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Keeping the flame alive in badminton: From Jwala-Ashwini to Treesa-Gayatri, India’s women’s doubles story finds another chapter on the Worlds podium

Indian women's doubles pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured a bronze medal at the BWF World Championships. This achievement marks a significant return for Indian women's doubles on the world stage. The unseeded duo overcame strong opponents to confirm their medal position. Their performance offers a bright spot amidst…

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BWF World Championships: Treesa-Gayatri confirm medal as they come from behind to beat Jia-Zhang of China to reach semifinals

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured a World Championships medal after a comeback win. The unseeded Indian pair defeated China's Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian in the quarterfinal. This victory assures them of at least a bronze medal in the women's doubles event. They will now face top…

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School Assembly News Headlines, August 17, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

School Assembly News Headlines: NITI Aayog has put forth a significant proposal aimed at enabling interstate licence portability for healthcare professionals throughout India. In a separate global landscape, Iran has announced a bounty for capturing US soldiers. Meanwhile, a Swiss resort has recently experienced a carriage crash. Sports news highlights…

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BWF World Championships return to India after 17 years; Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag lead home charge

New Delhi will host the BWF World Championships 2026 starting Monday. PV Sindhu and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty will lead the Indian contingent. Sindhu aims for another medal after winning the Japan Open recently. Satwik-Chirag seeks their maiden world title after previous bronze medals. Lakshya Sen also represents India in men's…

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Worlds Apart: Indian badminton's medal hopes rise against global competition

India hosts the BWF World Championships with a strong medal-winning legacy. Chinese dominance has waned, creating an open field for many contenders. Indian players like PV Sindhu and Satwik-Chirag aim for podium finishes. The men's singles category presents a challenging and unpredictable draw for all. The tournament promises exciting matches…

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BWF World Championships 2023: How to watch Badminton live stream from anywhere

Here's how to watch a BWF World Championships 2023 live stream for free from anywhere, with Copenhagen's Royal Arena hosting the most prestigious badminton tournament.

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Satwik-Chirag lead Indian charge at badminton World Championships

Ten medals in ten years and the Indians are yearning for more as the BWF World Championships kick off in Copenhagen on Monday. Led by the indomitable PV Sindhu, Indian shuttlers ruled the roost at the Worlds, winning at least a medal at every edition since 2013.

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PV Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag pair get first-round bye in BWF World Championships

NEW DELHI: PV Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, and men's doubles duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were given first-round byes in the BWF World Championships 2023 draw in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.

The Times of India

BWF World Championships: Satwik-Chirag claim bronze

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty signed off with a historic bronze at the BWF World Championships in Tokyo.

The Times of India

Kunlavut makes Tokyo semi-final

Rising Thai badminton star Kunlavut Vitidsarn has made it through to the semi-finals of the BWF World Championships in Tokyo, along with the women’s doubles pair of Sapsiree Taerattanachai and Puttita Supajirakul.

Bangkok Post

Kunlavut and Busanan coast into QF

Kunlavut Vitidsarn and Busanan Ongbamrungphan advanced to the quarter-finals of the BWF World Championships on Thursday at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Japan.

Bangkok Post

Shuttler Busanan advances in Tokyo

Busanan Ongbamrungphan of Thailand advanced to the quarter-finals of the BWF World Championships by defeating Saina Nehwal of India 21-17, 16-21, 21-13 in their women’s singles match Tokyo on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Kunlavut, Ratchanok reach last 16

Rising star Kunlavut Vitidsarn joined Thai compatriot Ratchanok Intanon in the last 16 of the BWF World Championships in Tokyo on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Badminton | Lakshya Sen enters pre-quarters of BWF World Championships

Commonwealth Games champion beats Spanish Luis Penalver 21-17 21-10

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BWF World Championships: Prannoy stuns Momota, Lakshya sails into pre-quarters

TOKYO: HS Prannoy stunned second seed Kento Momota in straight games to record a sensational win while reigning Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen also sailed into the men's singles pre-quarterfinals of the World Championships here on Wednesday.

The Times of India

BWF World Championships: Arjun-Kapila move to pre quarters, Ashwini-Sikki crash out

TOKYO: The Indian men's doubles pair of M R Arjun and Dhruv Kapila moved to the pre-quarterfinals but Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy made a second round exit from the BWF World Championships here on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Phittayaporn sets up Ratchanok clash

Thailand's Phittayaporn Chaiwan defeated Taiwan's Pai Yu-po 21-18, 21-13 in the opening round of the BWF World Championships in Tokyo on Tuesday.

The Times of India

BWF Worlds: Saina Nehwal wins, gets a bye in second round, advances to PQFs

Former world No.1 Saina Nehwal made it to the pre-quarterfinals of the BWF World Championships in Tokyo on Tuesday.

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BWF Worlds: Saina Nehwal advances to pre-quarterfinals, Gayatri-Treesa too win

TOKYO: London Olympic bronze medallist shuttler Saina Nehwal produced a fine performance to kick-off her BWF World Championships campaign with a straight game win over Hong Kong's Cheung Ngan Yi here on Tuesday.

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BWF World Championships: Lakshya wins, Praneeth loses

India also registered twin wins in women's and mixed doubles competition on the opening day

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BWF Worlds: Lakshya Sen wins, Sai Praneeth loses

TOKYO: Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen continued his impressive run, trouncing Danish Hans-Kristian Solberg Vittinghus in straight games to progress to the men's singles second round at BWF World Championships here on Monday.

The Times of India

BWF Worlds: Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth, HS Prannoy win, Praneeth loses

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BWF World Championships: Praneeth losses, Ashwini-Sikki, Tanisha-Ishaan win on day 1

TOKYO: B Sai Praneeth failed to cross the opening hurdle after losing in three games but India registered twin wins in women's and mixed doubles competition on the opening day of the BWF World Championships here on Monday.

The Times of India

Onus on Lakshya, Prannoy and Srikanth as World Championships begins on Monday

The pullout of five-time medallist PV Sindhu notwithstanding Indians are expected to fare well at the BWF World Championships in Tokyo.

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