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HS Prannoy Takes Break from Badminton to Recover from Chikungunya

Seasoned Indian shuttler HS Prannoy has announced a break from badminton to prioritize his recovery from the debilitating effects of chikungunya. The 32-year-old, a key member of India's historic Thomas Cup triumph in 2022, has been battling persistent joint pain caused by the mosquito-borne viral disease. Prannoy'

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Lakshya Sen Makes History at Paris Olympics, Narrowly Misses Medal

Lakshya Sen, India's rising badminton star, made history at the Paris Olympics 2024 by becoming the first Indian male shuttler to reach the semi-finals. However, his Olympic dream was shattered as he narrowly missed out on a medal, losing to Viktor Axelsen in the semi-final and Lee Zii

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Nitesh Kumar Qualifies for Para Badminton Semifinals at Paris Paralympics

India's Nitesh Kumar, a 29-year-old IIT Mandi graduate, has secured a spot in the semifinals of the men's singles SL3 group A para badminton competition at the Paris Paralympics. Kumar, who suffered a permanent leg injury in an accident in 2009, displayed exceptional skill and determination

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Indian Paralympians Impress in Paris, Badminton Star Solaimalai Stuns

Indian Paralympians Shine in Paris, Badminton Star Sivarajan Solaimalai Impresses The Indian contingent at the Paris 2024 Paralympics has made a strong start, returning with four medals on Friday. While not all athletes have secured podium finishes, many have showcased exceptional performances, including badminton star Sivarajan Solaimalai. In a men&

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Indian Para-Badminton Stars Nitesh Kumar, Sukant Kadam Reach Paris Paralympics Semifinals

Indian para-badminton players Nitesh Kumar and Sukant Kadam have secured their spots in the semifinals of the men's singles SL3 and SL4 categories, respectively, at the Paris Paralympics. Nitesh, a silver medalist at the Asian Para Games in 2021, dominated his last group match against Thailand's

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Manisha Ramdass Advances to Paralympics Badminton Semifinals, Mandeep Kaur and Palak Kohli Eliminated

Indian para-badminton star Manisha Ramdass has advanced to the women's singles semifinals in the SU5 category at the Paris Paralympics, keeping India's medal hopes alive. However, Mandeep Kaur and Palak Kohli's campaigns ended in the quarterfinals with contrasting defeats. Ramdass, 19, who has Erb&

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Saina Nehwal Battles Arthritis, Faces Uncertain Badminton Future

Saina Nehwal, India's badminton icon and former Olympic bronze medalist, has revealed her battle with arthritis, casting doubt on her future in the sport. The 34-year-old, who made history as the first Indian shuttler to win an Olympic medal, has been hampered by injuries in recent years. Nehwal&

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Suhas Yathiraj Claims Silver in Men's Singles SL4 at Paris Paralympics

In a highly anticipated rematch of the Tokyo Paralympics gold medal match, India's Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj faced off against France's Lucas Mazur once again in the Men's Singles SL4 section at the Paris Paralympics. However, history repeated itself as Mazur emerged victorious, securing a

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Saina Nehwal's Arthritis Battle Raises Questions About Badminton Future

Saina Nehwal, India's badminton icon and former Olympic bronze medalist, has revealed her battle with arthritis, casting doubt on her future in the sport. The 34-year-old, who made history as the first Indian shuttler to win an Olympic medal, is facing the reality that her illustrious career may

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Para Badminton Champion Calls for Transfer to Paralympic Committee of India

Paralympic champion Nitesh Kumar has raised concerns over the lack of recognition and administrative support for para badminton within the Badminton Association of India (BAI). Kumar, who won a historic gold medal in the SL3 class at the Paris Paralympics, has called for para badminton to be transferred under the

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Kidambi Srikanth Returns to Badminton at Macau Open

Former World No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth is set to make his long-awaited return to badminton at the Macau Open, starting Tuesday. The 31-year-old Indian has been sidelined since suffering an injury during the Singapore Open in May. Srikanth, who is seeded sixth for the BWF Super 300 event, will be

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Sindhu, Sen Lead Indian Charge at Arctic Open Super 500

PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen, India's star shuttlers, will spearhead the Indian contingent at the Arctic Open Super 500 tournament in Vantaa, Finland, starting on Tuesday. The tournament marks their first international outing since the Paris Olympics, where they failed to secure any medals. Sindhu and Sen are

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Malvika Bansod Stuns World No. 23, Advances at Arctic Open Super 500

