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Badminton News

Satwik-Chirag win Singapore Open, end two-year title drought

Published on May 31, 2026 09:50 pm IST
India’s Chirag Shetty (R) and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy. (AFP)
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Satwik-Chirag end title drought with maiden Singapore Open crown

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty end title drought
Updated on May 31, 2026 05:12 pm IST

Satwik-Chirag stun world champs, enter Singapore Open final

Chirag Shetty (L) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy. (Badminton Photo)
Updated on May 30, 2026 09:43 pm IST

Sindhu falls to nemesis An Se Young in Singapore Open

Sindhu falls to nemesis An Se Young in Singapore Open
Published on May 29, 2026 02:26 pm IST

Satwik-Chirag fail to cross final hurdle in Thailand

(L-R) Indonesia's Daniel Marthin and Leo Rolly Carnando and the Indian pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy. (AFP)
Published on May 20, 2026 10:52 pm IST

On song Satwik-Chirag make first final of 2026 in Thailand

India’s Chirag Shetty (R) and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy play a point against Malaysia's Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzudin in the doubles semi-final of the Thailand Open in Bangkok Saturday. (AFP)
Published on May 16, 2026 09:41 pm IST

Tweaks, trims and a TV question for racquet sports

File picture of India No.1 badminton player, Lakshya Sen. The sport will switch to a race-to-15 scoring system from January. (Deepak Gupta/HT Photo)
Published on May 16, 2026 09:34 pm IST

Satwik-Chirag credit battle with injuries, 2022 Thomas Cup triumph for Thailand Open final run

Satwik-Chirag credit battle with injuries, 2022 Thomas Cup triumph for Thailand Open final run
Published on May 16, 2026 05:05 pm IST

Sindhu, Lakshya enter Thailand Open quarters, Srikanth out

Sindhu, Lakshya enter Thailand Open quarters, Srikanth out
Updated on May 14, 2026 04:34 pm IST

Badminton’s string theory and the secrets within

Tim Willis (in green).
Published on May 13, 2026 11:40 am IST

Players will even train for a higher heart beat after scoring switch: coaches

India's Lakshya Sen plays against Taiwan's Lin Chun-Yi during the men's singles final match at the All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham. (AP)
Updated on May 09, 2026 09:18 pm IST

The Chintan Shivir is a learning ecosystem

Coach Pullela Gopichand. (HT)
Updated on May 08, 2026 07:25 pm IST

Don’t want money or grand parades, just want to know our country is watching: Satwik

Don’t want money or grand parades, just want to know our country is watching: Satwik
Published on May 08, 2026 01:03 pm IST

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy's clarification after 'nobody cares' remark causes stir

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy issued a clarification on Friday morning.
Updated on May 08, 2026 12:04 pm IST

Title was the only goal: Ayush Shetty on Thomas Cup run

India's Ayush Shetty. (AFP)
Updated on May 07, 2026 11:01 pm IST

Satwik-Chirag flag lack of respect after Thomas Cup medal; okay being ‘villains’

India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty at the All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham, England
Updated on May 06, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Lakshya''s absence in Thomas Cup semifinals made the biggest difference: Prannoy

Lakshya''s absence in Thomas Cup semifinals made the biggest difference: Prannoy
Published on May 05, 2026 07:34 pm IST

The 15-point format is not drastically different from 21-point system: Chirag

The 15-point format is not drastically different from 21-point system: Chirag
Published on May 05, 2026 06:28 pm IST

Lakshya Sen ruled out of Thomas Cup semi-final due to swollen elbow

India to miss Lakshya Sen in Thomas Cup semifinal
Updated on May 02, 2026 04:29 pm IST

India to miss Lakshya Sen in Thomas Cup semifinal vs France due to swollen elbow

India to miss Lakshya Sen in Thomas Cup semifinal vs France due to swollen elbow
Published on May 02, 2026 03:42 pm IST

Lakshya loses three-game thriller as India trail China 0-1 in Thomas Cup Finals

Lakshya loses three-game thriller as India trail China 0-1 in Thomas Cup Finals
Published on Apr 29, 2026 03:19 pm IST

PV Sindhu squanders big lead to fall to world no. 2 Wang Zhiyi

PV Sindhu suffered a defeat against Wang Zhiyi.
Updated on Apr 28, 2026 08:28 am IST

New scoring system: Badminton could lose its essence, say top Indian coaches

Indian badminton player Lakshya Sen. (AP)
Updated on Apr 27, 2026 08:36 am IST

Extremely disappointed with BWF decision to alter scoring system: Vimal Kumar

Extremely disappointed with BWF decision to alter scoring system: Vimal Kumar
Published on Apr 26, 2026 11:54 am IST

Badminton adopts new 3x15 scoring

Two-time Olympic medallist Pusarla V. Sindhu. (AFP)
Published on Apr 25, 2026 10:53 pm IST

Women's doubles pair withdraws from Uber Cup Finals due to Treesa ankle injury

Women's doubles pair withdraws from Uber Cup Finals due to Treesa ankle injury
Published on Apr 17, 2026 03:44 pm IST

Axelsen: A lone wolf who bet on himself to beat the world

Viktor Axelsen. (REUTERS)
Updated on Apr 16, 2026 01:53 am IST

Badminton will remember Axelsen as one of the greatest to ever play the game: Lakshya Sen

Badminton will remember Axelsen as one of the greatest to ever play the game: Lakshya Sen
Published on Apr 15, 2026 03:48 pm IST

Viktor Axelsen announces retirement, says it's simply my body telling me to stop

Viktor Axelsen announces retirement, says it's simply my body telling me to stop
Published on Apr 15, 2026 12:20 pm IST

Viktor Axelsen, two-time Olympic and world champion, announces retirement

Denmark's Viktor Axelsen returns a shot
Updated on Apr 15, 2026 06:00 pm IST