The Indian men's badminton team created history on Sunday (May 15) by winning the Thomas Cup for the first time and ending the country's 73-year-old dream. After getting past Malaysia and Denmark in the quarter-finals and semi-finals, respectively, India stunned the 14-time winners Indonesia to win the Thomas Cup as the likes of Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth, HS Prannoy, Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, etc. have given immense pride to the countrymen back home.

Recalling India's terrific journey en route to the historic title, Srikanth -- whose straight-set victory over Jonatan Christie sealed the deal for India with an unassaible&nbsp;3-0 lead in the final -- stated that the team was always confident and created a WhatsApp group to unite them for a special purpose. "This might sound a little dramatic. But you know, when I was in Korea for the Korea Masters, and the following week we had selection trials immediately after those trials, when the team got announced, we created a (WhatsApp) group titled ‘We’ll Bring It Home’, or something like that."

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"This happened a week before the tournament started. So yeah we always thought we are capable, but we only had to be consistent. Coming here, it was a fantastic team and we had great atmosphere. We were a happy team, and we were really supporting each other and backing each other," Srikanth said in an interaction with BWF.

Post India's historic triumph, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the Indian player on call after they received their gold medal. On the other hand, the Sports Ministry and the Badminton Association of India announced a whopping INR&nbsp;1 crore each cash reward for the history-making team.
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The Indian men's badminton team created history on Sunday (May 15) by winning the Thomas Cup for the first time and ending the country's 73-year-old dream. After getting past Malaysia and Denmark in the quarter-finals and semi-finals, respectively, India stunned the 14-time winners Indonesia to win the Thomas Cup as the likes of Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth, HS Prannoy, Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, etc.

The Indian men's badminton team created history on Sunday (May 15) by winning the Thomas Cup for the first time and ending the country's 73-year-old dream. After getting past Malaysia and Denmark in the quarter-finals and semi-finals, respectively, India stunned the 14-time winners Indonesia to win the Thomas Cup as the likes of Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth, HS Prannoy, Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, etc. have given immense pride to the countrymen back home. Recalling India's terrific journey en route to the historic title, Srikanth -- whose straight-set victory over Jonatan Christie sealed the deal for India with an unassaible 3-0 lead in the final -- stated that the team was always confident and created a WhatsApp group to unite them for a special purpose. "This might sound a little dramatic. But you know, when I was in Korea for the Korea Masters, and the following week we had selection trials immediately after those trials, when the team got announced, we created a (WhatsApp) group titled ‘We’ll Bring It Home’, or something like that." ALSO READ | Thomas Cup: Indian sports ministry announces INR 10 million reward for Indian men's badminton team "This happened a week before the tournament started. So yeah we always thought we are capable, but we only had to be consistent. Coming here, it was a fantastic team and we had great atmosphere. We were a happy team, and we were really supporting each other and backing each other," Srikanth said in an interaction with BWF. Post India's historic triumph, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the Indian player on call after they received their gold medal. On the other hand, the Sports Ministry and the Badminton Association of India announced a whopping INR 1 crore each cash reward for the history-making team.

We created a WhatsApp group titled ‘We’ll Bring It Home': Kidambi Srikanth after India win Thomas Cup

The Indian men’s badminton team created history on Sunday as they defeated Indonesia to claim their first-ever Thomas Cup title. Kidambi Srikanth clinched the win after beating Jonatan Christie in the third match after hard-fought victories for Lakshya Sen and the pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. India became the sixth country to win the Thomas Cup and their journey to the final included victories over former champions – Malaysia (quarterfinal) and Denmark (semi-final).

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Indian chief badminton coach Pullela Gopichand hailed the victory and said that the Thomas Cup victory is even more important to Indian badminton than the 1983 World Cup win to Indian cricket. &nbsp;

“It's huge, this victory is huge. I think the way Lakshya started set the momentum up and, in these championships, especially where badminton is huge, I think that pressure just builds on. I think that the way Srikanth and Lakshya played extremely well to build the pressure and of course Satwik and Chirag were just magical,” Gopichand said in an interview with India Today.

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“I would say that in badminton terms this is even bigger (than the 1983 World Cup win). I think nobody would have imagined that we would win something as big as this. Especially if you would have gone to a badminton playing nation like China and Malaysia and say that India was going to win the Thomas Cup someday, they would have laughed at you a few years ago. But I think that the quality of singles and the doubles also have ensured that we have been able to do this,” he added.

The Indian men’s badminton team created history on Sunday as they defeated Indonesia to claim their first-ever Thomas Cup title. Kidambi Srikanth clinched the win after beating Jonatan Christie in the third match after hard-fought victories for Lakshya Sen and the pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty.

