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  Really happy that my dream came true, says Sindhu; takes victory lap with Guru Gopichand

  Other Sports | August 22, 2016 16:50 IST

  Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu arrived in Hyderabad this morning from Brazil to a rousing state reception accorded by the Telangana and Hyderabad governments. Ms Sindhu was given a grand welcome at the Rajiv Gandhi

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  Will return PV Sindhu’s phone, let her enjoy an ice-cream, says coach Pullela Gopichand

  Other Sports | August 20, 2016 7:05 IST

  PV Sindhu, who won the Silver medal in women's singles badminton at Rio Olympics, will now be able to WhatsApp her friends and enjoy her favourite ice-cream.

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  Anju Bobby George, Pullela Gopichand drafted as members of Khelo India

  Other Sports | June 26, 2016 17:59 IST

  India's lone athletics World Championship medal winner Anju Bobby George and chief national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand have been drafted as members of Khelo India

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  Abhinav Bindra quits TOP Committee, says won't be able to spare time

  Other Sports | October 29, 2015 19:24 IST

  New Delhi: Star shooter Abhinav Bindra has decided to quit the Target Olympic Podium Committee, which selects Olympic medal prospect Indian athletes for availing government funds for top class training in the run up to

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  Ajay Jayaram's dream run ends in disappointment at Korea final

  Other Sports | September 20, 2015 15:47 IST

  Seoul: A fairytale ending eluded him as Indian shuttler Ajay Jayaram's rampaging run was brought to a halt by defending champion and World No. 1 Chen Long of China in the final of the USD

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  P Kashyap needs more time to be consistent: Pullela Gopichand

  Other Sports | June 07, 2015 20:30 IST

  Ahmedabad:  National badminton coach Pullela Gopichand today said shuttler P Kashyap, who crashed out of the Indonesia Open with a semifinal loss, should be given some more time to become consistent.Gopichand also praised Kashyap on

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  Dreams come true: Gopichand on India's rapid rise in world badminton

  Other Sports | March 29, 2015 23:57 IST

  New Delhi:  Praising Kidambi Srikanth and Saina Nehwal for their success at the India Open Super Series, chief national coach Pullela Gopichand today said it was a 'dream come true' before stressing that consistency will

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  Big challenge awaits Indian shuttlers pre Rio Games: Gopi

  Other Sports | January 17, 2015 6:57 IST

  Mumbai: A very big challenge awaits the Indian shuttlers ahead of next year's Rio Olympic Games in their quest to improve their world rankings before the cut-off date of May, 2016, according to chief national

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  Saina, Srikanth wins fantastic for Indian badminton: Gopichand

  Other Sports | November 16, 2014 17:54 IST

  New Delhi: Chief national coach Pullela Gopichand Sunday said the feat of his two proteges -- Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth -- winning the China Open Super Series Premier titles is "fantastic for Indian badminton".While

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  Home shuttlers face tough draws at India Open

  Other Sports | March 31, 2014 19:44 IST

  New Delhi: A large Indian contingent led by top shuttlers Saina Nehwal and P.V. Sindhu will be vying for honours in the toughest India Open Super Series yet, which commences at the Siri Fort Sports

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  I dedicate my win to parents and coach: Saina Nehwal

  Other Sports | January 26, 2014 18:48 IST

  Lucknow: Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal Sunday dedicated her first title in 15 months - the India Grand Prix Gold - to her parents and chief national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand.The World No.9, who had

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  Court says Gopichand running private academy is against ethics

  Other Sports | December 10, 2012 16:47 IST

  Mumbai, Dec 10: Observing that “ethically” it was wrong for the Badminton Authority of India's (BAI) chief national coach and selection panel head Pullela Gopichand to run a private training academy, the Bombay High Court