Badminton Asia C'ships: Ayush enters QF; Sindhu, Prannoy bow out

IANS | April 9, 2026 12:49 PM

Ningbo, April 9 (IANS) Ayush Shetty continued his fine form at the Badminton Asia Championships as he entered the quarterfinals after beating Chin Yu Jen of Taipie in straight games here on Thursday, while two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy concluded their campaigns with their respective second-round losses.

BWF approves use of synthetic shuttlecocks at select events

IANS | April 8, 2026 5:39 PM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) The Badminton World Federation (BWF), the sport's global governing body, has approved the use of synthetic shuttlecocks from two top companies at BWF Grade 3 tournaments and Junior International tournaments.

Lakshya, Satwik-Chirag, Sindhu spearhead India's Thomas & Uber Cup Finals squads

IANS | March 24, 2026 4:29 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has selected a mix of experienced campaigners and in-form youngsters for the 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup Finals, with the men’s team, aiming to recapture the glory of their historic 2022 title, being anchored by world-renowned duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty in the doubles, alongside a clinical Lakshya leading the singles charge.