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Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy exit in first round

Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy exit in first round

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Top Indian shuttlers HS Prannoy and Lakshya Sen faced an early exit at the Malaysia Masters Super 500 Tournament in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. The All England finalist Lakshya bowed down in a straight-game 17-21, 11-21 affair to the 18-year-old rising star Zaki Ubaidillah of Indonesia. The two-time junior world medalist Zaki outclassed his much higher-ranked opponent in a comfortable first-round matchup in 43 minutes. Meanwhile, Prannoy showed a good fight against World No. 9 Kodai Naraoka of Japan, but a lack of composure in the dying moments cost him the match. The 33-year-old had five match points in the decider, leading 20-16, but he could not close it out and lost in three games, 17-21, 22-20, 22-24. 🏸Bad day at the office for Indian shuttlers at #MalaysiaMasters2026 — – Lakshya Sen loses against 18-year-old Zaki Ubaidullah in the opening round.Score: 17-21, 11-21 – HS Prannoy loses to world no.9 Kodai Naraoka despite having five match points in the deciding game. Score:… pic.twitter.com/gobFrigbpy — The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) May 20, 2026 On the other hand, Malvika …

Devika Sihag wins in 3 sets; Anmol Kharb fritters 11-2 lead in decider vs former Olympic champion

Devika Sihag wins in 3 sets; Anmol Kharb fritters 11-2 lead in decider vs former Olympic champion

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Bronze medals at Thomas Cups don’t have aftermaths. But if the last week has proven anything to upcoming shuttlers, it is that only wins will be considered to be making any headway in Indian badminton. From amongst those needing to prove a point at the Thailand Open in Patumwan, Bangkok, Devika Sihag had the most significant win, defeating Natsuki Nidaira 21-19, 13-21, 21-15 to move into the second round. The Indian ranked No 40 defeated the Japanese No 26. Her state-mate from Haryana, Anmol Kharb, had a tougher opponent in former Olympic champion, Chen Yufei. The once Indian prodigy, who won the National Badminton title at 16, and then proceeded to help India claim the women’s Asian team title, put the Chinese former World No 1 under the pump with a spirited display to lead 21-19, 13-21, 11-2. But she was sloppy thereafter, and a tad clueless thereafter not knowing the best tactical path to close out, as she gave away 19 points thereafter and managed to score only 7. It’s where the big names, …

Tanvi Sharma pips Anmol Kharb; Ayush Shetty exits

Tanvi Sharma pips Anmol Kharb; Ayush Shetty exits

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A good outing for the young Indian women’s singles contingent as three players reached the quarterfinals of the Orleans Masters Super 300 in France on Thursday. In an all-Indian matchup, the 17-year-old Tanvi Sharma defeated Anmol Kharb in straight games, 21-14, 21-17, to set up a quarterfinal clash against Japan’s Natsuki Nidaira. Following her, Malvika Bansod and Isharani Baruah also won their respective matches and will now meet each other in the quarterfinals on Friday. Malvika defeated Malaysian shuttler Wong Ling Ching in straight games 24-22, 21-13, while Isharaini edged past Canada’s Wen Yu Zhang in three games, 21-11, 14-21, 21-17. In men’s doubles, the Indian pair of Hariharan Amsakarunan and MR Arjun also reached quarterfinals with a 26-24, 21-14 win over the Scottish pair of Alexander Dunn and Adam Pringle. Ayush Shetty’s poor form continues India’s lone competitor in the second round of men’s singles, Ayush Shetty, faced a three-game defeat to lower-ranked Yudai Okimoto of Japan, 21-9, 18-21, 9-21. Ayush had a good start to the match, winning the opening game dominantly and …

Tanvi Sharma beats Anmol Kharb in a battle of teenagers on a good day for Indian women’s singles

Tanvi Sharma beats Anmol Kharb in a battle of teenagers on a good day for Indian women’s singles

