China announces badminton squad for Paris Olympics

IANS | May 22, 2024 11:00 PM

Beijing, May 22 (IANS) Defending women's singles champion Chen Yufei and Asian Games men's singles gold medallist Li Shifeng were the top draws as the Chinese Badminton Association announced the roster for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Wednesday. As the only team to secure all 10 spots in the five events, the Chinese badminton team sent the top two players or pairs in each event based on Olympic rankings.

Malaysia Masters: Sindhu set to return as Treesa-Gayatri advance in women's doubles

IANS | May 21, 2024 10:24 PM

Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), May 21 (IANS) India's two-time Olympic Games medallist P.V. Sindhu will return to action after a lengthy injury break when she steps onto the court against Kristy Gilmour of Scotland in the opening round of women's singles of the Malaysia Masters 2024 at the Axiata Arena on Wednesday.

Badminton: Satwik-Chirag claims top spot in latest men’s doubles BWF rankings

IANS | May 21, 2024 5:54 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty ascended to the top of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) men's doubles rankings on Tuesday after a remarkable victory at the Thailand Open Super 500 in Bangkok last week.

Badminton: China's young pair wins mixed doubles title at Thailand Open

IANS | May 19, 2024 10:29 PM

Bangkok (Thailand), May 19 (IANS) Newly grouped pair Chen Boyang and Chen Fanghui underlined China's dominance in the mixed doubles by winning badminton's 2024 Thailand Open, here on Sunday.

Badminton: Sukant Kadam seals quota place for Paris Paralympics

IANS | May 19, 2024 4:44 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Ace para-shuttler Sukant Kadam has sealed his berth for the upcoming Paralympics Games in Paris and will compete in the quadrennial mega event for the first time and represent the country in the Men’s SL 4 category.

Thailand Open: Satwik/Chirag reach fourth final of the year; Ashwini/Tanisha ousted in semis

IANS | May 18, 2024 8:22 PM

Bangkok, May 18 (IANS) Former champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty of India stormed into the Thailand Open final once again, after comfortably defeating Ming Che Lu/Tang Kai Wei of Chinese Taipei in straight games in the men's doubles here on Saturday. Satwik and Chirag won the men's 21-11, 21-12 in the semifinal of Thailand Open 2024, reaching their fourth final of the year. The World No. 3 duo will face China’s Chen Bo Yang/Liu Yi in the final on Sunday.

Thailand Open: Satwik-Chirag and Ashwini-Tanisha into semis; Meirba suffers exit

IANS | May 17, 2024 7:52 PM

Bangkok (Thailand), May 17 (IANS) The top Indian doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty in men’s and Ashwini Ponappa and Tanisha Crasto in women's category, progressed to the semifinals of the Thailand Open with straight-game wins respectively, here on Friday.

Thailand Open: Satwik-Chirag and Ashwini-Tanisha storm into quarters

IANS | May 16, 2024 9:59 PM

Bangkok (Thailand), May 16 (IANS) The top Indian doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag shetty in men’s and Ashwini Ponappa and Tanisha Crasto in women's category, progressed to the quarterfinals of the Thailand Open with straight-game wins respectively, here on Thursday.

Mother's Day: Sportspersons wish their moms; fans hail sports star moms for their achievements

IANS | May 12, 2024 8:55 PM

Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) On the occasion of Mother's Day, sportspersons and fans on Sunday took to social media to raise tributes to their mothers or to raise a toast to Indian sportswomen who excelled in their respective fields despite achieving motherhood.

Thailand Open: Satwik-Chirag to lead Indian challenge, PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen pull out

IANS | May 8, 2024 6:13 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen have pulled out of the Thailand Open Super 500, scheduled from May 14 to 19, as the draws for the BWF World Tour event were announced on Wednesday.

Badminton

China announces badminton squad for Paris Olympics

Malaysia Masters: Sindhu set to return as Treesa-Gayatri advance in women's doubles

Badminton: Satwik-Chirag claims top spot in latest men’s doubles BWF rankings

Badminton: China's young pair wins mixed doubles title at Thailand Open

Badminton: Sukant Kadam seals quota place for Paris Paralympics

Thailand Open: Satwik/Chirag reach fourth final of the year; Ashwini/Tanisha ousted in semis

Thailand Open: Satwik-Chirag and Ashwini-Tanisha into semis; Meirba suffers exit

Thailand Open: Satwik-Chirag and Ashwini-Tanisha storm into quarters

Mother's Day: Sportspersons wish their moms; fans hail sports star moms for their achievements

Thailand Open: Satwik-Chirag to lead Indian challenge, PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen pull out

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