Double Olympic medalist PV Sindhu's Arctic Open Super 500 campaign came to an abrupt end in the round of 32, as she succumbed to a 16-21, 10-21 defeat against Canada's Michelle Li. However, rising Indian shuttler Malvika Bansod continued her impressive form, stunning world No. 23

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Lakshya Sen Advances to Round of 16 at Arctic Open Super 500

India's rising badminton star Lakshya Sen has advanced to the men's singles round of 16 at the Arctic Open Super 500 tournament in Finland. Sen's opponent, Rasmus Gemke, withdrew from their opening round match on Wednesday, giving Sen a walkover. Sen, who narrowly missed

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Indian Shutters Crash Out of Arctic Open in Pre-Quarterfinals

Indian shuttlers faced a disappointing end to their Arctic Open campaign in Finland on Thursday, with all representatives bowing out in the pre-quarterfinals. Lakshya Sen, India's top-ranked player, squandered a one-game lead to lose 21-19, 18-21, 15-21 to seventh-seeded Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei. The match lasted

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Sindhu, Sen Aim for Redemption at Denmark Open Super 750

Indian badminton stars PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen are determined to rebound from a disappointing start to their season at the USD 850,000 Denmark Open Super 750, which begins on Tuesday. Both players struggled at the Arctic Open in Vantaa, Finland, last week. Former world champion Sindhu was eliminated

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Lakshya Sen Crashes Out of Denmark Open in First Round

India's Lakshya Sen's Denmark Open campaign came to an abrupt end on Tuesday as he succumbed to a three-game defeat against China's Lu Guang Zu in the opening round. The 2021 World Championship bronze medalist squandered an early advantage, losing 21-12 19-21 14-21 in

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Indian Shuttlers Endure Poor Start at Denmark Open Super 750

Indian badminton players faced a disappointing start at the Denmark Open Super 750 tournament, with both the women's and mixed doubles pairs suffering opening-round defeats on Wednesday. In the women's doubles, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand squandered a game lead to lose 21-19, 17-21, 15-21 against

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PV Sindhu's Denmark Open Run Ends in Quarterfinal Loss to Gregoria Tunjung

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu's impressive run at the Denmark Open came to an end in the quarterfinals, as she succumbed to a 13-21, 21-16, 9-21 defeat against Indonesia's Gregoria Tunjung. The loss marked the conclusion of India's campaign in the tournament. Tunjung, the

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'Sat-Chi' Duo Aim for Olympic Redemption After Paris Quarterfinal Exit

Indian badminton star Chirag Shetty, one-half of the renowned men's doubles duo 'Sat-Chi' with Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, has opened up about their disappointing quarterfinal exit at the Paris Olympics 2024. Despite a strong start in the knockout stage, Satwik and Chirag's Olympic medal hopes were

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Commonwealth Games 2026: Badminton Exclusion Sparks Outrage

The exclusion of badminton from the 2026 Commonwealth Games curriculum has sparked outrage among the badminton community, with former world No.1 doubles shuttler Chirag Shetty calling it a "very bad decision." Shetty, who is the reigning Commonwealth Games men's doubles champion and mixed team gold

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Malvika Bansod Finishes Runner-Up at Hylo Open Super 300

Rising Indian badminton star Malvika Bansod's remarkable run at the Hylo Open Super 300 tournament culminated in a valiant runner-up finish, as she narrowly missed out on the title against Denmark's Mia Blichfeldt. The 23-year-old southpaw, who had impressed throughout the tournament with notable victories, ultimately

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Kiran George Stuns Chi Yu Jen to Reach Korea Masters Quarterfinals

India's Kiran George continued his impressive run at the Korea Masters badminton tournament, upsetting third seed Chi Yu Jen of Chinese Taipei in a thrilling three-game match to reach the men's singles quarterfinals. The 24-year-old Indian, ranked 44th in the world, displayed grit and determination to

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Sindhu, Sen Lead Indian Charge at Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500

Indian badminton stars PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen are set to compete in the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500 tournament, eager to regain their top form after recent setbacks. Sindhu, a former world champion, has struggled to find her best form since the Paris Olympics, where she was eliminated in

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PV Sindhu Advances, Lakshya Sen Bows Out in Japan Super 500

Double Olympic medalist PV Sindhu advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500 tournament on Wednesday, while Lakshya Sen suffered an opening-round exit. Sindhu, ranked 20th in the world, faced Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan, ranked 11th, in a one-sided first-round match. Sindhu dominated the match, winning