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India's Thomas Cup defense hit a roadblock as they succumbed to a 1-4 defeat against Indonesia in their final Group C tie. Despite qualifying for the quarter-finals, the defending champions were given a wake-up call ahead of the knockouts. HS Prannoy emerged as a bright spot for India,
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Indian Badminton Secures Five Olympic Quotas for Paris 2024 Indian badminton has achieved a significant milestone with five players securing quotas for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) released the 'Race to Paris' Ranking List, which determines the qualification for the Games. Former world
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HS Prannoy, India's top-ranked shuttler, has been struggling with health issues that have impacted his performance in 2024. Despite his recent early round exits, Prannoy remains determined to regain his form ahead of the Paris Olympics. In an interview earlier this year, Prannoy expressed his desire to continue
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Holders India commenced their Thomas Cup campaign with a hard-fought 4-1 victory over Thailand in Chengdu on Saturday. However, the Southeast Asian nation proved that rankings hold little significance in the prestigious badminton tournament. Despite the eventual scoreline, India faced a stern test on the opening day of the world
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India's women's badminton team made a resounding start to their Uber Cup campaign in Chengdu, China, on Saturday, securing a convincing 4-1 victory over Canada. The triumph was spearheaded by a stunning performance from Ashmita Chaliha, who upset world no. 25 Michelle Li in the opening
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India's badminton team, fresh from their historic Thomas Cup triumph in 2022, is poised to defend their title in Chengdu, China. The squad, led by Kidambi Srikanth, HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen, and Priyanshu Rajawat, is determined to repeat their success and cement India's status as a
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Seasoned Indian shuttler H.S. Prannoy has been battling a chronic gastrointestinal disorder for the past four months, which has taken a toll on his physical and mental health. Prannoy was diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in 2018, a condition that causes heartburn, abdominal and chest pain, and inflammation
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Two-time world champion Kento Momota, once badminton's undisputed king, has announced his retirement from international competition at the age of 29. The Japanese star, who won 11 titles in 2019 and lost just six of 73 matches that year, has been battling the after-effects of a serious car
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Tanvi Sharma, a 15-year-old badminton prodigy from Hoshiarpur, Punjab, is making waves in the Indian badminton scene. Inspired by the legendary P.V. Sindhu, Tanvi has emerged as a rising star, becoming the youngest member of India's women's squad for the upcoming Thomas and Uber Cup
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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,
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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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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