Badminton

Australian Open: Sameer Verma crunches former world champion Loh Kean Yew with his reflex defense

June 13, 2024 22:00 IST

On Thursday, surfacing at the Australia Open Super 500, Sameer Verma, known for one of the fastest defensive games, outgunned 2021 world champion Loh Kean Yew on the Singaporean's best quality - speed.

India’s Olympic-bound shuttlers can simulate court conditions, but can they recreate nerve-shredding pressure of 19-19 in a decider?Subscriber Only

June 9, 2024 12:18 IST

For India's brightest medal hopes, Satwik-Chirag, the yearly simulation for Paris has been winning the titles there, or going down trying at least.

Indonesia Open badminton: Lakshya Sen falters at the end against Anders Antonsen’s determination and delaying tactics to bow out in quarters

June 8, 2024 05:01 IST

Indian shuttler led at the business end in both games before Dane raised his game and reduced the pace of the match to mess with opponent's rhythm

Indonesia Open: How Lakshya Sen’s flamboyant defense was built

June 7, 2024 11:51 IST

Vimal Kumar on Lakshya's reflexive defensive skills: He's now conditioned to it, so his reactions are better. It's like Nadal, he soaks up attacks and then counters

Indonesia Open: PV Sindhu’s Asian leg comes to an end with disappointing R1 exit, next up Paris prep

June 6, 2024 09:44 IST

PV Sindhu loses to Wen Chi Hsu 15-21, 21-15, 14-21; Her last game before Paris Olympics.

Why Indian badminton needs to stay patient with Treesa Jolly-Gayatri GopichandSubscriber Only

June 5, 2024 08:26 IST

Gayatri's fitness certainly needs shoring up, but it will be unwise to treat Treesa like a hitting-machine too. Smashes get neutralized in women's doubles, writes Shivani Naik.

Singapore Open: Treesa-Gayatri’s semifinal defeat offers a steep learning curve, but giant-killing week is a positive

June 2, 2024 10:38 IST

Eyeing a hat-trick of wins against top-10 players, the unseeded Indians were no match for the Japanese who cruised to a 23-21 21-11 win in 47 minutes.

Singapore Open 2024 Semifinals Highlights: Treesa-Gayatri go down in straight games, dream run over

June 1, 2024 14:05 IST

Treesa-Gayatri's Singapore Open Semifinal Highlights: The Indian pair reached the semifinals in Singapore on the back of two major upsets but fell short at the semifinal hurdle.

Treesa-Gayatri to take on Matsuyama – Shida after beating World Nos 2 and 6 on successive days

June 1, 2024 09:24 IST

After their superb win against world No 2 on Thursday, Indian World No 30 backed it up with another impressive upset against reigning Olympic and World Championships bronze medallists ranked 6 in the world.

Singapore Open: PV Sindhu pushes Carolina Marin but loses 6 in a row; Treesa-Gayatri stun world No 2

May 31, 2024 10:36 IST

Even though the 21-13, 11-21, 20-22 contest went the distance, the Indian's finishing woes continue.

Singapore Open: PV Sindhu and Carolina Marin ready to battle again, seven months after their fiery clash in Denmark

May 30, 2024 16:44 IST

Both Sindhu and Marin had winnable first-round fixtures, and the round-of-16 matchup appeared highly likely when the draw was made.

Malaysia Masters: PV Sindhu’s endgame concerns prop up again as she squanders advantage in final defeat against Wang Zhi Yi

May 27, 2024 09:22 IST

PV Sindhu just couldn't kill a rally with accurate shot selection after switching sides in the third game as Wang Zhi Yi produced a stunning turnaround to clinch the title.

Malaysia Masters 2024 Final Highlights: PV Sindhu goes down in 3 games as Wang Zhi Yi scripts epic fightback

May 26, 2024 18:30 IST

PV Sindhu vs Wang Zhi Yi, Malaysia Masters 2024 Badminton Final Highlights: Sindhu's wait for a title continues but she finishes the tournament with positives.

