Kunlavut Vitidsarn (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: There is a certain inevitability about the way Kunlavut Vitidsarn wins his matches. Points are rarely rushed. Games are rarely short. Opponents are rarely allowed to escape without being dragged into long rallies that test lungs, legs and patience.On court, the Thai shuttler carries a calm, almost monk-like … Read more
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KOMPAS.com – Jonatan Christie’s journey at the India Open 2026 had to end without a title and had to settle for being runner-up. Jonathan’s defeat in the final of this prestigious tournament also attracted the attention of foreign media, including from Malaysia. The 2026 India Open final match between Jonatan Christie and Taiwan’s representative, Lin … Read more
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia — An Se Young emphasized his big ambition to achieve a 21-0 victory in the badminton match. He conveyed this after a landslide win over Ratchanok Intanon in the semifinals of the 2026 India Open. An Se Young won 21-11, 21-7 over Ratchanok. Even though Ratchanok is among the elite players in … Read more
“`html Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah showcased dominant form at the India Open, but face a stern test in the semifinals. (EPA images pic) NEW DELHI: The dynamic Malaysian women’s doubles duo, Pearly Tan and M.Thinaah, have stormed into the semifinals of the prestigious India Open, delivering a masterclass performance against Taiwan’s formidable Hsieh pei … Read more
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) issued a statement amid growing health and hygiene concerns at the India Open, saying it has reviewed the facilities at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex. The world federation also asserted that the venue has met all the requirements for the upcoming World Championships in August. It is worth noting that … Read more
Barring Lakshya Sen, all Indian shuttlers kept losing one after the other on Court 1, be it Kidambi Srikanth, Malvika Bansod, HS Prannoy among others. But the 2,000-odd fans that had turned up at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here on Thursday stuck it out, waiting for that one pair who have become the flag … Read more
After incidents of bird droppings on the court, spotting of a monkey in the stands, and players complaining about poor air quality, hygiene at the stadium and cold conditions at the India Open, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) acknowledged issues regarding ‘general cleanliness, hygiene and animal control’. However, the BWF backed the IG Stadium as … Read more
The match between HS Prannoy and Loh Kean Yew was paused twice, first towards the end of the opening game and then at the start of the third game, due to bird droppings falling from the top of the stadium ceiling. While it wasn’t clear during the match why the chair umpire had his arm … Read more
JAKARTA – Badminton player Jonatan Christie defeated Yushi Tanaka from Japan to secure a ticket to the quarter-final of the 2026 India Open. Jonatan, who is the very big favorite of this tournament, reached the same eight by winning two matches 21-15 and 21-19 at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, Thursday January 15, 2026. “It’s … Read more
Sindhu Stunned in India Open Upset; Monkeys Crash the Party at Indira Gandhi Stadium New Delhi, India – The roar of the crowd at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium turned to stunned silence on Wednesday as India’s badminton queen, PV Sindhu, suffered a shocking first-round exit at the Super 750 event. The world No. 12, … Read more