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PV Sindhu emerged victorious over her senior pro 21-16 22-20 in the much anticipated clash. (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...

5 March 2019 4:26 PM IST

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BWF will allow Chinese players despite coronavirus fears

The BWF is hopeful the Badminton Asia Championships could still go ahead in Wuhan from April 21-26

6 Feb 2020 1:23 PM IST

BWF may freeze rankings, review Olympic qualification

World body working on the technical solution to ensure the freezing and eventual un-freezing of World Rankings

25 March 2020 6:01 PM IST

Sai Praneeth and PV Sindhu, whose ranking before the cancellation of qualifiers, was good enough to earn them a slot in the Olympics are now losing ranking points for not playing in tournaments that were postponed. Photo by Pavan

Freeze rankings and explain qualification process, Indian shuttlers...

Players are losing points for not playing in tournaments that were cancelled due to coronavirus breakout

25 March 2020 4:33 PM IST

Badminton fans wearing protective masks due to the COVID-19 situation attend the All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham, central England. AFP Photo

BWF cancels five more tournaments amid COVID-19 pandemic

Consequent to the escalation of the COVID-19 outbreak globally, BWFtook the decison after consultation with its...

20 March 2020 6:32 PM IST

Gopichand and his two champion women. PTI Photo

Gopichand feels postponement of Olympics is better

'There have been calls to extend the Olympic qualification period, which ends on April 28, but the won't be easy'

19 March 2020 4:45 PM IST

Denmarks Viktor Axelsen (R) celebrates as Taiwans Chou Tien Chen applauds after the All England Open Badminton Championships mens singles final in Birmingham, central England, on Sunday. AFP Photo

Third All England title for Tai Tzu Ying; Viktor Axelsen takes home...

It was the Dane's maiden title at the prestigious tournament

15 March 2020 10:57 PM IST

Chinas Aaron Chia goes for smash during the mens doubles match at the All England Open Championships at Arena Birmingham, England, on Friday. AP Photo

Two-time All England champion Chen Long loses to Malaysia's Lee Zii...

In previous round Chen overcomes six-time All England champion Lin Dan but finds Lee too hot to handle

14 March 2020 2:37 PM IST

UNEXPECTED BREAK: All these Indian players will be away from competitive game till at least April 12. PTI Photo

India Open badminton suspended till April 12 in tune with BWF decision

Badminton World Federation's decision to suspend the circuit will come into effect with the completion of the All...

14 March 2020 2:14 PM IST

Chinas Li Junhui (L) and Liu Yuchen, right, react after winning their Thomas Cup finals badminton match at the Thomas and Uber Cup 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand, Sunday, May 27, 2018. AP/PTI(AP5_27_2018_000136B)

Thomas and Uber Cups moved to October: BWF

Large gatherings continue to be banned in Denmark due to the Covid-19 pandemic

29 April 2020 4:02 PM IST