Sindhu knocks out London gold winner out of China Masters (Lead)
September 14th, 2012 - 7:56 pm ICT by IANS
Changzhou, Sep 14 (IANS) India's P.V. Sindhu played the match of her life to knock London Olympics gold winner Li Xuerui out of the China Masters Superseries badminton event here ... Read more...
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Four Indians in quarters of China Masters
September 13th, 2012 - 5:12 pm ICT by IANS
Changzhou (China), Sep 13 (IANS) India's Ajay Jayaram, Sourabh Varma, R.M.V. Gurusaidutt and P.V. Sindhu advanced to the quarterfinals of the China Masters Superseries badminton event here Thursday. Gurusaidutt beat ... Read more...
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When Saina wanted to quit badminton
August 7th, 2012 - 9:35 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Aug 7 (IANS) Disheartened by a streak of losses last year, Saina Nehwal wanted to stop playing badminton, revealed Pullela Gopichand, the London Olympics bronze medallist's coach.
"Saina came ... Read more...
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Saina would have won anyway: Gopichand
August 4th, 2012 - 9:31 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 4 (IANS) Minutes after Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal was awarded the women's singles bronze medal play-off against Xin Wang of China Saturday, mentor and coach Pullela Gopichand said ... Read more...
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Olympics: BWF rejects India’s appeal, Jwala-Ashwini out (Lead)
August 2nd, 2012 - 1:53 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 2 (IANS) It was finally the end of the road for India's top women's doubles pair of Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa in the 2012 London Olympics after ... Read more...
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India’s badminton coach Gopichand accuses Japan of ‘wanting to lose’
August 1st, 2012 - 9:45 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 1 (IANS) India's badminton coach Pullela Gopi Chand Wednesday accused Japanese pair of Mizuki Fujii and Reika Kakiiwa of "wanting to lose" at a Olympic Games group match ... Read more...
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Olympic: Saina starts her campaign Sunday
July 28th, 2012 - 4:34 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 28 (IANS) Saina Nehwal begins her pursuit of India's elusive badminton Olympic medal at the London Games Sunday against Swiss Sabrina Jaquet in the first round of the ... Read more...
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Olympic badminton: Saina best bet for a medal
July 27th, 2012 - 6:58 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 27 (IANS) Saina Nehwal begins her pursuit of a badminton medal at the London Olympics Sunday and her first-round opponent in the three-player preliminary group is Swiss Sabrina ... Read more...
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We should be back with a medal: Gopichand (Interview)
July 10th, 2012 - 6:24 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, July 10 (IANS) India's chief badminton coach Pullela Gopichand is optimistic that the country's shuttlers will return home with at least one medal from the London Olympics.
The five-member ... Read more...
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Badminton veteran Gade builds up towards London Olympics
May 20th, 2012 - 7:38 pm ICT by IANS
Wuhan (China), May 20 (IANS) Danish badminton player Peter Gade is feeling good about his game ahead of the London Olympics.With a comfortable 2-0 win, Danish veteran Peter Gade led ... Read more...
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Getting the hang of Chinese at the right time: Saina Nehwal (Interview)
March 25th, 2012 - 1:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Saina Nehwal could not have won the Swiss Open title at a more appropriate juncture in her career. The Indian badminton champion badly and quickly ... Read more...
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It’s my happiest moment: Badminton coach Arif (With Images)
January 25th, 2012 - 10:37 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Jan 25 (IANS) Sidelined in the cricket team during his college days, he decided to opt for a game in which he could personally excel. That is how ... Read more...
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Saina strolls into quarterfinals of Malaysian Super Series
January 12th, 2012 - 9:33 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 12 (IANS) Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal thrashed Chinese Taipei's Shao Chieh Cheng 21-19, 21-8 to enter the quarterfinals of the Malaysian Super Series here Thursday.The world ... Read more...
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Saina has time to be at her best before Olympics: Gopichand
December 3rd, 2011 - 11:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Former All England Champion and current India coach Pullela Gopichand says Saina Nehwal's recent slump in form would only help her to get better ahead ... Read more...
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Jayaram, Gurusaidutt, Saina in Hong Kong Open quarterfinals
November 17th, 2011 - 9:47 pm ICT by IANS
Hong Kong, Nov 17 (IANS) Ajay Jayaram and Gurusaidutt recorded upset victories against formidable opponents to storm into the men's singles quarterfinals of the Hong Kong Open badminton Thursday.Saina Nehwal ... Read more...
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Saina carrying India’s hopes at World Badminton in London
August 7th, 2011 - 8:07 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 7 (IANS) Saina Nehwal would carry India's hopes at the World Badminton Championships that begin at Wembley Indoor Arena here Monday.Saina, seeded sixth, has battled a niggling ankle ... Read more...
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Tata Open badminton goes international
December 14th, 2010 - 9:18 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 14 (IANS) Leading shuttlers from Malaysia and Indonesia have confirmed their participation in the $15,000 Tata Open India International Challenge 2010 to be held here Dec 15-25 at the Cricket ... Read more...
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Saina’s family ecstatic at daughter’s feat
December 12th, 2010 - 8:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) After Saina Nehwal won the Hong Kong Super Series title Sunday, her mother Usha Nehwal expressed joy at her daughter's feat and revealed how the star shuttler ... Read more...
