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The Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy (PPBA) on Tuesday made it clear that it played no role in Saina Nehwal shifting from Gopichand Academy in Hyderabad to Bengaluru to train under Vimal Kumar ahead of the Rio Olympics, calling the move the sole decision of the ace shuttler. (Photo:AFP)

It was Saina Nehwal-'s decision to shift: Prakash Padukone Academy

Gopichand revealed how miserable he felt when Saina decided to join Padukone-'s academy to train under Vimal Kumar in...

14 Jan 2020 11:54 AM IST

Japans Kento Momota hits a return shot against Denmarks Viktor Axelsen during men single final of the Malaysia Masters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia before the crash. AP photo

Kento Momota hurt in vehicle crash in Malaysia

Momota defeated former world champion Viktor Axelsen to win the Malaysia Masters, the first tournament of the BWF 2020...

13 Jan 2020 10:34 AM IST

Saina Nehwal in action. Twitter photo

Malaysia Master: Saina Nehwal storms into quarterfinals

Saina enters the quarterfinals of Malaysia Master with a straight-game win over South Korea-'s An Se Young

9 Jan 2020 12:39 PM IST

Star shuttler Saina Nehwal sailed into the second round with a convincing win over Belgiums Lianne Tan but World championships bronze-medallist B Sai Praneeth and the seasoned Kidambi Srikanth crashed out of the the Malaysia Masters badminton tournament here on Wednesday. (Photo:Twitter)

Malaysia Masters: Saina Nehwal cruises to 2nd round; Sai Praneeth,...

The London Olymics bronze medallist Saina beat Tan 21-15 21-17 in just 36 minutes of action.

8 Jan 2020 2:38 PM IST

Indian badminton player Jwala Gutta on Monday requested all the Indian sportspersons to come out and condemn violence. (Photo: File)

Jwala Gutta hits out at bad planning

Jwala also spoke on the long-standing tussle with national coach Pullela Gopichand.

8 Jan 2020 3:10 AM IST

Bad day for India in Malaysian Masters

Bad day for India in Malaysian Masters

Lakshya Sen out in qualifiers, doubles pair Rankireddy-Shetty fall in first round

7 Jan 2020 8:15 PM IST

Pullela Gopichand

No need to hit panic mode yet: Pullela Gopichand

Gopichand spoke to this newspaper on what Sindhu needs to focus and the importance of a coach-player relationship.

5 Jan 2020 3:26 AM IST

Ishaan Bhatnagar (left) and P. Vishnu Vardhan Goud pose with their boys doubles trophies.

Double for Ishaan Bhatnagar

Meiraba, Tasnim win singles at Junior badminton.

31 Dec 2019 3:04 AM IST

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