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Can India defend the women’s team title without PV Sindhu?

Can India defend the women’s team title without PV Sindhu?

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Indian shuttlers are geared up for the first team competition of the year at the Badminton Asia Team Championships 2026 in Qingdao, China, from February 3 to 8. India will field a 20-member contingent at the championships, where both the Indian men’s and women’s teams will compete for continental glory. The Indian women’s team are the defending champions, having won their maiden title in 2024, while the men’s team are still awaiting their first Asian medal since 2020. Youngsters to lead the Indian Women’s Team The Indian women’s team will start as the reigning champions, but this time the squad will be without their star player, PV Sindhu, who withdrew a few days back citing a niggle. In her absence, the team will rely on youngsters such as Unnati Hooda, Tanvi Sharma and Malvika Bansod in singles, alongside Treesa Jolly, Gayatri Gopichand and Tanisha Crasto in doubles. All of these young players have produced some impressive performances over the past few years, but consistency has eluded them. They will be hoping to find that rhythm …

India Open 2026: Lakshya Sen, Treesa-Gayatri reach second round

India Open 2026: Lakshya Sen, Treesa-Gayatri reach second round

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India’s Lakshya Sen and Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand advanced to the second round of the 2026 India Open Super 750 in Delhi on Tuesday. Up against fellow Indian Ayush Shetty in the men’s singles opening round, Sen registered a straight games 21-12, 21-15 victory in just 36 minutes. Sen started off strongly against the lower ranked Shetty, opening up a massive 17-6 lead in the first game before wrapping it up comfortably. “It’s very cold in Delhi, so its important to get the body warm,” joked Sen about his dominant start after his win. Shetty provided some resistance in the second game, even leading 11-10 at the mid-game interval. But Sen brought his experience to fore to record a straightforward win. “He’s a really good opponent. We’ve practiced together a lot of times. I had to come really prepared,” Sen said of his opponent. The 2022 India Open winner also termed the conditions at the Indira Gandhi Arena “tricky”. “We thought the shuttle might travel slower, since the arena is big. But it was quick and …

Indian shuttlers target elusive first-ever title at India Open Super 750

Indian shuttlers target elusive first-ever title at India Open Super 750

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India’s star shuttlers are gearing up for the fourth edition of the BWF Super 750 India Open, scheduled to take place from January 13–18 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. This edition of the India Open holds special significance on the BWF calendar, as it will serve as a dress rehearsal for the World Championships, which are set to be hosted at the same venue in August. “This year, we are hosting the India Open at the main arena of the IG Stadium, as this is a test event for the World Championships. If we find any shortcomings here, we can address and improve them for the Worlds,” said BAI Secretary General Sanjay Mishra at the pre-event press conference in New Delhi. “After 17 years, India has the opportunity to host the World Championships, and we want to ensure we do it properly. Before that, it is equally important to conduct the test event successfully,” he added. Tricky Draws for Indian players The biggest first-round clash for Indian fans will be between …

Why Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand have to get hyper agressive that blends offense and defense | Badminton News

Why Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand have to get hyper agressive that blends offense and defense | Badminton News

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Not that aggression is easy to learn – to switch on, and switch off. But before Rio Olympics, PV Sindhu, a very mild-mannered Hyderabadi, was taught to yell, and crank it up against the likes of Tai Tzu-ying, Yihan Wang and to go toe to toe with Carolina Marin in the finals. Down the years, as Sindhu found her voice, it came in handy to beat the likes of Akane Yamaguchi, He Bingjiao and famously Chen Yufei and Nozomi Okuhara, for the 2019 World title. An Se-young remains unconquered. Almost a decade since, coach Pullela Gopichand has two other shuttlers who have been imparted lessons in deconstructed aggression. Hell-raising screams and pumped fists are a very tiny part of it. The aggression that Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand need to imbibe is considerably tougher to pull off, given defences of opponents in women’s doubles – the Japanese, Koreans and Chinese ofcourse, are stronger, more durable and resilient than what a bazooka smash from Sindhu could achieve with an aggressive kill. So they need, front-court initiative, last-second feints, …

Treadmill, Yoganidra and building endurance: The themes that defined the resurgence of Gayatri and Treesa | Badminton News

Treadmill, Yoganidra and building endurance: The themes that defined the resurgence of Gayatri and Treesa | Badminton News

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Some years really feel like a treadmill run. You clock the mileage, break proper sweat, step off it, and you’re still right there. But something gets stronger within, Gayatri Gopichand reckons. India’s only winners at the Syed Modi Super 300 in Lucknow last weekend, shuttlers Treesa Jolly-Gayatri both dread the ‘Running Days’ at the Hyderabad Pullela Gopichand academy. It used to be slotted for Wednesday once, but now running sessions happen on multiple days, and like every elite shuttler put through this grind, the duo can gladly grumble about the runs. Gayatri cagily admits, Treesa bluntly declares, “Whatever is on court, I like to do everything. If it’s off-court, it’s a little tough for me. I feel a little lazy to run.” For a pair of naturally skilled 22-year-olds – Treesa is aggressive, Gayatri innate – with no dearth of facilities made available, the challenge throughout their career is going to be fitness. Because it’s women’s doubles, and the Japanese, Koreans never stop retrieving, and the Chinese toss power into the mix, endurance becomes all-important. …

