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Ashmita Chaliha among Indian shuttlers crashing out in opening round of Korean Open

While Ashmita was no match for Pornpawee Chochuwong, going down 8-21 13-21, Aakarshi Kashyap lost 15-21 15-21 to Line Christophersen. Malvika Bansod, however, produced a gallant fight before going down narrowly 21-18 15-21 17-21 to Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt.

Krishna Nagar exclusive: Para-shuttler on hunt for second Paralympic gold — 'My game has improved since Tokyo'

In an exclusive conversation with Firstpost, Tokyo 2020 gold medallist Krishna Nagar opens up on the prospect of winning back-to-back Paralympic golds, Pramod Bhagat's influence and more.

Exclusive | Para-shuttler Kadam on how Tokyo 2020 changed mindset, opens up on influence of roommates Bhagat, Nagar

In an exclusive conversation with Firstpost ahead of his maiden Paralympic appearance in Paris, Sukant Kadam discusses the impact Tokyo 2020 gold medallists Pramod Bhagat and Krishna Nagar have had on his journey as a para-shuttler among other topics.

Tanvi Patri crowned Asian U-15 champion, wins title without dropping a game

India's previous junior champions have been Samiya Imad Farooqui (U-15 in 2017) and Tasnim Mir (U-15 in 2019)

Lakshya Sen opens up on coach Prakash Padukone's strict methods: 'He took away my phone at Olympics'

Sen would narrowly miss out on a medal in his maiden Olympic campaign, suffering back-to-back defeats after becoming the first Indian male shuttler to reach Olympic semi-finals, with the Indian badminton contingent returning empty-handed from Paris as a result.

Saina Nehwal slams online trolls after javelin throw comment criticism: 'Easy to comment while sitting at home'

The online trolling of Saina Nehwal is the latest example of public figures facing unnecessary scrutiny on social media for simply expressing their views or sharing their side of a story.

Ashwini Ponnappa refutes getting Olympic funding: 'Received Rs 1.5 crore from whom?'

A report said Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto received Rs 1.5 crore each in support from the government.

Lakshya Sen was 'garden mein ghoomne wala': Gavaskar defends Padukone, asks athletes to take more responsibility

Sunil Gavaskar said Prakash Padukone did nothing wrong with his critical comments on Indian athletes failing to clinch Olympic medals from winning positions.

Indian badminton at Paris Olympics 2024: Hope and frustration in equal measure

PV Sindhu wasn't the favourite for a medal at the Paris Games, Satwik-Chirag were, but they succumbed to the pressure, while Lakshya Sen scaled new heights.

Paris Olympics 2024: 'I fought with every ounce of strength', Lakshya Sen reacts after missing out on badminton bronze medal

Lakshya Sen faced Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia in the bronze medal match after he lost to Denmark's Viktor Axelsen in the semi-finals. Sen lost with a scoreline of 21-13, 16-21, 11-21.

Ashwini Ponnappa hits out at Prakash Padukone over criticism of Indian shuttlers: 'Why aren't coaches held responsible for...'

Ashwini Ponnappa had a strong response to Prakash Padukone's comments that Indian shuttlers were not 'responsible and accountable' enough following a medal-less badminton campaign at Paris Olympics.

Paris Olympics 2024: Prakash Padukone urges Indian shuttlers to be more 'responsible and accountable' after medal-less campaign

Prakash was speaking after Lakshya Sen succumbed to defeat in the bronze medal match at the Paris Olympics on Monday. Sen lost 21-13, 16-21, 11-21 to Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia on Monday.

Meet Lakshya Sen, the young Indian shuttler who created history at Paris Olympics 2024

Lakshya Sen is the first male Indian shuttler to get past the quarter-finals stage in Olympics in men' singles. Here's all you need to know about the Indian shuttler who made history in Paris.

Paris Olympics 2024: Lakshya Sen loses bronze medal match after winning first game vs Lee Zii Jia

Lakshya Sen's defeat also brought an end to India's badminton campaign at the Paris Olympics 2024 and this is the first time since 2008 that India have failed to win a medal in the sport at the Summer Games.

Paris Olympics 2024, Lakshya Sen vs Lee Zii Jia bronze medal match: Date, time, head-to-head, live streaming

Lakshya Sen takes on Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia in the badminton men's singles bronze medal match at Paris Olympics 2024 as he chases history.

