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Indian Badminton Stars Aim for French Open Glory

Former world champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will embark on their quest for a maiden French Open title at the USD 850,000 Super 750 tournament starting Tuesday. The Indian duo, ranked No. 1 in the world, have been tantalizingly close to victory in recent tournaments, finishing as runners-up

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Manika Batra's Unwavering Determination Fuels Olympic Preparations

Manika Batra, India's top-ranked table tennis player, reflects on her recent victory against Chen Szu-Yu of Chinese Taipei. While the match may not have been her most impressive performance, it showcased her unwavering determination and ability to fight for every point. Batra's victory came after she

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B Sai Praneeth Announces Retirement from International Badminton

B Sai Praneeth, the former world number 10 and bronze medalist at the 2019 World Championships, has announced his retirement from international badminton. The 31-year-old from Hyderabad has been battling nagging injuries since the Tokyo Olympics and has decided to hang up his boots. Praneeth's career spanned over

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Indian Badminton Stars Advance at French Open Super 750

Indian badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty made a triumphant start to the French Open Super 750 tournament in Paris, securing a hard-fought victory over Malaysian duo Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi. The world no. 1 Indian pair, who won the title in 2022, displayed their dominance

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Srikanth Triumphs in French Open Opener, Prannoy Bows Out

India's Kidambi Srikanth emerged victorious in the men's singles first round of the French Open Super 750 badminton tournament, while HS Prannoy faced an early exit. Srikanth, ranked 24th in the world, displayed his prowess by defeating 14th-ranked Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei in a

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PV Sindhu Advances to French Open Quarterfinals, Srikanth Bows Out

PV Sindhu, India's badminton star, showcased her resilience and determination at the French Open Super 750 tournament, overcoming a first-game setback to defeat Beiwen Zhang of the USA in the women's singles quarterfinals. However, Kidambi Srikanth's hopes of advancing were dashed as he suffered

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Indian Badminton Stars Shine at French Open, Secure Quarterfinal Berths

Indian badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty continued their impressive run in the French Open Super 750 tournament, securing a quarterfinal berth with a dominant victory over Malaysian duo Man Wei Chong and Kai Woo Tee. The world No. 1 doubles pair showcased their exceptional skills, dispatching their opponents

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Indian Badminton Duo Rankireddy and Shetty Storm into French Open Final

India's top-ranked men's doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, have reached the final of the French Open Super 750 tournament after a dominant performance against South Korea's Seo Seung Jae and Kang Min Hyuk. This marks their third consecutive final appearance of the

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Indian Badminton Duo Satwik and Chirag Triumph in French Open for Second Time

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have once again proven their dominance in badminton, capturing the French Open title for the second time. The Indian duo outplayed Chinese Taipei's Lee Jhe-Huei and Yang Po-Hsuan in straight games (21-11, 21-17) in the men's doubles final in Paris on

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Indian Badminton Stars Aim for Glory at All England Championships

The All England Championships, a prestigious badminton tournament, will commence on Tuesday, with India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty aiming to continue their impressive form. The duo, fresh off their French Open triumph, will face a formidable challenge in the opening round against Indonesian veterans Mohammad Ahsan and

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Indian Badminton Stars Shine in Paris, Eye Olympic Glory

Paris has been a magical venue for Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, the world's top-ranked badminton pair. They have reached the final of a BWF Super 750 or higher event for the first time in the French capital, and have won two out of three French Open finals.

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PV Sindhu Advances to Second Round of All England Championships

Double Olympic medalist PV Sindhu has advanced to the second round of the women's singles competition at the prestigious All England Championships. Her German opponent, Yvonne Li, retired after the completion of the first game on Tuesday. Sindhu, the former world champion and current world No. 11, dominated

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Sindhu Advances, Prannoy and Srikanth Falter at All England Championships

PV Sindhu, India's double Olympic medalist, advanced to the second round of the women's singles competition at the All England Championships on Tuesday. However, HS Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth faced setbacks in the opening round of men's singles. Sindhu, ranked 11th in the world,

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Axelsen Annihilates Srikanth, Extends Dominance in Men's Badminton

