Ayush Shetty Claims Historic Silver at 2026 Badminton Asia Championships At just 20 years old, India’s Ayush Shetty has etched his name into the record books at the Badminton Asia Championships 2026. In a run defined by fearless aggression and a string of high-profile upsets, Shetty secured a silver medal in Ningbo, China, becoming the … Read more
Lan Kwai Lum and Toh Ee Lin Surge into Round of 16 at 2026 Badminton Asia Championships The 2026 Badminton Asia Championships hit full gear on Wednesday, April 8, as the tournament transitioned into a high-stakes Day 2 schedule. While the opening day on April 7 featured a limited slate of mixed doubles matches, the … Read more
Carolina Marin Retires: A Bitter End to a Fierce Rivalry New Delhi – In a move that reverberates through the world of badminton, Spanish Olympic gold medalist Carolina Marin announced her retirement on Thursday, citing a persistent knee injury. The decision brings an end to a glittering career marked by fierce competition, groundbreaking achievements, and … Read more
Horsens, Denmark – India has unveiled its squads for the upcoming 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup badminton championships, set to take place in Horsens, Denmark, from April 24 to May 3. The teams feature a blend of seasoned veterans and emerging talent, with Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu poised to spearhead their respective sides. Lakshya … Read more
Indian Shuttlers Endure Difficult Opening Round at Swiss Open Basel, Switzerland – A challenging day unfolded for Indian badminton players at the Swiss Open on Wednesday, as several prominent athletes bowed out in the opening round of the Super 300 tournament. The results represent a setback for the Indian contingent as they compete on the … Read more
BIRMINGHAM, England – In a display of remarkable resilience, India’s Lakshya Sen secured his place in the All England Open 2026 final, defeating Canada’s Victor Lai 21-15, 18-21, 21-16 on Saturday at the Utilita Arena Birmingham. The hard-fought victory, lasting an hour and 37 minutes, saw Sen battling severe cramps in the deciding game, showcasing … Read more
For nearly a year and a half, the sound of a shuttle hitting the strings was both comfort and torment for Indian men’s doubles player Krishna Prasad Garaga. Comfort, because badminton was all he had known since childhood. Torment, because he did not know if he would ever play for India again. A member of … Read more
India’s Ashmita Chaliha notched up two fighting wins to progress to the women’s singles main draw at the Thailand Masters Super 300 badminton tournament in Bangkok on Tuesday. The 26-year-old from Guwahati, who was part of the gold-medal-winning Indian team at the 2024 Asia Team Championships in Selangor, defeated Chinese Taipei’s Hung Yi-Ting 21–15, 12–21, … Read more
Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal announced her retirement on Monday, concluding one of the most illustrious careers in Indian badminton history. The Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist also boasts multiple Commonwealth Games gold medals, as well as podium finishes in the World Championships, Asian Games, Asian Championships, and the World Junior Championships. Saina Nehwal became the … Read more
P.V. Sindhu and Lakshya Sen suffered straight-game losses to their respective opponents in the women’s and men’s singles quarterfinals, marking the end of Indian challenge in the USD 500,000 Indonesia Masters badminton tournament in Jakarta on Friday. Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, lost to top seed and world number four Chen Yu Fei of China … Read more