Sudirman Cup Finals: Dhruv-Tanisha impress, Sindhu loses as India lose to Indonesia

IANS | April 29, 2025 8:17 PM

Xiamen (China), April 29 (IANS) The rising mixed doubles combination of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto showcased their prowess with a come-from-behind win to give the team a strong start, but India could not avoid a 1-4 loss against Indonesia in their second Group D match in the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals 2025 here on Tuesday.

Dhruv-Tanisha, Ashith-Amrutha in Round-of-16 in Badminton Asia Championships 2025

IANS | April 8, 2025 10:18 PM

Ningbo (China), April 8 (IANS) India's Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto made a spirited comeback, overcoming Malaysia’s Hoo Pang Ron and Cheng Su Yin to advance to the Round of 16 on Day 1 of the Badminton Asia Championships 2025 here on Tuesday. Dhruv and Tanisha got the better of their opponents 15-21, 21-12, 21-11 in a first-round match in mixed doubles competitions in the prestigious tournament.

Swiss Open 2025: Sindhu, Sen eye top form in Basel

IANS | March 17, 2025 7:36 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen will aim to regain top form as the USD 250,000 Swiss Open begins in Basel on Tuesday . The tournament will feature a strong Indian presence across all categories.

All-England badminton: Lakshya Sen bows out in quarterfinals

IANS | March 14, 2025 6:08 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) India's Lakshya Sen bowed out in the quarterfinals of the All-England badminton championship 2025 with a straight games loss to China’s Li Shifeng, the 2022 Asian Games gold medallist, in Birmingham, England, on Friday.

All-England badminton: Lakshya Sen powers into Qfs, Malvika falls to Yamaguchi

IANS | March 13, 2025 8:48 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Lakshya Sen delivered a clinical performance to storm into the quarterfinals of the All-England Open Badminton Championships, securing a dominant straight-game win over Indonesia’s Jonathan Christie (21-13, 21-10) in Birmingham on Thursday. The Indian shuttler, known for his swift footwork and precise shot-making, dismantled the world No. 4 in just 36 minutes, keeping India’s hopes alive in the prestigious tournament.

All-England badminton: Sindhu crashes out in opening round

IANS | March 12, 2025 9:00 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Two-time Olympic medallist P.V. Sindhu suffered a disappointing first-round exit from the All-England Badminton Championship 2025, losing to South Korea’s Kim Ga-eun in Birmingham on Wednesday. Despite a promising start, the World No. 16 fell 21-19, 13-21, 13-21, extending her struggles at this prestigious Super 1000 tournament.

All-England badminton: Prannoy loses to Popov in first round

IANS | March 11, 2025 7:02 PM

Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) India's former World No. 6, H.S. Prannoy crashed out of the prestigious All-England Badminton Championship, losing to Toma Junior Popov of France in straight games in a first-round clash in Birmingham on Tuesday.