Ajay enters second round; Kashyap, Guru lose in France

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 11:43

Indian shuttler Ajay Jayaram notched up a straight-game win over Japan`s Kazumasa Sakai but his compatriots Parupalli Kashyap and RMV Gurusaidutt failed to cross the first hurdle in the French Super Series here.

Saina Nehwal still in hunt for title; tough draw for rest in France

Last Updated: Monday, October 21, 2013, 15:41

Still looking for her maiden title this season, India ace shuttler Saina Nehwal would be keen to put her best foot forward at the French Super Series.

Denmark Open: Saina Nehwal reaches quarters, Ajay Jayaram knocked out

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 22:42

Defending champion Saina Nehwal advanced to the quarterfinals of the Denmark Super Series Premier with a straight-game thrashing of Scotland`s Kirsty Gilmour in the second round of the women`s singles competition here on Thursday.

Qualifying for Super Series final is my target: P Kashyap

Last Updated: Sunday, September 29, 2013, 18:34

Almost on the way to complete recovery from an ankle injury, India`s top shuttler Parupalli Kashyap is eyeing a "consistent" performance in the next four tournaments to reach his target of qualifying for the BWF Super Series Final to be held in Malaysia in December.

Japan Open: Ajay Jayaram, K Srikanth ousted as India`s campaign ends

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 17:14

India`s campaign in the Japan Open badminton tournament ended on Friday after Ajay Jayaram, K Srikanth and H S Prannoy lost their respective men`s singles quarterfinal matches at the USD 200,000 Super Series event here.

Prannoy, Srikanth reach quarters, Sindhu crashes out in Japan

Last Updated: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 15:48

Young Indian shuttlers K Srikanth and H S Prannoy advanced to the quarterfinals of men`s singles competition in the Japan Open with superb wins but it was curtains for teen sensation P V Sindhu at the USD 200,000 Super Series event on Thursday.

Jayaram, Anand begin China Masters campaign on Wednesday

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 21:01

Shuttlers Ajay Jayaram and Anand Pawar will spearhead Indian challenge when they start their campaign in the men`s singles competition of the China Masters Superseries tournament at Changzhou on Wednesday.

Saina Nehwal needs time to recover

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 20:03

Reiterating her decision to skip the Japan Open Super Series in Tokyo later this month, World No.4 Saina Nehwal said she needs more than two weeks of rest to recover after the hectic Indian Badminton League (IBL) that concluded Aug 31.

After IBL, Saina is focusing on Super Series, CWG and Asiad

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 16:21

After a splendid run in the Indian Badminton League (IBL), star shuttler Saina Nehwal is now hoping to do well in the upcoming Super Series events and next year`s Commonwealth Games and Asian Games.

India lose, settle for maiden bronze in Sepaktakraw

Last Updated: Sunday, September 1, 2013, 16:34

India’s fine run in the ISTAF SuperSeries India Sepaktakraw competition came to an end Sunday when they were defeated 15-13, 8-15, 6-15, 3-15 by Malaysia in the semifinals.

Indian men`s team in QF of Sepaktakraw World Super Series

Last Updated: Thursday, August 29, 2013, 22:35

Hosting its maiden international Sepaktakraw event, India began their campaign in the men`s section with a bang as they recorded a come-from-behind victory over higher-ranked Singapore on the opening day of the World Super Series here on Thursday.

Sepaktakraw federation to take action against Manipur unit

Last Updated: Thursday, August 29, 2013, 19:21

A livid Sepaktakraw Federation of India (STFI) has decided to take action against the Manipur unit in its executive committee meeting here on Saturday for expelling four players who are taking part in the ongoing Sepaktakraw World Super Series.