The Indian men’s badminton team created history on Sunday as they defeated Indonesia to claim their first-ever Thomas Cup title. Kidambi Srikanth clinched the win after beating Jonatan Christie in the third match after hard-fought victories for Lakshya Sen and the pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. India became the sixth country to win the Thomas Cup and their journey to the final included victories over former champions – Malaysia (quarterfinal) and Denmark (semi-final). Also read | India create history, clinch maiden Thomas Cup title after thrashing Indonesia Indian chief badminton coach Pullela Gopichand hailed the victory and said that the Thomas Cup victory is even more important to Indian badminton than the 1983 World Cup win to Indian cricket. “It's huge, this victory is huge. I think the way Lakshya started set the momentum up and, in these championships, especially where badminton is huge, I think that pressure just builds on. I think that the way Srikanth and Lakshya played extremely well to build the pressure and of course Satwik and Chirag were just magical,” Gopichand said in an interview with India Today. Also read | 'Entire nation is elated': PM Modi, Kohli & others hail India's Thomas Cup win “I would say that in badminton terms this is even bigger (than the 1983 World Cup win). I think nobody would have imagined that we would win something as big as this. Especially if you would have gone to a badminton playing nation like China and Malaysia and say that India was going to win the Thomas Cup someday, they would have laughed at you a few years ago. But I think that the quality of singles and the doubles also have ensured that we have been able to do this,” he added.

Bigger than 1983 World Cup for badminton! Pullela Gopichand lauds India's Thomas Cup victory

Indian men's badminton team created history as they thrashed Indonesia 3-0 on Sunday (May 15) to clinch their maiden Thomas Cup title. The experienced Kidambi Srikanth came up with a memorable performance against Jonatan Christie to stun him in straight sets in the third game to seal a dominant 3-0 win for India in the final of the Thomas Cup 2022.

While Srikanth and Laskhya Sen won their respective singles matches, the pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won their doubles match to hand India a clinical 3-0 win in the final against Indonesia at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand.

Lakshya was up against Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist Anthony Ginting in the first game. He was absolutely outplayed by the Indonesian in the first game as Ginting won the first game 21-8 before Lakshya produced an incredible fightback to win the second game 21-17 to force the contest into a decider.

Lakshya brought out his best in the third and final game as he outclassed Ginting 21-16 to win his match and give India a 1-0 lead in the final. India's second game in the final was arguable the toughest of the lot as the doubles pair of Satwik and Chirag was up against&nbsp;Muhammad Ahsan and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo.

The Indian duo started&nbsp;the match on a terrific note, taking an early lead&nbsp;in the first game against the&nbsp;seasoned Indonesian pair. However, Ahasan and&nbsp;Sukamuljo soon displayed their class and managed to take the first game 18-21. Satwik and Chirag were dominated by the Indonesian pair once again in the second game.

Ahsan and&nbsp;Sukamuljo came close to clinching the second game in a row but Satwik and Chirag pulled off a comeback for the ages to take the game 23-21. They then went on to win the decisive third set 21-19 to record the most impressive win of their careers and extended India's lead to 2-0 in the final.

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Srikanth locked horns with Christie in the third game of the final with the title on the line. The Indian had lost against the Indonesia the last time they came up against each other. However, Srikanth was on a roll in the final on Sunday as he wrapped up the first game of the second singles match 21-15 to put India on the verge of a historic win.

Sikanth was brilliant in the second game as well as he led Chrsitoe 11-8 at the interval. It was a hard-fought battle between the two shuttlers but Srikanth prevailed over the Indonesian as he won the second game 23-21 to beat Chrsitie and power India to their maiden Thomas Cup title in the 73-year-long history of the tournament.

No Indian team had previously managed to reach the final of the prestigious tournament. But the Indian men's team spearheaded by Srikanth and Lakshya scripted history in Bangkok this year.

The magnitude of the title victory can be adjudged from the fact that Indian badminton great and former national coach Pullela Gopichand had compared the men's team reaching Thomas Cup final to Kapil Dev-led India winning the country's maiden cricket World Cup crown in 1983.

Indian men's badminton team created history as they thrashed Indonesia 3-0 on Sunday (May 15) to clinch their maiden Thomas Cup title. The experienced Kidambi Srikanth came up with a memorable performance against Jonatan Christie to stun him in straight sets in the third game to seal a dominant 3-0 win for India in the final of the Thomas Cup 2022.

Indian men's badminton team created history as they thrashed Indonesia 3-0 on Sunday (May 15) to clinch their maiden Thomas Cup title. The experienced Kidambi Srikanth came up with a memorable performance against Jonatan Christie to stun him in straight sets in the third game to seal a dominant 3-0 win for India in the final of the Thomas Cup 2022. While Srikanth and Laskhya Sen won their respective singles matches, the pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won their doubles match to hand India a clinical 3-0 win in the final against Indonesia at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand. Lakshya was up against Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist Anthony Ginting in the first game. He was absolutely outplayed by the Indonesian in the first game as Ginting won the first game 21-8 before Lakshya produced an incredible fightback to win the second game 21-17 to force the contest into a decider. Lakshya brought out his best in the third and final game as he outclassed Ginting 21-16 to win his match and give India a 1-0 lead in the final. India's second game in the final was arguable the toughest of the lot as the doubles pair of Satwik and Chirag was up against Muhammad Ahsan and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo. The Indian duo started the match on a terrific note, taking an early lead in the first game against the seasoned Indonesian pair. However, Ahasan and Sukamuljo soon displayed their class and managed to take the first game 18-21. Satwik and Chirag were dominated by the Indonesian pair once again in the second game. Ahsan and Sukamuljo came close to clinching the second game in a row but Satwik and Chirag pulled off a comeback for the ages to take the game 23-21. They then went on to win the decisive third set 21-19 to record the most impressive win of their careers and extended India's lead to 2-0 in the final. Also Read: Reaching Thomas Cup final is like India making it to cricket World Cup final in 1983: Pullela Gopichand Srikanth locked horns with Christie in the third game of the final with the title on the line. The Indian had lost against the Indonesia the last time they came up against each other. However, Srikanth was on a roll in the final on Sunday as he wrapped up the first game of the second singles match 21-15 to put India on the verge of a historic win. Sikanth was brilliant in the second game as well as he led Chrsitoe 11-8 at the interval. It was a hard-fought battle between the two shuttlers but Srikanth prevailed over the Indonesian as he won the second game 23-21 to beat Chrsitie and power India to their maiden Thomas Cup title in the 73-year-long history of the tournament. No Indian team had previously managed to reach the final of the prestigious tournament. But the Indian men's team spearheaded by Srikanth and Lakshya scripted history in Bangkok this year. The magnitude of the title victory can be adjudged from the fact that Indian badminton great and former national coach Pullela Gopichand had compared the men's team reaching Thomas Cup final to Kapil Dev-led India winning the country's maiden cricket World Cup crown in 1983.

