Saina Nehwal climbs up to 7th place, PV Sindhu at 10th in world ranking

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 18:35

The victory at the Syed Modi International tournament in Lucknow helped London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal to surge two places to reach the seventh position in the latest world badminton ranking, released in Kuala Lumpur here today.

Won`t let poor form affect me, focussed on future: Saina

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 15:46

Her confidence back after the India Grand Prix Gold triumph, ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal said the setbacks of an injury-marred last year are now firmly behind her.

Saina and Sindhu, India`s best players, to clash for title

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 22:32

A resurgent Saina Nehwal and fast rising PV Sindhu, country`s best women shuttlers, set up a summit clash against each other at the Indian Grand Prix Gold after emerging victorious in their respective semifinals, here Saturday.

Saina reaches finals of Syed Modi

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 19:19

London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal reached her first finals in 15 months after the Indian ace packed off sixth seed Chinese Xuan Deng in a thrilling three-game women`s singles match of the Syed Modi International badminton tournament here Saturday.

Syed Modi GPG: Saina Nehwal, Parupalli Kashyap, PV Sindhu reach pre-quarterfinals

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 10:13

Two-time winner Saina Nehwal and defending champion Parupalli Kashyap made a positive start to their campaign at the Syed Modi International badminton tournament, reaching the pre-quarterfinals of the women`s and men`s singles competition respectively, here today.

Malaysia Open: K Srikanth enters quarters; Saina, Sindhu bow out

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 22:32

K Srikanth continued his impressive run to enter the men`s singles quarterfinals, even as India`s campaign in the women`s singles came to an end after Saina Nehwal and P V Sindhu lost their respective second round matches in contrasting styles in the USD 500,000 Malaysia Super Series Premier badminton event here toda

Saina Nehwal knocked out of Malaysian Open

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 19:00

Poor run continued for ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal as she was knocked out of the Malaysian Open by World No. 30 Xue Yao.

Ashwini Ponappa and I are the best, says shuttler Jwala Gutta

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 13:26

Top Indian shuttler Jwala Gutta, who on Monday won the women`s doubles title at the 78th Senior National Badminton Championships, said that she and her partner Ashwini Ponnappa "are the best".

Sindhu, Srikanth win titles in Nationals Championship

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 21:02

Young shuttlers PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth notched up contrasting victories in the summit clashes to clinch the women`s and men`s titles respectively at the 78th Senior National Badminton Championships here on Monday.

Kuhoo, Chirag win bronze in 78th Senior National C`ship

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 19:23

Shuttlers Kuhoo Garg and Chirag Sen have become the youngest players to win a medal in 78th Senior National Badminton Championship when they defeated Pranaav Chopra and Maneesha K in mixed doubles semifinals at the Siri Fort Stadium.

Saina Nehwal to skip few tournaments in 2014 to focus on fitness

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 18:21

After a disappointing year in which she failed to win a single title, suffered injuries and saw her world ranking taking a dip, star shuttler Saina Nehwal has decided to skip a few tournaments in the New Year and, instead, focus on fitness.

National badminton: Defending champs Kashyap, Sayali out

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 20:00

It was a disastrous day Sunday for defending champions Parupalli Kashyap and Sayali Gokhale as both lost their respective semifinals at the 78th Senior National Badminton Championships at the Siri Fort Sports Complex here.