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Thailand Open: PV Sindhu, K Srikanth through to second round, Ayush Shetty knocked out

PV Sindhu and K Srikanth both won their Thailand Open openers with ease but Ayush Shetty struggled against sixth seed Kodai Naraoka and lost.

Exclusive | 'Not just Olympics, celebrate other medals as well': Prannoy, Chirag want change in attitude in India

India recently won a bronze medal at the Thomas Cup but the lack of appreciation from Indian fans has left badminton stars a little disappointed. Star shuttlers Chirag Shetty and HS Prannoy talked to Firstpost about the ongoing debate on this hot topic.

Satwiksairaj hits back at trolls after 'no one cares for badminton' remark: 'Celebrate everyone who wears India jersey'

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, a former world number one in men's doubles badminton, has once again urged fans to support athletes across sports so that India could become a "sporting nation".

'India is not yet a sporting nation; I'll not let my kid play badminton': Satwik-Chirag

Indian badminton star Satwiksairaj Rankireddy is so heartbroken due to the apathy of the fans that he has decided he won't let his kid play the sport. His doubles partner Chirag Shetty also spoke on lack of recognition after bronze medal win at Thomas Cup.

Despite heartbreak against France, 2026 Thomas Cup bronze a step in the right direction for Indian badminton

India suffered a semi-final heartbreak at the 2026 BWF Thomas Cup in Horsens, Denmark in the form of a 0-3 loss against France. Despite the disappointment of not going any further, the bronze medal certainly is a positive sign for Indian badminton.

India vs France Highlights, Thomas Cup Semi-final: Prannoy goes down fighting, France defeat India 3-0, advance to final

Thomas Cup Highlights, India vs France Semi-final: Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy suffer narrow defeats against Alex Lanier and Toma Junior Popov respectively after Christo Popov outplays Ayush Shetty as France defeats India 3-0 to advance to the Thomas Cup final.

Lakshya Sen to miss India's Thomas Cup semi-final clash against France; here's why

Star Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen, who helped Team India to secure a lead in the BWF Thomas Cup 2026 quarter-finals against Chinese Taipei, will not be in action in the semi-final against France.

Thomas Cup Semifinal, India vs France: Check out live streaming and match timing details here

Team India’s Thomas Cup 2026 campaign has reached a crucial stage as they stormed into the semifinals with a commanding 3-0 victory over Chinese Taipei. Standout performances from Lakshya Sen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty, and Ayush Shetty sealed the tie in just three matches.

Thomas Cup Highlights, India vs Chinese Taipei Quarter-finals: India through to semi-finals after Ayush Shetty's victory

India vs Chinese Taipei Highlights, Thomas Cup Quarter-finals: Ayush Shetty defeated Lin Chun-yi 21-16 21-17 to help India clinch their Thomas Cup quarter-final clash against Chinese Taipei 3-0. Lakshya Sen had earlier defeated Chou Tien-chen while Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated Hsiang Chieh Chiu and Chi-Lin Wang.

Thomas Cup Quarterfinals: Lakshya Sen's heroic comeback stuns Chou Tien Chen as India gain early lead over Chinese Taipei

Lakshya Sen produced a remarkable comeback to defeat world No. 6 Chou Tien Chen in a gruelling opening singles of the Thomas Cup quarterfinals, giving India a 1–0 lead over Chinese Taipei.

PV Sindhu’s shocking loss from winning position triggers India’s Uber Cup exit: 'Absolute heartbreak'

India have crashed out of Uber Cup 2026 after PV Sindhu’s heartbreaking loss to Wang Zhiyi as China sealed a dominant 3-0 win to qualify for the next stage.

PV Sindhu vows to represent 'voices of athletes' after assuming governance role as BWF Council Member

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu made her first appearance as a member of the Badminton World Federation Council during the governing body’s Annual General meeting in Horsens, Denmark on Saturday.

