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P V Sindhu faces An Se-young test, Lakshya Sen draws Chou Tien Chen at Denmark Open

P V Sindhu is preparing for her opening match against world No. 1 An Se-young at the Denmark Open. Lakshya Sen is also facing a formidable challenge against third seed Chou Tien Chen in his first-round match. India's women's singles players, including Tanvi Sharma and Ashmita Chaliha, are aiming for…

The Economic Times · 19h ago

Asian Games 2026: Lakshya Sen bows out after three-game battle against Singapore's Loh Kean Yew

Lakshya Sen lost to Loh Kean Yew in the men's singles opening round at the Asian Games 2026. After leading initially, Sen struggled to secure a win in the first game, which Loh took with ease. Despite improving in the second game, Sen ultimately lost the deciding game, ending his…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Asian Games 2026: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty reflect on mental struggles after their surprise exit

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy expressed disappointment over their loss to Thailand in the Asian Games opening round. He indicated that mental preparation is essential for their performance improvements going forward. Chirag Shetty acknowledged that they started well but failed to maintain their strategy in critical moments. They credited their opponents for maintaining…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

"Winning here gives us confidence": Satwik-Chirag eye Asian Games glory after China Masters win

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured their maiden China Masters badminton title. They defeated China's He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu in a comeback victory. This triumph provides a significant confidence boost ahead of the Asian Games. The Indian pair will continue their rigorous training before the upcoming event.…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

Satwik-Chirag one step away from season's second title after booking third China Masters final

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the China Masters final. They defeated Malaysia's Nur Mohd Azriyn Ayub and Tan Wee Kiong. The Indian pair won in three games after a second-game lapse. This victory marks their third appearance in the China Masters final. They now aim for their second…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Satwik-Chirag pair loses to Wang and Liang in World Championships quarters

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty's medal hopes ended in the quarterfinal. They lost in straight games to China's Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang. The world number five Indians lacked sharpness in their performance. This defeat concluded their bid for a third World Championships medal. Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Shoulder injury 'frustrating', but Satwik-Chirag vow to stay aggressive at home Worlds

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will play aggressively at the World Championships. The Indian pair aims for a better medal on home soil. Satwik manages a recurring shoulder injury which causes frustration. They will focus on the first four strokes of each rally. The duo embraces the home crowd and…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

"Don't put much expectation...": Indian doubles coach Tan Kim Her to Satwik-Chirag ahead of BWF World Championships

Indian doubles coach Tan Kim confirms Satwiksairaj Rankireddy is fully fit for the championships. The focus for Satwik and Chirag Shetty is to take it one match at a time. Ayush Shetty faces defending champion Shi Yuqi in an exciting first-round match. PV Sindhu has struck form and avoids top…

The Economic Times · Aug 9