Badminton

Kidambi gets revenge, stuns former world champion

Srikanth outplays Loh Kean Yew as Sindhu storms into pre-quarterfinals

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Kidambi Srikanth has stunned former world champion

Lakshya Sen makes history reaching All England final

24-year-old Indian shuttler overcomes Canada’s Victor Lai 21-16, 18-21, 21-15

India's Lakshya Sen returns to Canada's Victor Lai during their men's singles semi-final at the All England Open Badminton Championships at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham, central England, on March 7, 2026.

India’s Lakshya Sen stuns world No 1 Shi Yuqi of China

Indian star Sindhu withdrew from tournament after she had to return to India from Dubai

India's Lakshya Sen

Sindhu returns to India from Dubai, to miss All England

Indian badminton ace thanks officials, authorities in Dubai for ensuring her safety

India's Pusarla Venkata Sindhu returns the shuttlecock to Indonesia's Putri Kusuma Wardani during the women's single quarter final match at the Badminton BWF World Championships at the Adidas Arena in Paris, on August 29, 2025.

Indian badminton star Sindhu stranded in Dubai airport

She was travelling to the All England Open in Birmingham

Indian badminton star Sindhu stranded in Dubai airport

U19 World No 1 Riyan Malhan eyes podium at LA Olympics

15-year-old earned top spot after brilliant run at Hungarian Junior Championships

Riyan Malhan during a practice session at Dragon Mall 2 in Dubai.

I want to inspire youngsters, Emirati star Ghadeer says

Teenager became first Emirati woman to claim gold in badminton in April

Ghadeer Ali Altahri won gold at the GCC Youth Games in Fujairah in April.

Top international stars to feature in Al Ain Masters

This year’s event will attract approximately 300 players from 38 countries

Former World No 1 Kidambi Srikanth of India headlines a strong men’s singles field.

Axelsen well beaten on return from six months out

31-year-old Axelsen had also battled fever in the lead-up to his return to action

Viktor Axelsen

World C’ship: Sindhu goes down fighting against Wardani

The Indian shuttler lost to Wardani 14-21, 21-13, 16-21 in a gruelling encounter

PV Sindhu

Sindhu beats Yi to enter Badminton Worlds quarters

Mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto also secure impressive win

India's V. Sindhu Pusarla celebrates after winning against China's Wang Zhi Yi (unseen) during their women's single match at the Badminton BWF World Championships at the Adidas Arena in Paris, on August 28, 2025.

Saina Nehwal confirms split from husband after 7 years

"We're choosing peace, growth, and healing," says Saina

The badminton power-couple Saina and Parupalli were married since 2018

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