Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy receive Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for badminton excellence | Badminton News – The Times of India

Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy receive Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for badminton excellence | Badminton News – The Times of India

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty receive Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya presented the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award to badminton duo Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy at the Sports Authority of India headquarters in New Delhi on Thursday, completing their pending felicitation from last year which they couldn’t attend due…

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Lakshya Sen jumps five places to reach world number 13 in latest BWF rankings | Badminton News – Times of India

Lakshya Sen jumps five places to reach world number 13 in latest BWF rankings | Badminton News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ace Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen climbed five places to secure the 13th spot in the latest BWF rankings on Tuesday, following his impressive performance at the All England Championships.The 22-year-old from Almora made it to the semi-finals in Birmingham, propelling him from the 15th position to the 12th spot in the Olympic Games…

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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty win French Open doubles title | Badminton News – Times of India

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty win French Open doubles title | Badminton News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star India duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty on Sunday clinched the French Open crown with straight game win over Lee Jhe-Huei and Yang Po-Hsuan of Chinese Taipei in the men’s doubles final.Continuing their love affair with Paris, Satwik-Chirag grabbed their second French Open Super 750 title after producing a dominant performance….

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Sometimes losing is better than winning always: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy | Badminton News – Times of India

Sometimes losing is better than winning always: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy | Badminton News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Despite the evident disappointment of missing out on the Indian Open title, star India shuttler Satwiksairaj Rankireddy expressed a positive perspective on Sunday stating ‘losing is better than winning always’ and expressed hope that the defeat in the final would serve as motivation for him and his doubles partner Chirag Shetty. The home…

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Don’t make Olympic qualification primary goal, focus on process, says chief coach Gopichand | Badminton News – Times of India

Don’t make Olympic qualification primary goal, focus on process, says chief coach Gopichand | Badminton News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Chief national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand on Tuesday offered advice to Indian players, urging them not to become overly fixated on Paris Olympic qualification.Gopichand emphasised the importance of focusing on the process and avoiding unnecessary pressure as the Olympic qualification berths will be determined on April 28.The qualification rankings will be released on…

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Sports Ministry confirms Satwik, Chirag for Khel Ratna; Shami and 25 others for Arjuna award | More sports News – Times of India

Sports Ministry confirms Satwik, Chirag for Khel Ratna; Shami and 25 others for Arjuna award | More sports News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry on Wednesday officially endorsed the nominations for the annual sports awards, confirming the prestigious Khel Ratna honour for badminton players Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, along with the Arjuna award for 26 sports personalities, including fast bowler Mohammed Shami.President Droupadi Murmu is set to confer the awards on these athletes…

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