Paris Paralympics: Nitesh Kumar wins gold in badminton men's singles SL3

IANS | September 2, 2024 5:36 PM

Paris, Sep 2 (IANS) Top seed Nitesh Kumar overcame a tough challenge from Britain's Daniel Bethell in the final of the Men's Singles SL3 category badminton here on Monday, winning the gold medal with a scoreline of 21-14, 18-21, 23-21 at the La Chapelle Arena Court 1. After Avani Lekhara, it is India's second gold medal in the 2024 Games being held in the French capital.

Saina Nehwal reveals arthritis battle, to decide on retirement by end of the year

IANS | September 2, 2024 3:34 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Ace India women’s badminton player Saina Nehwal has revealed that she is battling with arthritis and added that she will decide on her playing career by the end of this year, citing the ailment making it very difficult for her to train as per usual schedule.

Chieh, Tamiri win titles at India Junior International Badminton Tournament

IANS | September 2, 2024 3:01 PM

Pune, Sep 2 (IANS) Chiang Tzu Chieh of Chinese Taipei and Surya Charisma Tamiri of India emerged champions, winning the boys' and girls' singles titles, respectively at the Late Sushant Chipalkatt India Junior International Grand Prix Badminton Tournament.

Paris Paralympics: Contrasting fortunes for Yathiraj, Sarkar; Manisha, Thulasimathi start with wins (Ld)

IANS | August 29, 2024 11:24 PM

Paris, Aug 29 (IANS) Tokyo Games medallists Suhas Yathiraj and Manoj Sarkar had a contrasting day as did Thulasimathi Murugesan and Manisha Ramadass as they won their respective matches in the badminton competitions at the Paralympic Games on Thursday. Tokyo 2020 silver winner Yathiraj had a mixed day while Sukant Kadam and Tarun Dhillon won their opening match in the group stage on the opening day of badminton competitions.

Paris Paralympics: Archer Sheetal Devi, taekwondo star Aruna Tanwar to launch India's campaign

IANS | August 28, 2024 7:50 PM

Paris, Aug 28 (IANS) Determined to return with their best-ever haul in the Paralympic Games, India's biggest-ever contingent for the mega event will launch a historical campaign in French Capital on Thursday with action starting in badminton, archery and table tennis. India's archers, shuttlers and paddlers will get into action on the opening day of competition, getting through the preliminary rounds.

Tanvi Patri crowned U15 champion at Badminton Asia Junior Championships

IANS | August 25, 2024 11:31 AM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Tanvi Patri, delivered a stunning performance at the Badminton Asia Junior Championships, and secured the gold medal in the women’s Tanvi Patri crowned U15 champion.

Badminton Asia U-15/U-17 C'ships: Tanvi Patri storms into u-15 girls singles final, Gnana Dattu bags bronze

IANS | August 24, 2024 4:58 PM

Mumbai, Aug 24 (IANS) India’s top junior badminton star Tanvi Patri registered a dominating win over Thailand’s Kungkaew Kakanik to reach the final in the u-15 girls' singles section at the Badminton Asia U-17 and U-15 Junior Championships in Chengdu, China, on Saturday.

Paris Paralympics: We will double our medal count in badminton, says Sukant Kadam

Ankit Bisht | August 23, 2024 6:43 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Indian para-shuttler Sukant Kadam is hoping for double the medals in badminton in the upcoming Paris Paralympics than Tokyo with better preparation and strong representation in the sport. Sukant will make his Paralympic debut in Paris after missing the chance by a whisker in Tokyo. He will represent the country in the men's singles SL4 category along with Tokyo silver medallist Suhas Yathiraj and Tarun Dhillon. The 13-member badminton squad is the second largest in the Indian contingent after athletics (38).

Paris Paralympics: Looking forward to defending my gold medal, says shuttler Krishna Nagar

Harsh Shukla | August 23, 2024 5:03 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) The road to glory is paved with trials and tribulations. It has been no different for Krishna Nagar, India’s para-badminton sensation, who had to cross many a hurdle on his way to winning a gold medal in the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021 in the SH6 category.

Badminton: India targets multiple medals at the BAC U-15/U-17 championships

IANS | August 17, 2024 6:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Gnana Dattu and Tanvi Reddy Andluri will lead the country's challenge in the U-17 singles category in the Badminton Asia Championship for under-15 and under-17 boys and girls.

Badminton

Paris Paralympics: Nitesh Kumar wins gold in badminton men's singles SL3

Saina Nehwal reveals arthritis battle, to decide on retirement by end of the year

Chieh, Tamiri win titles at India Junior International Badminton Tournament

Paris Paralympics: Contrasting fortunes for Yathiraj, Sarkar; Manisha, Thulasimathi start with wins (Ld)

Paris Paralympics: Archer Sheetal Devi, taekwondo star Aruna Tanwar to launch India's campaign

Tanvi Patri crowned U15 champion at Badminton Asia Junior Championships

Badminton Asia U-15/U-17 C'ships: Tanvi Patri storms into u-15 girls singles final, Gnana Dattu bags bronze

Paris Paralympics: We will double our medal count in badminton, says Sukant Kadam

Paris Paralympics: Looking forward to defending my gold medal, says shuttler Krishna Nagar

Badminton: India targets multiple medals at the BAC U-15/U-17 championships

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