Indian men's badminton team create history, clinch maiden Thomas Cup title after thrashing Indonesia

India stunned Denmark 3-2 in the semi-finals of the Thomas and Uber Cup 2022 to secure a spot in the final against Indonesia. The Indian shuttlers created history as Team India entered the final of the tournament for the first time in its 73-year-long history. India will now take on Indonesia in their maiden final and are assured of at least a silver at the coveted tournament.

In the semi-final on Friday, India got off to a losing start as world champion Viktor Axelsen defeated Lakshya Sen 21-13, 21-13 in straight sets. Indian doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty made it 1-1 by defeating Denmark's Kim Astrup and Mathias Christiansen next.&nbsp;

Kidambi Srikanth helped India take a 2-1 lead with a thrilling win over Anders Antonsen before the Indian duo of Krishna Prasad and Vishnuvardhan went down in the next game. However, HS Prannoy defeated Rasmus Gemke in the all-important fifth game to power India to a 3-2 win.

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With the victory, India secured their historic maiden final berth where they will meet 14-time champions Indonesia, who are undoubtedly the favourites. Nonetheless, Indian shuttlers have given their all so far in the tournament and will be hoping to continue their stellar run in the summit clash on Sunday (May 15).

Here is all you need to know about the Thomas Cup 2022 final between India and Indonesia:

When is the India vs Indonesia, Thomas Cup 2022 final?

The India vs Indonesia, Thomas Cup 2022 final will be played on May 15 (Sunday).

What time will the India vs Indonesia, Thomas Cup 2022 final start?

The India vs Indonesia, Thomas Cup 2022 final is expected to start around 11:30 AM IST on Sunday.

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Where will the India vs Indonesia, Thomas Cup 2022 final be played at?

The India vs Indonesia, Thomas Cup 2022 final will be played at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand

Which channel will telecast the India vs Indonesia, Thomas Cup 2022 final in India?

The India vs Indonesia, Thomas Cup 2022 final will be telecasted on Sports 18 channel in India.

How to catch the live streaming of the India vs Indonesia, Thomas Cup 2022 final in India?

The India vs Indonesia, Thomas Cup 2022 final can be streamed live on Voot app and BWF's official YouTube channel.

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India stunned Denmark 3-2 in the semi-finals of the Thomas and Uber Cup 2022 to secure a spot in the final against Indonesia. The Indian shuttlers created history as Team India entered the final of the tournament for the first time in its 73-year-long history.

India stunned Denmark 3-2 in the semi-finals of the Thomas and Uber Cup 2022 to secure a spot in the final against Indonesia. The Indian shuttlers created history as Team India entered the final of the tournament for the first time in its 73-year-long history. India will now take on Indonesia in their maiden final and are assured of at least a silver at the coveted tournament. In the semi-final on Friday, India got off to a losing start as world champion Viktor Axelsen defeated Lakshya Sen 21-13, 21-13 in straight sets. Indian doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty made it 1-1 by defeating Denmark's Kim Astrup and Mathias Christiansen next. Kidambi Srikanth helped India take a 2-1 lead with a thrilling win over Anders Antonsen before the Indian duo of Krishna Prasad and Vishnuvardhan went down in the next game. However, HS Prannoy defeated Rasmus Gemke in the all-important fifth game to power India to a 3-2 win. Also Read: India create history, beat Denmark 3-2 to storm into maiden Thomas Cup final With the victory, India secured their historic maiden final berth where they will meet 14-time champions Indonesia, who are undoubtedly the favourites. Nonetheless, Indian shuttlers have given their all so far in the tournament and will be hoping to continue their stellar run in the summit clash on Sunday (May 15). Here is all you need to know about the Thomas Cup 2022 final between India and Indonesia: When is the India vs Indonesia, Thomas Cup 2022 final? The India vs Indonesia, Thomas Cup 2022 final will be played on May 15 (Sunday). What time will the India vs Indonesia, Thomas Cup 2022 final start? The India vs Indonesia, Thomas Cup 2022 final is expected to start around 11:30 AM IST on Sunday. Also Read: EXCLUSIVE | What Neeraj Chopra has done for India, Usain Bolt has done the same for Jamaica: Justin Gatlin Where will the India vs Indonesia, Thomas Cup 2022 final be played at? The India vs Indonesia, Thomas Cup 2022 final will be played at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand Which channel will telecast the India vs Indonesia, Thomas Cup 2022 final in India? The India vs Indonesia, Thomas Cup 2022 final will be telecasted on Sports 18 channel in India. How to catch the live streaming of the India vs Indonesia, Thomas Cup 2022 final in India? The India vs Indonesia, Thomas Cup 2022 final can be streamed live on Voot app and BWF's official YouTube channel.

