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Is Tanvi Sharma’s game developing more like Saina Nehwal’s than PV Sindhu’s? | Badminton News

Is Tanvi Sharma’s game developing more like Saina Nehwal’s than PV Sindhu’s? | Badminton News

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4 min readJun 11, 2026 01:33 PM IST It’s not just the lumbering mid-point walking movements which give the opponent false hopes that Tanvi Sharma could be caught on slow footwork. She scrambles to the net for the low pick-ups, just fine. The youngster’s shot-making from the back court is also developing to resemble Saina Nehwal. In her 21-13, 21-15 win over Malvika Bansod, 24, a second good win at Australia Open Super 500 after scalping a Top 15 – Taiwanese No 11 Chiu Pin Chian yesterday, Tanvi offered glimpses of how her game might develop along Saina’s style. Coach Park Tae Sang and Tanvi have often spoken about being Sindhu-adjacent in her strokes. But as she starts settling into the seniors circuit, the Saina-stamp is becoming evident. Dictated mostly by her frame – she’s not as tall as Sindhu, but also the tremendous power she generates from the back court. There were two Saina hallmarks from the back court at Quaycentre in Sydney – she struck the shuttle early in its trajectory, and her …

Is PV Sindhu’s game ready for week-in, week-out struggles of the Tour? | Badminton News

Is PV Sindhu’s game ready for week-in, week-out struggles of the Tour? | Badminton News

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That PV Sindhu’s career evolution still gets discussed is a testimony to her blazing desire to fight for the biggest titles, even at age 30. Those who want it badly, mostly can. And she’s no different from a Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Leander Paes, Harmanpreet Singh, Harmanpreet Kaur or Vinesh Phogat, whose stubborn drive to win at an older age gets them to work harder despite all the obstacles of ageing. Internationally, Sindhu has Ratchanok Intanon and Nozomi Okuhara for company, and social media to send out frequent reminders that she’s going nowhere into a sunset. Danish player Tine Baun née Rasmussen, similarly tall and strongly built, won All England titles at a similar age. After returning to the top 10 this week, Sindhu has proven that her endeavours are worth it. If other youngsters fancy qualifying for the LA Olympics, they will need to similarly get into the top 16, or go past Sindhu in the rankings. There’s a bunch of eight or nine capable of achieving it, just like Sindhu joined Saina at …

What is ‘Temple’, the wearable tech on Sindhu’s side forehead at the Uber Cup?

What is ‘Temple’, the wearable tech on Sindhu’s side forehead at the Uber Cup?

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3 min readUpdated: Apr 24, 2026 06:30 PM IST In her iconic yellow outfit from Rio, PV Sindhu was leading India’s charge at Uber Cup. But it was a blue-grey stick-on dot next to her eye that caught the attention as Sindhu won her opener 21-13, 18-21, 21-17. A wearable technology tracker, it’s called the Temple, and Sindhu has been using it in training for the past few weeks and strapped it on in a match for the first time on Friday as she battled Line Christophersen at Horsens, Denmark. Where an eye-liner, mascara would be was the ‘Temple’, a device not unlike Whoop or Catapult, but specifically claiming to track blood flow to the brain in real time. While still a Beta version, Sindhu has been testing the wearable that gauges neurological metrics, tracking cognition and ageing. It is supposed to track circulation through the brain, but very little is known of its exact utility in performance monitoring of athletes. Sindhu, who continues to compete at the highest level, has also simultaneously begun her …

Ace shuttler PV Sindhu’s honest message to young athletes on studies and sport

Ace shuttler PV Sindhu’s honest message to young athletes on studies and sport

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3 min readMar 18, 2026 05:45 PM IST Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu emphasised the need to have a good education for aspiring athletes, warning that it is too “risky” to ignore academics and focus solely on a sporting career that can end with a single injury. “I have been playing for so many years. At some point of time you have to retire, right? And that’s the truth. You can’t be playing sport when you’re 45 or 50 or 60 at the highest level. And you have to accept that fact, whereas education will always be lifelong with you, and that will always stay with you,” said the two-time Olympic medallist at DPS International, while speaking to educationist Devyani Jaipuria. “Nobody is born with a golden spoon and you have to work hard, whether it is in studies or sports…Studies and sports are equally important. I have done my MBA. So, I know, like, it’s not easy…you go to training in the morning, come back, study, and then you go for evening sessions. Because …

Inside PV Sindhu’s Dubai ordeal and All England Super 1000 absence

Inside PV Sindhu’s Dubai ordeal and All England Super 1000 absence

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4 min readNew DelhiMar 3, 2026 10:36 PM IST When PV Sindhu took her flight to Dubai, she didn’t expect that a possible title charge at the All England Super 1000 would never materialise as she would not make it to Birmingham at all. Instead, the Indian badminton ace had to stay put in the transit hub for multiple days and return home subsequently, as the conflict engulfing the region made further travel impossible It forced Sindhu to skip the prestigious event. After the United States and Israel unleashed large-scale air attacks on Iran that led to the death of their Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the regime in Tehran responded with a wave of missiles and drone strikes at its neighbours in the Middle East, Dubai being one of the targets. Once Sindhu’s flight landed in the United Arab Emirates, it was announced that the Dubai airspace would be shut indefinitely. The Dubai airport, being a major hub for airlines, suffered heavy attacks. ALSO READ | US-Israel strike Iran: PV Sindhu stuck in Dubai …

PV Sindhu’s frame-sake, the tall Devika Sihag, claims first Super 300 title at Thailand after opponent retires from injury | Badminton News

PV Sindhu’s frame-sake, the tall Devika Sihag, claims first Super 300 title at Thailand after opponent retires from injury | Badminton News

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3 min readUpdated: Feb 1, 2026 03:07 PM IST Devika Sihag, the 20-year-old shuttler from Hansi in Punjab, who stands tall at 172 cms (5’9″), has struck her first tournament title victory at the Super 300 level. In a brilliant week where she didn’t drop a single set, Devika upset two seeded players, including top seed Supanida Katethong, on way to making the finals. Against a clearly struggling Goh Jin Wei who has played 4 three setters all week, Devika was hardly stretched, winning after her opponent retired when 21-8, 6-3 down. Thailand always portends good omens for Indians as this is where Kidambi Srikanth and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty struck their first titles of note. Devika, whose tall frame helps her with a fluid attack, has struggled to break through due to persistent knee patella issues. She had also been low on confidence this past season as niggles held her back. However, this week, she has benefitted from having former national champ Sayali Gokhale in her corner, who struck a title immediately on …

PV Sindhu’s frame-sake, the tall Devika Sihag, scalps her first Top 20 opponent in top seed Supanida Katethong at Thailand | Badminton News

PV Sindhu’s frame-sake, the tall Devika Sihag, scalps her first Top 20 opponent in top seed Supanida Katethong at Thailand | Badminton News

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3 min readJan 30, 2026 11:24 PM IST Devika Sihag, the 20-year-old shuttler from Punjab training at Bangalore, benefits from her long levers just like PV Sindhu. But more crucially, her attacking style opens up options that can trouble the big names in coming years. On Friday, playing the Princess Sirivannavari Thailand Masters Super 300 at Patumwan, the rangy shuttler came good against World No 16 Supanida Katethong to leave behind some frustrating months of almost-there results. Devika was 4-9 down against the Thailand southpaw who has often troubled Sindhu in the past, but is currently struggling with niggles. Still, the Indian went on a 5 point spree, and then kept the top seed at arm’s length, picking the right stroke to break the 19-19 deadlock. There was an exact same flurry in the second to go 10-6 up, and though Katethong went 17-16 ahead, Devika showed good aggression and calm to finish off on a canter in the second straight set, parrying off an offensive past the break. “My first time against Supanida, and …

I see a little bit of myself in her: PV Sindhu’s big praise for rising teenage shuttler

I see a little bit of myself in her: PV Sindhu’s big praise for rising teenage shuttler

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India’s double olympic medallist PV Sindhu heaped big praise on the 14-year-old Tanvi Patri as the latter reached the semi-finals of the 2025 Senior National Badminton Championships in Vijaywada on Friday. “Tanvi Patri… are we watching a future face of Indian badminton rise right in front of us?,” wrote Sindhu in a social media post. “She trains next to me in Bangalore and I’ve always loved her game. Maybe because I see a little bit of myself in her. Maybe because I see a little bit of myself in her. The way she plays with heart and with that smile,” she added. She beat the experienced Aakarshi Kashyap 21-16, 12-21, 22-20 in a hard fought quarter-final battle. Loving how competitive Nationals have been this year. The depth in Indian badminton is growing and it’s so exciting to watch. I honestly thought Unnati or Tanvi might take it far, but Cherry played fearless badminton today and Rakshith stepped up as well with solid badminton.… https://t.co/QJTvTWB6DS — Pvsindhu (@Pvsindhu1) December 26, 2025 It wasn’t just Patri that …

“I hated playing you” – PV Sindhu’s message for Tai Tzu Ying on retirement

“I hated playing you” – PV Sindhu’s message for Tai Tzu Ying on retirement

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India’s two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu penned a heartfelt note for long time rival and one of women’s singles greatest players ever Tai Tzu Ying as she announced her retirement from badminton on Friday. The 31-year-old from Chinese Taipei, known for her deception, sharp reflexes, and skillful play, had won the silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics has two World Championships medal against her name. “A beautiful chapter has come to an end. Thank you, badminton, for everything you have given me,” Tai wrote in a social media post. “Last year was the toughest time of my career. Before the Olympics, I wasn’t sure if my injured foot would allow me to compete, but I gave it my all. Others didn’t give up on me, so I couldn’t give up on myself. “Eventually, my injuries forced me to leave the court. I couldn’t end my career the way I had hoped, and it took me a while to come to terms with that,” she further added. Sindhu reacted to her contemporary’s retirement with a …

PV Sindhu’s tribute to retiring Tai Tzu-ying: ‘I hated playing you; your wristwork, your deception, your calm brilliance made me dig deeper than I ever imagined’ | Badminton News

PV Sindhu’s tribute to retiring Tai Tzu-ying: ‘I hated playing you; your wristwork, your deception, your calm brilliance made me dig deeper than I ever imagined’ | Badminton News

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While her retirement has been on the cards for a while now, badminton star Tai Tzu-ying confirmed on Friday that she is officially bidding farewell to the sport where she delighted fans around her world with her artistry. Considered one of the most graceful players to have played the sport, the former world No 1 in women’s singles was known for her deception – the ability to change the direction of the shuttle at the last possible moment with a flick of her racket. “A beautiful chapter has come to an end. Thank you, badminton, for everything you have given me,” she wrote on Instagram. “Last year was the toughest time of my career. Before the Olympics, I wasn’t sure if my injured foot would allow me to compete, but I gave it my all. Others didn’t give up on me, so I couldn’t give up on myself. Eventually, my injuries forced me to leave the court. I couldn’t end my career the way I had hoped, and it took me a while to come …