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Fitness key to winning medals in 2018, says Kidambi Srikanth

Fitness key to winning medals in 2018, says Kidambi Srikanth

Srikanth and PV Sindhu were on Tuesday accorded a rousing felicitation by the Andhra Pradesh government for their...

26 Dec 2017 6:49 PM IST

PV Sindhu is not on the same page as some of the fellow players who suggested that badminton calendar should have tournaments like the tennis Grand slams. (Photo:PTI)

PV Sindhu unhappy with timing of new service law, refuses to speak on...

The new law introduced by BWF will be tested at next year's All England Open Championships.

26 Dec 2017 4:14 PM IST

If PV Sindhu cemented her place among the worlds very best with three titles and three silvers, Kidambi Srikanth exceeded all expectations with four titles and a runners-up finish to join the big league in a truly remarkable season. (Photo: AP0

Year ender 2017: Kidambi Srikanth, PV Sindhu and Indian badminton's...

Saina Nehwal's return, B Sai Praneeth, HS Prannoy's showings and hopes of resurgence in doubles were other highlights of...

26 Dec 2017 3:06 PM IST

Parupalli Kashyap won his singles against Daniel S. Farid 15-12, 15-8 to give them an additional advantage as Awadhe had ticked this encounter as their trump match.

Premier Badminton League 3: Awadhe Warriors shock Chennai Smashers in...

Victory gave them two points as against the usual one for a win.

24 Dec 2017 2:42 AM IST

Doubles have been in trouble always: Jwala Gutta

But the only constant in Indian badminton is our chief coach P Gopichand.

22 Dec 2017 3:55 AM IST

P.V. Sindhu at a PBL event in Chennai on Thursday.

Assam Badminton Association to award car for singles, meager cash for...

Even as the singles champions walked away with brand new Maruti Alto cars, the doubles winners had to be content with Rs...

22 Dec 2017 3:41 AM IST

Saina Nehwal, Carolina Marin, Lee Yong Dae, Son Wan Ho, H. S. Prannoy, Sung Ji Hyun, Ajay Jayaram and others at unveiling of the PBL trophy in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Saina Nehwal slams BWF for tight schedule

BWF has made it mandatory for top shuttlers to play at least 12 tournaments in a revamped schedule for 2018.

21 Dec 2017 3:37 AM IST

Saina Nehwal on Wednesday slammed the BWF for a cramped international calender, which hardly leaves any time for players to recover from injuries or be at their best at important tournaments.(Photo: PTI)

Saina Nehwal slams BWF over crammed schedule ahead of Premier...

Badminton World Federation (BWF) has made it mandatory for top shuttlers to play at least 12 tournaments in a revamped...

20 Dec 2017 6:02 PM IST

Asked if India should consider sending a second-string team for CWG to give the top players a break, Gopichand replied in the negative. (Photo: PTI)

No alternative to complex scheduling for Indian players: Pullela...

Gopichand said there was a need to -"space the tournaments well-" but also went on to list the complexities involved.

19 Dec 2017 6:48 PM IST

Navaneeth Bokka (left) and P. Vishnuvardhan Goud.

Junior Nationals badminton: Krishna, Navaneeth and Vishnu champions

In the Under 17 boys final, Vishnuvardhan paired with Navaneeth Boka to carve out a 21-14, 21-13 victory

19 Dec 2017 2:23 AM IST

After losing the first game to the Indian shuttler by 21-15, the world no.2 registered an incredible comeback to take home the title. (Photo: AP)

Dubai World Super Series Finals: Akane Yamaguchi beats PV Sindhu to...

The world no.2 came back from behind to deny PV Sindhu her first BWF Dubai World Super Series title.

17 Dec 2017 3:36 PM IST

Meeting Chen Yufei for the sixth time, the Rio Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhy ended the 59-minute match in just two games 21-15, 21-18. (Photo: AP)

BWF Super Series Finals: PV Sindhu beats Chen Yufei to enter Dubai...

Sindhu is the fourth Indian after Saina Nehwal, Diju V and Jwala Gutta to make it to the final of the year-ending event.

17 Dec 2017 10:40 AM IST