Ashmita Chaliha’s rise from a sheltered introverted life to ambitious competitorSubscriber Only

May 30, 2024 09:15 IST

In earlier years, Ashmita was prone to rationalizing her losses as inevitable defeats against big names. But now she digs deep and isn't content nicking just a set off the big names.

PV Sindhu to take on China’s Asian champion Wang Zhi Yi in Malaysia Masters final

May 26, 2024 10:49 IST

PV Sindhu will face China's Wang Zhi Yi, the reigning Asian champion, in the final on Sunday.

Malaysia Masters 2024 Semifinal, Highlights: Sindhu fights back superbly to beat Busanan in marathon match

May 25, 2024 22:29 IST

PV Sindhu vs Busanan Ongbamrungphan, Malaysia Masters 2024 Badminton Semi-Final Highlights: PV Sindhu crossed the semifinal hurdle to set up a title clash against Wang Zhi Yi of China

Malaysia Masters: PV Sindhu finds her attacking mojo to overpower China’s World No.6 Han Yue, reach semifinal

May 25, 2024 07:17 IST

Beating a Top 6-ranked player in convincing fashion bodes well for PV Sindhu before the Olympics; 'Mentally and physically I’m 100 percent' Sindhu said after her quarterfinal win at the Malaysian Masters.

Malaysia Masters badminton: How Ashmita Chaliha 2.0 overcame world No 10 Beiwen Zhang to reach quarterfinal

May 24, 2024 10:38 IST

On Thursday at the Malaysia Masters, the Assamese beat Beiwen Zhang, 21-19, 16-12, 21-12 in 43 minutes to enter the Super 500 quarterfinals.

Malaysia Masters: PV Sindhu makes winning return after break; Ashmita Chaliha and Kiran George also progress in singles

May 22, 2024 23:57 IST

Sindhu now faces Korea's Sim Yu Jin and her rallying skills will be tested once more. If she advances, Sindhu could have the chance to reverse a three-game defeat at the Asian Championships against China's Han Yue.

Why Satwik-Chirag need regular trip-ups to constantly stay on their toes?

May 20, 2024 17:04 IST

It's the 2nd title of 2024, the 2nd title at the Thailand Open, a dominant week in Bangkok but for Satwik-Chirag it is important to listen to the occasional wake-up calls and stay grounded.

Para badminton: Palak Kohli was told ‘career khatm’ after bone tumour diagnosis, but her ‘comeback louder than setback’Subscriber Only

May 19, 2024 13:45 IST

"Only an athlete knows the cost of their passion," says Palak Kohli as she recovers from a battle against bone tumour to return to the Paralympics.

Thailand Open 2024 Final Highlights: Satwik-Chirag win second title of 2024, set to return to world No 1

May 19, 2024 16:09 IST

Thailand Open 2024 Final Badminton Highlights: A second World Tour title of 2024 for Satwik-Chirag

Thailand Open: Satwik-Chirag banking on ‘a special bond’ with Bangkok as they reach yet another final

May 19, 2024 09:46 IST

The World No. 3 duo will face China’s Chen Bo Yang/Liu Yi in the final on Sunday, who are ranked 29 in the world.

Thailand Open: Ashwini-Tanisha bring the fight as they take scenic route to reach first Super 500 semifinal

May 18, 2024 10:30 IST

Indian pair slowed the game down and Ashwini controlled the points superbly from the back before Tanisha went for the kills.

Meiraba Maisnam: Clown of the sports dorm once, now ready to fight like a prince

May 17, 2024 10:21 IST

Coach Vimal Kumar speaks to The Indian Express about Maisnam Meiraba's Thailand Open run: "In the last three months, he's changed his approach and is looking more relaxed and with the right thinking process, so I'm pleased with today's win, for his confidence. He needed this breakthrough."

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