Badminton: Viktor Axelsen retired at 32, former World No. 1 has massive fan following in China; here’s why

[ad_1] Viktor Axelsen has announced his retirement from badminton at the age of 32. Ongoing back problems have made it difficult for him to compete at the highest level. The Danish star, who recently underwent back surgery, has said his body no longer allows him to continue despite his efforts to recover. Injuries started affecting […]

Middle East Sports: PV Sindhu withdraws, ATP cancelled, Formula One and football friendlies under threat: US-Israel war on Iran hits Middle East sports travel

[ad_1] Sports world on edge: Iran-US-Israel crisis disrupts ATP, Olympics travel and more The escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are now spilling far beyond politics and aviation, sending shockwaves through the global sporting calendar amid Iran-US-Israel war. From cancelled tennis tournaments and stranded athletes to high-profile withdrawals from major competitions, the crisis is […]

India’s Lakshya Sen pulls off upset, beats China’s Shi Yu Qi at All England Open Badminton Championships | Badminton News

[ad_1] Lakshya Sen (PTI Photo/Nand Kumar) Lakshya Sen showed grit and stamina to beat China’s Shi Yu Qi in a thrilling three-game battle on Tuesday, winning 23-21, 19-21, 21-17 at the All England Open Badminton Championships. It was his first victory over the former world No. 1 in a BWF World Tour event, and it […]

PV Sindhu returns to India after being stuck in Dubai amid Middle East conflict | Badminton News

[ad_1] PV Sindhu (Image credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: Indian badminton ace PV Sindhu has safely returned to India after a tense few days in Dubai, where she was stranded due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.Sindhu confirmed her return through a post on social media, sharing that she is back home in Bengaluru […]

First bird poop, and then nest: Badminton match once again halted at India Open

[ad_1] The India Open Super 750 continued to court controversy on Saturday, January 17 as play was halted once again, this time during the women’s doubles semifinal between China’s Liu Shengshu–Tan Ning and South Korea’s Baek Ha Na–Lee So Hee. With the Chinese pair leading 6–3 in the opening game, officials were forced to stop […]

India Open | Lin-vincble: A 9-year puzzle that Lakshya Sen failed to solve in windy Delhi

[ad_1] The difference, they say, is sometimes in the wind. On Friday evening at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, it was quite literally the case for Lakshya Sen. The 24-year-old, who has travelled the world and learned to negotiate far trickier conditions than this, fell prey to a bit of unpredictability at home, crashing out […]

‘Unacceptable and highly unprofessional’: Denmark star again questions India’s readiness for World Championships | Badminton News

[ad_1] Mia Blichfeldt (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) Danish shuttler Mia Blichfeldt has renewed her criticism of the hygiene conditions at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, a day after her Round of 16 exit from the BWF India Open. The Super 750 tournament is being staged as a test event ahead of the BWF World […]

World No. 3 Anders Antonsen fined $5,000 after skipping India Open over ‘extreme’ Delhi air | Badminton News

[ad_1] Anders Antonsen of Denmark (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: A day after Denmark’s Mia Blichfeldt slammed the unhealthy conditions at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, the venue for the ongoing India Open Super 750, another Danish badminton player Anders Antonsen revealed that he withdrew from the tournament for a third straight year due to what […]

India Open badminton tournament: Lakshya Sen makes winning start; Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand pair also shines | Badminton News

[ad_1] Lakshya Sen (PTI Photo/Salman Ali) NEW DELHI: India’s ace shuttler Lakshya Sen began his India Open Super 750 campaign on a strong note on Tuesday. He moved into the second round with a comfortable straight-game win over fellow Indian Ayush Shetty. The match was played at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi.Lakshya, […]

Inter-College Badminton and Table Tennis Tournament 2025 Concludes at PAHER University | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] Udaipur, November 6 (Udaipur Kiran): The Faculty of Science at PAHER University successfully hosted the Inter-College Badminton and Table Tennis Tournament 2025, bringing together students from various colleges in a spirited display of sportsmanship and talent. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Hemant Kothari inaugurated the event and extended his best wishes to all participants, encouraging them to […]