India vs Indonesia, Thomas Cup final 2022 live streaming: When and where to watch?

Indian men`s badminton team scripted history on Friday as they triumphed over Denmark in a hard-fought semi-final to make it to the finals of the prestigious Thomas Cup for the first time ever. The thrilling battle against the powerful Denmark side saw the determined Indian team come up with a solid display of power and perseverance.

India are now assured of at least a silver and will play Indonesia in the final. India has entered the final of the Thomas Cup for the first time since the tournament began 73 years back. In the first match, India`s Lakshya Sen took on famous Denmark player Viktor Axelsen. The Danish player lived to his reputation and World Number 9 Sen found the going tough eventually losing in straight games 21-13, 21-13.In the doubles encounter, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated Denmark`s Kim Astrup and Mathias Christiansen. Satwik and Chirag clinched the first game 21-18 but the second game stretched and the Danes scarped through 23-21 to force the decider. In the final game, the Indians showed a remarkable display of skill of coordination and clinched the match 22-20.

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Former World No. 1 Srikanth Kidambi took on Anders Antonsen in the third match and prevailed 21-18 in the first game. However, Antonsen bounced backed with 21-12 in the second game to make things even. The Indian fought back in the decider and clinched the match 21-15 to put India ahead 2-1 in the gripping tie. In the fourth match, the Indian duo of Krishna Prasad and Vishnuvardhan battled it out against Anders Skaarup Rasmussen and Frederik Sogaard. The Denmark duo did not face much difficulty in winning the match 21-14, 21-13 in 39 minutes.

In the all-important fifth match, HS Prannoy delivered again as he did in the quarter-final. While the first game was won by Rasmus Gemke 21-13, Prannoy bounced backed 21-9 in the second game to make things even. The Indian played with zeal and determination to win the decider 21-12 and give a memorable 3-2 win to India

Indian men`s badminton team scripted history on Friday as they triumphed over Denmark in a hard-fought semi-final to make it to the finals of the prestigious Thomas Cup for the first time ever.

Indian men`s badminton team scripted history on Friday as they triumphed over Denmark in a hard-fought semi-final to make it to the finals of the prestigious Thomas Cup for the first time ever. The thrilling battle against the powerful Denmark side saw the determined Indian team come up with a solid display of power and perseverance. India are now assured of at least a silver and will play Indonesia in the final. India has entered the final of the Thomas Cup for the first time since the tournament began 73 years back. In the first match, India`s Lakshya Sen took on famous Denmark player Viktor Axelsen. The Danish player lived to his reputation and World Number 9 Sen found the going tough eventually losing in straight games 21-13, 21-13.In the doubles encounter, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated Denmark`s Kim Astrup and Mathias Christiansen. Satwik and Chirag clinched the first game 21-18 but the second game stretched and the Danes scarped through 23-21 to force the decider. In the final game, the Indians showed a remarkable display of skill of coordination and clinched the match 22-20. ALSO READ | WATCH: Indian players rush to the court to celebrate wildly after beating Malaysia in Thomas Cup quarters Former World No. 1 Srikanth Kidambi took on Anders Antonsen in the third match and prevailed 21-18 in the first game. However, Antonsen bounced backed with 21-12 in the second game to make things even. The Indian fought back in the decider and clinched the match 21-15 to put India ahead 2-1 in the gripping tie. In the fourth match, the Indian duo of Krishna Prasad and Vishnuvardhan battled it out against Anders Skaarup Rasmussen and Frederik Sogaard. The Denmark duo did not face much difficulty in winning the match 21-14, 21-13 in 39 minutes. In the all-important fifth match, HS Prannoy delivered again as he did in the quarter-final. While the first game was won by Rasmus Gemke 21-13, Prannoy bounced backed 21-9 in the second game to make things even. The Indian played with zeal and determination to win the decider 21-12 and give a memorable 3-2 win to India

India create history, beat Denmark 3-2 to storm into maiden Thomas Cup final

Kidambi Srikanth-starrer Indian team beat Malaysia in a stunning tie to confirm a place in the Thomas Cup semi-finals on Thursday (May 12). Thus, this became the first time that the Indian team booked a place in the semi-finals after 43 years and, thus, get assured of at least a bronze medal.&nbsp;

Team India consist of former World Number 1 Srikanth, HS Prannoy, Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, etc. as they stood tall in crunch moments to&nbsp;beat Malaysia 3-2 in&nbsp;a riveting battle on court. It went down to the last clash, between Prannoy and&nbsp;Leong Jun Hao where the Indian star negated early hiccups to emerge on top&nbsp;&nbsp;21-13, 21-8. As a result, his Indian players joined him in the middle as soon as he assured the team of a win in the decider. The young Indian stars mobbed Prannoy and celebrated wildly as India created history in the Thomas Cup:&nbsp;

