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‘My body is telling me to stop’: Why 2-time Olympic gold medalist Viktor Axelsen has been forced into sudden retirement at 32 | Badminton News

‘My body is telling me to stop’: Why 2-time Olympic gold medalist Viktor Axelsen has been forced into sudden retirement at 32 | Badminton News

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2 min readUpdated: Apr 15, 2026 11:51 AM IST Two-time Olympic champion and two-time world champion Viktor Axelsen has announced his retirement from badminton after a persistent back injury. The 32-year-old Axelsen said that he did not want to retire but was being forced to make the decision after nerve pain prevented him from doing even basic training on court. “It’s not because I want to retire, it’s simply because I’m not able to do the training required. But it is very tough for me not to be able to say stop or have one last dance. But that’s just how my story is, I guess,” Axelsen said on The Average Not Average Podcast where he announced his retirement. Axelsen also spoke at length with Badminton Europe, where he detailed his injury and rehab timeline. “As most people know, I have been struggling with my back for quite some time. After I had surgery in April last year and went through a long rehabilitation process, I unfortunately had a setback in October. Since those tournaments, …

Chess World Cup: Diptayan Ghosh, who once took a 2-year break to work in a bank, beats 2-time world championship contender Ian Nepomniachtchi | Chess News

Chess World Cup: Diptayan Ghosh, who once took a 2-year break to work in a bank, beats 2-time world championship contender Ian Nepomniachtchi | Chess News

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On a day when he achieved his greatest result on the chess board, Diptayan Ghosh looks back at the two years he lost during the prime of his career with a hint of regret. The year was 2021 when Ghosh emerged from the Delhi School of Economics with a degree and a job at a corporate bank in Mumbai. But taking the job meant Ghosh’s chess career took a backseat. With COVID having reduced the number of tournaments to a trickle, and with no sponsors to back his ambitions, Ghosh decided to put his once-promising career on hold and become a corporate employee. It was a gig that lasted two years before Ghosh quit his job to play chess again. Story continues below this ad “I was just bored (working at the corporate role),” Ghosh said with a grin when he looked back at those years in Mumbai on the day he sent home two-time world championship contender Ian Nepomniachtchi in the second round of the FIDE World Cup, the biggest upset of the tournament …

Naveen stuns 2-time Paralympic champion

Naveen stuns 2-time Paralympic champion

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Para shuttler Naveen Sivakumar stunned the two-time Paralympic Champion Lucas Mazur to clinch the title at Indonesia Para Badminton International on Sunday. He took his first-ever win against the Frenchman in their fifth meeting to clinch the MS SL4 title with a fighting three-game, 17-21, 23-21, 21-12, victory. Naveen continued his great year, having won his second singles title here after the Spanish Para Badminton International and also had an Asian bronze medal. Nithya, Manisha and Nitesh bag Individual titles India continued its dominance in other categories as Nithya Sre Sivan (SH6), Manisha Ramadass (SU5), and Nitesh Kumar (SL3) also bagged individual titles. Nithya got the better of Peruan Giuliana Poved in the final, 21-14, 21-13. Meanwhile, Paralympic champion Nitesh Kumar received a walkover against Daniel Bethell in the final. On the other hand, Manisha Ramadass got the better (12-21, 22-20, 21-14) of her fellow compatriot Thulasimathi Murugesan in the final to bag her fourth title of the year. Later in the day, the duo of Sukant Kadam and Pramod Bhagat clinched the men’s doubles …

“Lives More Important”: 2-Time IPL Winner Urges Overseas Stars Not To Return To India

“Lives More Important”: 2-Time IPL Winner Urges Overseas Stars Not To Return To India

