Singapore Open: Lot of positives for Satwik-Chirag despite semis loss

IANS | May 31, 2025 10:48 PM

Singapore, May 31 (IANS) India's top men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty crashed out of the Singapore Open, losing the Malaysian combine of Aaron Chia and Wooi Yik Soh in a semifinal clash on Saturday. The Indian duo went down to the third-seeded Malaysian pair in three hard-fought games, 21-19, 10-21, 18-21, in a Court 1 battle that lasted over an hour.

Singapore Open: Satwik-Chirag makes winning comeback, Lakshya Sen retires hurt

IANS | May 28, 2025 6:15 PM

Singapore, May 28 (IANS) India’s star men’s doubles duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty made a strong return to the court with a straight-game win, even as Lakshya Sen’s campaign came to a painful end at the Singapore Open Super 750 badminton tournament on Wednesday.

Badminton: China continue winning streak on Day 3 of 2025 Malaysia Masters

IANS | May 22, 2025 10:55 PM

Kuala Lumpur, May 22 (IANS) Chinese shuttlers continued their winning streak on Day 3 of the 2025 Malaysia Masters here on Thursday, scoring decisive victories in all categories. Men's singles shuttler Li Shifeng knocked out Singapore's Jason Teh Jia Heng 21-10, 21-17 at the Axiata Arena, while his teammate Weng Hongyang also advanced after defeating Indonesia's Farhan.

Taipei Open 2025: Day of delights for India as youngsters Unnati, Ayush storm into semis

IANS | May 9, 2025 6:35 PM

Taipei, May 9 (IANS) Teenager Unnati Hooda and 20-year-old Ayush Shetty capped a day of delights for India at the BWF Taipei Open 2025 by booking their spots in the semifinals of the BWF World Tour Super 300 event here on Friday.

Pakistan has 'chosen war', says Sehwag; Sindhu hails Indian armed forces

IANS | May 8, 2025 11:33 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Former India captain and batting legend Virender Sehwag on Thursday blamed Pakistan for choosing war when it had the "opportunity to keep quiet".

India send largest contingent for Fazza Dubai Para Badminton International

IANS | May 6, 2025 4:09 PM

Dubai, May 6 (IANS) As the 6th Fazza Dubai Para Badminton International gets underway at the Shabab Al Ahli Club on Tuesday, India have fielded the largest contingent despite the country's Paris 2024 stars missing from the event.

China dominates Japan to reach Sudirman Cup final, eyes historic 14th title

IANS | May 3, 2025 11:20 PM

Xiamen (China), May 3 (IANS) China swept Japan 3-0 in the Sudirman Cup semifinals on Saturday, securing a berth in the final against South Korea and aiming to extend their dominance in this prestigious mixed team badminton event.

Sudirman Cup badminton: China sweeps aside Malaysia to reach semis

IANS | May 2, 2025 11:03 PM

Xiamen (China), May 2 (IANS) Hosts China swept aside Malaysia 3-0 in the Sudirman Cup quarterfinals here on Friday, securing a spot in the last-four stage of the world badminton mixed-team championship.

Sudirman Cup 2025: India beat England to end third in Group D

IANS | May 1, 2025 9:24 PM

Xiamen (China), May 1 (IANS) Youngsters Anupama Upadhyaya and Satish Karunakaran gave a glimpse of India’s bench strength in the singles categories, leading from the front to help the team beat England 3-2 in their last Group D match in the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals 2025 here on Thursday.

Sports Minister Mandaviya presents Khel Ratna award to Satwik-Chirag in New Delhi

IANS | May 1, 2025 4:56 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday presented the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award to the star Indian badminton men's doubles duo, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty.