Saina Nehwal's retirement announcement, made casually in a podcast, marks the end of a career that revolutionized Indian badminton. From Olympic bronze to World No.1, her journey inspired a generation.
Rajasthan's Aaradhya Tailor secured a hard-fought victory in the U-17 girls' singles at the Yonex-Sunrise All India Sub-Junior Ranking Badminton tournament in Jaipur, with other players advancing in qualification rounds.
Indian shuttler Devika Sihag, 20, defeats world No. 16 Supanida Katethong at Thailand Masters Super 300, marking her first victory over a Top 20 opponent and advancing to the semifinals.
Indian badminton player Devika Sihag created a major upset by defeating the top seed to advance to the semifinals of the Thailand Masters tournament.
Saina Nehwal discusses her retirement decision due to knee arthritis, post-retirement life, coaching thoughts, and insights on modern badminton challenges and funding needs in India.
Senior badminton players from Jaipur, Vikkas Sharma and TS Bisht, delivered outstanding performances at the Yonex-Sunrise All India Masters Ranking tournament in Agra, securing gold and bronze medals respectively.
Utkarsh Singh Rathod and other Rajasthan players excel in the Yonex-Sunrise All India Sub-Junior Ranking Badminton tournament at Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium, with thrilling matches across categories.
Thirteen players from Rajasthan progressed to the second round of the Yonex-Sunrise All India Sub-Junior Ranking Badminton tournament in Jaipur, with notable wins across age categories.
Indian shuttler Mithun Manjunath pulled off a major upset by defeating the eighth seed at the Thailand Masters, advancing to face a Paris Olympics bronze medalist in the next round.
Indian badminton player George Manjunath has successfully progressed to the second round of the Thailand Masters after a convincing victory in his opening match.
The Yonex-Sunrise Sub-Junior (U-15 and U-17) Ranking Badminton tournament begins in Jaipur with 1489 players competing across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles matches over nine days at Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium.
Ludhiana's international para-badminton player Shabana receives crucial financial backing from Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain and local NGOs for the World Para Badminton Championship in Bahrain.
Visakhapatnam's Swarna Bharati indoor stadium has reopened after a Rs 16.9 crore renovation under the smart city project, featuring six badminton courts, modern facilities, and a 1,750-seat capacity for public use.
Indian shuttler Krishna Prasad Garaga's four-year doping ban has been lifted by NADA's appeal panel, allowing him to compete immediately. The Thomas Cup gold medalist was exonerated after scientific evidence failed to prove exogenous administration.
Ranchi Royals clinched a thrilling 3-2 victory against Hyderabad Toofans in the Hockey India League semi-final, advancing to the championship match with a dramatic performance.
Thailand's Pitchamon Opatniputh and Indonesia's Alwi Farhan, both former world junior champions, have impressively reached the finals of the Indonesia Masters Super 500, showcasing a smooth transition to senior badminton.
Saina Nehwal receives heartfelt tributes from Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, PV Sindhu, and other luminaries following her retirement from badminton. The former world No.1 cites knee injury and arthritis as reasons for her decision.
Thai shuttler Kunlavut Vitidsarn, world No. 2 and Olympic silver medallist, reveals his strategy of patience and relentless rallies that earned him the nickname 'Three-Game God' in an exclusive interview.
Shabana, Ludhiana's international para-badminton star, qualifies for Bahrain World Championship but needs ₹2 lakh for travel and equipment. Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain promises assistance.
Indian para-badminton player Binnu Kaul clinched a historic gold medal at the BWF Para-Badminton World Championships 2024 in Thailand, marking a significant achievement for India in the sport.
Preeti Panchal, captain of India's 2023 Junior World Cup hockey team, reveals how severe air pollution caused breathing problems, persistent coughing, throat infections and allergies, impacting training and performance.
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu will be a speaker at the 23rd Harvard India Conference in February 2026, joining actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas and politician Shashi Tharoor.
Indian badminton stars Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu faced straight-game defeats in the quarterfinals of the Indonesia Masters 2024, ending their campaign in Jakarta.
Indian badminton stars PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen suffered quarterfinal defeats at the Indonesia Masters 2024, ending India's campaign in the Super 500 tournament held in Jakarta.
PV Sindhu lost to Chen Yufei amid red card controversy, while Lakshya Sen fell to a left-handed Thai shuttler, ending India's challenge at the Indonesia Masters Super 500 badminton tournament.
Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli congratulated badminton star Saina Nehwal on her retirement, praising her for putting Indian badminton on the world stage. Nehwal confirmed her retirement, citing severe knee issues that prevented her from continuing.
Ludhiana's Lakshay Sharma, ranked 4th in India and 120th globally in badminton, pursues Olympic dreams despite lacking sponsorship and institutional support.
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar pays heartfelt tribute to badminton star Saina Nehwal, emphasizing that her greatest achievements extend far beyond her medals and victories on the court.
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu fought back from a game down to win her opening match at the Indonesia Masters, while compatriot Tanvi Sharma was eliminated in the first round.
PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen advance to the Indonesia Masters quarterfinals with straight-games wins. Sindhu's milestone 500th career singles win sets up a clash with top seed Chen Yufei.