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One of the finest cricketers of his generation, Mitchell Johnson is one of the few players to have won multiple Indian Premier League (IPL) titles. He did so during his stint with the Mumbai Indians in 2013 and 2017. Despite witnessing the highs of lifting the IPL trophy twice, Johnson has urged Pat Cummins and other Australian stars not to return to the T20 league as it resumes on May 17, after a week-long disruption due to the Indo-Pak conflict. “While Cricket Australia has empowered players to make their own decisions, the weight of those choices can be heavy. Opting not to play could lead to disappointment or even professional and financial repercussions down the track, but prioritising safety is first and foremost,” Johnson said in a column on The Western Australian. On a personal level, Johnson said that he wouldn’t have returned to India if he were involved in such a situation. “If I had to make a call whether to head back to India and finish the tournament, it would be …

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad LIVE Scorecard, IPL 2025 LIVE: Rinku Singh Takes Down 2-Time Purple Cap Holder, Silences Critics

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad LIVE Scorecard, IPL 2025 LIVE: Rinku Singh Takes Down 2-Time Purple Cap Holder, Silences Critics

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IPL 2025 KKR vs SRH LIVE Score© BCCI Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Live Updates, IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders have lost their fourth wicket as IPL debutant Kamindu Mendis removed Angkrish Raghuvanshi for 50. Four-down Kolkata Knight Riders now have Venkatesh Iyer and Rinku Singh standing unbeaten at the crease. On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad bowlers are eyeing some quick wickets in the early stages of the game. Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to bowl against Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2025 match on Thursday at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Amid all the concerns regarding the pitch, KKR roped-in all-rounder Moeen Ali in their Playing XI, in the place of pacer Spencer Johnson. (Live Scorecard) IPL 2025 – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Live Updates, straight from Eden Gardens, Kolkata: April03202520:47 (IST) KKR vs SRH Live: Venkatesh brings some hopes After losing four wickets, the onus has fallen on the shoulders of Venkatesh Iyer and Rinku Singh of leading Kolkata Knight Riders to a good total. …

Manmohan Singh, 2-Time PM And Architect Of India’s Economic Reforms, Dies At 92

Manmohan Singh, 2-Time PM And Architect Of India’s Economic Reforms, Dies At 92

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New Delhi: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh died of age-related medical conditions on Thursday, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi, where he was admitted, said in a statement. He was 92. “With profound grief, we inform the demise of former Prime Minister of India, Dr Manmohan Singh, aged 92. He was being treated for age-related medical conditions and had a sudden loss of consciousness at home on 26 December 2024,” AIIMS said. “Resuscitative measures were started immediately at home. He was brought to the medical emergency at AIIMS, New Delhi at 8.06 pm. Despite all efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 9.51 pm,” AIIMS said. Manmohan Singh was Prime Minister for two terms in the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government from 2004 to 2014. He had been in poor health for the last few months. The former prime minister is survived by wife Gurcharan Singh and three daughters. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a post on X condoled the death of the leader. “India mourns …

With Laapataa Ladies’ exit, India’s Oscar hopes rest with Guneet Monga again; 2-time Academy Award winner gets nominated | Bollywood

With Laapataa Ladies’ exit, India’s Oscar hopes rest with Guneet Monga again; 2-time Academy Award winner gets nominated | Bollywood

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Dec 18, 2024 10:26 AM IST India’s hopes at the 2025 Oscars now rest on Anuja, a live-action short film produced by Guneet Monga, after Laapataa Ladies did not make it to the next round. India’s hopes at the 2025 Oscars now rest on Anuja, a live-action short film produced by Guneet Monga, after Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies did not make it to the next round in the International Feature Film category. On Tuesday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the shortlists for 10 categories for the upcoming 97th Academy Awards. (Also Read –Laapataa Ladies out of Oscars race; internet wants FFI members fired: ‘Let those who understand cinema take over’) Guneet Monga has been nominated for the third time at the Oscars. Laapataa Ladies, which was India’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film category, could not advance further, leaving many fans and filmmakers disappointed. However, India still has a reason to hope. Monga’s Anuja has been shortlisted in the Best Live-Action Short Film category. The film sheds light on …