The foundation stone for the PV Sindhu Centre of Sports Excellence has officially been laid in Visakhapatnam, marking a major step forward for elite athlete development in the region. According to local reports and official announcements from the project, the facility aims to provide world-class training infrastructure for badminton players and multi-sport athletes alike, drawing … Read more
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu offered public praise and encouragement to young compatriot Tanvi Sharma following a standout run of performances on the international circuit, highlighting a pivotal moment for the next generation of the sport. The message underscored the growing mentorship role veteran competitors hold as emerging talents break through at major tournaments. Mentorship … Read more
Rohit Ranaut is mapping out a meticulous, long-term development framework to produce India’s next Olympic badminton champion, focusing heavily on technical precision, sports science integration, and structured junior-to-senior transitions across elite training camps. Building the Elite Pipeline in Indian Badminton Behind every major international podium finish lies a vast network of developmental coaching, physical conditioning, … Read more
Tanvi Sharma Stuns Japan’s Sixth Seed to Reach Orleans Masters Semifinals Orleans, France – India’s Tanvi Sharma continued her impressive run at the Orleans Masters 2026, upsetting sixth-seeded Natsuki Nidaira of Japan in straight games on Friday to secure a spot in the tournament’s semifinals. The 17-year-old’s commanding performance at the Super 300 event underscores … Read more
Saina Nehwal Urges Caution on BWF’s 15-Point Scoring Proposal Horsens, Denmark – Badminton legend Saina Nehwal has voiced strong concerns regarding the Badminton World Federation’s (BWF) proposal to alter the scoring system in international competition, moving from the current 21-point format to a 15-point system. The potential shift, slated for a vote at the BWF … Read more
BIRMINGHAM, England – Lakshya Sen says he approached the All England Open Badminton Championships with a focused, match-by-match mindset, a psychological discipline that helped him navigate a challenging draw and the weight of expectation as one of India’s leading badminton hopefuls. The 24-year-old returned from Birmingham with a silver medal, falling to Chinese Taipei’s Lin … Read more
Lakshya Sen Advances to Quarterfinals at All England Open Badminton Championships BIRMINGHAM, England – Lakshya Sen battled through a challenging three-game match to secure his place in the quarterfinals of the All England Open Badminton Championships on Thursday. The world No. 12 defeated Hong Kong’s Ng Ka Long Angus 21-19, 21-23, 21-10 in a pulsating … Read more
Denmark’s Mia Blichfeldt on Tuesday launched fresh criticism of playing conditions at the new venue of IG Stadium, saying the shift in halls has done little to address the “unhealthy surroundings” for players, a charge firmly refuted by the Badminton Association of India. The BAI has moved this year’s India Open Super 750 to the … Read more
Kidambi Srikanth Powers into Malaysia Masters Semifinals: A Comeback Story Table of Contents Kidambi Srikanth Powers into Malaysia Masters Semifinals: A Comeback Story Key Match Statistics: Kidambi Srikanth vs. Toma Junior Popov A Deeper Look: Srikanth’s Resurgence and Potential Impact FAQ: Kidambi Srikanth’s Malaysia Masters Run Former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth is making waves … Read more
Kidambi Srikanth advances at Malaysia Masters. © X (formerly Twitter) Kidambi srikanth battled his way into the main draw of the Malaysia Masters, a Super 500 tournament, showcasing resilience after a rocky start. However, other Indian shuttlers faced setbacks in the singles qualifiers, ending their hopes early in the competition.Srikanth, aiming to reignite his career, … Read more