Backed by a powerful squad featuring experienced players like Tanvi Sharma and Unnati Hooda, alongside current and former Junior World No. 1s, host nation India is poised for a potentially historic performance at the BWF World Junior Badminton Championships 2025. The prestigious tournament is kicking off at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati on October 6th. Returning to…
Introduction Suhas Yathiraj is an inspiring figure in both sports and public service, known for his remarkable achievements in para-badminton. Born on July 2, 1983, in Hassan, Karnataka, Suhas is not only a professional para-badminton player but also a distinguished Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer. His unique ability to balance a career in sports and…
Nithya Sre Sivan clinched the bronze medal for India in the newly-introduced women’s singles badminton SH6 class at the Paris 2024 Paralympics on Monday. This achievement added to India’s impressive tally, marking the country’s eighth medal of the day and fifth in badminton, all of which were secured on the same day. Notably, India had…
Suhas Yathiraj secured a silver medal in the men’s singles SL4 badminton category at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, but fell short in the final match, which took place on Monday. Yathiraj, a 41-year-old Indian para-badminton player with an impairment in one of his ankles, faced French opponent Lucas Mazur in a rematch of their Tokyo…
Introduction In the world of para-badminton, where athletes overcome physical challenges to compete at the highest levels, Nitesh Kumar has emerged as an inspiration. With his relentless dedication and exceptional talent, Nitesh has not only made a name for himself but has also brought significant recognition to India in the global para-badminton community. His journey,…
Introduction Manoj Sarkar’s journey in para-badminton is a compelling story of resilience, determination, and triumph over adversity. As one of India’s premier para-badminton players, Sarkar has not only brought glory to his country but also inspired countless others with disabilities to pursue their dreams. His story is a testament to the power of sport to…
Despite putting up a valiant fight, Lakshya couldn’t maintain his early advantage and was further hampered by an injury in the second game, ultimately succumbing to a 21-13, 16-21, 11-21 defeat. Lakshya’s start in the first game was impressive, a reflection of his consistent performances throughout the Olympics. He surged to an 11-5 lead at…
Indian badminton player Lakshya Sen is poised to compete for a bronze medal at the Olympics after losing his semifinal match. The 22-year-old faced a straight-game defeat against reigning Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen on Sunday. Despite this setback, Sen will have another opportunity to secure an Olympic medal when he goes head-to-head with Malaysia’s Lee…
Lakshya Sen‘s remarkable debut in the Olympic Games has reached new heights as he achieved a historic victory against 12th seed Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei in the quarterfinals of the Men’s Badminton Singles. In a thrilling encounter characterized by intense rallies, Sen emerged victorious after three gripping games, with scores of 19-21, 21-15,…
India’s Lakshya Sen comfortably defeated his compatriot HS Prannoy to secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the men’s singles badminton event at the Paris Olympics 2024. Sen triumphed with a dominant 21-12, 21-6 victory in straight sets, completing the match in just 39 minutes. With this win, he becomes only the second Indian player…