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Badminton: News

15 Aug 2025
Olympics

Independence Day: Indian shuttlers to win Olympic medal

India's Olympic history is laced with with glory and unforgettable milestones.

07 Apr 2025
Karnataka

Tribal boy beaten, red ants shoved into underwear over 'theft' 

In a shocking case, a minor of the Hakki Pikki tribe in Karnataka's Davangere district was tortured severely on suspicion of theft.

14 Feb 2025
HS Prannoy

India eliminated from Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships

India's campaign in the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships has ended abruptly, after a 0-3 defeat to Japan in the quarter-finals.

30 Jan 2025
Lifestyle

How badminton can improve your agility

Badminton is a lightning-fast sport requiring rapid reflexes, swift movements, and tactical gameplay.

21 Jan 2025
Lakshya Sen

Indonesia Masters: PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen to lead Indian contingent

The Indian badminton team is all set to take the court in the upcoming Indonesia Masters 2025, spearheaded by top players PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen.

07 Jan 2025
Lifestyle

Launching into badminton: A beginner's rally

Badminton is a high-energy sport that requires agility, quick reflexes, and precision.

Viktor Axelsen criticizes BWF for ignoring players' mental health concerns

Paris Olympic gold medalist Viktor Axelsen has taken to social media to voice his displeasure against the Badminton World Federation (BWF).

03 Dec 2024
PV Sindhu

PV Sindhu to marry Venkata Datta Sai: Who is he

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu is set to marry Venkata Datta Sai in an intimate ceremony in Udaipur on December 22.

22 Oct 2024
Athletics

Cricket, hockey, badminton excluded from 2026 Commonwealth Games: Here's why

The 2026 Commonwealth Games set to be held in Glasgow has made a major change in its sports line-up.

24 Sep 2024
PV Sindhu

PV Sindhu teams up with consulting coach Lee Hyun Il

Double Olympic medalist in badminton, PV Sindhu, has appointed South Korean legend, Lee Hyun Il, as her consulting coach.

03 Sep 2024
Olympics

Saina Nehwal considering retirement from badminton due to arthritis: Details 

Indian badminton champion, Saina Nehwal, has publicly disclosed her ongoing struggle with arthritis.

02 Sep 2024
Paralympics

Paris Paralympics: Who is India's para shuttler Nitesh Kumar?

Nitesh Kumar has secured a gold medal for India in the para-badminton men's singles SL3 event, at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.

02 Sep 2024
Saina Nehwal

Star Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal contemplates retirement: Here's why

Indian badminton champion, Saina Nehwal, has publicly disclosed her ongoing struggle with arthritis.

29 Aug 2024
Lakshya Sen

Lakshya Sen reveals reason behind viral behind-the-back shot at Olympics

Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen missed out on a much-deserved medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

29 Aug 2024
Lakshya Sen

Lakshya Sen aspires to be 'Virat Kohli of Indian badminton'

Lakshya Sen, a rising star in Indian badminton, has expressed his ambition to emulate the success of cricket legend Virat Kohli in his sport.

27 Aug 2024
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

MS Dhoni's badminton skills go viral amid IPL 2025 speculations

MS Dhoni, the former captain of the Indian cricket team, has recently been in the spotlight for his impressive badminton skills.

26 Aug 2024
HS Prannoy

India's HS Prannoy takes indefinite break from badminton: Here's why

HS Prannoy, India's top-ranked badminton player, has announced an indefinite hiatus from the sport to prioritize his health.

25 Aug 2024
Lakshya Sen

Lakshya Sen heads to Austria for physical assessment

India's 22-year-old badminton ace Lakshya Sen has embarked on a journey to Austria for a comprehensive physical assessment.

24 Aug 2024
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

MS Dhoni showcases badminton skills in viral video

MS Dhoni, the former captain of the Indian cricket team, continues to demonstrate his passion for sports post-retirement.

21 Aug 2024
Lakshya Sen

Lakshya Sen reflects on his performance at 2024 Paris Olympics

Indian badminton star, Lakshya Sen, has shared his feelings about his performance at the Paris Olympics.

