PV Sindhu

January 16, 2025 8:44 PM

P.V. Sindhu storms into India Open 2025 quarterfinals, Kiran George advances; Crasto-Ponnappa duo eliminated

P.V. Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medalist, advanced to the quarterfinals of the India Open 2025 after a commanding win against Japan’s Manami Suizu. Sindhu, ranked World No. 14, won the second-round match 21-15, 21-13 in just 46 minutes at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall, Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. Dominating right from the start, she took an 11-6 lead in the first game and capitalized on it, finishing the game 21-15. In the second game, Sindhu kept up her aggressive pace, quickly gaining an 11-2...

November 14, 2024 1:25 PM

Japan Masters: Sindhu’s campaign ends after losing to Michelle Li

Two-time Olympic medalist shuttler PV Sindhu bowed out of the Kumamoto Masters Japan 2024, a BWF World Tour Super 500 series tournament, after losing to Canada’s Michelle Li in their second-round clash on Thursday. Sindhu, ranked 20th in the world, failed to maintain her momentum after winning the opening game against the Canadian. Michelle Li fought back strongly in the final two games, winning the thrilling encounter 21-17, 16-21, 17-21 in one hour and 15 minutes. Sindhu began strong, taki...

September 16, 2024 5:17 PM

Paris Olympics opening ceremony: India will have 78 athletes, officials from 12 disciplines in Parade of Nations

India will have a strong presence at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Friday, with 78 athletes and officials from 12 disciplines participating in the Parade of Nations. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11 pm IST. Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha and Chef-de-Mission Gagan Narang have prioritized athletes in the composition of the contingent. All available athletes will participate, though some have opted out to focus on their upcoming competitions. PV Sindhu, star s...

September 16, 2024 5:18 PM

Floating parade to herald Paris Olympics, India will strive to improve Tokyo tally

The French capital is gearing up for a groundbreaking start to the Paris 2024 Olympics, with the opening ceremony set to take place on the Seine River this Friday at 11:00 pm IST. The floating parade will leave from the Austerlitz bridge beside the Jardin des Plantes and end at the Trocadero, where the remaining elements of Olympic protocol and the final shows will take place. The program is scheduled to last more than three hours. In a first for Olympic history, the traditional Parade of Nati...