Shuttler Jayaram aims for consistency in 2014

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 20:04

India`s top shuttler Ajay Jayaram is aiming for consistency in the new year, something that he lacked in 2013 and which was the main reason behind his failure to break into the world`s top-10.

Saina, Ajay lose; India`s campaign over in Hong Kong Open

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 18:09

Saina Nehwal`s poor run continued this season as she crashed out of the women`s singles competition after suffering a narrow defeat against Porntip Buranaprasertsuk of Thailand.

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.

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.

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.

Saina Nehwal, Paruappli Kashyap miss out; Sindhu leads Indian charge in Japan

Last Updated: Monday, September 16, 2013, 20:08

Saina Nehwal has decided to give it a miss, while Parupalli Kashyap will also skip the Japan Open due to an ankle injury and in their absence young P V Sindhu will spearhead the Indian challenge at the USD 200,000 Super Series tournament, starting here on Tuesday.

Ajay Jayaram fails to cross first hurdle in China Masters

Last Updated: Thursday, September 12, 2013, 10:25

Indian shuttler Ajay Jayaram on Thursday suffered a shock defeat against lower-ranked Chinese Yuekun Chen in the opening round of the China Masters.

IBL: Saina-led Hyderabad Hotshots defeat Awadhe Warriors 3-1 to win title

Last Updated: Sunday, September 1, 2013, 09:12

Saina Nehwal once again inspired players of her team as Hyderabad Hotshots defeated Awadhe Warriors 3-1 in the final of the Indian Badminton League at the Sardar Patel Stadium in Mumbai.

I want to break into the top 15 this year, says Ajay Jayaram

Last Updated: Friday, August 30, 2013, 22:43

He stunned world number 5 Vietnamese Tien Minh Nguyen twice in the ongoing Indian Badminton League (IBL) but Hyderabad Hotshots men`s singles player Ajay Jayaram today said he needs to work on his consistency to reach his target of breaking into the top 15 this year.

IBL 2013, 1st semi-final: Hyderabad Hotshots thrash Pune Pistons 3-0, reach final

Last Updated: Thursday, August 29, 2013, 09:07

Inspired by the fighting spirit of their icon player Saina Nehwal, Hyderabad Hotshots thrashed Pune Pistons 3-0 in the first semi-final tie played at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Wednesday.

IBL 2013, 1st semi-final: Unbeaten Saina defeats Juliane Schenk in tough match

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 28, 2013, 22:27

Hyderabad Hotshots’ ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal continued her good run in the Indian Badminton League as she defeated Juliane Schenk of Pune Pistons 21-10, 19-21, 11-8 in the first semi-final on her home ground at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Wednesday.

Saina Nehwal to begin campaign in Badminton Worlds from today

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 09:15

Saina Nehwal will begin her campaign for an elusive medal against lower-ranked Olga Golovanova in the women`s singles, while male shuttler Ajay Jayaram will look to continue his good form in the second round of the World Championships here on Wednesday.