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Sindhu enters final, Saina bows out of Badminton Worlds

Glasgow: India had a mixed day at the World Badminton Championships, with 2016 Olympic silver medallist P.V. Sindhu entering the final, while Saina Nehwal lost in the women’s singles semi-finals here on Saturday. Fourth seed Sindhu crushed Chinese ninth seed Chen Yufei of China 21-13, 21-10 in 48 minutes in a superlative display to set-up […]

  • Friday, 23 July 2021
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Indonesia Masters: Saina crowned champion as Marin withdraws after injury

Jakarta: Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal was crowned champion of the Indonesia Masters 2019 on Sunday after her opponent Carolina Marin pulled out of the summit clash due to an injury. Marin, the reigning Olympic champion and three-time world champion, twisted her right knee after landing awkwardly following a smash in the first game itself. […]

  • Friday, 09 July 2021
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Saina enters Indonesia Masters final

Jakarta: Indian star Saina Nehwal defeated He Bingjiao of China in a hard-fought encounter to enter the women’s singles final at the Indonesia Masters badminton tournament here on Saturday. Saina had to fight hard before overturning an early deficit to win 18-21, 21-12, 21-18 in a tough 58-minute battle.

  • Friday, 09 July 2021
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Syed Modi Open 2018: Sameer Verma defends title, Saina lose in summit clash

Lucknow: Ace Indian shuttler Sameer Verma defended his Syed Modi International Super 300 tournament title while it was heartbreak for Saina Nehwal after suffering straight game defeats here on Sunday. While Sameer defeated China’s Lu Guang Zu from China in the men’s single final, Saina lost to young Han Yue of China in a one-sided […]

  • Friday, 09 July 2021
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Shuttler Saina crashes out of Denmark Open

Odense (Denmark): Star Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal crashed out of the Denmark Open as she lost to World No. 1 Tai Tzu Ying in the quarter-final match here on Friday. The 28-year-old Hyderabadi shuttler lost to her opponent in straight games 20-22, 11-21 in just 36 minutes. Saina’s poor run against Ying continued as she […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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Shuttler Saina in Denmark Open quarter-finals

Odense: Star Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal stormed into the quarter-finals of the Denmark Open, defeating second seed Akane Yamaguchi in the second round match here on Thursday. In a match which lasted 36 minutes, the Hyderabadi shuttler outplayed Japanese shuttler Yamaguchi 21-15, 21-17 in straight games. Right from the start, Saina seemed positive and played […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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Saina survives, Sindhu ousted from Denmark Open

Odense: Star shuttler Saina Nehwal survived a scare before progressing to the second round of the Denmark Open but it was heartbreak for Rio silver medallist P.V. Sindhu, who crashed out after being stunned by unseeded American Beiwen Zhang in the opening round of the womens singles event here on Tuesday. Saina overcame stiff resistance […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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Shraddha shares sporty 'Saina' look

Mumbai: Actress Shraddha Kapoor, who is busy shooting “Saina” – based on the life of badminton player Saina Nehwal, has unveiled her first look from the film. The 31-year-old took to Instagram and posted a picture showcasing her transformation into the ace badminton player, who won the bronze for the country in 2012 London Olympics. […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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Srikanth, Sindhu retain spots in top-10 of BWF rankings

New Delhi: Ace shuttlers Kidambi Srikanth and P.V. Sindhu are the only Indians in the top-10 of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) singles rankings, released on Thursday. Srikanth, who suffered a shocking defeat in the recently-concluded Asian Games 2018, maintained his eighth spot in the men’s singles rankings with 63,835 points. Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen topped […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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Sindhu creates Asiad history, enters women's singles final; Saina settles for bronze

Jakarta: Star Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu created history as she stormed into the women’s single badminton final at the 2018 Asian Games here on Monday but her compatriot Saina Nehwal had to settle for a bronze. After defeating World No.2 Akane Yagamuchi of Japan 21-17, 15-21, 21-10 in the semis, the 23-year-old became the first […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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Badminton World Championships: Saina, Ashwini-Satwik lose in quarters

Nanjing (China): India’s Saina Nehwal and the mixed doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Ashwini Ponnappa lost in the quarter-finals of the Badminton World Championships here on Friday. Saina, the 10th seed, was outclassed by Spanish seventh seed and two-time world champion Carolina Marin, who cruised to a 21-6, 21-11 victory in 31 minutes to […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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Saina advances at Badminton World Championships

Nanjing (China): Indian star Saina Nehwal defeated Aliye Demirbag of Turkey in straight games to enter the third round of the women’s singles category at the Badminton World Championships here on Tuesday. Saina fought off a brave effort from her Turkish opponent to cruise to a 21-17, 21-18 victory in just 39 minutes. The Hyderabad-based […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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Saina Nehwal, HS Prannoy lose in semis at Asia Championships

Wuhan: Indian singles stars Saina Nehwal and H.S. Prannoy settled for bronze medals after losing in the semi-finals of the Badminton Asia Championships here on Saturday. London Olympic bronze medallist Saina lost to Chinese Taipei top seed Tai Tzu Ying 25-27, 19-21 in 45 minutes. It was Saina’s third bronze medal in the Asia Championships. […]

  • Wednesday, 07 July 2021
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Sindhu, Srikanth, Saina, Prannoy in Badminton Asia Championships quarters

Wuhan (China): It was a good day for India’s singles players as P.V. Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth, Saina Nehwal and H.S. Prannoy entered the quarter-finals of the Badminton Asia Championships at the Wuhan Sports Centre here on Thursday. Apart from doubles players, the disappointment of day in singles category was B. Sai Praneeth. Praneeth bowed out […]

  • Wednesday, 07 July 2021
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CWG 2018: Gold for Saina in women's singles title; Sindhu bags silver

Gold Coast (Australia): Indian star Saina Nehwal defeated compatriot P.V. Sindhu by straight games to win the women’s singles title in the badminton competition at the 21st Commonwealth Games (CWG) here on Sunday. Saina displayed some superb form to clinch a 21-18, 23-21 victory in the final. Saina was fired up and played with power […]

  • Wednesday, 07 July 2021
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