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Bronze medallist Vaishnavi Reddy Jakka (left) of India poses on the podium alongside winner Evgeniya Kosetskaya of Russia and runner-up Neslihan Yigit of Turkey at the White Nights International Womens Challenge badminton tournament in Gatchina, Russia.

Vaishnavi Reddy Jakka punches big

15-year-old shuttler from city makes podium at international women's tourney.

10 July 2017 12:09 AM IST

HS Prannoy believes that he sometimes suffers from self-doubt during the first round of a tournament. (Photo: AP)

Injury-ridden HS Prannoy remains hopeful of big win

HS Prannoy has been often left on the sidelines due to injuries, affecting his training and thereby his progress.

9 July 2017 5:49 PM IST

India needs strong roots to match China, says Pullela Gopichand

India needs strong roots to match China, says Pullela Gopichand

Last year's Rio Games proved far less productive for China as other nations sought to take advantage.

5 July 2017 4:18 PM IST

India have a good chance of winning medal at World Championship: Kidambi Srikanth

India have a good chance of winning medal at World Championship:...

Srikanth, who reached three successive Super Series finals, believes he is picking at the right time for the prestigious...

1 July 2017 2:34 PM IST

Sports Minister Vijay Goyal felicitates badminton Star Kidambi Srikanth, the winner of Indonesian and Australian Open Super Series 2017 and ace coach P Gopichand. (Photo:PTI)

Vijay Goel felicitates Kidambi Srikanth, Pullela Gopichand

Srikanth, who had clinched back to back titles, has entered the Top 10 of the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF)...

1 July 2017 12:52 PM IST

Kidambi Srikanth, B Sai Praneeth, and HS Prannoy have dished out some tremendous performances, taking the world of badminton by storm. (Photo: PTI)

India becomes country with most shuttlers in top 100 of BWF men's...

Kidambi Srikanth, B Sai Praneeth, and HS Prannoy have dished out some tremendous performances, taking the world of...

30 Jun 2017 8:46 PM IST

Gopichand, who took over the reigns of Indian badminton in 2006, was also critical of the level of domestic tournaments and administration. (Photo:PTI)

Indian badminton is still far away from China, says Pullela Gopichand

Chief national coach said that an overhaul of domestic structure and administration will be needed to become a badminton...

30 Jun 2017 4:40 PM IST

Kidambi Srikanth is the lone Indian shuttler to figure in the top-10 of mens singles ranking after climbing up three places.(Photo: AP)

After Australian Open triumph, Kidambi Srikanth climbs up 3 spots to...

The 24-year-old from Guntur, who clinched successive titles at Indonesian Open and Australian Open, now has 58,583...

29 Jun 2017 5:24 PM IST

Sri Krishna Priya

Chinese Taipei Grand Prix Gold: Krishna Priya, Siril Verma win

Youngsters sail into pre-quarters of the Chinese Taipei Grand Prix Gold.

29 Jun 2017 12:43 AM IST

Need to be consistent to win big events, says HS Prannoy

Need to be consistent to win big events, says HS Prannoy

Prannoy emphasised that mental preparation plays an interral part in the development of an athelete.

28 Jun 2017 4:22 PM IST

The world no.11 Kidambi Srikanth won 22-20, 21-16 in a 45-minute clash against the world no.6 Chinese, Chen Long, who is also the current All England champion.

Each win is special: Kidambi Srikanth

Srikanth had then painstakingly made it to a top ranking of 16, but in the interim period, couldn't replicate the...

28 Jun 2017 1:49 AM IST

Srikanth Kidambi (center) shares a light moment with Sai Praneeth (left), Pullela Gopichand at the Gopichand Badminton Academy in Hyderabad on Tuesday. (Photo: R. PAVAN)

Srikanth Kidambi eyes top spot

Hyderabadi shuttler makes giant leap in rankings from No. 22 to No. 11.

28 Jun 2017 1:39 AM IST