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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…

The Economic Times

Last Thai standing: Kunlavut storms into Tokyo quarters

Kunlavut Vitidsarn advanced to the quarter-finals of the US$950,000 (approximately 32 million baht) BWF Japan Open in Tokyo on Thursday, but Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul and the mixed doubles pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh/Supissara Paewsampran ended their challenges in the second round.

Bangkok Post

Ayush, Unnati, Lakshya bow out in dismal day for India at Japan Open

Indian shuttlers Ayush Shetty and Unnati Hooda fought gallantly before exiting the Japan Open. Lakshya Sen also lost in straight games, marking a disappointing day for India. Ayush Shetty showed grit but ultimately lost to the second seed in a long match. Unnati Hooda faced her second defeat against Huang…

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Ratchanok, Pornpawee on course; Kunlavut exits

Ratchanok Intanon and Pornpawee Chochuwong advanced to the quarter-finals of the US$1 million (32.5 million baht) BWF Singapore Open on Thursday, but defending champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn retired with an injury.

Bangkok Post

Paris 2024 Olympics: Five things we learned on Day 10 - vaulting ambition

What better place to set a world record than the final of an Olympic Games? Cue Armand Duplantis.

Radio France Internationale

Viktory! Axelsen enters legend with consecutive badminton golds for Denmark

Before the final, the Danes - identifiable by the red shirts, red and white flags and hats with horns on either side - were dancing along to the disco groove pumping out from the weapons-grade public address system at the Porte de la Chapelle Arena on the northern tip of…

Radio France Internationale

Viktor Axelsen Successfully Defends Men's Singles Badminton Title

Viktor Axelsen successfully defends his men's singles badminton title against Kunlavut Vitidsarn in a thrilling final match.

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Indonesia Open: Lakshya Sen lone Indian standing

Lakshya Sen eased into the quarterfinals of the Indonesia Open BWF Super-1000 tournament with a 21-9, 21-15 victory against Kenta Nishimoto of Japan in Jakarta on Thursday. Lakshya is the lone Indian left in the fray. Priyanshu Rajawat lost to Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand 10-21, 17-21.

The Times of India

Satwik-Chirag put behind final woes to reclaim title

Indian pair takes 37 minutes to clinch French Open crown

The Times of India

Satwik-Chirag duo sails into French Open final

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty reach French Open final, defeating South Korean pair in straight games.

The Hindu

India Open: Prannoy, Satwik-Chirag into quarterfinals; Kunlavut, Yamaguchi, Li Shi Feng crash out

NEW DELHI: Ace shuttler HS Prannoy on Thursday advanced to the quarterfinals in men's singles at the India Open Super 750 badminton tournament in New Delhi.

The Times of India

China Masters: Lakshya, Srikanth crash out

It was a bad day for Indian shuttlers as all of them suffered first round defeats in the China Masters BWF Super-750 tournament in Shenzhen on Wednesday. Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth, Priyanshu Rajawat and the women's doubles pair of Rutuparna Panda and Swetaparna Panda crashed out. The Pandas lost to…

The Times of India

Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth bow out of China Masters

NEW DELHI: Star Indian shuttlers Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth faced divergent outcomes, marking their exit in the Round of 32 from the China Masters tournament, the final BWF Super 750 event of the season in Shenzhen on Wednesday.

The Times of India

An and Kunlavut earn historic first titles at badminton worlds

An Se Young and Kunlavut Vitidsarn became the first women’s and men’s singles winners from South Korea and Thailand at the badminton world championships

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Prannoy signs off with maiden World Championships bronze medal after losing semifinal to Vitidsarn

H.S. Prannoy’s dream run at the World Championships ended after he lost in three games to world number 3 Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand in the men’s singles semifinal to sign off with a bronze

The Times of India

BWF World Championships: HS Prannoy settles for bronze, loses to Kunlavut Vitidsarn in semis

NEW DELHI: Indian badminton player HS Prannoy won a hard-earned bronze medal at the BWF World Championships, following a fiercely fought semi-final clash against Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn. The thrilling match, lasting a captivating 1 hour and 15 minutes, saw the World No.9 Prannoy giving his all against the formidable third-ranked…

The Times of India

HS Prannoy stuns Viktor Axelsen to secure a World Championships medal

NEW DELHI: Indian badminton player HS Prannoy delivered an incredible performance at the World Championships on Friday, guaranteeing a medal for India.

The Times of India

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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The Times of India

Canada Open: Lakshya Sen shocks second seed; Sindhu sails

Lakshya Sen upset Kunlavut Vitidsarn 21-18, 21-15 and PV Sindhu had it easy against Talia Ng of Canada 21-16, 21-9 in the first round of the Canada Open BWF Super 500 tournament being played in Calgary on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Kunlavut's dream is on as Supanida surprises Marin

Kunlavut Vitidsarn kept alive his bid for back-to-back titles after reaching the quarter-finals of the US750,000 Singapore Open on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Kunlavut, mixed doubles pair fight their way to win

Kunlavut Vitidsarn got off to a winning start in his bid for back-to-back titles at the Singapore Open on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Kunlavut Vitidsarn wins Thailand Open badminton final

Kunlavut Vitidsarn triumphed to take Thailand’s first gold medal of the day by winning the men’s Thailand Open badminton final in Bangkok on Sunday, dominating Hong Kong's Lee Cheuk Yiu, 21-12, 21-10 in just 38 minutes.

The Times of India

Spirited Lakshya Sen loses in semis of Thailand Open

Lakshya Sen fought hard before losing to Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand 21-13, 17-21, 13-21 in the men's singles semifinals of the Thailand Open BWF Super-500 in Bangkok on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Local aces eyeing prolific day at Thai Open on Sunday

Thai shuttlers will be vying for a hat-trick of titles at the US$420,000 Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand Open at Hua Mark Indoor Stadium on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Thai shuttlers chase hat-trick of titles

Thai shuttlers will be vying for a hat-trick of titles at the Thailand Open at Hua Mark Indoor Stadium on Sunday.

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