Badminton
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Focusing on fitness to win big games consistently, says shuttler B Sai Praneeth
Other Sports | Jun 29, 2017, 06:05 PM ISTThe 24-year old who has stunned top shuttlers like Taufik Hidayat and Lee Chong Wei during his career feels he need to be more consistent and win big titles.
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I'll play to win at World Championship, says star shuttler Kidambi Srikanth
Other Sports | Jun 27, 2017, 04:34 PM ISTAfter winning the Indonesia Open Super Series and the Australian Open Super Series titles - Indian shuttler K Srikanth is all set to regain his place in the World top 10.
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Proud of you, champion: Sachin Tendulkar reacts to Kidambi Srikanth's incredible feat
Other Sports | Jun 25, 2017, 07:28 PM ISTIndian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth on Sunday defeated reigning Olympic and world champion, Chen Long, to lift the Australian Open title - his second consecutive Super Series win.
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BAI announces cash reward for Kidambi Srikanth after Australian Open triumph
Other Sports | Jun 25, 2017, 05:01 PM ISTThe 24-year-old Indian defeated Olympic champion Chen Long of China in straight sets by 22-20, 21-16 to win his fourth Super Series title in Sydney.
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Kidambi Srikanth reaches final of Australia Super Series
Other Sports | Jun 24, 2017, 12:57 PM ISTAce shuttler Kidambi Srikanth made it to his third successive Super Series final beating Yuqi Shi 21-10 21-14 at the Australian Open.
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PV Sindhu crashes out of Australian Open Super Series
Cricket | Jun 23, 2017, 03:04 PM ISTRio Olympics Silver medallist PV Sindhu lost to World No.1 Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open Super Series.
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Australian Open Super Series: Kidambi Srikanth beats Sai Praneeth to enter semis
Other Sports | Jun 23, 2017, 01:39 PM ISTKidambi Srikanth, who was in his third quarter-final in the last five tournaments that he has participated in, made it to the semi-finals with a 25-23, 21-17 win.
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Kidambi Srikanth to take on Sai Praneeth in Australian Open Super Series quarters
Other Sports | Jun 22, 2017, 07:45 PM ISTKidambi Srikanth defeated World No. 1 Son Wan Ho 15-21, 21-13, 21-13 to advance to the quarter-final stage of the series.
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Australian Open Superseries: Saina Nehwal, P.V. Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth and B. Sai Praneeth advance
Other Sports | Jun 21, 2017, 07:03 PM ISTMixed day for Indian shuttlers as defending champion Saina Nehwal, P.V. Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth and B. Sai Praneeth advanced to the next round while Parupalli Kashyap, Ajay Jayaram and H.S. Prannoy bowed out from Australian Superseries tournament.
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Parupalli Kashyap to face World number one Son Wan Ho in Australian Open Super Series opener
Other Sports | Jun 20, 2017, 04:06 PM ISTAfter winning two games on the trot, India's ace shuttler Parupalli Kashyap will take on World No.1 Korean Son Wan Ho in the main draw of the Australian Open Super Series in Sydney.
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Sudirman Cup: India lose to China in quarter-finals
Other Sports | May 27, 2017, 12:03 PM ISTIndia lost the first three matches of the tie and as a result, the last two matches of Rio Olympics Silver medallist PV Sindhu and the women's doubles match of Ashwini Ponnappa and N. Sikki Reddy were treated as dead rubbers.
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Sudirman Cup: India qualifies for knockout stage
Other Sports | May 24, 2017, 09:45 PM ISTNinth seeded India had kept themselves afloat for a quarterfinal spot after shocking fifth seeded Indonesia 4-1 in a thrilling match on Tuesday.
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Badminton: India braces up for tough test at Sudirman Cup
Other Sports | May 21, 2017, 07:29 PM ISTIndia have managed to reach the knockout stage of the tournament only once during the 2011 edition, while in the last two editions they even failed to cross the group stage.
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Sudirman Cup: Feel good to be part of quality Indian team, says Ajay Jayaram
Other Sports | May 18, 2017, 07:15 PM ISTWhile Jayaram struggled with injuries and form, younger shuttlers such as K Srikanth, Sai Praneeth and Sameer Verma made a mark in international badminton.
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Nandu Natekar, Dinesh Khanna upbeat on Indian badminton scene
Other Sports | May 14, 2017, 07:58 PM ISTKhanna, a retired civil engineer, was pretty impressed with the improved fitness of B Sai Praneeth who recently won the men's singles crown in the Singapore Open Super Series.
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Want to become best badminton player in history, says Carolina Marin
Other Sports | May 09, 2017, 06:09 PM ISTMarin has been on a roll recently, making three straight finals in Superseries tournaments in Asia and winning her third European title.
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India Open: Winning the 1st game became turning point, says PV Sindhu
Other Sports | Apr 02, 2017, 10:13 PM ISTIndia’s ace shuttler P V Sindhu today defeated Olympic champion Carolina Marin to lift the India Open Super Series Badminton tournament at the Siri Fort Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. The Indian third
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Lakshya Sen becomes World No.1 Junior Badminton player
Other Sports | Feb 03, 2017, 09:56 AM ISTIndia's Lakshya Sen has become the World No 1 Junior Badminton player. He achieved the distinction yesterday in the latest rankings of the Badminton World Federation (BWF).
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Syed Modi Grand Prix Gold: P V Sindhu, Sameer win titles
Other Sports | Jan 29, 2017, 09:30 PM ISTIndian ace shuttler and Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu and National champion Sameer Verma notched a contrasting win in women's and men's singles crowns respectively at the USD 120,000 Syed Modi Grand Prix Gold
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Premier Badminton League: Chennai defeat Mumbai 4-3 to reach semi-finals
Other Sports | Jan 11, 2017, 08:50 AM ISTChennai Smashers displayed yet another stellar performance to beat Mumbai Rockets 4-3 and qualify for the semi-finals of the Vodafone Premier Badminton League (PBL) at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium here on Tuesday.