14 Aug 2024
Paralympics

Tokyo gold medalist Pramod Bhagat reacts after getting 18-month suspension 

Pramod Bhagat, India's celebrated para-badminton player, has been handed an 18-month suspension by the Badminton World Federation (BWF).

14 Aug 2024
Kangana Ranaut

Saina Nehwal hits back at trolls after javelin comment

Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal recently faced criticism on social media for admitting she was unaware of javelin throw as a sport until Neeraj Chopra's gold medal win at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

13 Aug 2024
Tokyo Paralympics

Tokyo gold medalist Pramod Bhagat suspended, to miss Paris Paralympics

Tokyo Paralympics gold medalist Pramod Bhagat has been handed an 18-month suspension.

12 Aug 2024
2024 Paris Olympics

2024 Paris Olympics: How did Indian badminton contingent fare? 

India's 2024 Paris Olympics campaign came to an end with wrestler's Reetika Hooda elimination from the 76 kg event.

07 Aug 2024
2024 Paris Olympics

2024 Paris Olympics, badminton: Decoding An Se-young's successful campaign

On Monday, August 5, South Korea's An Se-young came out triumphant in women's singles badminton event.

06 Aug 2024
2024 Paris Olympics

Olympics: Decoding China's sheer dominance in mixed doubles (badminton)

Chinese badminton stars Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong clinched the gold medal in the mixed doubles event of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

06 Aug 2024
2024 Paris Olympics

Gold-medalist Viktor Axelsen becomes second shuttler with this Olympic feat

Denmark's shuttler Viktor Axelsen claimed the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

05 Aug 2024
2024 Paris Olympics

Paris Olympics, badminton: Viktor Axelsen clinches second successive gold medal

Denmark's shuttler Viktor Axelsen has clinched the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

05 Aug 2024
Lakshya Sen

Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen misses Olympic medal in Paris: Achievements  

Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen missed out on a much-deserved medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

05 Aug 2024
Lakshya Sen

Paris Olympics: Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen misses bronze medal

Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen missed an elusive medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

04 Aug 2024
Viktor Axelsen

2024 Paris Olympics, badminton: India's Lakshya Sen loses in semis

India's 22-year-old shuttler Lakshya Sen was beaten by Denmark's Viktor Axelsen at the La Chapelle Arena in the men's singles badminton clash on Sunday.

04 Aug 2024
Carolina Marin

2024 Paris Olympics, badminton: He Bingjiao reaches women's singles final

Women's singles badminton ace He Bingjiao of China has reached the final at 2024 Paris Olympics.

02 Aug 2024
Lakshya Sen

2024 Paris Olympics, badminton: India's Lakshya Sen reaches semi-finals

India's Lakshya Sen came from behind to overcome 34-year-old Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei in the badminton men's singles quarter-finals at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Friday.

02 Aug 2024
PV Sindhu

Decoding PV Sindhu's impressive run at Olympic Games

India's ace shuttler PV Sindhu missed out on a medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

01 Aug 2024
PV Sindhu

2024 Paris Olympics, badminton: India's PV Sindhu bows out

Indian women's singles badminton ace PV Sindhu has been ousted from the round of 16 of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

01 Aug 2024
2024 Paris Olympics

Paris Olympics, badminton: Lakshya Sen beats HS Prannoy, reaches quarter-final 

Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen beat his compatriot HS Prannoy to reach the badminton men's singles quarter-final at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

01 Aug 2024
2024 Paris Olympics

Paris Olympics, badminton: India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag lose in quarter-finals 

India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty missed the badminton men's doubles semi-finals berth after losing to the Malaysian duo Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik.

31 Jul 2024
Lakshya Sen

Paris Olympics: Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen reaches last 16

Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen beat Indonesia's Jonatan Christie in the men's singles Group L clash at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

31 Jul 2024
PV Sindhu

Paris Olympics: Shuttler PV Sindhu humbles Kristin Kuuba, reaches knockouts

Indian shuttler PV Sindhu continues her winning run at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

30 Jul 2024
2024 Paris Olympics

Paris Olympics, badminton: India's Ashwini Ponnappa, Tanisha Crasto knocked out 

India's Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto have lost their third successive badminton women's singles match at the 2024 Paris Olympics.