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Sindhu, Arjun-Hariharan make Round 2 at Indonesia

Sindhu, Arjun-Hariharan make Round 2 at Indonesia

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2 min readUpdated: Jun 2, 2026 11:18 PM IST PV Sindhu took her dominance over Thailand’s Busanan Ongbamrungphan to 21-1 head-to-head after advancing to Round 2 of the Indonesia Open Super 1000. The Indian who made Top 10 this week got into a bit of a muddle in the first set, but won 25-23, 21-16 to extend her sway over the retrieving Thai. However, she could immediately run into Korean World No 1 An Se-young, who has a 9-0 stranglehold over Sindhu. However, given that earlier is better in facing up to the dominant figure, Sindhu will try to make her good form work for her and make inroads into her game on Thursday. This was Sindhu’s 11th straight win over Busanan. Playing at the sport’s mightiest coliseum, the Istora Senayan, India’s No 2 men’s doubles pair of MR Arjun and Hariharan Amsakarunan also registered a straight sets victory over Malaysia’s 2016 Olympic medalist Tan Wee Kiong and his current partner Nur Mohd Azriyn. Arjun-Hari hit the groove and managed a straight sets win over …

Satwik-Chirag stun World No. 1 juggernaut to reach Singapore Open final

Satwik-Chirag stun World No. 1 juggernaut to reach Singapore Open final

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India enjoyed a memorable day at the Singapore Open 2026 as the men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty stormed into the final with a stunning victory over the world No. 1 pair. The Indian duo produced one of their finest performances of the season to defeat the top-ranked pair, who had not lost a match in 2026 before the semifinal clash. The defeat also ended their remarkable 34-match winning streak stretching back to last year. The victory keeps India’s hopes of a title alive at one of the most prestigious tournaments on the BWF World Tour and marks another significant milestone in Satwik and Chirag’s comeback season. Tanisha-Dhruv bow out after impressive run India’s mixed doubles challenge, meanwhile, came to an end in the semifinals as Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila were beaten after an impressive run through the draw. More to follow… Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the …

Singapore Open 2026: Satwik-Chirag, Dhruv-Tanisha in semis

Singapore Open 2026: Satwik-Chirag, Dhruv-Tanisha in semis

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India’s men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty and mixed doubles pair Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto advanced to the semifinals of the Singapore Open 2026 on Friday. Fourth seeded Satwik-Chirag fought back from a game down to defeat the Malaysia’s Kang Khai Xing and Aaron Tai 19-21, 21-17, 21-13 in a battle lasting 65 minutes. The Indians then fought through a neck-and-neck second game before forcing a decider and dominated the third to secure their semifinal spot. They will next face reigning world champions and world no.1 pair Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae of Korea. In mixed doubles, Dhruv-Tanisha progressed after third seed Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei of Malaysia retired during the opening game. The Indian pair will next face Japan’s Yuichi Shimogami and Sayaka Hobara for a place in the final. In men’s singles, All England 2026 runner-up Lakshya Sen went down fighting against Japan’s Koki Watanabe 19-21, 21-15, 15-21 in a 68-minute clash. Meanwhile, PV Sindhu’s campaign ended in the quarterfinals following a 21-17, 21-14 loss …

Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag march into quarters

Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag march into quarters

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Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and the men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty stormed into the quarterfinals of the 2026 Singapore Open Super750 Tournament on Thursday. Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu beat Japan’s Riko Gunji 21-9, 21-12 in just 37 minutes in the women’s singles Round of 16. She will now meet world no. 1 An Se Young in the quarterfinals. In the men’s doubles, fourth seed Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy beat Chinese Taipei’s Lee Jhe-Huei and Yang Po-Hsuan 21-15, 11-21, 21-18. The Indian pair took an hour to wrap up the contest. Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto to progressed to the quarterfinals, defeating Japanese pair Yuta Watanabe and Maya Taguchi in a gruelling three sets of mixed doubles match. The Indian pair prevailed 8-21, 21-17, 21-16 in 58 minutes. In the men’s singles, Lakshya Sen also advanced after his Thai opponent and World no 2 Kunlavut Vitidsarn retired at 0-2. Later in the day HS Prannoy will be up against Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew. Disclaimer: We do not own any of …

HS Prannoy stuns world no.5 Jonatan Christie

HS Prannoy stuns world no.5 Jonatan Christie

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Star Indian shuttler HS Prannoy registered a massive win in the opening round of the 2026 Singapore Open Super750 Tournament on Wednesday. He came from behind to stun the world No. 5 Jonatan Christie of Indonesia in three games, 10-21, 21-12, 21-18, to reach the round of 16. After a disappointing first game, the 33-year-old made a good comeback in the second game, showcasing his power game to dominate the rallies and push a decider. In the third game, both players had a steady start, keeping each other within reach and in the end, Prannoy won the final three points and won the match. This was the 10th meeting between the two players, with Christie leading their head-to-head 7-2, but Prannoy finally got the better of him after five years. On the other hand, the Indian mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto also moved to the second round with a three-game win. They defeated the Malaysian pair of Wong Tien Ci and Sien Lim Chiew, 21-14, 20-22, 21-13, to set up a …