Viktor Axelsen and Kidambi Srikanth, once touted as the future of men's badminton, have taken vastly different paths since 2017. Axelsen has soared to unprecedented heights, becoming a two-time world champion, Olympic champion, and world No. 1. Srikanth, on the other hand, has struggled to maintain his early

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Lakshya Sen Advances at All England Open, Faces Antonsen Test

U Vimal Kumar's animated coaching during the All England Open badminton on Wednesday proved crucial as his ward Lakshya Sen overcame the challenge of Magnus Johannesen in the first round. Despite Sen's lead, Johannesen's powerful shots kept Kumar on edge. Johannesen, a highly-rated Danish

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G. Sathiyan Creates History, Wins First Indian Men's Singles Title at WTT Feeder Series

Indian paddler G. Sathiyan has etched his name in history by becoming the first Indian to clinch a men's singles title at a WTT Feeder Series event. In a thrilling final at the WTT Feeder Beirut 2024, Sathiyan overcame compatriot Manav Thakkar 3-1 (6-11 11-7 11-7 11-4) to

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India Drawn in Tough Thomas Cup Group, Faces China in Uber Cup

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has unveiled the draws for the prestigious Thomas Cup and Uber Cup, scheduled to take place from April 28 to May 5, 2024. Defending Thomas Cup champion India has been placed in Group C alongside 14-time winner Indonesia, Thailand, and England. In the Uber Cup,

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Kidambi Srikanth Reaches Swiss Open Semifinals, Lone Indian Survivor

Star Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth has emerged as the lone Indian survivor at the Swiss Open Super 300 badminton tournament, advancing to the semifinals with a convincing straight-game victory over Chinese Taipei's Chia Hao Lee in Basel. Srikanth, who has been struggling for form this season, finally found

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Kidambi Srikanth's Swiss Open Journey Ends in Semi-Final Defeat

Kidambi Srikanth's Swiss Open 2024 campaign ended in disappointment as the Indian badminton star succumbed to a hard-fought defeat in the men's singles semi-finals. Facing world No. 22 Lin Chun-Yi of Chinese Taipei, Srikanth displayed flashes of brilliance but ultimately fell short in a thrilling three-game

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PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth to Lead Indian Charge at Madrid Spain Masters

Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu and ace men's shuttler Kidambi Srikanth will embark on their European campaign at the Madrid Spain Masters tournament, commencing on Tuesday. Sindhu, seeded second, will face Wen Yu Zhang of Canada in the round of 32, while seventh seed Srikanth will take on

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PV Sindhu Advances to Pre-Quarterfinals of Madrid Spain Masters

PV Sindhu, the two-time Olympic medalist and former world champion, has advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the Madrid Spain Masters badminton tournament. In her first-round match on Wednesday, Sindhu defeated Canada's Wen Yu Zhang 21-16, 21-12, in 30 minutes. The second-seeded Sindhu, currently ranked 11th in the world,

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Lakshya Sen's Resurgence: From Lean Patch to Olympic Qualification

Lakshya Sen's career took a downturn in the latter half of 2022, with a string of early exits and a split from coach Anup Sridhar. His Olympic qualification chances seemed bleak as he slipped in the rankings. However, the 22-year-old has staged a remarkable turnaround, reaching the semi-finals

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PV Sindhu's Title Drought Continues with Spain Masters Quarter-Final Exit

PV Sindhu's title drought continues as she bows out of Spain Masters in the quarter-finals. The former world champion fought valiantly but ultimately fell short against Thai sixth seed Supanida Katethong in a marathon three-game battle. Sindhu, the effective top seed in the absence of local favorite Carolina

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Prannoy, Sindhu Advance to Second Round of Badminton Asia Championships

HS Prannoy and PV Sindhu, two of India's top badminton players, advanced to the second round of the Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo, China, on Wednesday. Prannoy, ranked ninth in the world, displayed remarkable resilience in a three-game victory over China's Lu Guang Zu, while Sindhu,

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Indian Table Tennis Duo's Olympic Mixed Doubles Hopes Crushed

Manika Batra and G Sathiyan's Olympic mixed doubles aspirations have been dashed after their disappointing performance at the World Mixed Doubles Olympic Qualification tournament in Havirov. The Indian duo, who had set their sights on the 2024 Paris Games, crashed out in the quarter-finals of their knockouts group,