Badminton
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…
Paris, July 30 (UNI) India’s badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty showcased their prowess by defeating Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto in straight sets, 21-13, 21-13 at the La Chapelle Arena of the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. The Indian duo, seeded third, finished off the match in only 40 minutes, underscoring their…
Paris, July 29 (UNI) India’s Lakshya Sen has delivered a masterclass performance, overcoming a pretty good challenge posed by Belgium’s Julien Carraggi in straight sets during the Group L men’s singles match on Monday. The 18th-ranked Lakshya, a former Youth Olympics silver medallist, dazzled spectators at the La Chapelle Arena. With scores of 21-19 and…
Paris, July 29 (UNI) It’s been a mixed bag for Indian athletes at the Paris Olympics on Monday, but a shining silver lining lifted the spirits of the fans. The men’s doubles badminton pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, clinched a spot in the quarterfinals. This is no small feat, it’s a landmark achievement not…
Paris, July 28 (UNI) In a mere 29 minutes, Indian badminton ace and two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu launched her Paris Olympics campaign with a decisive straight-game win over Maldives’ Fathimath Abdul Razzaq on Sunday. From the outset, the gulf in class was clear. Sindhu, aiming for a third Olympic medal, effortlessly dispatched her lower-ranked…
Paris, July 27 (UNI) In a thrilling opening to their Paris Olympics campaign on Saturday, the star Indian duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty delivered a performance brimming with intensity and skill. Their match against France’s Lucas Corvee and Ronan Labarre was a showcase of grit and precision, culminating in a decisive 21-17, 21-14…
Paris, July 27 (UNI) India’s star shuttler Lakshya Sen has started his campaign at the Paris Olympics in a spectacular manner. Sen defeated Guatemala’s Kevin Cordon in straight sets in the group stage match of badminton men’s singles played on Saturday, showcasing both skill and resilience in a gripping contest. The 22-year-old Indian, touted as…
New Delhi, June 25 (UNI) The Indian junior badminton team, led by senior national finalist Tanvi Sharma and a group of upcoming youngsters, is all set to challenge for a podium finish at the Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2024 to be played in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, from June 28. The 18-member Indian squad, selected by the…
Singapore, May 30 (UNI) India’s PV Sindhu faced a disappointing second-round exit at the Singapore Badminton Open 2024 BWF Super 750 tournament in Kallang on Thursday. Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, was defeated by Spain’s world No. 3, Carolina Marin, in a nail-biting match that ended 13-21, 21-11, 22-20, lasting one hour and eight minutes….
Singapore, May 29 (UNI) Indian badminton sensation and two-time Olympic medalist P V Sindhu, advanced to the second round of the Singapore Badminton Open 2024 BWF Super 750 tournament held in Kallang here on Wednesday. She showcased her prowess by defeating Denmark’s Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt, the world No. 21, with a scoreline of 21-12, 22-20…
