Commonwealth Games 2022 Day 1: Women's Cricket, Hockey & Badminton In Schedule
Day one of the Commonwealth Games 2022 is a power-packed event for the women's cricket team against Australia. In addition, the women's hockey team will face Ghana and the mixed badminton team would also be in action in the evening schedule. Moreover, in boxing, Shiva Thapa, Sumit Kundu, Ashish Kumara and Rohit Tokas have their bouts lined up today, a big one for the Indian contingent at the event,
Tags: Commonwealth Games 2022, Hockey, Badminton, events, Women's Cricket, Indian contingent
Courtesy: NDTV
PV Sindhu Wins Singapore Open Super 500 Trophy After Defeating China's Wang Zhi Yi In Women's Singles Final
The two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu won the Singapore Open Super 500 trophy on July 17 after defeating Wang Zhi Yi of China in a riveting women's singles final. At the Commonwealth Games, which begin on July 28 in Birmingham, Sindhu will lead the Indian charge. This was her third championship of the season, following victories in the Syed Modi International and the Swiss Open.
Tags: singapore open 2022, Badminton, PV Sindhu, Women's Singles Final
Courtesy: Free Press Journal
PV Sindhu Eliminated From Malaysia Masters 2022 After Losing To Tai Tzu Ying In Quarterfinals
PV Sindhu was eliminated from the Malaysia Masters Super 500 tournament on July 8 after losing to Tai Tzu Ying in the quarterfinals. Seventh seed Sindhu fell short against the world no. 2 a week after getting outwitted by Chinese Taipei at the Malaysia Open. Sindhu suffered her 17th career defeat against the Tokyo Olympics silver medalist, who had beaten the Indian in all seven previous matches.
Tags: Malaysia Masters 2022, Badminton, PV Sindhu, Tai Tzu Ying, Quarterfinals
Courtesy: Zee news
Indian Player Sai Praneeth Defeats Kevin Cordon, Sameer Verma Loses In Malaysia Masters 2022
Indian shuttler B Sai Praneeth began his Malaysia Masters 2022 campaign with victory over Guatemala's Kevin Cordon on July 6. Sameer Verma of India lost his opening men's singles match of the current Malaysia Masters 2022 against Taiwan's Chou Tien-Chen. In the women's singles, PV Sindhu will face China's He Bingjiao, while HS Prannoy will face France's Brice Leverdez. Saina Nehwal will compete against Kim Ga-eun of South Korea.
Tags: Badminton, Malaysia, Malaysia Masters 2022, Sai Praneeth, Sameer Verma
Courtesy: India Today
BAI Suspends 2 Athletes After Parents Accuse Organization Of Age Fraud
After several parents objected against age-fraud, Badminton Association of India (BAI) made note and suspended IDs of two players on July 2. The association received a significant amount of criticism from parents who had come to watch their children compete in All India U13 competitions, which led to event being stopped. BAI stated it would set up a panel to undertake a comprehensive probe and would condemn anyone found guilty to a minimum… read-more
Tags: Badminton Association of India, Badminton, age-fraud, parents, suspends
Courtesy: India Today
PV Sindhu Eliminated From Malaysia Open Super 750 Quarterfinals; Loses To Tai Tzu Ying
PV Sindhu was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Malaysia Open Super 750 on July 1 after losing to Tai Tzu Ying. Sindhu entered the contest after defeating Thailand's Phittayaporn Chaiwan in a thrilling comeback in the previous game. As Tzu Ying presently maintains a 16-5 head-to-head advantage over the Indian star, this was Sindhu's sixth consecutive loss against the former World No. 1.
Tags: PV Sindhu, Malaysia Open Super 750, Quarterfinals, Tai Tzu Ying, Badminton
Courtesy: India Today
PV Sindhu Win Match Against American Iris Wang In Malaysia Open Badminton Tournament
Two champions of Indian Wonmen's Badminton, PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal participated in the Malaysia Open Super 750 tournament, on June 29. While Saina lost, Sindhu progressed to the second round with a fine performance, score at 21-13, 21-17. Whereas, Saina went down fighting against American Iris Wang, ranked 33rd in the world, 11-21, 17-21 in 37 minutes game. Now, Sindhu will face Phittayaporn Chaiwan, a 21-year-old from Thailand.
Tags: PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal, P Kashyap, Malaysia Open, Badminton
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
Delhi Zonal Badminton Championship To Be Held From July 2 To July 4
Delhi Capital Badminton Association (DCBA) will host Delhi Zonal Badminton Championship 2022 from July 2 to July 4. It will be held for all age groups under 13, 15, 17, and 19 boys and girls, senior men and women. The division of the competition into several zones, according to DCBA President Dr. Ameeta Sinh, increases their ability to identify talents. On July 1, draws… read-more
Tags: Delhi Capital Badminton Association, Delhi Zonal Badminton Championship, Badminton, Ameeta Sinh, Delhi
Courtesy: ANI
Indian Badminton Player S Prannoy Enters Quarterfinals In Indonesia Tournament
Badminton champion from Kerala, S Prannoy (29) entered quarter-finals of the Indonesia Open Super 1000 tournament. the Indian athelete secured his position after winning game against Ng Ka Long Angus from Hong-Kong, on June 16. He scored 21-11-21-18, in the 41-minutes long second round match. Furthermore, with this win, Prannoy will face either Denmark's Rasmus Gemke or France's Brice Leverdez, in the quater finals of badminton championship… read-more
Tags: Badminton, Kerala Player, S Prannoy, Quarter Finals, Indonesia
Courtesy: The Times of India
Shreya Singla Wins Gold Defeating Japan, Makes Country Proud: Badminton Deaflympics
Indian badminton player Shreya Singla from Punjab's Bathinda won gold medal in the 24th Deaflympics in Brazil. Shreya defeated Japan in the finals and has made India proud. Sports Minister Anurag Thakur organised a lunch for the athletes as a token of encouragement and appreciation, said Shreya's father. With this, India has now bagged nine to ten medals at the event. Reportedly, Shreya is training for the upcoming Asian Games.
Tags: Shreya Singla, 24th Deaflympics, Badminton, Bathinda, Punjab
Courtesy: ANI