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Thailand Open 2024: Meiraba, Satwik-Chirag and Ashwini-Tanisha advance to quarter-finals in Bangkok

Meiraba defeated Denmark's Mads Christophersen 21-14 22-20 in a second-round battle that lasted 50 minutes a day after he stunned compatriot HS Prannoy.

Thomas & Uber Cup 2024: China inflict double agony on Indonesia to clinch men's, women's titles

He Bingjiao's 10-21, 21-15, 21-17 victory against Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo completed a perfect 24-0 match record for hosts China on home soil at the Thomas and Uber Cup finals in Chengdu this week.

HS Prannoy happy to be back in action, says Thomas Cup has given him clarity on what to focus on while training

At the Thomas Cup, Prannoy defeated Indonesia's Anthony Ginting on Wednesday and also registered a win against England's Harry Huang earlier in the tournament. He played a close match against world no. 2 Shi Yu Qi of China on Thursday.

Thomas & Uber Cup: China end India men's title reign in quarters; Japan knock women's team out

Both the Indian men's and women's teams crashed out Thomas & Uber Cup in Chengdu with quarter-final defeats against China and Japan respectively.

Thomas Cup: Defending champions India fail to top group after 1-4 defeat against Indonesia

Both India and Indonesia have already qualified for the quarter-finals of the prestigious event after winning their first two matches but the latter will progress to the knockouts as Group C toppers.

Thomas & Uber Cup 2024: India women lose 0-5 to China as Anmol Kharb is forced to retire

Indian women's team has already qualified for the Uber Cup quarter-finals after beating Canada and Singapore despite stalwarts like PV Sindhu pulling out of the competition.

Seven Indian shuttlers, including two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu, qualify for Paris 2024

Sindhu and ace men's singles shuttlers HS Prannoy and Lakshya Sen had already sealed their passage to the Paris Olympics and the confirmation that came in on Monday was but a mere formality.

Thomas & Uber Cup 2024: India men's team thump England 5-0 to reach quarter-finals

After HS Prannoy and Satwik-Chirag pair clinched victories, Kidambi Srikanth defeated Nadeem Dalvi 21-16, 21-11 to give India an unassailable 3-0 lead over England. India eventually qualified for the quarter-finals with a 5-0 scoreline.

Uber Cup: India women's team book quarter-final spot with 4-1 win over Singapore

India came from behind to beat Singapore 4-1 in the Uber Cup for their second consecutive win.

BWF Thomas & Uber Cup 2024: India men's, women's teams get off to winning starts

India's clinical win over Canada in Uber Cup included an inspired show by Ashmita Chaliha who stunned higher-ranked Michelle Li in the singles match.

Indian men eye repeat of Bangkok heroics in Thomas Cup title defence; women's team aims to punch above weight in Uber Cup

India had taken the world of badminton by surprise when they won the previous edition of the Thomas Cup in Bangkok two years ago, clinching a 3-0 victory over Indonesia in the final of the event that is considered the team world championship for men.

BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2024: India Schedule, Squads, Groups, Teams, Format, LIVE Streaming Details

Here's everything you need to know about the BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2024 which starts from 27 April and will be played in Chengdu, China.

'Taken a toll mentally': Ace India shuttler HS Prannoy suffering from chronic gastrointestinal disorder

HS Prannoy had a great two years but has made a series of first-round exits in 2024 ahead of the Paris Olympics.

Kento Momota announces retirement from international badminton at 29

Kento Momota, a two-time world champion and former World No. 1, will retire following the Thomas Cup team competition.

Badminton Asia Championships: PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy lose as India's challenge ends

PV Sindhu went down fighting to sixth seed Han Yue of China in the pre-quarterfinal, while HS Prannoy lost World No. 19 Li Chun Yi of Chinese Taipei.

Badminton Asia Championships: PV Sindhu wins, Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth, Priyanshu Rajawat suffer defeats

PV Sindhu blew away four match points in the deciding game before managing a gritty 18-21, 21-14, 21-19 win against World No. 33 Goh Jin Wei

Badminton Asia Championships 2024: Indian players, schedule, live streaming and all you need to know

India have pinned their hopes on HS Prannoy, Kidambi Srikanth, Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will miss the tournament

PV Sindhu opts out of Uber Cup to prepare for Paris Olympics; India name strong Thomas Cup squad

Besides two-time Olympic medallist Sindhu, two top women's doubles pairs — Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand and Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto — have also withdrawn from the Uber Cup.

Satwik-Chirag pull out of Badminton Asia Championships title defence due to injury

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, who have been in rollicking form this season, on Thursday decided to opt out of the tournament due to a shoulder injury to the former.

PV Sindhu sits out as India announce squads for BWF Thomas and Uber Cup Finals 2024

India will field a strong squad with a perfect mix of youth and experience in the upcoming BWF Thomas and Uber Cup Finals 2024.

Madrid Spain Masters: N Sikki Reddy-B Sumeeth Reddy pair crashes out in mixed-doubles semis

The Indonesian pair of Rinov Rivaldy and Pitha Haningtyas Mentari did not have to work too hard as they prevailed 21-17, 21-12 over the Indian duo in a contest lasting only 29 minutes.

Lakshya Sen mathematically qualifies for Paris Olympics; India achieve rare feat after 20 years

In the Olympics, a country shall be allowed two players in the singles category in badminton given that both of them feature in the top 16 in the race to the Paris Rankings.

Madrid Spain Masters: PV Sindhu goes down fighting to Thailand's Supanida Katethong; Sikki-Sumeeth pair enter semis

PV Sindhu lost her cool in the end, as she smashed her racquet on the court. She received a yellow card from the chair umpire. A yellow card is just a warning for misconduct.

Sports This Weekend: DC vs CSK, City vs Arsenal, Bayern vs Dortmund and more

Defending Premier League champions Manchester City face leaders Arsenals in a blockbuster clash on Sunday which could have a major impact on the title race this season.

Madrid Spain Masters: PV Sindhu advances to quarterfinals; Tanisha-Ashwini, Sumeeth-Sikki also win

PV Sindhu was hardly tested by Chinese Taipei's Huang Yu-Hsun, as the Indian won 21-14, 21-12 in 36 minutes

Kidambi Srikanth makes semi-final exit in Swiss Open, loses to Lin Chun-Yi

Kidambi Srikanth squandered a game lead to go down 21-15, 9-21, 18-21 to Lin Chun-Yi in a gruelling 65 minute contest

Swiss Open 2024: Treesa-Gayatri pair bow out in quarter-finals; Kidambi Srikanth into men's singles semis

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand went down to Australia's Setyana Mapasa and Angela Yu in just 35 minutes with the match ending with a scoreline of 14-21, 15-21.

Swiss Open: PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen bow out; Kidambi Srikanth, Priyansh Rajawat, Kiran George enter quarterfinals

PV Sindhu lost to Japan's 17-year-old junior world champion Tomoka Miyazaki 21-16, 19-21, 16-21

Swiss Open 2024: PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth, Lakshya Sen progress

PV Sindhu, who had claimed the Swiss Open title in 2022, beat Pornpicha Choeikeewong 21-12, 21-13 to set up a meeting with Tomoka Miyazaki

Swiss Open 2024: All eyes on in-form Lakshya Sen as PV Sindhu looks to rediscover form

Lakshya Sen will open his campaign against Malaysian Leong Jun Hao and is likely to cross paths with 2021 world champion Lee Zii Jia.