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Ashwini Ponnappa said in other countries, unlike India, players are encouraged to take up doubles not as a last resort but as the first choice.(Photo: PTI)

No motivation for youngsters to take up doubles in badminton: Ashwini...

The 27-year-old from Bangalore said doubles is not popular in India also because of lack icons who have won titles.

28 Dec 2017 1:31 PM IST

Premier Badminton League 3: Gritty PV Sindhu puts Chennai Smashers...

Sindhu lost the first game 12-15 but displayed grit and composure to bag the second game 15-7.

28 Dec 2017 1:54 AM IST

Kidambi Srikanth

Fitness key to winning medals, says Kidambi Srikanth

Srikanth and P.V. Sindhu were felicitated by the Andhra Pradesh government for their fine performance in 2017.

27 Dec 2017 12:37 AM IST

P.V. Sindhu at a felicitation event in New Delhi on Tuesday (Photo:AP)

PV Sindhu questions timing of new service rule

Sindhu is playing for Mumbai Rockets in the ongoing Premier Badminton League while Saina Nehwal is turning out for...

27 Dec 2017 12:35 AM IST

Fitness key to winning medals in 2018, says Kidambi Srikanth

Fitness key to winning medals in 2018, says Kidambi Srikanth

Srikanth and PV Sindhu were on Tuesday accorded a rousing felicitation by the Andhra Pradesh government for their...

26 Dec 2017 6:49 PM IST

PV Sindhu is not on the same page as some of the fellow players who suggested that badminton calendar should have tournaments like the tennis Grand slams. (Photo:PTI)

PV Sindhu unhappy with timing of new service law, refuses to speak on...

The new law introduced by BWF will be tested at next year's All England Open Championships.

26 Dec 2017 4:14 PM IST

If PV Sindhu cemented her place among the worlds very best with three titles and three silvers, Kidambi Srikanth exceeded all expectations with four titles and a runners-up finish to join the big league in a truly remarkable season. (Photo: AP0

Year ender 2017: Kidambi Srikanth, PV Sindhu and Indian badminton's...

Saina Nehwal's return, B Sai Praneeth, HS Prannoy's showings and hopes of resurgence in doubles were other highlights of...

26 Dec 2017 3:06 PM IST

Parupalli Kashyap won his singles against Daniel S. Farid 15-12, 15-8 to give them an additional advantage as Awadhe had ticked this encounter as their trump match.

Premier Badminton League 3: Awadhe Warriors shock Chennai Smashers in...

Victory gave them two points as against the usual one for a win.

24 Dec 2017 2:42 AM IST

Doubles have been in trouble always: Jwala Gutta

But the only constant in Indian badminton is our chief coach P Gopichand.

22 Dec 2017 3:55 AM IST

P.V. Sindhu at a PBL event in Chennai on Thursday.

Assam Badminton Association to award car for singles, meager cash for...

Even as the singles champions walked away with brand new Maruti Alto cars, the doubles winners had to be content with Rs...

22 Dec 2017 3:41 AM IST

Saina Nehwal, Carolina Marin, Lee Yong Dae, Son Wan Ho, H. S. Prannoy, Sung Ji Hyun, Ajay Jayaram and others at unveiling of the PBL trophy in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Saina Nehwal slams BWF for tight schedule

BWF has made it mandatory for top shuttlers to play at least 12 tournaments in a revamped schedule for 2018.

21 Dec 2017 3:37 AM IST

Saina Nehwal on Wednesday slammed the BWF for a cramped international calender, which hardly leaves any time for players to recover from injuries or be at their best at important tournaments.(Photo: PTI)

Saina Nehwal slams BWF over crammed schedule ahead of Premier...

Badminton World Federation (BWF) has made it mandatory for top shuttlers to play at least 12 tournaments in a revamped...

20 Dec 2017 6:02 PM IST