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…
NEW DELHI: India’s Lakshya Sen delivered a remarkable performance, securing a stunning three-game victory over World No. 3 Anders Antonsen to advance to the quarterfinals of the All England Championships in Birmingham on Thursday.Sen, currently ranked World No. 18, fought back from a 2-8 deficit in the deciding game after dropping the second game, ultimately…
NEW DELHI: PV Sindhu faced a straight-game loss to her long-standing rival An Se Young of Korea in the women’s singles second round at the All England Badminton Championships on Thursday.Despite Sindhu’s commendable effort and her status as a double Olympic medallist, she struggled to contain the world No. 1 Korean player’s dominance, ultimately succumbing…
LUCKNOW: In a glittering ceremony held in Lucknow on Friday, the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2023 celebrated the stellar performances and achievements of Indian athletes across various disciplines. From historic victories to emerging talents, the event showcased the nation’s rich sporting tapestry.Neeraj Chopra, the reigning world champion in men’s javelin throw, emerged as…
HYDERABAD: After Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu did India get another ‘Anmol’? A look at the recent performances of Anmol Kharb makes one believe that the 17-year-old from Faridabad is destined for bigger things in life.With no formal training from the biggest academies in the country, the teen surprised many when she was crowned the…
SHAH ALAM: Young Anmol Kharb once again did the star turn as Indian women beat Thailand 3-2 in a thrilling final to clinch their maiden gold medal at the Badminton Asia Team Championships here on Sunday.The young and sprightly group of Indian women’s team, led by PV Sindhu, defied all expectations as it rose to…
NEW DELHI: As two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu gears up for a return after a series of injury setbacks, the ace India shuttler has her eyes set on the coveted gold medal in the upcoming Paris Games. Sindhu acknowledges the challenges ahead and said she needs to be smarter in her pursuit of the top…
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…
HYDERABAD: The race to Paris is gaining momentum as Indian shuttlers will be keen to make the cut for the Olympics as quickly as possible. Barring Sindhu and the women’s doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, who are recovering from injuries, all the other Indian probables will be seen in action at the…
The crack badminton combination of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have reason to look back fondly at 2023. The duo ended a 60-year drought to win the first badminton gold for India at the Asian Games, became the first Indian pair to top the world rankings, the first Indian pair to win a Super-1000 tournament…
