It is a big victory for me, says PV Sindhu

Last Updated: Saturday, August 10, 2013, 18:31

A look at the draw and she knew it was not going to be easy but rising shuttler P V Sindhu said she never underestimated herself as she slayed one giant after another for a historic bronze medal at the World Championships in Guangzhou, China.

Lin Dan sails into World Championships final

Last Updated: Saturday, August 10, 2013, 15:43

Chinese badminton star Lin Dan cruised past Vietnam`s Nguyen Tien Minh in straight games to reach the men`s singles final of the World Championships in this Chinese city on Saturday.

Top Chinese shuttlers praise Sindhu

Last Updated: Saturday, August 10, 2013, 15:40

Top Chinese shuttlers have praised India`s P.V. Sindhu, who reached the women`s singles semi-finals to win the bronze medal at the World Championships.

Farah says being written off by legend Haile Gebrselassie drove him to London 2012 success

Last Updated: Saturday, August 10, 2013, 11:36

As Britain`s double 2012 Olympic champion Mo Farah turns his attention to the 10,000m gold at the World Championships on Saturday, the 30-year-old has revealed that being written off by legend Haile Gebrselassie inspired him at London 2012.

World Badminton Championships: Sindhu into semis, assures India of bronze

Last Updated: Saturday, August 10, 2013, 09:06

India’s rising shuttler, PV Sindhu has qualified for the semi-finals of the World Badminton Championship. She beat the 8th seed Chinese Wang Shixian 21-18, 21-17 to assure India’s first medal in the World Badminton Championships since 1983.

World waits for showman Bolt to strut his stuff

Last Updated: Saturday, August 10, 2013, 09:03

Usain Bolt will need to guard against complacency as he begins his bid to win the 100 metres crown while double Olympic champion Mo Farah goes for gold in the 10,000 on the first day of the world championships on Saturday.

Sindhu can improve further, feels Gopichand

Last Updated: Friday, August 9, 2013, 20:15

National coach Pullela Gopichand expressed satisfaction after P V Sindhu`s superb show ensured India a bronze medal at the World Championship here today but at the same time reminded that Saina Nehwal would make a comeback despite her quarterfinal loss.

PV Sindhu`s parents attribute success to her discipline & determination

Last Updated: Friday, August 9, 2013, 19:31

The parents of P V Sindhu, who on Friday became the first Indian woman singles player to ensure a medal at the ongoing World Badminton Championships, attributed their daughter`s success to hard work and determination.

PV Sindhu stuns second seed Wang Yihan, enters quarters at World Championships

Last Updated: Friday, August 9, 2013, 00:06

In a major upset at the Badminton World Championship, rising Indian shuttler PV Sindhu stunned world no. 1 Wang Yihan of China in straight sets 21-18, 23-21 and reached the quarters.

Bolt says he is ready to reclaim world 100m title

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 18:34

Sprint sensation Usain Bolt says he is ready to reclaim the 100 metres title he lost two years ago and to successfully defend the 200m at the IAAF World Championships starting here this weekend.

First-round scare for China starts at worlds

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 17:26

China`s world number one mixed doubles pair were given a scare in the first round of the badminton world championships on Tuesday after dropping the first game in an intense clash.

Indian team to leave for World Athletics C`ship tomorrow

Last Updated: Monday, August 5, 2013, 20:48

A 15-member Indian athletics team will leave on Tuesday for Moscow to participate in the World Championships from August 10-18 with hopes of a better performance than the last edition of the event.