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Talking about the quarter-finals, Lakshya Sen started the proceedings as he lost his single's match to&nbsp;current world champion, Lee Zii Jia 21-23, 9-21. From thereon, India stormed their way back into the contest with two wins on the trot courtesy of&nbsp;doubles pair Chirag-Satwiksairaj and Srikanth, who beat the world number 46 NG Tze Yong&nbsp;(21-11, 21-17).&nbsp;

Nonetheless, more twists and turns were in the offing as the young pairing of Krishna Prasad Garaga and Vishnuvardhan Goud Panjala lost to the Malaysian pair of Aaron Chia and Teo Ee Yi, 21-19, 21-17 and the onus firmly was on Prannoy.

The 29-year-old shuttler didn't disappoint as India now move to the semi-finals. With this, India have also assured themselves of their first medal since the change of format. Meanwhile, PV Sindhu-led Indian team lost their quarter-finals clash to Thailand&nbsp;in the Uber Cup.

Kidambi Srikanth-starrer Indian team beat Malaysia in a stunning tie to confirm a place in the Thomas Cup semi-finals on Thursday (May 12). Thus, this became the first time that the Indian team booked a place in the semi-finals after 43 years and, thus, get assured of at least a bronze medal.

Kidambi Srikanth-starrer Indian team beat Malaysia in a stunning tie to confirm a place in the Thomas Cup semi-finals on Thursday (May 12). Thus, this became the first time that the Indian team booked a place in the semi-finals after 43 years and, thus, get assured of at least a bronze medal. Team India consist of former World Number 1 Srikanth, HS Prannoy, Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, etc. as they stood tall in crunch moments to beat Malaysia 3-2 in a riveting battle on court. It went down to the last clash, between Prannoy and Leong Jun Hao where the Indian star negated early hiccups to emerge on top 21-13, 21-8. As a result, his Indian players joined him in the middle as soon as he assured the team of a win in the decider. The young Indian stars mobbed Prannoy and celebrated wildly as India created history in the Thomas Cup: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Badminton World Federation (@bwf.official) × ALSO READ | Thomas Cup: Kidambi Srikanth & Co. beat Malaysia in thrilling tie to assure India of a bronze medal Talking about the quarter-finals, Lakshya Sen started the proceedings as he lost his single's match to current world champion, Lee Zii Jia 21-23, 9-21. From thereon, India stormed their way back into the contest with two wins on the trot courtesy of doubles pair Chirag-Satwiksairaj and Srikanth, who beat the world number 46 NG Tze Yong (21-11, 21-17). Nonetheless, more twists and turns were in the offing as the young pairing of Krishna Prasad Garaga and Vishnuvardhan Goud Panjala lost to the Malaysian pair of Aaron Chia and Teo Ee Yi, 21-19, 21-17 and the onus firmly was on Prannoy. The 29-year-old shuttler didn't disappoint as India now move to the semi-finals. With this, India have also assured themselves of their first medal since the change of format. Meanwhile, PV Sindhu-led Indian team lost their quarter-finals clash to Thailand in the Uber Cup.

WATCH: Indian players rush to the court to celebrate wildly after beating Malaysia in Thomas Cup quarters

The Indian men's badminton team scripted a memorable 3-2 win over Malaysia to enter the semifinals of Thomas Cup for the first time in 43 years but the women's side bowed out after losing 0-3 to Thailand in the Uber Cup here on Thursday.

India is thus assured of at least a bronze at the Thomas Cup. The country has not won a medal at the event since 1979. India had bagged three bronze in the past when they reached inter-zonal finals. However, it is the first time since the change in the qualifying format that the country won a medal at the prestigious tournament.

Up against a team that has won the title five times, the world number 8 pairing of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, world championships silver medallist Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy rose to the occasion to see India home. India will next take on either Korea or Denmark.

A lot of expectation rode on world championships bronze winner Lakshya Sen but he couldn't go the distance in the opening singles, losing 21-23 9-21 to reigning world champion Lee Zii Jia in 46 minutes. 
With the Malaysian fans thronging the Impact Arena, Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy took to the court and the duo dished out a superlative performance to outwit world number 13 Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin 21-19 21-15 to bring India back in the five-match tie.

It was an all-out attack in the final phase of the second game which saw the Indian pair set up five match points with Chirag converting with a smash, leaving the Indian camp all pumped up. 
Srikanth rode on his superior and varied strokeplay to outclass world number 46 NG Tze Yong 21-11 21-17 and give India a 2-1 lead.

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The world number 45 combination of Krishna Prasad Garaga and Vishnuvardhan Goud Panjala were handed the task of taming Aaron Chia and Teo Ee Yi and the Indian pair produced a good effort before losing 19-21 17-21 as the match went into the decider.

World number 23 HS Prannoy was all fired up in the final contest as he handled the pressure to erase an 1-6 deficit early in the first game to eventually canter to a 21-13 21-8 win over 22-year-old Jun Hao Leong as India completed a fantastic come-from-behind victory.

