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India’s biggest medal hopes at the Asian Games: The athletes most likely to make the podium

India aims to match its Hangzhou medal record at the upcoming Asian Games. Several athletes like Manu Bhaker and Esha Singh are strong medal contenders in shooting. Archery and weightlifting also present multiple medal opportunities for the Indian contingent. Badminton stars PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen lead the challenge in…

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China Masters: Lakshya Sen makes another early exit, Kidambi Srikanth progresses

Lakshya Sen exited the China Masters after a listless performance against Victor Lai. Kidambi Srikanth progressed to the second round after beating Chi Yu Jen. India's mixed doubles pair Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto also advanced. Sen struggled to find a way past Lai's resolute defence. The Canadian wrapped up…

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Lakshya Sen spearheads Indian challenge at China Masters, young women's singles trio in focus

Lakshya Sen seeks to rebound at the China Masters tournament. Kidambi Srikanth also competes after a mixed run of results. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are among India's top hopes. Young prospects Unnati Hooda and Tanvi Sharma carry the women's singles flag. The Indian contingent aims for strong performances in…

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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: Lakshya Sen fights back to down Austria's Collins Filimon

Lakshya Sen staged a comeback to beat Austria’s Collins Valentine Filimon 16-21, 21-8, 21-4 in the men’s singles Round of 64 at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi.

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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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Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya unveils official mascot of BWF World Championships 'Peacko'

Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya and Badminton Association of India (BAI) President and Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday unveiled the official mascot, Peacko, and launched the official championship anthem for the BWF World Championships, New Delhi 2026, marking the final 30-day countdown…

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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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Satwik-Chirag return to spearhead India's campaign at Japan Open

India's top men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lead the contingent. They aim to continue their winning momentum after a recent title victory. Lakshya Sen and P V Sindhu will spearhead the singles challenge for the nation. Ayush Shetty faces a tough opening match against a strong opponent.…

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BWF Worlds tickets priced Rs 499-5,500 as event returns to India after 17 years

Excitement builds as the BWF World Championships return to India after 17 years, with tickets ranging from Rs 499 to Rs 5,500. BookMyShow is the official ticketing partner, with sales commencing Monday. Fans can grab early bird deals and enjoy a 15% discount on select seats. India's top shuttlers, including…

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Lakshya Sen, Tanvi Sharma lead Indian challenge at US Open Super 300

India's badminton contingent, spearheaded by Lakshya Sen and Tanvi Sharma, is set to make a strong impact at the US Open Super 300. Sen, the second seed, aims for a comeback after an early exit, while Srikanth also features in the men's singles. A formidable seven-player women's singles team, including…

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PV Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag to headline India's Asian Games squad

India's top badminton stars PV Sindhu and the men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will lead the Indian contingent at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, and Kidambi Srikanth are also set to compete. The squad features a mix of experienced players and emerging talent.

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Sindhu, Lakshya sail into Singapore Open quarters, Prannoy out

Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen have reached the quarterfinals of the Singapore Open. Sindhu secured a dominant win, while Sen advanced due to his opponent's retirement. The men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also progressed. HS Prannoy's campaign ended after a late collapse in his…

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Singapore Open 2026: Lakshya Sen, PV Sindhu lead Indian challenge

India's top badminton players Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu are set to compete at the Singapore Open Super 750. They aim to break their title drought and regain consistent form. Other Indian players like Ayush Shetty, Kidambi Srikanth, and HS Prannoy are also set to feature in the tournament. The…

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Thailand Open 2026: PV Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag, Lakshya storm into quarterfinals

Three seeded Indian entries, including Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty (1), PV Sindhu (6), and Lakshya Sen (7), advanced to the quarterfinals of the Thailand Open on Thursday.

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Lakshya Sen stuns Jonatan Christie to enter All England quarterfinals

NEW DELHI: Star Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen delivered a sensational performance to defeat world No. 2 Jonatan Christie of Indonesia in straight games, securing a spot in the men’s singles quarterfinals of the All England Championships in Birmingham on Thursday.

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All England Open: Lakshya, Malvika progress to Round of 16; Prannoy bows out

Lakshya Sen progressed to the second round of the All England Open Championships at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham on Tuesday, triumphing over Su Li-yang from Chinese Taipei 13-21, 21-17, 21-15.

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All England: India pin hopes on Satwik-Chirag pairing

Battling indifferent form and dwindling fortunes, Indian shuttlers face a daunting task at the All England Championships beginning in Birmingham on Tuesday. Even as they look to end a 24-year-old drought at the All England, the last two years have been forgettable for Indian shuttlers.

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Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag exit Indonesia Masters

After a tough fight on Thursday at the Indonesia Masters Super 500 badminton tournament, world No. 10 Lakshya Sen lost to Japan's Kenta Nishimoto 16-21, 21-12, 21-23 in the second round, while the champion men's doubles pair of the Asian Games, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, also bowed out.

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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.

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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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Indian shuttlers eye good start to the year

HYDERABAD: After a forgetful 2024, Indian shuttlers will be keen to start on a winning note at the Malaysia Open BWF Super 1000 tournament in Kuala Lumpur beginning Tuesday. For the first time since 2009, the Indian shuttlers had nothing to show in an Olympic year. Though Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and…

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China Masters: Satwik-Chirag pair makes semis; Lakshya knocked out

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty stormed into the semifinals of the China Masters BWF Super-750 tournament with a hard fought 21-16, 21-19 victory against Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen in Shenzhen on Friday. The Indian challenge ended in the men’s singles, however, after unseeded Lakshya Sen lost to third…

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China Masters: Lakshya enters quarters; Sindhu crashes out

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu went down to Singapore's Yeo Jia Min in a hard-fought match, crashing out of the prestigious tournament. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Lakshya Sen, PV Sindhu win opening round matches in China Masters

NEW DELHI: PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen advanced to the next round in their respective singles categories, while doubles partners Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured a challenging victory in their first appearance since the Paris Olympics at the China Masters Super 750 badminton tournament in Shenzhen on Wednesday.

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