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March 1, 2026 4:10 PM

PV Sindhu stranded at Dubai airport amid Middle East crisis

India's double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu said that she was left stranded at Dubai airport on her way to the All England Open badminton tournament after the flight operations were suspended in the city as a result of the ongoing conflict in the region. Explosions were heard across the Gulf as Iran responded to U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, with blasts in the United Arab Emirates' capital of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, leading to Dubai International Airport suspending all flights. “To everyone who h...

January 23, 2026 4:51 PM

Sindhu, Kohli salute Saina Nehwal as badminton great confirms retirement

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and former India cricket captain Virat Kohli paid tribute to Saina Nehwal after the former world No. 1 confirmed her retirement from professional badminton, bringing to an end a career that transformed the sport’s landscape in India. Saina, who last competed at the BWF Singapore Open in 2023, formally acknowledged her retirement during a recent podcast, saying she had stepped away on her own terms and did not feel the need for an official announcement. �...

January 22, 2026 1:19 PM

Sindhu, Lakshya enter Indonesia Masters quarterfinals

Former world champion PV Sindhu and Paris Olympic semifinalist Lakshya Sen reached the quarterfinals of the Indonesia Masters after securing comfortable wins in their respective second-round matches here on Thursday. Sindhu clinched a 21-19, 21-18 victory over Denmark’s Line Kjaerfeldt in her pre-quarterfinal in 43 minutes, while Lakshya registered a 21-10, 21-11 win over Hong Kong’s Jason Gunawan in a match lasting a little over half an hour. This was Sindhu’s sixth win over Kjaerfeldt ...

October 27, 2025 3:34 PM

P.V. Sindhu ends 2025 season early after failing to recover from foot injury

Two-time Olympic medallist P.V. Sindhu has decided to withdraw from all remaining BWF Tour 2025 events, stating that she has not yet fully recovered from a foot injury sustained during the European leg. The ace shuttler said she and her team reached this decision after detailed discussions with her support staff and renowned sports medicine specialist Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala, who assessed her recovery and rehabilitation progress. “After consulting closely with my team and with the guidance of ...

September 18, 2025 3:31 PM

Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag ease into China Masters quarters with straight-game wins

P. V. Sindhu and the men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty stormed into the quarterfinals of the China Masters Super 750 tournament on Thursday, notching straight-game victories. Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, defeated world number six Pornpawee Chochuwong of Thailand 21-15 21-15 in 41 minutes, levelling their head-to-head record at 6-5. She next faces world number one An Se Young of South Korea, who has won all seven of their previous meetings. “It was ver...

March 13, 2025 11:07 AM

PV Sindhu bows out of All England Open 2025 badminton tournament

Indian shuttler PV Sindhu crashed out of the ongoing All-England Open 2025 badminton tournament after losing to South Korea's Kim Ga Eun in the first round of the women's singles event on Wednesday. Sindhu, ranked 16th in women's singles badminton, went down to world number 21 Kim Ga Eun with a scoreline of 21-19, 13-21, 13-21 in a contest that lasted 61 minutes, according to Olympics.com. The 29-year-old Indian badminton player looked in fine touch at the start of the first game but lost stea...

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...