The moment Prannoy unleashed a smash to seal the contest, his teammates entered the court and rejoiced. 
Earlier, double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu fought hard before losing to Ratchanok Intanon as the Indian women's team crashed out of the Uber Cup Finals after being drubbed 0-3 by Thailand in the quarterfinals. 
World No. 7 Sindhu was off colour for the second consecutive day as she squandered a one-game lead to go down 21-18 17-21 12-21 against Intanon, ranked eighth, in a 59-minute first women's singles match. 
The defeat means Sindhu now trails Intanon 4-7 on head-to-head record.

India were down 0-2 when the women's doubles pair of Shruti Mishra and Simran Singhi lost 16-21 13-21 against the Thai pair of Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai. It was no better for Aakarshi Kashyap, who surrendered 16-21 11-21 to Pornpawee Chochuwong in the second singles match that lasted 42 minutes, as Thailand completed a 3-0 thrashing, making the remaining two matches of the tie redundant.

The Indian men's badminton team scripted a memorable 3-2 win over Malaysia to enter the semifinals of Thomas Cup for the first time in 43 years but the women's side bowed out after losing 0-3 to Thailand in the Uber Cup here on Thursday.

The Indian men's badminton team scripted a memorable 3-2 win over Malaysia to enter the semifinals of Thomas Cup for the first time in 43 years but the women's side bowed out after losing 0-3 to Thailand in the Uber Cup here on Thursday. India is thus assured of at least a bronze at the Thomas Cup. The country has not won a medal at the event since 1979. India had bagged three bronze in the past when they reached inter-zonal finals. However, it is the first time since the change in the qualifying format that the country won a medal at the prestigious tournament. Up against a team that has won the title five times, the world number 8 pairing of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, world championships silver medallist Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy rose to the occasion to see India home. India will next take on either Korea or Denmark. A lot of expectation rode on world championships bronze winner Lakshya Sen but he couldn't go the distance in the opening singles, losing 21-23 9-21 to reigning world champion Lee Zii Jia in 46 minutes. With the Malaysian fans thronging the Impact Arena, Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy took to the court and the duo dished out a superlative performance to outwit world number 13 Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin 21-19 21-15 to bring India back in the five-match tie. It was an all-out attack in the final phase of the second game which saw the Indian pair set up five match points with Chirag converting with a smash, leaving the Indian camp all pumped up. Srikanth rode on his superior and varied strokeplay to outclass world number 46 NG Tze Yong 21-11 21-17 and give India a 2-1 lead. ALSO READ | PV Sindhu-led India crash out of Uber Cup, go down to Thailand in quarter-finals The world number 45 combination of Krishna Prasad Garaga and Vishnuvardhan Goud Panjala were handed the task of taming Aaron Chia and Teo Ee Yi and the Indian pair produced a good effort before losing 19-21 17-21 as the match went into the decider. World number 23 HS Prannoy was all fired up in the final contest as he handled the pressure to erase an 1-6 deficit early in the first game to eventually canter to a 21-13 21-8 win over 22-year-old Jun Hao Leong as India completed a fantastic come-from-behind victory. The moment Prannoy unleashed a smash to seal the contest, his teammates entered the court and rejoiced. Earlier, double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu fought hard before losing to Ratchanok Intanon as the Indian women's team crashed out of the Uber Cup Finals after being drubbed 0-3 by Thailand in the quarterfinals. World No. 7 Sindhu was off colour for the second consecutive day as she squandered a one-game lead to go down 21-18 17-21 12-21 against Intanon, ranked eighth, in a 59-minute first women's singles match. The defeat means Sindhu now trails Intanon 4-7 on head-to-head record. India were down 0-2 when the women's doubles pair of Shruti Mishra and Simran Singhi lost 16-21 13-21 against the Thai pair of Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai. It was no better for Aakarshi Kashyap, who surrendered 16-21 11-21 to Pornpawee Chochuwong in the second singles match that lasted 42 minutes, as Thailand completed a 3-0 thrashing, making the remaining two matches of the tie redundant.

Thomas Cup: Kidambi Srikanth & Co. beat Malaysia in thrilling tie to assure India of a bronze medal

Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu fought hard before losing to Ratchanok Intanon as the Indian women's badminton team crashed out of the Uber Cup Finals after being drubbed 0-3 by Thailand in the quarterfinals, here on Thursday.

World No. 7 Sindhu was off colour for the second consecutive day as she squandered one-game lead to go down 21-18 17-21 12-21 against Intanon, ranked eighth, in a 59-minute first women's singles match. 
The defeat means Sindhu now trails Intanon 4-7 on head-to-head record. India were down 0-2 when the women's doubles pair of Shruti Mishra and Simran Singhi lost 16-21 13-21 against the Thai pair of Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai.

It was no better for Aakarshi Kashyap, who surrendered 16-21 11-21 to Pornpawee Chochuwong in the second singles match that lasted 42 minutes. As Thailand took an unassailable 3-0 lead, the remaining two matches of the tie became redundant and were not played.

In the second women's doubles contest, the Indian pair of Tanisha Crasto and Treesa Jolly was to face Benyapa Aimsaard and Nuntakarn Aimsaard, while Ashmita Chaliha was scheduled to play Busanan Ongbamrungphan.

