Commonwealth Games

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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,

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 - 02:06 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Commonwealth Games 2022, Hockey, Badminton, events, Women's Cricket, Indian contingent

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PV Sindhu

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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. 

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 - 01:05 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: singapore open 2022, Badminton, PV Sindhu, Women's Singles Final

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PV Sindhu

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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.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 - 06:21 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Malaysia Masters 2022, Badminton, PV Sindhu, Tai Tzu Ying, Quarterfinals

Courtesy: Zee news

Malaysia Masters 2022

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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. 

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 - 03:54 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Badminton, Malaysia, Malaysia Masters 2022, Sai Praneeth, Sameer Verma

Courtesy: India Today

Badminton

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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

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 - 05:55 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Badminton Association of India, Badminton, age-fraud, parents, suspends

Courtesy: India Today

PV Sindhu

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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.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 - 06:17 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: PV Sindhu, Malaysia Open Super 750, Quarterfinals, Tai Tzu Ying, Badminton

Courtesy: India Today

PV Sindhu

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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.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 - 04:06 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal, P Kashyap, Malaysia Open, Badminton

Badminton

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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

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 - 02:05 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Delhi Capital Badminton Association, Delhi Zonal Badminton Championship, Badminton, Ameeta Sinh, Delhi

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S Prannoy

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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

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 - 05:18 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Badminton, Kerala Player, S Prannoy, Quarter Finals, Indonesia

Courtesy: The Times of India

Shreya Singla

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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.

Mon, 16 May 2022 - 02:00 PM / by SARANNYA ACHARYA

Tags: Shreya Singla, 24th Deaflympics, Badminton, Bathinda, Punjab

Courtesy: ANI