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Badminton World Federation says India Open schedule could 'improve' further, wants players' support

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:40:44 +0000

The Badminton World Federation is examining the India Open tournament's scheduling. Concerns about pollution have led to a shift from January to February. Read more...

Source: Economictimes.indiatimes.com

Badminton now has become a chess game: Kirsty Gilmour

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:05:30 +0000

European champion Kirsty Gilmour views badminton as a mental chess game. She noted significant improvements in the World Championships venue compared to earlier events. Read more...

Source: Economictimes.indiatimes.com

Worlds Apart: Indian badminton's medal hopes rise against global competition

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:07:26 +0000

India hosts the BWF World Championships with a strong medal-winning legacy. Chinese dominance has waned, creating an open field for many contenders. Read more...

Source: Economictimes.indiatimes.com

Badminton-India's world championships organisers hire monkey whisperers

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:40:52 +0000

Monkey mimics will be employed to deter primates at the upcoming badminton World Championships in New Delhi. Organizers... Read more...

Source: Economictimes.indiatimes.com

India vows no monkey business at badminton world championship

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:06:56 +0000

Officials promise improved hygiene for the upcoming badminton world championships. Previous issues with monkeys and bird droppings will not recur at the venue. Read more...

Source: Economictimes.indiatimes.com

Anahat Singh: The badminton fan who became India's first junior squash world champion

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:35:54 +0000

Anahat Singh made history by winning the World Junior Squash Championships title. She defeated Egypt's Ruqayya Salem in the women's singles final match. Read more...

Source: Economictimes.indiatimes.com

Badminton Asia Junior Team Championship: India lose to Hong Kong in quarterfinals

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:49:55 +0000

India's Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championship journey concluded with a narrow 1-2 quarterfinal defeat against Hong Kong. Read more...

Source: Economictimes.indiatimes.com

Badminton: Srikanth ends runner-up at US Open

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:07:11 +0000

India's Kidambi Srikanth secured a runner-up finish at the US Open Super 300 badminton tournament, losing a hard-fought final to Chinese Taipei's Su Li-yang. Read more...

Source: Economictimes.indiatimes.com

Move to drop throwball, ball badminton, jump rope from school sports events sparks backlash

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:15:49 +0000

SDMC panel urges rollback, says move hits affordability, inclusivity and girls’ participation in school sports

Source: «The Times of India» (indiatimes.com)

Devika Sihag, Rounak Chouhan, K Srikanth seal semifinal berths in US Open badminton

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:33:19 +0000

Indian shuttlers shone at the US Open badminton tournament as Devika Sihag upset Japan's third seed Riko Gunji, while Rounak... Read more...

Source: Economictimes.indiatimes.com

Badminton: Saneeth Dayanand enters Australian Open's men's singles main draw

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:14:19 +0000

Saneeth Dayanand has qualified for the men's singles main draw at the Australian Open badminton tournament. He won his qualifying matches on Tuesday. Read more...

Source: Economictimes.indiatimes.com

Malaysia Masters Badminton Tournament: India aim to seek redemption against French challenge

Mon, 18 May 2026 06:38:25 +0000

Indian badminton players are set for the Malaysia Masters tournament. They seek to overcome their recent Thomas Cup loss to France. Read more...

Source: Economictimes.indiatimes.com

GU hosts Assam inter-university badminton tourney

Sun, 10 May 2026 18:16:38 +0000

In a vibrant display of athletic prowess, Gauhati University welcomed the All Assam Inter-University Badminton Tournament 2026... Read more...

Source: «The Times of India» (indiatimes.com)

‘We bought Caroline Powell an ice cream as she walked off course after retiring at Badminton!’ But what flavour was it?

Sat, 09 May 2026 20:49:51 +0000

Caroline Powell and Greenacres Cavalier before their retirement on course at Badminton 2026 – and Caroline’s mounted ice cream… When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.

Source: Horse And Hound

‘Badminton is one week of the year, children are forever’: overnight leader Ros Canter on combining motherhood and elite sport

Sat, 09 May 2026 17:59:58 +0000

Ros Canter trots up Lordships Graffalo at the first horse inspection at Badminton 2026. Ros Canter has spoken about combining... Read more...

Source: Horse And Hound