Parupalli Kashyap bows out in first round of India Open

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013, 18:43

Parupalli Kashyap went down fighting to former World No. 1 Taufik Hidayat of Indonesia in the first round of the men`s singles event.

Srikanth upsets fourth seed; Anand makes first-round exit

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013, 16:41

Twenty-year-old K. Srikanth caused one of the biggest upsets of the India Open Super Series badminton by defeating Danish fourth seed Jan O Jorgensen while former national champion Chetan Anand made a first-round exit from men`s singles here on Wednesday.

Chaos rules roost in badminton event

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 21:31

Chaos ruled the roost on the opening day of the India Open Super Series Badminton at the Siri Fort Sports Complex here as those who made it to the venue were greeted by the absence of basic facilities.

Chetan leads Indians` march into main draw

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 21:28

Four-time national champion Chetan Anand led the Indian bandwagon into the main draw of the India Open Super Series badminton tournament on the qualifying day at the Siri Fort Sports Complex here on Tuesday.

Performance not pressure is what matters, feels Saina Nehwal

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 00:24

For Saina Nehwal, it is all about putting up consistent performance in the upcoming India Open Super Series rather than getting cowed down by the pressure of playing at home.

Youngsters need to be more consistent: Gopichand

Last Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013, 20:23

Indian shuttlers might have done well in the last couple years, but national coach Pullela Gopichand feels the youngsters need to be more consistent.

Gopichand wants consistency from his wards

Last Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013, 19:24

National badminton coach Pullela Gopichand wants more consistency from his trainees at the India Open that starts here on Tuesday.

BAI to review its constitution

Last Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013, 17:40

The Badminton Association of India (BAI) will review its constitution at its upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held here on Saturday.

I will take one match at a time: Parupalli Kashyap

Last Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013, 16:17

Unfazed by the tough draw that awaits him, Parupalli Kashyap says he would look to take one match at a time at the India Open Super Series.

Saina starts favourite, chance for other Indians to impress

Last Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013, 16:08

London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal will no doubt be the cynosure of all eyes but the India Open Super Series starting here on Tuesday, will hold more significance for the country`s other shuttlers, who would look to prove their mettle at the highest level.

Saina vs Sindhu, a possibility at India Open

Last Updated: Sunday, April 21, 2013, 18:48

Badminton buffs have been waiting for a mouthwatering marquee clash between Saina Nehwal and P.V. Sindhu. The two Indians could possibly face off for the first time if both go through to the quarter-finals at the India Open here next week.