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Pramod Bhagat and the art of not giving up: How former Paralympics champion shuttler bounced back from anti-doping ban
November 17, 2025 6:08 pm
After missing the Paris Paralympics as he was serving suspension, Bhagat is now back in the top 5 of singles in para badminton's SL-3 category.
Modern Cinderella tale - featuring An Se-young and a shoe that fits snugly
November 16, 2025 8:52 am
At a National Assembly hearing on September 24, a photo of An Se-young's blistered feet was shared, and the BKA President swung into action to get the strict terms mandated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, revised.
Kumamoto Japan Masters: Lakshya Sen powers past former world champion Loh Kean Yew in straight games to reach semis
November 14, 2025 6:39 pm
On Saturday, Sen takes on another higher-ranked player against whom he has a positive record, Japan's Kenta Nishimoto
Why China's National Games loom large always, on international badminton
November 09, 2025 8:59 am
For some like Chen Yufei who failed to qualify for the World Tour Finals, despite six Tour titles this season, these National Games are the week to 'peak' for, representing Zhejiang province alongside men's doubles star Wang Chang.
PV Sindhu withdraws from all badminton tour events for 2025 due to foot injury
October 27, 2025 1:29 pm
Sindhu's team emphasized that this break, while temporary, will only strengthen her resolve and readiness for future challenges, including key tournaments in the lead-up to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Curious case of Koki Watanabe, the shortest badminton player in men's Top 100, a challenger with tall dreams
October 26, 2025 8:22 am
Like Akane Yamaguchi, Koki has stellar footwork and court coverage. His defense is Japanese - thorough, fuss-free, quick and worthy of reel extracts. He bounces around the court and has a whiplash kill.
How Hoshiarpur's Meena Sharma raised a World Junior finalist shuttler Tanvi
October 24, 2025 10:15 am
Meena, who played cricket, badminton and volleyball in college, was keen on an individual sport for her daughters.
Tanvi Sharma, after World Juniors loss - 'I'm inspired by Sindhu di to overcome setbacks and turn silver to gold'
October 20, 2025 10:59 am
Insufficient tournament endurance sees the Indian struggle to find her rhythm against talented Thai, as her attack comes undone.
Can a painfully-shy Mizo shuttler, who resists social media, bounce back after missing out on a mixed doubles medal?
October 19, 2025 8:16 am
C Lalramsanga from Durtlang, where football is the main sport, stuck to doubles on the insistence of his father, a state-level player
How Tanvi Sharma became Junior World Championship finalist: No phone at night, no outside food, REM sleep monitored, and intense hard work
October 18, 2025 9:22 pm
She is not the next Sindhu or Saina, but reflects Tai Tzu-ying school of shotmaking
BADMINTON PHOTOS
Saina Nehwal settles for silver after final's loss to Carolina Marin at World Badminton Championship
August 16, 2015 8:12 pm
Saina Nehwal lost the World Championship final against Carolina Marin 16-21 19-21.
Saina Nehwal wins maiden India Open Super Series
March 30, 2015 11:08 am
Saina Nehwal won her maiden India Open Super Series on Sunday.
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