Aparna Popat
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Past Masters of Indian Badminton: Madhumita Bisht – tigress of the badminton courts
Shirishnadkarni •In an illustrious career spanning 22 years at the Nationals, from 1980 to 2002, this focused, aggressive player, Madhumita Bisht, bagged an astonishing 27 national titles that included eight singles triumphs and five consecutive triple crowns between 1986 and 1990.
Bigger the challenge, the better PV Sindhu gets: Deconstructing world champion's form trajectory on badminton's greatest stages
Shivam Damohe •Sindhu is known to peak when the time is right; when major tournaments knock at her door. Looking at her trajectory on the women's circuit since 2016, the 24-year-old's knack of peaking after early exits has earned her a handful of medals.
Asian Games 2018: Lack of depth in women's squad may hurt India's chances in team event, says Aparna Popat
Shivam Damohe •"We are not able to nurture the talent to the potential of a Saina or a Sindhu. The other players haven't been consistent too," says former shuttler Aparna Popat
Asian Games 2018: Former badminton national champion Aparna Popat says Asiad will be tougher than CWG
•Former badminton player Aparna Popat said the upcoming Asian Games will be tougher than the Commonwealth Games and it was important the players struck form ahead of the continental multi-sport event.
Commonwealth Games 2018: Indian badminton's journey from being underdogs to best team at Gold Coast
Kamath Damohe •A fortnight which began with India winning mixed team gold at the Gold Coast, ends with the sight of Satwiksairaj and Chirag winning silver. For good measure, somewhere in between those six medals, Srikanth rises to the World No 1 spot.
Dubai World Superseries Finals 2017: Deconstructing PV Sindhu's struggles in energy-sapping major finals
Shivam Damohe •After her third loss in yet another energy-sapping major final, PV Sindhu searches for the elusive finishing touch in her armoury.
National Badminton Championships: Showpiece event no longer devalued; becomes meaningful again
Shirishnadkarni •The Nationals Badminton Championships have become meaningful again, with every single one of the top players taking part in both the ongoing Inter-State Championships and the individual events.
Abhinav Bindra, PT Usha among Olympians named as National Observers to assist growth of sports in India
•The government of India has designated 12 Olympians, including Beijing Olympic gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra, as National Observers in their respective disciplines to assist in preparation and implementation of the long-term development plan.
From hunter to hunted: Saina Nehwal's big predicament
Aparna Popat •In short, things seem to be getting more difficult. more complicated… more confusing and perhaps even more mundane.
Saina Nehwal: The girl and the game
Ashishmagotra •Arguably India’s most prominent non-cricket sportsperson, Saina Nehwal’s rise has created a new generation of badminton lovers in the country.