BWF officials visit Indira Gandhi Stadium for 2026 event preparations

IANS | June 12, 2025 12:00 AM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Officials from the Badminton World Federation (BWF) visited the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi for a routine inspection of the Gymnastics Centre, the proposed venue for the upcoming BWF India Open 2026 and the BWF World Championships 2026.

Indonesia Open: India's challenge ends with Satwik-Chirag's QF loss

IANS | June 6, 2025 4:36 PM

Jakarta, June 6 (IANS) The former champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty bowed out of the Indonesia Open, a BWF Super 1000 badminton tournament, with a straight game loss in the men's doubles quarterfinal to Malaysian seventh seeds Man Wei Chong and Kai Wun Tee here on Friday.

Indonesia Open: Satwik/Chirag leads Indian charge as Sindhu survives; Sen & Prannoy exit (Ld)

IANS | June 3, 2025 6:47 PM

Jakarta, June 3 (IANS) India’s top-ranked men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, kept the country’s hopes alive at the prestigious Indonesia Open Super 1000 with a determined opening-round win on Tuesday. Against the home favourites, Leo Rolly Carnando and Bagas Maulana, the Indian duo showed composure and grit, bouncing back from a game down to secure an 18-21, 21-18, 21-14 victory in 67 minutes.

Indonesia Open 2025: Satwik-Chirag leads India’s charge; Sindhu eyes resurgence

IANS | June 2, 2025 5:22 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Former champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will headline India’s challenge at the prestigious Indonesia Open Super 1000 tournament starting Tuesday in Jakarta. With a prize pool of USD 1.45 million and crucial ranking points on offer, the event is set to play a key role in India’s Olympic preparations.