Lakshya Sen opens his Kumamoto Masters campaign with a straight-game win, while Kidambi Srikanth saves two match points to progress after a thrilling three-game battle against Denmark's Rasmus Gemke.
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the Japan Open 2026 with a straight-game win, while Dhruv Kapila and Radhika Sharma suffered an opening-round exit. Hariharan Amsakarunan and MR Arjun also progressed.
At 15, Tanvi Patri has won Youth Olympics silver and announced herself on the international stage. But her journey began in China, where her father introduced her to badminton. Five years after returning to India, she is beginning to show the world what an academy in Bengaluru had seen in her all along.
Tanvi Patri fought back from 10-19 down and saved five match points before falling agonisingly short against China's Zhang Yi Xin in the Youth Olympics badminton final. The 15-year-old Odisha won silver after her Chinese opponent made a stunning comeback from being a game down.
Tanvi Patri scripted history by defeating Japan's Yuzuno Watanabe 21-14, 11-21, 21-19 to reach the Youth Olympic badminton final. The 15-year-old became the first Indian woman to achieve the milestone.
Tanvi Patri defeated Thailand's Kungkaew Kakanik in straight games to reach the Youth Olympics girls' singles semi-finals in Dakar. Victory over Japan's Yuzuno Watanabe would guarantee silver and make her India's first female badminton medallist.
PV Sindhu has found a trusted sounding board in husband Venkata Sai Datta, a sports enthusiast who travels with her, watches her matches closely and isn't afraid to offer his opinions on her game.
PV Sindhu's Hylo Open triumph capped a fortnight in which she reached back-to-back finals, offering fresh hope that she is rediscovering her best form at 31. Here's the story of how she returned to her best self over the 2026 season.
PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen signed off India's European badminton campaign with titles at the Hylo Open in Germany. Sindhu has now revealed that none of the Indian badminton players received their government funding for the Europe leg.
Lakshya Sen ended his year-long title drought with a commanding 21-17, 21-10 victory over Jonatan Christie in the Hylo Open 2026 men's singles final. Following PV Sindhu's triumph, Lakshya completed a memorable Super Sunday for India.
PV Sindhu capped her impressive European run by defeating Denmark's Line Kjaersfeldt in the women's singles final of the Hylo Open 2026 on Sunday, claiming her second title of the season.
PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen stormed into the Hylo Open 2026 finals with straight-game victories in their respective women's and men's singles semifinals.
From defensive teenager to badminton's most formidable force, An Se Young has rebuilt her game through relentless evolution, exceptional movement and remarkable consistency. Now even the world's best are left asking how to beat the Olympic champion.
India are guaranteed a women's singles finalist at the Hylo Open after PV Sindhu and Anmol Kharb set up an all-Indian semifinal, while Lakshya Sen also fought his way into the men's singles last four on Friday.
PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen advanced to the quarter-finals of the Hylo Open Super 500 in Saarbrücken on Thursday, with Sindhu registering a dominant straight-game win and Sen beating compatriot Kiran George in three games.
PV Sindhu climbed to world No. 8 after reaching the French Open final, while Christo Popov became the first Frenchman to top the men's singles rankings, capping a historic week for French badminton.
PV Sindhu lost to An Se Young in three games in the French Open final but took positives from another strong run on the circuit. The Indian shuttler admitted there was still plenty of room for improvement after letting an 8-5 lead slip in the decider.
PV Sindhu pushed world No. 1 An Se Young hard in the French Open 2026 final but fell short in three games. The Indian shuttler showed promise by winning the opening game before the South Korean completed her title hat-trick.
PV Sindhu vs An Se Young, French Open Final Highlights: PV Sindhu came close to ending her winless run against An Se Young but could not sustain her early momentum. The South Korean fought back after losing the opening game to seal a 16-21, 21-11, 21-12 win, extending her dominance over the Indian.
PV Sindhu is one win away from French Open glory, but world No. 1 An Se Young stands in her way. Can the Indian ace overcome a 0-10 head-to-head record and end the Korean star's dominance to claim another major title?
