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.

Paes, Gopichand get Padma Bhushan; Yuvraj Padma Shri

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 09:34

Tennis star Leander Paes and badminton player-turned-coach Pullela Gopichand were on Saturday selected for the prestigious Padma Bhushan awards while cricketer Yuvraj Singh was among the seven sportspersons chosen for this year`s Padma Shri award.

Her win at the end of the year makes us happy : Sindhu’s Father

Last Updated: Sunday, December 1, 2013, 17:27

P V Sindhu`s parents are elated over the rising Indian shuttler`s victory at the Macau Open and are expecting to see their daughter continue the good work in the coming year.

Took me three years to convince Gopichand: Veerabhadram

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 16:09

It took three years for director Veerabhadram to get actor Gopichand to collaborate with him on a yet-untitled Telugu actioner that is slated to go on the floors next year.

I am surprised why Gopichand is quiet: Jwala

Last Updated: Saturday, October 26, 2013, 09:29

Embattled shuttler Jwala Gutta on Friday said she is surprised that India`s chief badminton coach Pullela Gopichand is still silent on the proposed life ban on her by BAI for an alleged disciplinary breach.

Hindujas win lifetime achievement award in Britain

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 18:20

British Indian billionaire brothers Srichand and Gopichand Hinduja have been presented a Lifetime Achievement Award for their contributions to UK's Asian community.

Saina will play in Denmark Open, says Gopichand

Last Updated: Friday, September 6, 2013, 20:52

Star shuttler Saina Nehwal, who has decided to skip the Japan Open Super Series tournament this month, will play in the Denmark Open in October, Chief National Coach Pullela Gopichand said here on Friday.

Teacher’s Day: Mentors behind biggest sports personalities of India

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 15:05

On Teacher`s Day today as we hail teacher`s who have moulded and guided students a look at the teachers of some sports stars who have made a big name for themselves in their respective sport.

IBL hailed as game changer

Last Updated: Sunday, September 1, 2013, 14:30

India`s million-dollar foray into franchised team badminton was hailed as a "game changer" on Sunday even though the event was shunned by the sport`s powerhouse China.

Saina-Sindhu tie will be clash of brains, style and power, feels Gopichand

Last Updated: Friday, August 30, 2013, 22:47

Chief national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand today said it would be a clash of style and power between two cerebral players when two of his favourite wards -- Saina Nehwal and P V Sindhu -- lock horns in the finals of Indian Badminton League (IBL) here on Saturday.

Gopichand delighted with good start to IBL

Last Updated: Sunday, August 18, 2013, 15:29

Indian badminton coach Pullela Gopichand today said the IPL-style Indian Badminton League (IBL) has got off to a good start and generated a lot of interest in people.

Indian Badminton League: Ready to go!

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 17:03

The cricket phenomenon called Indian Premier League (IPL) gave rise to ideas – ideas to start league patterns in other sports, to cash in the league fame and attract sports lovers in a unique way.