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Sourabh Verma’s triumph at the Dutch Open could be a sign that his career is on verge of a renaissance
Shirishnadkarni •The Verma brothers, Sourabh and Sameer, are acknowledged as among the hardest workers at the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy in Gachibowli, Hyderabad. And yet, until recently, they were only being counted among the second-rung contenders in the Indian badminton ladder

HS Prannoy on his new PBL team Ahmedabad Smash Masters, rise of Indian badminton and Malayalam cinema
Avinashr •2017 was a watershed year for men’s badminton and Prannoy believes the change began with Sameer Verma’s win at Syed Modi GPG and Sai Praneeth continuing the good run at Singapore.

Has Kidambi Srikanth’s withdrawal from China Open Superseries Premier cost him the World No 1 position?
Shirishnadkarni •Kidambi Srikanth's withdrawl from the China Open did not come as a surprise, though he has revealed that he is only taking a precautionary break, and that he will be back in Hong Kong.

World Badminton Championships 2017: Tan Kim Her says India must believe they can play at elite level
Shivam Damohe •India's doubles coach Tan Kim Her believes that the doubles department has the confidence but must believe to show their worth at higher-level competitions.

Saina Nehwal can deliver a lot under Pullela Gopichand if she focuses on fitness, says Vimal Kumar
Shivam Damohe •Saina Nehwal will return to the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy in Hyderabad following an amicable agreement between the ace shuttler and coach Vimal Kumar.

Pullela Gopichand biopic in the works; film on badminton ace will be made in Hindi, Telugu
Fp Staff •Ace badminton star Pullela Gopichand's biopic is all set to go on the floors. The rights have been acquired by Vikram Malhotra of Airlift fame.

Saina Nehwal's training ground, Prakash Padukone Academy, is next mother lode for Indian badminton stars
Shirishnadkarni •The bright-eyed aspiring youngsters from the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy are on the threshold of becoming names to reckon with in the sport in India.