Earlier on Wednesday, Sindhu lost in straight games 15-21 14-21 against world number four An Seyoung in India's final Group D match, where it was blanked 0-5 by Korea. But the loss hardly made any difference as India, by then, had already sealed a quarterfinal berth after ensuring a top-two finish in the group after back-to-back victories over Canada and USA.

The Indian men's team will play Malaysia in the quarterfinals of the Thomas Cup Final later in the day.&nbsp;

Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu fought hard before losing to Ratchanok Intanon as the Indian women's badminton team crashed out of the Uber Cup Finals after being drubbed 0-3 by Thailand in the quarterfinals, here on Thursday.

Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu fought hard before losing to Ratchanok Intanon as the Indian women's badminton team crashed out of the Uber Cup Finals after being drubbed 0-3 by Thailand in the quarterfinals, here on Thursday. World No. 7 Sindhu was off colour for the second consecutive day as she squandered one-game lead to go down 21-18 17-21 12-21 against Intanon, ranked eighth, in a 59-minute first women's singles match. The defeat means Sindhu now trails Intanon 4-7 on head-to-head record. India were down 0-2 when the women's doubles pair of Shruti Mishra and Simran Singhi lost 16-21 13-21 against the Thai pair of Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai. It was no better for Aakarshi Kashyap, who surrendered 16-21 11-21 to Pornpawee Chochuwong in the second singles match that lasted 42 minutes. As Thailand took an unassailable 3-0 lead, the remaining two matches of the tie became redundant and were not played. In the second women's doubles contest, the Indian pair of Tanisha Crasto and Treesa Jolly was to face Benyapa Aimsaard and Nuntakarn Aimsaard, while Ashmita Chaliha was scheduled to play Busanan Ongbamrungphan. Earlier on Wednesday, Sindhu lost in straight games 15-21 14-21 against world number four An Seyoung in India's final Group D match, where it was blanked 0-5 by Korea. But the loss hardly made any difference as India, by then, had already sealed a quarterfinal berth after ensuring a top-two finish in the group after back-to-back victories over Canada and USA. The Indian men's team will play Malaysia in the quarterfinals of the Thomas Cup Final later in the day.

PV Sindhu-led India crash out of Uber Cup, go down to Thailand in quarter-finals

After registering two back-to-back wins, Team India crashed 5-0 against South Korea in their final group clash of the ongoing Uber Cup 2022 in Bangkok, on Wednesday. In the Group D match, World No. 7 PV Sindhu fell prey to An Se-young, as she got completely dominated in both the games. Sindhu lost in her outing by 15-21, 14-21, in a match that lasted 42 minutes.

In the second clash, the women`s doubles pair of Shruti Mishra and Simran Singhi got thrashed by Lee So-hee and Shin Seung-chan 13-21, 12-21, in a 39-minute match. locked horns with Kim Ga-Eun in the third match and got outplayed by 10-21, 10-21. Then, the duo of Tanisha Crasto and Treesa Jolly lost to Kim Hye-jeong and Kong Hee-yong, 14-21, 11-21, in a match that lasted for 36 minutes.

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In the final clash, Ashmita Chaliha went against Sim Yu-jin but India`s losing streak continued as she ended the game at 18-21, 17-21. Earlier, Team India had convincingly won against Canada and USA and reserved their place in the quarterfinals of the ongoing Uber Cup 2022.

After registering two back-to-back wins, Team India crashed 5-0 against South Korea in their final group clash of the ongoing Uber Cup 2022 in Bangkok, on Wednesday.

After registering two back-to-back wins, Team India crashed 5-0 against South Korea in their final group clash of the ongoing Uber Cup 2022 in Bangkok, on Wednesday. In the Group D match, World No. 7 PV Sindhu fell prey to An Se-young, as she got completely dominated in both the games. Sindhu lost in her outing by 15-21, 14-21, in a match that lasted 42 minutes. In the second clash, the women`s doubles pair of Shruti Mishra and Simran Singhi got thrashed by Lee So-hee and Shin Seung-chan 13-21, 12-21, in a 39-minute match. locked horns with Kim Ga-Eun in the third match and got outplayed by 10-21, 10-21. Then, the duo of Tanisha Crasto and Treesa Jolly lost to Kim Hye-jeong and Kong Hee-yong, 14-21, 11-21, in a match that lasted for 36 minutes. ALSO READ | Uber Cup 2022: India demolish USA 4-1; march into quarterfinals In the final clash, Ashmita Chaliha went against Sim Yu-jin but India`s losing streak continued as she ended the game at 18-21, 17-21. Earlier, Team India had convincingly won against Canada and USA and reserved their place in the quarterfinals of the ongoing Uber Cup 2022.

Uber Cup 2022: India go down to South Korea 5-0 in their final group fixture

India stormed into the quarterfinals of the ongoing BWF Uber Cup 2022 after crushing USA 4-1 in Bangkok.In the Group D encounter, World No. 7 PV Sindhu started the proceedings against Jennie Gai. Sindhu completed dominated both the games and clinched victory 21-10, 21-11 in a match that lasted 26 minutes. In the second clash, the women`s doubles pair of Tanisha Crasto and Treesa Jolly thrashed Francesca Corbett and Allison Lee 21-19, 21-10 in the encounter that lasted 34 minutes.