Treesa-Gayatri, Kidambi Srikanth reach Syed Modi finals; Japanese Kaho-Mai and Jason Gunawan their respective opponents | Badminton News

Treesa-Gayatri, Kidambi Srikanth reach Syed Modi finals; Japanese Kaho-Mai and Jason Gunawan their respective opponents | Badminton News

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Travelling from Hyderabad to Lucknow for the Syed Modi International Super 300, Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand and Kidambi Srikanth, were looking to cook a storm, and they are almost there after making finals. But, comebacks from injury are a slow-cook. Like the biryanis of both cities – kachhi Hyderabadi where meat is cooked raw with the rice, and the pakki Awadhi, with its pre-cooked ingredients, the proof is in beating the lows, and getting results. For the Hyderabad-based shuttler trio, the wait for a title has demanded patient stirring of the pot, and the final garnish on Sunday, could still make or break 2025. Top seeds Treesa-Gayatri, defending champions at Lucknow, defeated Carmen Ting and Ong Yin Xee 21-11, 21-15, taking turns to push both Malaysians back and pinging drops to the front court. Treesa, who lost the mixed doubles semis with Hariharan Amsakarunan, was sharper in her front court stomp, result of the mixed paired event she’s been playing all season. Gayatri, heavily strapped and returning after a precautionary break and sturdy rehab from her …

Australian Open 2025: Satwik-Chirag advance to second round; Treesa-Gayatri suffer loss on return

Australian Open 2025: Satwik-Chirag advance to second round; Treesa-Gayatri suffer loss on return

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The Indian men’s doubles badminton duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the second round of the 2025 Australian Open Super 300 with a comfortable win on Tuesday. Up against Chinese Taipei’s Chang Ko Chi and Po Li Wei, the top seeded Indians recorded a straight games 25-23, 21-16 victory. Returning to action for the first time since their first round loss at the French Open last month, Rankireddy and Shetty were pushed to the limit in the opening game. The Indians managed to up their ante under pressure, to pocket it 25-23. The second game, despite some good fight from Chang and Po, saw the Indians in complete control throughout. Rankireddy and Shetty wasted no time in finishing the second game off and wrapped up the match in 48 minutes. Treesa-Gayatri bow out Meanwhile, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand’s return to the BWF World Tour circuit didn’t go as planned as they lost out in straight games to Indonesia’s Febrina Kusuma and Meilysa Puspitasari. Returning to action for the first time since …

Australian Open 2025: Satwik-Chirag, Treesa-Gayatri return to action – Preview

Australian Open 2025: Satwik-Chirag, Treesa-Gayatri return to action – Preview

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The Indian doubles pairing of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty and Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand are slated to return to competitive action at the 2025 Australian Open Super 500 on Tuesday. While Rankireddy and Shetty are the top seeds and will open their campaign against Chang Ko Chi and Po Li Wei of Chinese Taipei, the fourth seeded women’s doubles duo of Treesa-Gayatri will open their campaign against Febrina Kusuma and Meilysa Puspitasari of Indonesia. Rankireddy-Shetty were last seen in action at the French Open where they lost in the opening round last month, whereas Treesa-Gayatri return after a much longer injury lay-off. They last played at the Macau Open Super 300 back in July. Also, making a return to the BWF World Tour circuit will be Kidambi Srikanth. He will start in the men’s singles main draw along with the likes of Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, Kiran George, Tharun Mannepalli, and Ayush Shetty. However, for a second consecutive week there won’t be any Indian representation in women’s singles. Lakshita Jaglan and Mohit Jaglan, meanwhile, will feature in …

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 …

Lakshya Sen faces third first-round exit of 2025

Lakshya Sen faces third first-round exit of 2025

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India’s no.1 men’s singles player, Lakshya Sen, faced his third first-round exit in just the fifth tournament of the year at the Thailand Open in the Nimibutr Stadium, Patumwan, Thailand, on Wednesday. Lakshya fell to a dreadful 18-21, 21-9, 17-21 defeat against Nhat Nguyen of Ireland in 80 minutes in the BWF World Tour Super 500 tournament. This was the third meeting between the two players and first time that the Irish shuttler got better of Lakshya, who had won the previous two clashes in straight games. The Indian had a poor start to the game as Nhat took a big lead of five points after the mid-game interval, which Lakshya could not recover from despite winning four points on a trot. He conceded it 18-21. Lakshya bounced back well in the second game, winning it easily by 21-9 to force a decider. However, he could not continue the momentum and lost his final game 17-21, ending his run in the tournament. In the women’s singles, Aakarshi Kashyap and Unnati Hooda progressed to the second …