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Badminton World Federation says India Open schedule could 'improve' further, wants players' support

The Badminton World Federation is examining the India Open tournament's scheduling. Concerns about pollution have led to a shift from January to February. This change aims to address player complaints regarding air quality in New Delhi. The governing body is also considering player welfare in calendar adjustments. Further improvements to…

The Economic Times

Chinese contingent gives thumbs-up to BWF World Championships preparations

Chinese players find venue conditions much improved for the World Championships. Extensive upgrades were made to avoid issues seen during the India Open. Players feel physically better and ready for the upcoming tournament. They are focusing on their own performance and tactical execution. The event is scheduled to begin on…

The Economic Times

BWF shifts India Open Super 750 to February 2027; tournament returns to traditional January slot in 2028

The India Open Super 750 badminton tournament is moving to February for the 2027 season, from February 2-7 in New Delhi, due to player concerns about air quality and venue conditions in January. It will revert to its traditional January slot in 2028. The BWF is also introducing a new…

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Danish badminton player pulls out of India Open citing Delhi’s ‘extreme pollution’

‘I don't think it's a place to host a badminton tournament,’ writes Anders Antonsen

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‘Extreme pollution, Delhi not the place to host’: Top badminton player pulls out of tournament

Men’s singles player Anders Antonsen has blamed Delhi’s toxic air for his decision to not compete in the India Open Super 750 badminton tournament. The men’s singles world No. 3 made the remarks a day after his compatriot Mia Blichfeldt criticised “unhealthy conditions” for players at the Delhi sporting event.

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Kiran George, a ray of hope for India

NEW DELHI: When the initial draw was made for men's singles at the 2025 India Open, three Indians were looking to lead India's challenge. Paris Olympics semifinalist Lakshya Sen, 2023 World Championships bronze-medallist HS Prannoy, and youngster Priyanshu Rajawat had the responsibility of going deep into the tournament.

The Times of India

India Open: Axelsen, Young lead star-studded field

NEW DELHI: After a year that can at best be termed a "mixed bag" for Indian badminton, the country's top shuttlers will look to kick off 2025 on a high note as the India Open Super 750 tournament begins here at the KD Jadhav Indoor Stadium on Tuesday.

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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty pair regains world no. 1 ranking

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty reached the world no. 1 ranking for a second time after successive runner-up finishes in the Malaysia Open super 1000 and India Open super 750 badminton tournaments.

The Hindu

India Open: Satwik-Chirag pair fall at final hurdle

NEW DELHI: It was a perfect setting for the dynamic men’s doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty to annex their second India Open doubles title in front of a vociferous home crowd here on Sunday.

The Times of India

India Open badminton | Chirag-Satwik fall at the final hurdle, again

Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj fall short of regaining India Open title, finishing second to Koreans Kang Min Kyuk and Seo Seung Jae.

The Hindu

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty pair goes down in final of India Open

NEW DELHI: Star Indian duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty suffered a heartbreak at the India Open Super 750 tournament on Sunday as the pair went down in the final against world champions Kang Min Hyuk and Seo Sang Jae.

The Times of India

Satwik-Chirag lone bright spot as home challenge fizzles out

NEW DELHI: India's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty was the lone bright spot on an otherwise disappointing day for home shuttlers, as the reigning Asian Games gold medallists advanced to the pre-quarters of the India Open Super 750 series after securing a hard-fought 21-15, 19-21, 21-16 victory…

The Times of India

India Open | Satwik-Chirag pair progresses

Indian badminton players struggle in India Open, with only Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy advancing to the next round.

The Hindu

India Open | Determined Rajawat avenges a loss to Lakshya, earns a meeting with Prannoy

Priyanshu Rajawat defeats Lakshya Sen in a thrilling match at the India Open badminton tournament.

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HS Prannoy advances to second round at India Open

HS Prannoy advanced to the second round of the India Open Super 750 badminton tournament on Tuesday, securing a victory over Chou Tien Chen from Chinese Taipei.

The Hindu

India Open | Focus on Satwik-Chirag as shuttlers look to dazzle at home court

India Open 2024: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lead India's challenge at the India Open badminton tournament, aiming for their first win of the season.

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Carolina Marín's Absence from India Open Due to Injury

Carolina Marín, Spanish badminton player, announces her withdrawal from the India Open due to incomplete recovery. Expresses love for Indian fans. Will ret...

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Focus on Satwik-Chirag as home shuttlers look to dazzle at India Open

NEW DELHI: Expectations are running high as Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lead the Indian challenge at the India Open super 750 badminton tournament, commencing on Tuesday.

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Mary Kom targets Asiad comeback but India Open in July most likely be her swansong

NEW DELHI: Indian boxing legend M C Mary Kom has expressed a desire to represent the country for one last time before the six-time world champion is forced to retire in November this year after attaining the upper age limit to compete in amateur events.

The Times of India

An Seyoung stuns Akane Yamaguchi to win India Open title

NEW DELHI: An Seyoung snapped a run of losses against two-time world champion Akane Yamaguchi with a come-from-behind win in the women's singles final, becoming the first Korean to win the India Open here on Sunday.

The Times of India

Viktor Axelsen, Akane Yamaguchi enter India Open semis

NEW DELHI: Two-time world champions Viktor Axelsen and Akane Yamaguchi stayed in contention for second successive titles after progressing to the semifinals of the men's singles and women's singles competitions, respectively, at the Yonex-Sunrise India Open on Friday.

The Times of India

India Open: Rampaging Lakshya wins the battle of Indians

Avenges recent loss to Prannoy; Saina advances, Sindhu crashes out

The Times of India

PV Sindhu knocked out of India Open in opening round

NEW DELHI: Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu had a dismal start in her home tourney as she was knocked out in the very first round of the India Open Super 750 event after losing to Thailand's Supanida Katethong on Tuesday.

The Times of India

India Open: 'Quarter of death' has Indians pitted against Indians

India No.1 Prannoy to face CWG gold medallist Lakshya Sen in India Open men's singles first round; Kidambi Srikanth too placed in same quarter

The Times of India

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen among title contenders at India Open

NEW DELHI: The country's top shuttlers, including reigning champion Lakshya Sen and double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu, will look to keep their date with destiny as they will be title contenders in at least three of the five events when the India Open Super 750 begins here on Tuesday.

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