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 […]

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 […]

PV Sindhu update: Badminton star reveals scary ordeal after explosion near Dubai Airport, ‘closest to smoke and debris’

[ad_1] Indian badminton player and two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu shared a scary experience after an explosion near the Dubai airport, where she is currently stranded. Amid the escalating situation between Iran and Israel, Sindhu updated that although she has moved to a safer place, she called the situation “frightening.” PV Sindhu on explosion near […]

PV Sindhu vs Wang Zhi Yi Malaysia Open 2026 semifinals: Back in Super 1000 semis after 5 years, Indian shuttler takes it one day at a time

[ad_1] PV Sindhu is not looking too far into the future as she continues her strong return to competitive badminton following a four-month injury lay-off. The 30-year-old says her focus remains firmly on taking things one day at a time, but she has also made it clear that retirement is not imminent, hinting that the […]

Exclusive | ‘Promising phase’: Former World Junior No. 1 Sankar Subramanian stays grounded as India seek badminton revival | Badminton News

[ad_1] Sankar Subramanian (File Photo) NEW DELHI: Dented dreams, tournaments ending too soon and yet another underwhelming campaign: similar themes have played out for Indian shuttlers in recent times.What was a steady source of medals not so long ago has turned into disappointment for a country that boasts an Olympic silver medallist, world champions and […]

BWF World Championships 2025: PV Sindhu falls short of historic sixth medal as resurgent run ends in quarters

[ad_1] It was not meant to be for PV Sindhu in Paris. The two-time Olympic medalist fell agonisingly short of her sixth World Championships medal when she went down fighting in the quarterfinal against higher-ranked Putri Wardani on Friday, August 29. Sindhu fought back from behind and forced a decider in a pulsating match at […]

Indonesia Open: PV Sindhu enters R2 after marathon battle, Lakshya Sen knocked out

[ad_1] Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu fought her way into the second round of the Indonesia Open Super 1000 tournament on Tuesday, overcoming long-time rival Nozomi Okuhara in a tense three-game encounter. Meanwhile, Lakshya Sen exited in the opening round after a valiant effort against world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi. Sindhu, looking to build […]

Singapore Open badminton: Satwik-Chirag duo leads Indian challenge; Prannoy, Lakshya, Sindhu also in fray

[ad_1] Indian badminton due of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty in action during the quarter final of men’s doubles match at the Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2025. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The celebrated pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will make a much-anticipated return to elite competition after shaking off fitness concerns when […]

Badminton Asia Championship: PV Sindhu cruises into 2nd round with straight-sets win

[ad_1] India’s PV Sindhu cruised into the second round of the Badminton Asia Championships with a straight-sets win over Indonesia’s Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo on Wednesday, April 9. Sindhu won the match 21-15, 21-19 in a match that lasted 44 minutes. Sindhu’s win was a welcome result for the Indian contingent after Lakshya Sen and […]