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 Nehwal loses to Minatsu Mitani of Japan in Super Series Finals opener

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 01:42

Indian ace Saina Nehwal's poor form in the international arena continued as she lost to Japan's Minatsu Mitani 21-19 22-24 19-21 in a hard-fought three-game battle in her opening match of the BWF Superseries Finals here on tuesday.

Disburse IBL dues of players, coaches, say BAI

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 23:48

The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has given instructions for immediate disbursement of dues of players and coaches who represented certain franchisees during the Indian Badminton League (IBL).

I am very happy with the decision: Jwala Gutta

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 13:58

Jwala Gutta has expressed her happiness over Delhi High Court’s order asking Badminton Association of India (BAI) to allow her to participate in the upcoming international tournaments.

Delhi HC allows Jwala Gutta to play international tournaments

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 13:51

Delhi High Court on Thursday allowed shuttler Jwala Gutta to participate in international matches till the enquiry against her is over.

Arunachalee shuttler Laa Talar to represent India

Last Updated: Monday, October 7, 2013, 13:33

Arunachalee shuttler Laa Talar will represent India at Badminton Asia Championship starting Tuesday in Kudos, Indonesia.

IBL will benefit young Indian shuttlers: Sanjay Sharma

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 17:17

Terming last month`s Indian Badminton League as a game-changer, former doubles specialist Sanjay Sharma said it would benefit the young generation of Indian shuttlers a lot.

We`ve to manage time to avoid burnout during IBL: Saina Nehwal

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 00:38

Considering the grand success of the inaugural IBL that has put a halo around Indian badminton, ace shuttler Saina Nehwal says the franchise-based meet should be held in such a way from next year onward that players don`t miss out on any other major tournament due to burnout.

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.

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.

Jwala`s IBL conduct to be investigated

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 20:21

The Badminton Association of India`s disciplinary committee will investigate doubles shuttler Jwala Gutta`s conduct during the Indian Badminton League (IBL) when her side, the Krrish Delhi Smashers, threatened to abandon a tie in Bangalore Aug 25.

Saina to skip Japan Open, Sindu and Kashyap to represent India

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 20:10

After guiding her side Hyderabad Hotshots to inaugural Indian Badminton League title, a tired Saina Nehwal has decided to skip Japan Open Super Series tournament as she wants to take proper rest before the European circuit challenge.