Badminton News

Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth's Olympic Hopes Virtually Over As Singapore Open Cancelled

Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth suffered a huge blow when the Singapore Open tournament, one of badminton's last Olympic qualifying events, was cancelled on May 12 due to coronavirus-related travel restrictions.

Singapore Open 2021 Cancelled Due To Surge In COVID-19 Cases

The Singapore Open 2021, scheduled for June 1-6, was cancelled due to the rising COVID-19 cases across the globe.

Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth's Olympic Hopes Take Hit As Malaysia Open Postponed Due To COVID-19 Surge

The Malaysia Open Super 750 tournament, one of badminton's last two Olympic qualifying events, was on Friday postponed due to a recent COVID-19 surge in the host country.

Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth's Olympics Hopes Hit As Indian Team's Malaysian Open Participation In Doubt

The Indian government is trying to negotiate for the participation of Indian badminton stars in the Malaysian Open amid a flight ban from the country.

Prakash Padukone Recovering From COVID-19, Likely To Be Discharged This Week

Prakash Padukone is recovering from COVID-19 at a Bengaluru hospital but is expected to be discharged in the next few days.

India Open In New Delhi Postponed Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

The India Open Super 500 tournament, one of the last three qualifying events for the Tokyo Olympics, was on Monday postponed due to raging COVID-19 pandemic in the country.

Badminton Star Jwala Gutta, Actor Vishnu Vishal Announce Wedding Date

Jwala Gutta, one of India's premier badminton doubles experts, will be marrying actor Vishnu Vishal on April 22.

Russian Open, Indonesia Masters Cancelled Due To COVID-19 Restrictions

The Russian Open was scheduled in Vladivostok from July 20-25, while the Indonesia Masters was slated to take place from October 5-10.

Orleans Masters: India's Krishna Prasad Garaga-Vishnu Vardhan Panjala Go Down Fighting In Men's Doubles Final

India's Krishna Prasad Garaga and Vishnu Vardhan Goud Panjala went down fighting in the Orleans Masters men's doubles final, losing to England's Ben Lane and Sean Vendy 21-19, 14-21, 19-21 on Sunday.

Orleans Masters: Saina Nehwal Knocked Out After Losing In Semi-Final

Orleans Masters: Saina Nehwal couldn't maintain her winning run, losing to Line Christophersen in the semi-final clash.

Orleans Masters: Kidambi Srikanth Crashes Out After Defeat In Quarters

Orleans Masters: Kidambi Srikanth lost to Toma Junior Popov in straight games, in a match that lasted 41 minutes.

Saina Nehwal Enters Orleans Masters Semifinals

Saina Nehwal beat USA's Iris Wang in three games to reach the semifinals of the Orleans Masters.

Orleans Masters: Saina Nehwal Progresses To Quarter-Finals

Orleans Masters: Saina Nehwal defeated France's Marie Batomene 18-21, 21-15, 21-10 in the second round to progress to the quarter-finals.

Orleans Masters: Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth Make Winning Starts; Kiran George Stuns HS Prannoy

Saina Nehwal defeated Ireland's Rachael Darragh 21-9 21-5 in just 21 minutes to move into the second round of Orleans Masters in Paris.

Unidentified Indian Woman Shuttler Forced Out Of Orleans Masters After COVID Case In Team Entourage

An Indian woman badminton player was identified as a close contact of a Covid-positive member of team entourage. She was forced out of Orelans Masters in Paris.

All England Open: PV Sindhu Knocked Out After Losing To Pornpawee Chochuwong In Semi-Final

PV Sindhu was knocked out of the All England Open after losing in the semi-final to Thailand's Pornpawee Chochuwong.

All England Open: PV Sindhu Pulls Off "Outrageous Winner" In Thrilling Victory Over Akane Yamaguchi. Watch

PV Sindhu came back from being a game down to beat Japan's Akane Yamaguchi to reach the last four of the All England Open Badminton Championships.

All England Open: PV Sindhu Into Semi-Final After Beating Japan's Akane Yamaguchi

All England Open: PV Sindhu progressed to the semi-finals by defeating Japan's Akane Yamaguchi 16-21, 21-16, 21-19 on Friday.