PV Sindhu left stranded in Dubai as flights were cancelled due to Middle East crisis

IANS | February 28, 2026 11:12 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Two-time Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu was left stranded at the Dubai Airport on Saturday en route to Birmingham in England as flight operations were suspended owing to escalating tensions between Iran and the US-Israel. Sindhu is travelling to Birmingham to participate in the prestigious All-England badminton championship.

BATC 2026: Indian women to face China, men take on Korea in the quarterfinals (Ld)

IANS | February 5, 2026 9:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Defending champion India will take on China in the women's quarterfinals, while the men will face South Korea in the last eight stage of the Badminton Asia Team Championships (BATC) 2026 in Qingdao, China on Thursday.

BATC: Holders India women qualify for QF despite 2-3 loss to Thailand

IANS | February 5, 2026 3:40 PM

Qingdao (China), Feb 5 (IANS) Defending champions India suffered a 2-3 loss to Thailand in the second Group Y match of the Women’s Division of Badminton Asia Team Championships on Thursday.

BATC 2026: Indian men and women register contrasting wins in group openers to seal QF spots

IANS | February 4, 2026 8:40 PM

Qingdao, Feb 4 (IANS) Indian men overcame a strong challenge from Singapore, while the women dominated Myanmar in their opening group stage encounters to assure themselves of a quarterfinal spot in the Badminton Asia Team Championships being played in Qingdao, China, on Wednesday.

'Watching her journey has been special': Sindhu lauds Devika Sihag after Thailand Masters win

IANS | February 1, 2026 4:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu heaped praise on young shuttler Devika Sihag after the latter clinched her maiden BWF Super 300 title at the Thailand Masters on Sunday, calling the victory a result of discipline, hard work, and strong belief.

Thailand Masters: Devika Sihag wins maiden Super 300 title after Goh Jin Wei retires

IANS | February 1, 2026 3:29 PM

Bangkok, Feb 1 (IANS): Young Indian badminton player Devika Sihag has etched her name in the history books as she won the women’s singles crown at the Thailand Masters Super 300 tournament on Sunday. Devika has become only the third Indian shuttler, after stalwarts PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal, to win a women's singles title in a Super 300.

Beyond the medals lies your greatest achievement: Sachin lauds Saina for 'carrying Indian badminton to world stage'

IANS | January 22, 2026 5:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar paid a glowing tribute to Indian badminton ace Saina Nehwal for carrying Indian badminton to the world stage during her nearly two-decade-long career.

Sindhu, Lakshya enter Indonesia Masters' quarterfinals

IANS | January 22, 2026 12:38 PM

Jakarta, Jan 22 (IANS) Former world champion PV Sindhu and Paris Olympic semi-finalist Lakshya Sen reached the quarter-finals of the Indonesia Masters after securing easy wins in their respective second-round matches here on Thursday.

Indonesia Masters: Sindhu, Srikanth through to Round of 16

IANS | January 21, 2026 1:20 PM

Jakarta, Jan 21 (IANS) Former world champion PV Sindhu faced a tough first-round match but ultimately secured a straight-games victory over Japan's Manami Suizu in the opening round of the Indonesia Masters here on Wednesday.

You pushed Indian badminton forward: Yuvraj hails Saina Nehwal’s ‘incredible career’

IANS | January 20, 2026 5:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh congratulated Olympic medalist Saina Nehwal, one of India's most outstanding badminton players, who has announced her retirement from competitive sports after nearly two years of absence due to a chronic knee issue.

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PV Sindhu left stranded in Dubai as flights were cancelled due to Middle East crisis

BATC 2026: Indian women to face China, men take on Korea in the quarterfinals (Ld)

BATC: Holders India women qualify for QF despite 2-3 loss to Thailand

BATC 2026: Indian men and women register contrasting wins in group openers to seal QF spots

'Watching her journey has been special': Sindhu lauds Devika Sihag after Thailand Masters win

Thailand Masters: Devika Sihag wins maiden Super 300 title after Goh Jin Wei retires

Beyond the medals lies your greatest achievement: Sachin lauds Saina for 'carrying Indian badminton to world stage'

Sindhu, Lakshya enter Indonesia Masters' quarterfinals

Indonesia Masters: Sindhu, Srikanth through to Round of 16

You pushed Indian badminton forward: Yuvraj hails Saina Nehwal’s ‘incredible career’

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