Badminton News

NDTV Exclusive - PV Sindhu On Two Days Of Horror In Dubai: "It Was Scary, Happy To Be Back Home"

In her glorious career, during which she became one of the most elite athletes in the world, PV Sindhu has seen and overcome many challenges. Yet none of those experiences could prepare the 30-year-old badminton star for what she went through in the last 72 hours

Caught Between Conflict and Competition: PV Sindhu's Harrowing Few Days

For two days, Sindhu kept trying to find a way out - to England, to the tournament, to salvage something from the chaos.

Lakshya Sen Stuns Defending Champion Shi Yuqi In Thriller At All England Championships

India's Lakshya Sen gave a fine display of his mental strength and physical prowess, defeating China's Shi Yu Qi in a gripping three-game contest that swung on razor thin margins and relentless pace inBirmingham

PV Sindhu Returns To India After Being Stranded In Dubai Amid Ongoing Middle East Conflict

Indian star badminton player PV Sindhu has returned home following a harrowing experience in Dubai, where she was stranded amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Stranded In Dubai, PV Sindhu Will Not Be Able To Play All England Championships

Double Olympic medallist and world champion PV Sindhu will not be able to participate in this year's All England Badminton Tournament

PV Sindhu Stranded In Dubai, Set To Miss All England Championship In Birmingham

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is set to miss the All England Championships starting on Tuesday after being stranded in Dubai amid the US bombing of Iran.

"Events Beyond Our Control Unfolded": PV Sindhu Recounts 'Scary' Ordeal After Explosion Near Dubai Airport

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu on Sunday described a "tense and scary" ordeal at the Dubai International Airport, where she and her Indonesian coach were stranded after an explosion occurred close to the area where they were staying amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region.

"We Are Okay But There Is A Little Bit Of Worry": PV Sindhu's Coach

Indonesian coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama, who trains two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu, had a narrow escape after an explosion occurred close to where they were stationed at Dubai Airport.

"Explosion Close To Where We Were Holed Up": PV Sindhu After Being Stuck In Dubai Amid Israel-Iran Conflict

India's badminton ace PV Sindhu, who is currently stuck in Dubai due to flight operations being suspended amid escalating tensions between Iran and the US-Israel, has shared a frightening update.

Kidambi Srikanth Loses To Lin Chun-Yi ; India Campaign Over In German Open

Senior Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth bowed out of the German Open Super 300 tournament after suffering a straight-game defeat to Chinese Taipei's Lin Chun-Yi.

BWF Para World Championships: Pramod Bhagat Clinches SL3 Gold, Wins Record Sixth Title

India's Pramod Bhagat captured the men's SL3 gold medal with a commanding straight-game win over Muhammad Al Imran of Indonesia at the BWF Para World Championships in Manama on Saturday.

BWF Revamps World Tour: India Open Stays But Syed Modi International Downgraded

The India Open retained its Super 750 status despite the organisational issues this year but the Syed Modi International was downgraded from Super 300 to Super 100.

India Women Fail To Defend Badminton Asia Team Championships Title; Men Lose To Korea In Quarterfinals

Indian women had won a historic gold medal in the previous edition in 2024, but the absence of talismanic PV Sindhu due to a niggle made the task of defending the title a tough one.

Badminton Asia Team Championships 2026: India Enter Quarters Despite Losses; Women Face China, Men Meet Korea

India's men's and women's teams advanced to the quarterfinals despite suffering narrow 2-3 defeats to Japan and Thailand respectively in their final group ties at the Badminton Asia Team Championships on Thursday.

Badminton Asia Team Championships 2026: Indian Men, Women Register Contrasting Wins To Enter Quarterfinals

Indian men overcame a strong challenge from Singapore, while the women dominated Myanmar in their opening group stage matches to secure quarterfinal berths in the Badminton Asia Team Championships on Wednesday.

"Days In India Have Been Tough": Denmark Badminton Star Calls Out "Highly Unprofessional" Conditions At India Open Again

The India Open badminton tournament, currently underway at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, has been in the news for all the wrong reasons

Devika Sihag Secures Maiden Super 300 Title At Thailand Masters

The 20-year-old from Haryana was leading 21-8, 6-3 when world No. 68 Goh, a two-time world junior champion, pulled out due to a hamstring injury, handing the Indian the biggest title of her career.

PV Sindhu Pulls Out Of Badminton Asia Team Championship

PV Sindhu has pulled out of the upcoming Badminton Asia Team Championships, dealing a major blow to Indian team's medal chances at the tournament beginning next week.