Badminton

Pigeon drop on court, monkey in stand: BAI’s gross mismanagement turns India Open into an international embarrassment

The lack of proper arrangements at the ongoing India Open has exposed the apathy with which sports is treated by the authorities. If India is serious about its dream of hosting the 2036 Olympics, a revolution is needed to uplift the sporting scene in country.

BAI caught red-faced again as bird poop on court stops match twice at India Open

The second-round match between India's H S Prannoy and Singapore's Loh Kean Yew at the India Open was interrupted by bird poop falling from ceiling on court twice during the clash. The incident has brought further embarrassment for the organisers.

‘Bribes demanded’: Corruption allegations pile on Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium as India Open embarrassment deepens

Fresh allegations of bribery and poor hygiene have been made against Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium which was recently criticised by an international player during the India Open badminton tournament.

Kidambi Srikanth defends India Open arrangements amid controversy: 'These things happen rarely'

Denmark's Mia Blichfeldt had, for a second year in a row, said that the conditions at the India Open were not hygienic. However, K Srikanth has said that there is not much to complain regarding the event.

Anders Antonsen pulls out of India Open citing extreme pollution after compatriot flags poor playing conditions

Top Danish shuttler Anders Antonsen has withdrawn from India Open 2026 citing hazardous Delhi air pollution. This comes after compatriot Mia Blichfeldt criticised training conditions.

Denmark's Mia Blichfeldt renews criticism of playing conditions at India Open: 'Still very dirty and really unhealthy'

Mia Blichfeldt had slammed the playing conditions at the India Open Super 750 last year as well as the air pollution in Delhi. Speaking to reporters after advancing to the second round on Tuesday, the Danish shuttler felt not much has changed, though the BAI refuted her criticism.

PV Sindhu enters Malaysia Open semifinals after Akane Yamaguchi retires injured; Satwik-Chirag bow out

PV Sindhu reached the semifinals of the Malaysia Open after Akane Yamaguchi of Japan retired injured. India’s men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty crashed out in the quarterfinals.

India's 2026 Sports Calendar: Every event you need to know for the next 12 months

India’s 2026 sports calendar will feature a packed schedule with major events across cricket, chess, hockey, athletics and multi-sport competitions. From the ICC Men’s and Women’s T20 World Cups to the Asian Games, here’s a complete list of tournaments Indian athletes will compete in during 2026.

Exclusive | 'Just wanted to enjoy badminton': Lakshya Sen says 'mental shift' helped him triumph at Australia Open

In an exclusive interaction with Firstpost, Lakshya Sen shared how mental adjustments helped him bounce back from poor results since the Paris Olympics.

Lakshya Sen outplays Yushi Tanaka to win Australian Open, end barren run since Paris Olympics

Indian No 1 Lakshya Sen defeated Japan's Yushi Tanaka 21-15 21-11 in 38 minutes to win his first title of the season, having last clinched a Super 300 title at the Syed Modi International in Lucknow last year.

Legacy badminton tour in India: Dates, venue and everything you need to know about event headlined by Saina Nehwal

Saina Nehwal will be the headline Indian attraction at the upcoming The Legends' Vision - Legacy Tour India which is a global initiative aimed to grow the game of badminton. Here's everything you need to know about the two-day event.

PV Sindhu withdraws from remainder of 2025 season to focus on recovery from foot injury

‘The foot injury I sustained before the European leg has not fully recovered,’ revealed PV Sindhu.

'It was God’s plan': History-making Indian para-badminton player Palak Kohli on the moment that changed her life forever

From being singled out at the school for her disability to qualifying for the Tokyo Paralympics at the age of just 18, Palak Kohli is an inspiration. She spoke to Firstpost on her journey, obstacles she faced, her achievements and the support from coach Gaurav Khanna.

Satwik-Chirag suffer heartbreaking loss to Koreans Kim-Seo in China Masters 2025 final

India’s top men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty suffered a heartbreaking 19-21, 15-21 defeat to world No.1 Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae in the China Masters 2025 final in Shenzhen. The Asian Games champions squandered a big lead in the opening game as the Koreans clinched the title.