Delhi Air Pollution Leads to Antonsen's India Open Withdrawal
World No. 3 badminton player Anders Antonsen pulls out of India Open 2026 due to severe air pollution in Delhi, raising health concerns for athletes.
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Danish Star Calls Delhi Badminton Arena 'Dirty', BAI Responds
Mia Blichfeldt of Denmark criticizes the Delhi stadium for hygiene issues, calling it unhealthy. The Badminton Association of India defends the venue.
Antonsen Withdraws from India Open, Cites Delhi Pollution
World No. 3 Anders Antonsen pulls out of India Open, criticizing Delhi's extreme pollution. His comments follow Mia Blichfeldt's complaints about playing conditions.
Lakshya Sen Beats Ayush Shetty at India Open with Smart Play
Lakshya Sen defeated Ayush Shetty 21-12, 21-15 in the India Open first round, using speed and angles to overcome his opponent's height advantage. The shuttler now faces Japan's Kenta Nishimoto.
Danish Shuttler Slams India Open Venue as 'Dirty, Unhealthy'
World No. 20 Mia Blichfeldt criticizes playing conditions at Indira Gandhi Stadium, warning of player safety risks months before World Championships.
Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty Win at India Open Badminton
Indian shuttlers Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty secure victories in their opening matches at the India Open, advancing to the next round in New Delhi.
Arjun-Hariharan Beat Malaysians in India Open Upset
MR Arjun teams with fiery youngster Hariharan Amsakarunan to defeat former top-10 Malaysian pair Ong-Teo at India Open 2025, marking a potential turnaround after injury struggles.
Lakshya Sen Beats Ayush Shetty at India Open Badminton
Lakshya Sen overcame cold conditions and a tricky shuttle to beat Ayush Shetty in straight games at the India Open Super 750, setting up a tough match against Kenta Nishimoto.
Lakshya Sen Wins Opening Match at India Open
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen defeats Ayush Shetty in straight games at the India Open Super 750. He discusses conditions and upcoming challenges.
Lakshya Sen Wins Opening Match at India Open
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen defeated Ayush Shetty in straight games at the India Open Super 750. He now faces Japan's Kenta Nishimoto in the next round.
Danish Shuttler Blichfeldt Slams India Open Venue Conditions
Denmark's Mia Blichfeldt criticizes playing conditions at India Open, citing cold, dirty environment and health concerns at Indira Gandhi Stadium.
India Open: Satwik-Chirag Get Walkover; Sindhu in Action
Indian badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty received a walkover in their India Open first round. PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy, and Kidambi Srikanth will compete on Wednesday.
Denmark Badminton Star Criticises India Open Playing Conditions
Danish shuttler Mia Blichfeldt calls India Open venue dirty and unfit, urging BWF action ahead of World Championships scheduled at same location.
Danish Shuttler Blichfeldt Slams Delhi Arena Conditions
World number 20 Mia Blichfeldt expresses dissatisfaction with the cleanliness and temperature at the India Open venue, which will host the BWF World Championships in August 2026.
Manush Shah Wins WTT Feeder in Vadodara, Credits Hometown
Indian table tennis star Manush Shah clinched the singles title at WTT Feeder Vadodara 2026. He shares his pride in Gujarat's TT growth and his bond with doubles partner Manav Thakkar.
India Open Moves to Iconic Venue, Features Key Indian Clashes
The India Open badminton tournament moves to the historic Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium hall. Indian stars like Lakshya Sen, PV Sindhu, and Satwik-Chirag headline the event with promising matchups.
Ayush Shetty: India's Badminton Prodigy Targets Top 10 Ranking
At 6 feet 5 inches, Ayush Shetty is making waves in world badminton with his aggressive play and recent victories over top players like Lee Zii Jia. The 20-year-old aims to break into the top 10 rankings by year-end.
PV Sindhu Fully Recovered, Upbeat for New Badminton Season
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu confirms she has fully recovered from her injury and is optimistic about performing well in the upcoming season, aiming for top results.
Satwik-Chirag Reunite with Coach Tan, Eye World Gold
Indian badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty reunite with coach Tan Kim Her ahead of the 2026 India Open, aiming for World Championship gold.
Ayush Shetty Targets India Open Win vs Lakshya Sen
Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty aims to build on his breakthrough 2025 season at the India Open Super 750, starting with a tough first-round clash against compatriot Lakshya Sen.
Satwik-Chirag Aim for India Open Repeat, Call 2022 Win Turning Point
World No. 3 badminton duo Satwik-Chirag target 2026 India Open victory, reflecting on their 2022 home triumph that sparked a career-best year and set high standards.
India Open: Tanvi Sharma, Tharun Mannepalli promoted to main draw
Indian shuttlers Tanvi Sharma and Tharun Mannepalli earn main draw spots at India Open Super 750 after key withdrawals. Get all details on the revised draw and Indian matchups.
Delhi World Championships Boost India Open: BAI Secretary
BAI General Secretary Sanjay Mishra says hosting the BWF World Championships in Delhi gives Indian players extra motivation to perform at the India Open. Read more.
Malaysia Open: Kunlavut, An Se-young win Super 1000 titles
Kunlavut Vitidsarn and An Se-young started the 2026 season with victories at the Malaysia Open Super 1000 badminton tournament. Read the full match report and analysis here.
An Se-young vs Chen Yufei: Badminton's Epic 28-Match Rivalry
Explore the intense 14-14 rivalry between An Se-young and Chen Yufei. How China's system is trying to solve the puzzle of the unbeatable Korean star. Read the full analysis.
China's Strategy to Solve the An Se-young Puzzle
An in-depth look at the epic 28-match rivalry between An Se-young and Chen Yufei, and how China's badminton system is strategizing to overcome the dominant Korean star. Read the full analysis.
Punjab's Young Shuttlers Excel at National Badminton
Young badminton players from Punjab shine at the Sub-Junior and Junior National Championships, winning 5 medals. Discover the rising stars and their journey to success.
Sindhu in Malaysian Open semis; Satwik-Chirag exit
PV Sindhu advances to the Malaysian Open Super 1000 semifinals after Akane Yamaguchi's injury retirement. Satwik-Chirag's quarterfinal loss ends their run. Get all the badminton updates.
Sindhu loses Malaysia Open semi-final to Wang Zhiyi
PV Sindhu's impressive run at the Malaysia Open 2026 was halted by China's Wang Zhiyi in a hard-fought semi-final clash. Get the full match report and analysis here.
Sindhu Loses in Malaysia Open Semifinal to Wang Zhiyi
PV Sindhu's comeback from injury halted in Malaysia Open semifinals. The Indian shuttler lost in straight games to China's Wang Zhiyi. Read the full match analysis.
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