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It wasn’t all plain sailing for Tanvi Sharma against Anmol Kharb in a round-of-16 battle of Indian teenagers at the Orleans Masters Super 300 on Thursday. Early in the second game, Anmol hit the best winner she managed all match – a crisp forehand crosscourt with a late flick of her wrists and a strong whipping motion. Tanvi was floored, lunging to her forehand flank but unable to get to the shuttle. But she got up, dusted herself off, and responded with a superb 1-2 punch next rally, hitting a strong forehand return smash from the backcourt and then playing the most delicate of drop shots to the frontcourt, to leave Anmol stranded. It was this quality of shotmaking that saw Tanvi, 16, overcome her 18-year-old compatriot 21-14, 21-17 in just 35 minutes. It marked a good day for Indian badminton in women’s singles as three shuttlers made it to the last eight, with Malvika Bansod and Isharani Baruah winning their matches, too. Malvika, on a comeback trail after a long injury break last year, …

Why Indian badminton should refrain from anointing any youngster as the Saina-Sindhu successor – the heir isn’t apparent

Why Indian badminton should refrain from anointing any youngster as the Saina-Sindhu successor – the heir isn’t apparent

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Marketeers and broadcasters need a face to sell. Their aims are dynastic in nature—energies devoted to assembling an heir for the throne, constantly searching for princelings to succeed the kings. Indian women’s singles badminton lucked out once when PV Sindhu emerged perfectly as the princess who took over from the queen, Saina Nehwal. It is the exact scenario India should refrain from attempting to recreate. The reasons are simple: there isn’t an heir apparent in our sights right now. You need an An Se-young-level talent for that, and India doesn’t have one currently. Rushing to declare someone the next big thing—for the lure of promise and to satiate market demand—will be a huge disservice to the talent herself. The temperaments of current contenders are far off Saina-levels, and their physicality, the very basis for this sport, is nowhere close to making bold assumptions about their futures. Marketers will of course go sniffing for their next project to present to the world. But there are huge dangers in ruining that same potential by force-creating auras where …

Kiran George, Manjunath move into second round at Thailand Masters

Kiran George, Manjunath move into second round at Thailand Masters

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India’s Kiran George and Mithun Manjunath progressed to the second round of the men’s singles at the Thailand Masters Super 300 tournament in Bangkok on Wednesday, registering victories that followed very different paths. Seventh seed Kiran George produced one of the most efficient performances of the day, dispatching Indonesia’s Sholeh Aidil in just 27 minutes. George controlled the rallies from the outset and wrapped up a 21-15, 21-9 win without being stretched. World number 60 Mithun Manjunath, on the other hand, came through a hard-fought three-game contest to knock out eighth seed Magnus Johannesen of Denmark. Manjunath took the opening game comfortably before dropping the second, but held his nerve in the decider to close out a 21-12, 9-21, 21-17 victory after nearly an hour on court. India also saw Tharun Mannepalli advance in men’s singles, with the youngster edging past Thailand’s Kantaphon Wangcharoen 22-20, 21-17. However, several Indian shuttlers bowed out in the opening round. Priyanshu Rajawat went down narrowly to Canada’s Brian Yang in three games, while Manraj Singh and S Sankar Muthusamy …

Indonesia Masters 2026: Sindhu, Lakshya Sen in quarters; Anmol Kharb, Kidambi Srikanth exit

Indonesia Masters 2026: Sindhu, Lakshya Sen in quarters; Anmol Kharb, Kidambi Srikanth exit

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India’s PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 Indonesia Masters Super 500 at the Istora Senayan on Thursday. While Sindhu took down Line Kjaersfeldt of Denmark 21-19, 21-18 in the Round of 16 for her 500th career win in singles, Sen got the better off Hong Kong’s Jason Gunawan. In what was the first-ever encounter between the two, Sen dominated the proceedings for a 21-10, 21-11 straight games win just 33 minutes. The Indian was not troubled one bit as she forced his way into a second consecutive quarter-finals in as many weeks. Sen will now face-off against Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul in the quarter-finals on Friday. Srikanth, Anmol Kharb exit Among the other Indians in action, former world No 1 Kidambi Srikanth and the rising Anmol Kharb bowed out of contention from the men’s and women’s singles respectively. While Srikanth faced a 11-21, 10-21 loss in just 32 minutes to the fourth seeded Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei, Kharb took a game off former world champion Nozomi Okuhara. Kharb, who …