Aakarshi Kashyap locked horns with Esther Shi in the third match. The USA shuttler lost 18-21, 11-21 in 34 minutes. Then, the duo of Shruti Mishra and Simran Singhi lost to Lauren Lam and Kodi Tang Lee. After losing in the first game by 12-21, the Indian pair made a comeback winning the second game 21-17. But the pair from the USA clinched victory in the third game 21-13. In the final clash, Ashmita Chaliha took on Natalie Chi. The Indian shuttler beat her opponent 21-18, 21-13 in 31 minutes.

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Earlier, Team India had defeated Canada 4-1 in their opening match. With two back-to-back wins, India have secured their quarterfinals spot.

India stormed into the quarterfinals of the ongoing BWF Uber Cup 2022 after crushing USA 4-1 in Bangkok.In the Group D encounter, World No. 7 PV Sindhu started the proceedings against Jennie Gai.

India stormed into the quarterfinals of the ongoing BWF Uber Cup 2022 after crushing USA 4-1 in Bangkok.In the Group D encounter, World No. 7 PV Sindhu started the proceedings against Jennie Gai. Sindhu completed dominated both the games and clinched victory 21-10, 21-11 in a match that lasted 26 minutes. In the second clash, the women`s doubles pair of Tanisha Crasto and Treesa Jolly thrashed Francesca Corbett and Allison Lee 21-19, 21-10 in the encounter that lasted 34 minutes. Aakarshi Kashyap locked horns with Esther Shi in the third match. The USA shuttler lost 18-21, 11-21 in 34 minutes. Then, the duo of Shruti Mishra and Simran Singhi lost to Lauren Lam and Kodi Tang Lee. After losing in the first game by 12-21, the Indian pair made a comeback winning the second game 21-17. But the pair from the USA clinched victory in the third game 21-13. In the final clash, Ashmita Chaliha took on Natalie Chi. The Indian shuttler beat her opponent 21-18, 21-13 in 31 minutes. ALSO READ | Thomas Cup 2022: Kidambi Srikanth leads charge as India demolish Canada 5-0, confirm spot in QFs Earlier, Team India had defeated Canada 4-1 in their opening match. With two back-to-back wins, India have secured their quarterfinals spot.

Uber Cup 2022: India demolish USA 4-1; march into quarterfinals

Indian team on Monday thrashed Canada 5-0 in their second group match and qualified for the quarter-finals of BWF Thomas Cup 2022 here in Bangkok. The Group C tie witnessed India dominating most of the proceedings. Former World No. 1 Srikanth Kidambi started off the tie against Brian Yang. The first game was closely fought, with Yang prevailing by 22-20. However, in the second game, things were more one-sided as Kidambi prevailed with 21-11 to force the decider. In the final game, Kidambi completely dominated Yang 21-15 to seal the match. Then, the duo of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy took on Jason Anthony Ho-Shue and Kevin Lee. In the first game, the Indian duo completely dominated the Canadian pair with 21-12. The Indians sealed the match after winning 21-11 in the second game.

In the next match of the tie, HS Prannoy locked horns with BR Sankeerth. Prannoy took the first game by the margin of 21-15 over Sankeerth. Later in the second game, Prannoy dominated Sankeerth 21-12 to seal the tie for the Indian team. Then in the 4th match, the Indian duo Krishna Prasad and Vishnuvardhan battle it out against Adam Dong and Yakura Nyl. Krishna Prasad-Vishnuvardhan walked off as winners with a comfortable win by 21-15,21-11.

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The fifth match saw the Priyanshu Rajawat take on Victor Lai. Priyanshu won the first game 21-13, however, Lai bounced backed with 20-22 in the second round to make things even. The 20-year-old, Priyanshu fought back in the decider and defeated Lai 21-14 to wrap up a 5-0 clean sweep for India over Canada in the Group C Thomas Cup fixture.

With the impressive result in their second group match, the Indian team, which defeated Germany 5-0 on Sunday, is certain to finish in the top-2 in Group C and thus qualify for the quarter-finals in BWF Thomas Cup 2022.

Indian team on Monday thrashed Canada 5-0 in their second group match and qualified for the quarter-finals of BWF Thomas Cup 2022 here in Bangkok. The Group C tie witnessed India dominating most of the proceedings.

Indian team on Monday thrashed Canada 5-0 in their second group match and qualified for the quarter-finals of BWF Thomas Cup 2022 here in Bangkok. The Group C tie witnessed India dominating most of the proceedings. Former World No. 1 Srikanth Kidambi started off the tie against Brian Yang. The first game was closely fought, with Yang prevailing by 22-20. However, in the second game, things were more one-sided as Kidambi prevailed with 21-11 to force the decider. In the final game, Kidambi completely dominated Yang 21-15 to seal the match. Then, the duo of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy took on Jason Anthony Ho-Shue and Kevin Lee. In the first game, the Indian duo completely dominated the Canadian pair with 21-12. The Indians sealed the match after winning 21-11 in the second game. In the next match of the tie, HS Prannoy locked horns with BR Sankeerth. Prannoy took the first game by the margin of 21-15 over Sankeerth. