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Sindhu advances as Satwik-Chirag retire injured

Sindhu advances as Satwik-Chirag retire injured

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PV Sindhu advanced to the second round of the Japan Open 2026 with a convincing straight-games victory, while India’s top men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were forced to retire from their opening-round match because of injury on Tuesday. Competing in the BWF World Tour Super 750 tournament in Tokyo, Sindhu defeated Malaysia’s Wong Ling Ching 21-14, 21-11 to book her place in the last 16. The two-time Olympic medallist controlled the contest from the outset, building early leads in both games before sealing the match in straight games. The day, however, ended in disappointment for world No. 4 men’s doubles pair Satwik and Chirag. The Indian duo retired after dropping the opening game 19-21 against Denmark’s Mads Vestergaard and Daniel Lundgaard due to Satwik’s recurring shoulder injury. Injury setback for Satwik-Chirag Chief doubles coach Tan Kim Her confirmed to PTI that the pair will also skip next week’s China Open to focus on rehabilitation ahead of the BWF World Championships, which will be held in New Delhi next month. India also …

PV Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag in action – Preview, Full India squad

PV Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag in action – Preview, Full India squad

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The 2026 Japan Open Super 750 is all set to kickstart at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium from Tuesday. The tournament carries a total prize purse of USD 950,000 and features many of the world’s top badminton players. It is one of the mandatory stops on the BWF World Tour, making it a key opportunity for players to earn valuable ranking points ahead of the BWF World Championships in New Delhi next month and the Asian Games later this year. India will field a strong contingent led by Lakshya Sen, PV Sindhu and the men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty in the competition. Youngsters Ayush Shetty and Unnati Hooda will also be aiming to make deep runs and improve their world rankings. Top stars, key Indian matches The men’s singles draw will feature world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi, Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn, Denmark’s Anders Antonsen and Japan’s Kodai Naraoka among others. In the women’s singles, defending champion An Se Young headlines the field alongside China’s Wang Zhi Yi and Chen Yu Fei, while …

Gambling capital of world where PV Sindhu took first steps on road to stardom

Gambling capital of world where PV Sindhu took first steps on road to stardom

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One of only two non-Chinese to win the low-key Macau Open since it became a Grand Prix – now a Super 300 – PV Sindhu learnt early what it took to succeed at the elite level. It’s a jaw-dropping fact when one thinks of it: Sindhu had only five lower-tier Tour titles before she won the silver at the 2016 Rio Olympics – three in a hat-trick (2013-15) at what used to be the season-ender at Macau. Two others came at Malaysia, and she had her two bronze medals at World Championships and another third place at the Asian Championships, a harbinger of what was to come. But those three seasons with wins at Macau were an indication of how hard she fought even when nobody was watching. For the likes of Ashmita Chaliha and Anmol Kharb, who made the quarters at least at Macau, that is the Sindhu-development period they need to study carefully. The Macau wins had a few routines. Back then, Sindhu was in Saina Nehwal’s shadow, so when she took her …

PV Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag to headline India’s squad for the 2026 Asian Games

PV Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag to headline India’s squad for the 2026 Asian Games

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Two-time Asian Games medalist PV Sindhu and defending champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will headline a stacked Indian squad for the badminton event at the 2026 Asian Games. The 20th edition of the continental Games is set to take place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, 2026. The Badminton Association of India (BAI) selection committee finalised the squad after reviewing recent performances across national and international tournaments, alongside BWF rankings as of May 26, 2026. Led by India’s top-ranked men’s singles player Lakshya Sen, the squad also features experienced H. S. Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth—all part of India’s historic men’s team silver-medal campaign at the previous edition. The men’s contingent retains much of the core that secured a bronze medal at the BWF Thomas Cup earlier this year. #News | Badminton Association of India (BAI) announces India’s squad for 2026 Asian Games Individual Event Men’s Singles (MS): Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty Women’s Singles (WS): PV Sindhu, Unnati Hooda Men’s Doubles (MD): Satwiksairaj Rankireddy / Chirag Shetty; Hariharan… pic.twitter.com/7BQsySMxjF — The Bridge …

PV Sindhu crashes out in semis to top seed Akane

PV Sindhu crashes out in semis to top seed Akane

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Indian star shuttler PV Sindhu bowed out in the women’s singles semi-finals of the 2026 Australian Open Super500 Tournament in Sydney on Saturday. She put up a good fight in first game but still faced a straight-game 20-22, 12-21 defeat to the top-seeded and world no.3 Akane Yamaguchi of Japan. This was the 29th meeting between the two veteran players, where the Japanese shuttler now closed out the deficit in their head-to-head record to 14-15. Sindhu had a good start to the game and was also leading 11-9 at the mid-game interval, but then after the break, she completely lost her composure. And then, she conceded six consecutive points after having multiple unforced errors. She, however, continued the fight and forced extra points in the game. Despite this late comeback, Akane kept her edge and clinched the first game 22-20 and then rode on this momentum to dominate the second. The 30-year-old Indian failed to induce another comeback and lost in straight games, ending India’s campaign as she was the lone semi-finalist here. Disclaimer: We …

PV Sindhu reaches Australian Open semi-finals, Tanvi Sharma’s run ends

PV Sindhu reaches Australian Open semi-finals, Tanvi Sharma’s run ends

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PV Sindhu moved a step closer to ending her title drought after powering into the women’s singles semi-finals of the Australian Open Super 500 badminton tournament in Sydney on Friday. The two-time Olympic medallist produced a clinical performance in the quarter-finals, defeating Chinese Taipei’s Chen Su Yu 21-6, 21-9 in just 27 minutes. The third seed controlled the contest from the outset, using her experience and superior court coverage to dominate both games and seal her place in the last four. Sindhu will now face top seed Akane Yamaguchi of Japan in a highly anticipated semi-final clash. The Indian shuttler holds a narrow 15-13 advantage in their head-to-head record, setting up an intriguing contest between two of the most experienced players on the women’s circuit. The semi-final appearance marks an encouraging turnaround for Sindhu, who has endured an inconsistent season while searching for her best form on the BWF World Tour. She is also chasing her first title since winning the Syed Modi International in December 2024. Tanvi’s impressive campaign comes to an end Earlier …

PV Sindhu, Tanvi Sharma advance to quarterfinals

PV Sindhu, Tanvi Sharma advance to quarterfinals

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Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Tanvi Sharma reached the quarterfinals of the 2026 Australian Open Super500 Tournament in Sydney on Thursday. In two all-Indian pre-quarterfinal matchups, Sindhu edged past Isharani Baruah 22-20, 21-12, while Tanvi defeated Malvika Bansod 21-13, 21-15. The 17-year-old will have a tough task ahead as she will be taking on the top seed, Akane Yamaguchi of Japan, in the next round. This will be the first meeting between them. Sindhu, on the other hand, will be facing a much lower-ranked Su Yu Chen of Chinese Taipei in her quarterfinal matchup on Friday. Meanwhile, the other Indian women’s singles player, Tanya Hemanth, bowed out in the second round to the second-seed Pornpawee Chochuwong of Thailand, 12-21, 15-21. In the men’s doubles, the rising Indian pair of Hariharan Amsakarunan and MR Arjun progressed to the next round with a dominant 21-17, 21-7 win over a pair from New Zealand. They will next take on Chinese Taipei’s Cheng Chen and Kuang Liu in the quarterfinals, which will be the first meeting between the two …

Sindhu, Tanvi advance to Australian Open second round; Men’s Singles challenge ends

Sindhu, Tanvi advance to Australian Open second round; Men’s Singles challenge ends

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India enjoyed a productive day at the Australian Open badminton tournament in Sydney as PV Sindhu and Tanvi Sharma progressed to the second round of the women’s singles competition, setting up all-Indian contests in the next stage. Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu began her campaign with a comfortable straight-games victory over Peru’s Inés Castillo. The former world champion, ranked 10th in the world, controlled the match throughout and secured a 21-13, 21-11 win to advance. Sindhu will next face fellow Indian Isharani Baruah in the pre-quarterfinals. Isharani, currently ranked 39th in the world, battled past China’s Han Qianxi in a three-game contest, winning 22-20, 10-21, 21-14. Teenager Tanvi Sharma also produced an impressive performance to reach the second round. The reigning BWF World Junior Championships silver medallist defeated world No. 11 Chiu Pin-Chian of Chinese Taipei 21-12, 22-20 in one of the standout results of the opening round. All-Indian clashes await in women’s singles Tanvi’s reward is a meeting with compatriot Malvika Bansod, who came from a game down to beat Thailand’s Tonrug Saeheng 15-21, …

Australian Open 2026: PV Sindhu, Ayush Shetty lead Indian challenge

Australian Open 2026: PV Sindhu, Ayush Shetty lead Indian challenge

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India’s badminton contingent will return to action at the Australian Open Super 500 tournament in Sydney from June 9-14, with two-time Olympic medallist P. V. Sindhu seeking her first title of the season and rising men’s singles star Ayush Shetty looking to find his lost form on the BWF World Tour. Sindhu enters the tournament as the third seed and one of the favourites in the women’s singles draw. The former world champion has shown flashes of form in 2026, reaching the semifinals of the Malaysia Open earlier this year, but is still searching for her first BWF World Tour title since winning the Syed Modi International in 2024. The Indian star begins her campaign against Peru’s Ines Lucia Castillo and could face fellow Indian Isharani Baruah in the second round. A potential semifinal against Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi and a possible title clash with Thailand’s Pornpawee Chochuwong loom later in the tournament. On the men’s side, sixth-seeded Ayush Shetty will lead India’s challenge after breaking into the world’s top 20. The youngster will open against …

PV Sindhu to lead Indian challenge in Sydney- Preview

PV Sindhu to lead Indian challenge in Sydney- Preview

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India’s badminton contingent will return to action at the Australian Open Super 500 tournament in Sydney from June 9-14, with two-time Olympic medallist P. V. Sindhu seeking her first title of the season. Sindhu has shown flashes of form in 2026, reaching the semifinals of the Malaysia Open earlier this year, but is still searching for her first BWF World Tour title since winning the Syed Modi International in 2024. The former world champion enters the tournament as the third seed, will begin her campaign against Peru’s Ines Lucia Castillo, and could face fellow Indian Isharani Baruah in the second round. A potential semifinal against Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi and a possible title clash with Thailand’s Pornpawee Chochuwong loom later in the tournament. On the men’s side, youngsters Kiran George and Tharun Mannepalli will be in action as India looks for strong performances across the singles events. In men’s doubles, Indian pair of Hariharan Amsakarunan and MR Arjun will be hoping to continue their good form and win their first Super500 title as a pair. Indian …