India men beat Canada; women lose to Denmark

India men beat Canada; women lose to Denmark

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The Indian men’s and women’s team had a contrasting start to their campaign at the 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup in Horsens, Denmark on Friday. Up against Canada, the Indian men’s team came-from-behind to register a 4-1 victory, while the women’s team went down to Denmark 2-3 later in the day. India did not have the best of starts to their Thomas Cup campaign as Lakshya Sen went down to the 2025 BWF World Championships medallist Victor Lai in the opening match of the tie. Sen, who had beaten Lai during his run at the 2026 All England Open Super 1000 earlier this year, went down 18-21, 21-19, 21-10 in 71 minutes to hand Canada the lead. But India fought back with ease as Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won their men’s doubles match 21-10, 21-11 over Jonathan Lai and Kevin Lee to put India back on level terms. The former world No 1 pair turned the complexion of the tie as the rest of the players rode the momentum to close out the match …

Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand pull out with injury

Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand pull out with injury

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The Indian women’s badminton team were hit with a heavy blow as the doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand pulled out of the upcoming 2026 Uber Cup just days before the start of the tournament on Friday. Shruti Mishra and Priya Konjembam will replace the two-time All England Open finallists in the team. Treesa and Gayatri’s withdrawal comes after the former failed to recover from an injury. They were last seen in action during the Swiss Open Super 300, where they retired midway from the opening round match as Treesa picked up an injury. “Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand will not partake in the Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2026 due to the former’s injury,” the Badminton Association of India said in a statement. “Shruti Mishra and Priya Konjengbam have replaced the pair in the Indian women’s team,” they added. Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu will lead the Indian team as they look to win their first Uber Cup medal in 10 years. India have won two bronze medals in the prestigious competition, …

Badminton Asia Championships 2026: Tanisha Crasto-Dhruv Kapila advance

Badminton Asia Championships 2026: Tanisha Crasto-Dhruv Kapila advance

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India’s mixed doubles campaign at the Badminton Asia Championships 2026 remains alive after Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila progressed to the pre-quarterfinals in Ningbo, China, on Tuesday. Ranked 20th in the world, the Indian duo defeated Thailand’s Phuwana Horbanluekit and Benyapa Aimsaard 21-14, 11-21, 21-15 in a match that lasted 51 minutes. It was their first meeting against the Thai pair. Crasto and Kapila started strongly, taking the opening game comfortably before losing momentum in the second. However, they regained control in the deciding game, edging a closely fought contest after holding a narrow lead at the mid-game interval and pulling away in the latter stages. Other Indian pairs exit in opening round The duo were the only Indian mixed doubles pair to advance past the first round. Earlier, Ashith Surya and Amrutha Pramuthesh went down 21-16, 21-15 to Malaysia’s Wong Tien Ci and Lim Chiew Sien. After a competitive start, the Malaysian pair took control in both games with timely scoring runs. In another match, India’s Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Gadde were defeated by …

Check out complete Indian squad

Check out complete Indian squad

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Lakshya Sen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty, and PV Sindhu will headline the Indian team for the upcoming 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup, the Badminton Association of India announced on Tuesday. Apart from Sen and Rankireddy-Shetty, the Indian team for the 2026 Thomas Cup will also feature veterans Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy. Youngsters Ayush Shetty, Kiran George also make the team along with doubles starts Hariharan Amsakarunan, MR Arjun, and Dhruv Kapila. Meanwhile, the women’s team for Uber Cup will feature Unnati Hooda, the fast rising Tanvi Sharma, Devika Sihag, and Isharani Baruah in the singles discipline alongside Sindhu. Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand, Kavipriya Selvam-Simran Singhi, and Tanisha Crasto, meanwhile, have been named for doubles. The selections were based on BWF rankings as of March 10, with the top five singles players and top two doubles pairs making the cut. Additional inclusions were made keeping team combinations in mind, with Kapila and Crasto earning spots due to their experience across doubles formats. “We have a good mix of youth and experience in both teams. The senior players …

Ayush Shetty pips Kiran George; Tanvi Sharma advances

Ayush Shetty pips Kiran George; Tanvi Sharma advances

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Ayush Shetty pipped Kiran George in an all-India first round match at the 2026 Orleans Masters Super 300 on Wednesday. Shetty, India’s second highest ranked men’s singles shuttler, came-from-behind to beat Kiran 17-21, 21-10, 21-17 in 49 minutes. Meanwhile, Malvika Bansod advanced to the second round in women’s singles with a 21-18, 21-14 win over Sung Shou Yun of Chinese Taipei, whereas Isharani Baruah got the better off Amalie Schulz of Denmark 21-19, 21-19 in straight games. The fast rising Tanvi Sharma also made her way into the women’s singles second round, as her opponent Supanida Katethong retired midway into their first-round battle. Sharma was leading the second seeded Thai shuttler 21-18, 14-12 when she pulled out of the contest. Among the other Indian victories, women’s singles shuttler Anmol Kharb and the mixed doubles pair of Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Gadde also made it to the Round of 16 with straight games first round win. On the other side, the experienced Kidambi Srikanth and Aakarshi Kashyap crashed out in the men’s singles and women’s singles …