Lakshya Sen: Heartbreaking loss vs Axelsen a badminton masterclass ahead of bronze medal test

Sen started the semi-final with a single 'lakshya' — reaching the final — but the occasion got the better of him. However, it will serve as a valuable lesson in quest for a historic Olympics bronze medal

Paris Olympics 2024: Lakshya Sen will be ‘one of the favourites’ for gold in LA 2028, says Viktor Axelsen

Sen suffered the first defeat of what has otherwise been a sparkling debut Olympic campaign so far, suffering a 20-22, 14-21 loss at the hands of the Danish world No 2 who had won gold in Tokyo 2020.

Watch: Distraught Carolina Marin retires from Paris Olympics semi-final after knee injury

Spain's Carolina Marin had missed the Tokyo Olympics with an ACL injury to her knee months before the Games.

Paris Olympics 2024: Lakshya Sen loses to Viktor Axelsen in semi-finals, stays in hunt for bronze

Lakshya Sen continues to be in the hunt for a medal at Paris Olympics and will face Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia in the bronze medal match on Monday (5 August).

Paris Olympics 2024: Satwik-Chirag's coach Mathias Boe says ‘coaching days ends here’

Mathias Boe, who won silver medal in men's doubles at London 2012, penned an emotional note on Instagram, making the announcement.

Lakshya Sen vs Viktor Axelsen, Paris Olympics Badminton: Head-to-head, date, time, live streaming for semi-final

Lakshya Sen will need to play out of his skin to keep his maiden gold medal hopes alive when he takes on the reigning Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen at the Paris Games.

Watch: China's Huang Yaqiong receives marriage proposal right after winning badminton mixed doubles gold in Paris

The mixed doubles medal ceremony had just concluded when fellow Chinese shuttler Liu Yuchen brought a ring out of his pocket and got down on one knee to propose marriage to Yaqiong.

Paris Olympics 2024: Lakshya Sen creates history as he beats Chou Tien-chen to reach badminton semi-finals

Badminton star Lakshya Sen became the first male shuttler from India to qualify for the semi-finals of an Olympics on Friday after defeating Chinese Taipei's Chou Tien Chen 19-21, 21-15, 21-12 in the quarter-finals of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

PV Sindhu: 'I want to be clear: I will continue, albeit after a small break'

After her exit from the Paris Olympics as her dream to become the first Indian athlete to win three individual medals for the country came crashing down, PV Sindhu took to Instagram to pen an emotional note.

Paris Olympics 2024: Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag crash out as Sen outplays Prannoy to enter quarters

While Lakshya Sen hammered compatriot HS Prannoy 21-12, 21-6, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty as well as PV Sindhu crashed out in the men's doubles quarter-finals and women's singles Round of 16 respectively.

Paris Olympics 2024: HS Prannoy sets up last 16 clash against Lakshya Sen; PV Sindhu also through

Sindhu hammered Estonia's Kristin Kuuba 21-5, 21-10 in her final Group M match while Sen beat Indonesia's Jonatan Christie 21-18, 21-12 in his final Group L clash.

Paris Olympics 2024: Satwik-Chirag become first Indian badminton men's doubles pair to reach quarter-finals

Satwik-Chirag's qualification to the Paris Olympics quarter-finals was confirmed on Monday after the French pair of Lucas Corvee and Ronan Labar lost to Indonesia's Muhammad Rian Adrianto and Fajar Alfian in a group stage match.

Paris Olympics 2024: Lakshya Sen beats Julien Carraggi in badminton, Ponnappa-Crasto lose 2nd consecutive match

Indian women's doubles badminton pair of Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto are on the verge of elimination from Paris Olympics 2024 after losing its second consecutive match.

Explained: How Lakshya Sen can reach Round of 16 after win over Kevin Cordon is ‘deleted’

Lakshya Sen's win over Kevin Cordon on his Olympics debut was 'deleted' after the Guatemala badminton player withdrew from Paris 2024 due to injury.

Paris Olympics 2024: Sen to start from scratch after Cordon's withdrawal; Sindhu, Prannoy register wins

With Kevin Cordon pulling out of the Olympics with a left elbow injury, Group L has effectively become a three-person group with Lakshya Sen back to zero points a day after beating the Guatemalan 21-8, 22-20.