PV Sindhu stunned by Sabastian Sawe’s sub-2 hour marathon feat, remembers 'dear friend' Kelvin Kiptum

PV Sindhu has reacted emotionally after Sabastian Sawe became first to run a sub-two-hour marathon in race conditions at London Marathon 2026. Yomif Kejelcha also broke the barrier in the same race. Sindhu remebered her late friend Kelvin Kiptum as she praised the feat.

BWF slammed over historic decision to change badminton scoring format: 'Extremely disappointed'

The Badminton World Federation had voted to change the scoring system from 3x21 to 3x15 during its Annual General Meeting in Horsens, Denmark on Saturday. The decision, however, has not gone down too well within the badminton community.

Explained: What is the new scoring format in badminton approved by BWF; how does it work

The Badminton World Federation has approved a major scoring format change, shifting from the long-standing 3x21 rally-point system to a new best-of-three format. The decision was passed at the 87th BWF Annual General Meeting in Denmark.

Why didn't PV Sindhu play in India's crucial Uber Cup encounter against Ukraine

Here's why PV Sindhu did not play as India beat Ukraine 3-0 in the Uber Cup Finals 2026 group match on Saturday. India are still in the race for a quarterfinal spot.

India bounce back in style with 3-0 win over Ukraine in Uber Cup after opening loss to Denmark

India national badminton team bounced back at the Uber Cup Finals 2026 with a dominant 3-0 win over Ukraine in Horsens after losing to Denmark. India will face China in their next crucial Group A clash.

PV Sindhu uses 'Temple' device: What device Indian shuttler was using during Uber Cup match against Denmark?

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu was seen wearing a unique gadget on her temple during India's opening Group A clash against hosts Denmark in the Uber Cup on Friday. Here's everything you need to know about the gadget.

PV Sindhu opens up on physical strain after delivering two wins in two hours for India in Uber Cup: 'I’m not 19 anymore'

PV Sindhu gave India the early lead in their opening Group A tie of the 2026 Uber Cup against hosts Denmark before teaming up with Tanisha Crasto for a consolation win a couple of hours later.

Viktor Axelsen, two time Olympic badminton champion, forced to retire due to injuries: 'My body told me to stop'

Badminton star Viktor Axelsen, who has not competed since October last year due to a back problem, has decided to quit the sport at the age of 32.

Ayush Shetty’s viral smash block and historic Asia Championships silver signal India’s new badminton star

Ayush Shetty has explained his viral net block against Li Shi Feng at the Badminton Asia Championships 2026 that went viral on social media. He also talked about his family's contributions and shared his future goals.

Badminton Asia Championships Final Highlights: Heartbreak for Ayush Shetty as Shi Yuqi wins men's singles final 21-8, 21-10

Badminton Asia Championships Final Highlights (Ayush Shetty vs Shi Yu Qi): Ayush Shetty briefly fights back in Game 2 after surrendering Game 1 to Shi Yuqi, but the world No 2 proves too strong for the world No 25 and ends up winning the men's singles final in straight games.

Indian badminton icon backs Ayush Shetty to secure landmark feat at Asia Championships for first time since 1965

Ayush Shetty stormed into the men’s singles final of the Badminton Asia Championships 2026 after stunning top seed Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the semis. Dinesh Khanna, the last Indian to win the title, hailed Shetty’s achievement as history repeating itself.

Badminton Asia Championships: Ayush Shetty shocks world number one Kunlavut Vitidsarn in thrilling win to book final spot

India’s Ayush Shetty scripted history at the Badminton Asia Championships 2026 by storming into the men’s singles final with a stunning three-game comeback win over top seed and defending champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn.

India's Prannoy slams lack of Hawkeye in China as shuttlers suffer contentious line calls at Badminton Asia Championships

Indian shuttler HS Prannoy has openly slammed the absence of Hawkeye technology in the ongoing Badminton Asia Championships in China's Ningbo, where a number of his compatriots including two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu have faced multiple contentious line calls.

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