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CWG badminton: Kashyap pulls off stunning upset, makes semis with Chetan
October 11th, 2010 - 10:52 pm ICT by IANS
By Avishek Roy
New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) India's Parupalli Kashyap pulled off a stunning 19-21, 21-19, 21-16 upset over fourth-seeded Malaysian Muhammad Hafiz Hashim to move into the semi-finals of the men's ... Read more...
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Gill snubs Sushil’s coach, announces Rs.1 million for the wrestler
September 14th, 2010 - 9:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) After former All England badminton champion Pullela Gopichand, wrestling coach Satpal Tuesday was the latest victim of sports minister M.S. Gill's ignorance.
Satpal, an Asian Games gold ... Read more...
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Padukone, Kumble, Dravid among stars to welcome Queen’s Baton Relay to Bangalore
August 31st, 2010 - 5:38 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Aug.31 (ANI): Some of the leading lights of Indian sports will welcome the Queen's Baton Relay for the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi, which reaches Bangalore on September 2.Among those ... Read more...
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Saina’s victory phenomenal: Gopichand (Lead)
June 27th, 2010 - 6:57 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad/New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Saina Nehwal's three titles in three weeks is a phenomenal achievement for the Indian sport, said her coach and former All England champion Pullela Gopichand.
World No.3 Saina ... Read more...
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Saina’s win is amazing, says Gopichand
June 27th, 2010 - 5:56 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, June 27 (IANS) Saina Nehwal winning the Indonesian Open Super Series, her third straight title, is "amazing", says Pullela Gopichand, the badminton player's coach and former All England Champion.
"It's a fabulous ... Read more...
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Super Saina wins three badminton titles in three weeks (Lead)
June 27th, 2010 - 4:05 pm ICT by IANS
Jakarta, June 27 (IANS) India's Saina Nehwal made her country proud Sunday as she won the Indonesian Open Super Series for her third straight badminton title in three weeks, including the ... Read more...
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Verma re-elected BAI chief
June 13th, 2010 - 8:22 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, June 13 (IANS) As expected, V.K. Verma was unanimously re-elected president of the Badminton Association of India (BAI) for a fourth term of four years at its annual general meeting here ... Read more...
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India Open: Guru Sai Dutt shocks Hashim (Lead, adding results)
June 11th, 2010 - 11:19 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, June 11 (IANS) RMV Guru Sai Dutt exhibited a merciless streak to put out second seed Mohd. Hafiz Hashim, and join top ranked Chetan Anand in the men's singles semi-finals of ... Read more...
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India Open: Guru Sai Dutt shocks Hashim
June 11th, 2010 - 10:08 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, June 11 (IANS) RMV Guru Sai Dutt exhibited a merciless streak to put out second seed Mohd. Hafiz Hashim, and join top ranked Chetan Anand in the men's singles semi-finals of ... Read more...
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Saina cautiously optimistic about chances in Indian Open
June 7th, 2010 - 11:11 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, June 7 (IANS) World No 6 Saina Nehwal Monday arrived here for the Yonex-Sunrise India Open Grand Prix (Gold) badminton tournament, commencing Tuesday, and expressed cautious optimism about her chances.
It was ... Read more...
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India Open: Time Indian badminton stars performed at home
June 7th, 2010 - 6:46 pm ICT by IANS
By Anand Philar
Chennai, June 7 (IANS) Seven times All-England champion Erland Kops had once remarked that there was no home ground for a champion and India's best hope, Saina Nehwal would do ... Read more...
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Top stars skip Indian Open badminton
June 5th, 2010 - 5:26 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, June 5 (IANS) The rather courageous move of the Tamil Nadu Badminton Association (TNBA) to host the $150,000 Yonex-Sunrise Indian Open Grand Prix here seems to have backfired as No.6 Saina ... Read more...
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Saina should improve fitness, speed, says Malaysian star
April 18th, 2010 - 7:06 pm ICT by IANS
By Pragya Tiwari
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Malaysia's star shuttler Muhammad Hafiz Hashim feels it is premature to talk about India's badminton sensation Saina Nehwal reaching the top of the world rankings ... Read more...
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India should win atleast one title in Asia Badminton: Gopichand
April 10th, 2010 - 9:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Former All England Champion and national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand believes that India should win atleast one title in the Badminton Asia Championships beginning here Monday.
It is ... Read more...
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Sania in semifinal of All England badminton
March 13th, 2010 - 7:20 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 13 (IANS) India's Saina Nehwal stormed into the women's semifinal of the All England Badminton Championship with a stunning 21-8, 21-14 quarterfinal win over Germany's Juliane Schenk in 27 minutes ... Read more...
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Indian sports persons to speak their mind at Turf 2009
December 7th, 2009 - 10:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) India's sports stars both former and current will speak their minds on the huge potential of the domestic sports market at a two-day FICCI Global Summit - ... Read more...
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Indian badminton authorities need to learn from China: Gopi
September 13th, 2009 - 12:26 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Sep 12 (IANS) Indian badminton authorities need to lay greater stress on players' fitness and be as focussed as their counterparts from China to carry the country forward in the discipline, ... Read more...
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