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BWF could allow Russian shuttlers to return from ban

NEW DELHI: In a significant development, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) has paved the way for Russian and Belarusian players to make a return to competition as neutrals, following their previous ban due to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

The Times of India · May 31, 2023

Badminton-BWF to consider allowing Russians and Belarusians to compete as neutrals

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) will consider allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals in international competitions, the sport's governing body said on Wednesday, a month after they had extended the ban.

Reuters · May 31, 2023

Badminton body extends 'spin serve' ban until after Paris Olympic Games

Badminton’s governing body is extending its ban on the so-called “spin serve” until after the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, it said on Monday.

The Hindu · May 29, 2023

Priyanshu Rajawat jumps 20 spots to World No. 38, attains career-best ranking

NEW DELHI: Rising Indian shuttler Priyanshu Rajawat, who recently won the Orleans Masters Super 300 tourney, jumped 20 spots to attain a career-best world ranking of 38 in the latest BWF rankings issued on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Apr 11, 2023

Lakshya Sen slips six places to World No. 25 in BWF rankings

NEW DELHI: Following his dismal outing at the All England Championship, ace Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen slipped six places to World No. 25 in the latest BWF men's singles rankings on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Mar 21, 2023

International schedule is tough, we can do better: Viktor Axelsen

NEW DELHI: Olympic and world champion Viktor Axelsen feels the game's governing body (BWF) should keep players' health in mind while charting out the current international schedule as currently it is "tough".

The Times of India · Jan 22, 2023

No threat from Covid-19 to India Open, players from high-risk countries advised to undergo testing prior to departure

NEW DELHI: There’s no apparent threat to Yonex Sunrise India Open from Covid-19. Elaborate arrangements have been put in place by the organisers to deal with any contingency, Badminton Association of India (BAI) said on Tuesday. The $900,000 prize-money event, which has now been upgraded to a Super 750 series,…

The Times of India · Jan 3, 2023

Shuttler HS Prannoy regains career-best world No. 8 rank

NEW DELHI: Star Indian shuttler HS Prannoy regained his career-best number eight position in the latest BWF world rankings issued on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Dec 27, 2022

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty attain career-best No. 5 spot in BWF world rankings

NEW DELHI: Ace Indian doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty jumped two places to attain the career-best world number five spot with 75,806 rating points in the latest BWF World Rankings issued on Tuesday

The Times of India · Dec 20, 2022

Epic Thomas Cup win, CWG high make 2022 a year to remember for Indian badminton

NEW DELHI: An epic Thomas Cup victory broke the glass ceiling while unprecedented success came at the Commonwealth Games as India took giant steps towards becoming a badminton powerhouse in 2022.

The Times of India · Dec 20, 2022