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Wang stretched Saina in the second game which the Indian won 23-21. There was no fightback from the Indian in the decider as Wang won eight consecutive points to win it easily. (Photo: PTI)

Saina Nehwal exits New Zealand Open after suffering humiliating loss to World no 212

Saina, a World Championship silver medallist, trailed 0-4 in the first game and was unable to keep up with her opponent losing 16-21.

01 May 2019 3:36 PM

Sindhu, who had won the World Tour Finals in December, will look for her maiden title of the season when she begins her campaign against Japan's Sayaka Takahashi. (Photo: PTI)

Asian Badminton Championships: Sindhu, Saina eye to end 54-year old title wait

It was Dinesh Khanna, who had become the men's singles champion at the Asian Championship in 1965.

23 Apr 2019 12:15 PM

Parineeti Chopra trains for Saina biopic

Parineeti, who was last seen in Kesari, has also wrapped up shooting for Jabariya Jodi. Now, her entire focus is on the Saina biopic.

22 Apr 2019 1:10 AM

Singapore Open: Indian trio extend impressive run

World number 6 Sindhu will next face China’s Cai Yanyan, a 2017 BWF World Junior Championships bronze medallist.

12 Apr 2019 2:00 AM

The Rio Olympic silver medallist will next play Mia Blichfeldt of Denmark. (Photo: File)

Singapore Open: PV Sindhu moves into second round

Sindhu, seeded fourth, took just 27 minutes to get the better of her Indonesian rival 21-9 21-7 in a one-sided women's singles match.

10 Apr 2019 11:51 AM

Kidambi Srikanth heads to Malaysia after Indian Open high

Saina Nehwal, who had battled pain after developing pancreas infection en route the All England Champion quarterfinals.

02 Apr 2019 12:18 AM

Kidambi Srikanth and P.V. Sindhu will be the top seeds amongst Indians at the Indian Open.

Indian Open badminton: Sindhu, Srikanth eye encore

The tournament will hold a lot of prominence for third seed Srikanth, who has endured a title draught for the last 17 months.

26 Mar 2019 1:43 AM

Olympic silver-medallist Sindhu, who claimed the World Tour Finals in December last year, will be the firm favourite to secure the women's title after receiving the top billing following the pullout of Chinese top seed and reigning All Englang champion Chen Yufei due to medical reasons. The absence of Japanese players will also help Sindhu's case. (Photo: PTI)

Sindhu, Srikanth aim to regain India Open title

With Saina Nehwal pulling out of the tournament due to acute gastroenteritis, the onus lies on Sindhu, Srikanth to keep the flag flying.

25 Mar 2019 1:17 PM

Shraddha Kapoor is no more a part of Saina Nehwal biopic, find out who replaced her

The sports drama is helmed by Amol Gupte and produced by Bhushan Kumar.

15 Mar 2019 11:03 AM

n the next round, Saina will take on Denmark's Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt, while Srikanth will face Asian Games gold medallist Jonatan Christie. (Photo: PTI)

All England Championship: Saina, Srikanth into the second rounds

A former finalist, Saina defeated Scotland's Kristy Gilmour, while Srikanth took half an hour to dispose off France's Brice Leverdez.

07 Mar 2019 1:28 PM

London Olympics bronze-medallist Saina, seeded eighth, will start her campaign against Scotland's Kristy Gilmour. (Photo: PTI)

All England C'ship: Sindhu, Saina aim to end 18-year-old losing streak

Sindhu and Saina's mentor and current chief national coach P Gopichand was the last Indian to win the championship back in 2001.

05 Mar 2019 4:26 PM

Manu Attri plays a shot as partner Sumeeth Reddy stays alert during their men’s doubles match against Mads Pieler Kolding and Niclas Nohr of Denmark at the Indonesia Masters on Wednesday.

Saina, Sumeeth begin with wins

The 28-year-old from Hyderabad will next face another Indonesian Fitriani Fitriani, against whom she has a 4-0 head-to-head record.

24 Jan 2019 1:17 AM

Indonesia Masters: Saina Nehwal struggles through to 2nd round; Sai Praneeth ousted

Saina recovered from a first-game loss to secure a 7-21 21-16 21-11 win over local hope Dinar Dyah Ayustine, ranked 50th.

23 Jan 2019 4:35 PM

Sports biopics of 2019

Shraddha took to social media to sharing the first look of the film, wearing her badminton attire and captioned it #SAINA.

17 Jan 2019 6:25 AM

Sindhu, Saina remain biggest stars of Indian badminton

The CWG gold that came after an epic clash with Sindhu in the finals was a in fact tribute to her determination.

21 Dec 2018 1:02 AM

A day after marrying his long-time girlfriend and badminton player Saina Nehwal, Parupalli Kashyap, is all smiles.

‘Will be back at work quickly’

Glad things went as planned for us says Parupalli Kashyap who says the two will focus on their game ahead.

18 Dec 2018 12:08 AM

They Dare to differ

Sportswomen are displaying guts in taking on selectors and officials if injustice is done to them in selection.

01 Dec 2018 12:05 AM

Saina Nehwal in action on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Syed Modi International: Sameer, Saina, Kashyap in last 8

Third seed Sameer beat China’s Zhao Junpeng 22-20, 21-17 and will meet China’s Zhou Zeqi.

23 Nov 2018 3:18 AM

Saina Nehwal in action against Kate Foo Kune of Mauritius in Lucknow on Wednesday. Saina won 21-10, 21-10. (Photo: PTI)

Saina Nehwal, Parupalli Kashyap start with wins

Pranaav Jerry Chopra and N. Sikki Reddy cras-hed out in the mixed doubles opening round 14-21, 11-21 to China’s Ren Xian-gyu and Zhou Chaomin.

22 Nov 2018 12:43 AM

Shraddha herself is breathing a sigh of relief as the film was finally gone on floors after much delay.

Saina Nehwal’s parents visit Shraddha Kapoor on set

Usha Nehwal adds, “I am sure that Shraddha will play my daughter well. She is a very nice child.”

27 Sep 2018 12:25 AM

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