Anmol Kharb, Aakarshi Kashyap progress to main draw

Anmol Kharb, Aakarshi Kashyap progress to main draw

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Indian shuttlers had a good start to the Indonesia Masters 2026 campaign as Anmol Kharb and Aakarshi Kashyap advanced to the main draw at the Istora Senayan on Tuesday. Anmol defeated Wen Yu Zhang of Canada in an hour-long 21-18, 20-22, 21-19 thriller, while Aakarshi overpowered Isharani Baruah 21-13, 21-17 in an all-Indian matchup. They will join PV Sindhu, Malvika Bansod and Tanvi Sharma in the first round of the women’s singles main draw tomorrow. Meanwhile, Tasnim Mir was knocked out after losing to Amalia Schulz of Denmark, 12-21, 16-21, in the women’s singles qualifying round. On the other hand, India will have no representation in the women’s doubles main draw as India’s pair of Rashmi Ganesh and Sania Sikkandar bowed out in the qualifying round. The duo lost to the Chinese pair of Keng Shu Liang and Li Hua Zhou, 21-23, 10-21 in a 34-minute match. Indians in main draw of Indonesia Masters 2026 Men’s Singles – Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, Kidambi Srikanth, HS Prannoy, Kiran George Women’s Singles– PV Sindhu, Malvika Bansod, Tanvi …

Top Shuttlers ready for Super 300 battle in Lucknow

Top Shuttlers ready for Super 300 battle in Lucknow

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The 2025 edition of the Syed Modi India International Super 300 is set to kick off in Lucknow on Tuesday, bringing together a deep pool of elite shuttlers, rising Indian prospects, and experienced Olympians. With a USD 240,000 prize purse announced by the Uttar Pradesh Badminton Association, fans can expect a competitive week across all five categories. India will also field the largest contingent of 152 players, making this one of the most anticipated home events on the badminton calendar. Big names lead India’s campaign Former champion Kidambi Srikanth and Tokyo Olympian HS Prannoy headline the men’s singles draw as they look to close the season on a strong note. Srikanth, who enjoyed a resurgence with a runner-up finish at the Malaysia Masters, opens against Meiraba Luwang Maisnam. Prannoy, returning from a side strain that hampered his European swing, faces Kavin Thangam in the first round. Other notable Indians include: Tharun Mannepalli (6th seed), up against Sathish Kumar Karunakaran S Sankar Muthusamy, facing Manraj Singh Priyanshu Rajawat, returning after a knee injury Kiran George, Mithun …

Singapore Open Super 750: Satwik-Chirag return to action- Where to Watch | Badminton News

Singapore Open Super 750: Satwik-Chirag return to action- Where to Watch | Badminton News

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The Indian premier badminton doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will return to action on Tuesday, leading the challenge at the Singapore Open Super 750 tournament. The duo is back after two months after pulling out of the All England Championships mid-tournament due to Chirag’s back injury. They also pulled out of the Sudirman Cup because of Satwik’s health issues. After shaking off the fitn ess concerns, the duo will be up against Malaysia’s Choong Hon Jian and Muhammad Haikal. Story continues below this ad In the men’s singles, the Indian hopes will majorly lie on the 2023 World Championships medallist HS Prannoy and Lakshya Sen. After battling chikungunya last year, Prannoy is making a comeback this season. He will face Denmark’s Rasmus Gemke in the first round. Lakshya Sen will look to silence doubts about his fitness when he faces Lin Chun-Yi in the opening round. The 23-year-old from Almora, a 2021 World Championships bronze-medallist, has struggled to find form since reaching the Paris Olympics semifinal. Priyanshu Rajawat and Kiran George will be …