-ever World Championships gold in the...

23 Dec 2019 2:51 PM IST

Chief coach Pullela Gopichand on Tuesday rued that the tournament calender, packed with mandatory events, combined with the pressure of Olympic qualification has not given any respite to the players, including PV SIndhu, who are now dealing with injuries and lack of form. (Photo:File)

Inconsistent world-conqueror PV Sindhu steers Indian badminton in 2019

After two silvers and two bronze medals, Sindhu finally fetched India its first ever World Championships gold in the...

23 Dec 2019 1:04 PM IST

Indias PV Sindhu recorded a consolation win over Chinas He Bingjiao in the third Group A match to end her campaign on a positive note at the year-ending BWF World Tour Final. (Photo: Twitter)

PV Sindhu beats Bingjiao for consolation win in BWF World Tour Final

Sindhu, whose title defence lay in tatters after her second successive loss on Thursday, scripted an incredible...

13 Dec 2019 6:03 PM IST

World Champion P V Sindhu suffered a shock defeat to lower-ranked Pai Yu Po of Chinese Taipei. (Photo: AFP)

PV Sindhu loses again, virtually out of BWF World Tour Final

Just like in her campaign opener against Japan-'s Akane Yamaguchi on Wednesday, Sindhu squandered a game advantage to...

12 Dec 2019 8:30 PM IST

World Championships gold medalist PV Sindhu on Wednesday faced a defeat against Akane Yamaguchi in the BWF World Tour Finals 2019. (Photo:Instagram)

BWF World Tour Finals: PV Sindhu bows down to Akane Yamaguchi

Japan-'s Yamaguchi trounced Sindhu 18-21, 21-18, 21-8 in the group A game which lasted for 68 minutes.

12 Dec 2019 12:23 PM IST

Jwala Gutta. (Photo:AFP)

Jwala Gutta launches an academy in Hyderabad

Comprising 14 courts in total and with a seating capacity of over 600 people, the academy is located in Sujatha High...

11 Dec 2019 1:45 AM IST

Saina Nehwal. (Photo:AFP)

Saina Nehwal doesnâ€™t give a damn about trolls

The badminton star gets trolled for congratulating the Hyderabad police for the Disha-case encounter but she isnâ€™t...

11 Dec 2019 12:00 AM IST

Shuttler Jwala Gutta on Tuesday said that doubles players do not get much attention in the country as compared to singles players.(Photo:AFP)

Doubles-' players do not get much attention in India : Jwala Gutta

She also said that before comparing India to badminton giants like China and Japan, the nation must improve the quality...

10 Dec 2019 6:22 PM IST

Indian shuttler PV Sindhu on Thursday progressed to the quarter-finals of the ongoing French Open here in Paris. (Photo: AFP)

Defending champion PV Sindhu eyes turnaround at World Tour Finals

Sindhu registered her career-'s biggest triumph at the World Championship in Basel, Switzerland in August.

10 Dec 2019 11:44 AM IST

Ashwini Ponnappa takes a selfie with Red Bull Shuttle Up national finalists at the Railway Sports Complex in Secunderabad.

Daman Raj, Akanshi Baliyan are champions

The national finals were played in a league-cum-knockout format.

10 Dec 2019 2:17 AM IST

Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy advanced to the finals of the ongoing French Open. (Photo:Twitter)

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty nominated for Most Improved...

The duo earlier this year won the Thailand Open and also managed to enter the finals of the French Open.

5 Dec 2019 1:30 PM IST

After winning the silver medal at Syed Modi International Badminton Championships, Indian Shuttler Sourabh Verma on Tuesday jumped to career-best ranking in the latest released mens singles BWF rankings. (Photo:Twitter)

BWF rankings: Sourabh Verma reaches career-high 29th spot

Verma moved seven places and currently ranks 29 with 39,669 points.

4 Dec 2019 10:39 AM IST