Badminton
Changzhou, Sep 20 (UNI) India’s Malvika Bansod was eliminated from the China Open 2024 badminton tournament after a straight-sets defeat to Japan’s two-time world champion Akane Yamaguchi in the women’s singles quarterfinals on Friday. Bansod, ranked 43rd in the world, was beaten 21-10, 21-16 in just 35 minutes by Yamaguchi, who is ranked eighth globally….
Hong Kong, Sept 13 (UNI) Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen fought off tenacious challenge in the first set to beat Su Li Yang of Chinese Taipei in the second round of the Hong Kong Open badminton championships. Second-seeded Axelsen, playing his first tournament on Thursday after retaining the Olympic champion in Paris, won 24-22, 21-6 to book…
Paris, Aug 5 (UNI) India’s historic badminton campaign at the Paris 2024 Olympics came to an end on Monday with Lakshya Sen’s loss to Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia in the men’s singles bronze medal match with the final score of 21-13, 16-21, 11-21. Sen, who had shown exceptional form throughout the tournament, claimed the first…
Paris, Aug 4 (UNI) Lakshya Sen seemed poised for a historic win, leading 15-9 in the first game and holding a 7-0 advantage in the second. Yet, these significant leads were not enough to secure victory, as Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen executed a stunning comeback to win the men’s singles semi-final with scores of 20-22 and…
Paris, Aug 2 (UNI) Shuttler Lakshya Sen on Friday scripted history at the Paris 2024 Olympics by becoming the first Indian male badminton player to reach the semifinals in the men’s singles event. In a thrilling quarterfinal at the La Chapelle Arena, Sen bounced back after initial jitters to overcome Chou Tien Chen of Chinese…
Paris, (UNI) India’s badminton ace PV Sindhu’s journey in the Paris Olympics came to a disappointing end on Thursday as she went down to China’s He Bingjiao in the round of 16. This is the first time in her storied Olympic career that Sindhu failed to secure a medal. The match at the La Chapelle…
Paris, Aug 1 (UNI) In a nerve-wracking quarterfinal clash at the Paris Olympics, Malaysia’s Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik pulled off a dramatic comeback to defeat India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, with the final scores reading 21-13, 14-21, 16-21. The match, which had spectators on the edge of their seats, started with Rankireddy…
Paris, Aug 1 (UNI) In a badminton bout that had all the drama of a blockbuster, Lakshya Sen served up a flawless performance against HS Prannoy, sending him packing and securing a place in the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics. Sen’s 21-12, 21-6 victory was as smooth as a well-placed drop shot and as decisive…
Paris, July 31 (UNI) PV Sindhu, India’s double Olympic medallist, showcased her precise shot-making, effective court coverage, and strategic play, leading her to a dominant victory against Estonia’s Kristin Kuuba with scores of 21-5, 21-10. Sindhu started aggressively, establishing control right from the beginning. She quickly took a 4-0 lead, applying pressure on Kuuba with…
Paris, (UNI) In a heartfelt announcement, Indian badminton star Ashwini Ponnappa has called time on her Olympic career. The 34-year-old doubles specialist, known for her exceptional skill and dedication, made this decision after competing in her third and final Olympic Games in Paris. Ashwini, partnering with Tanisha Crasto, faced a challenging campaign at the Paris…
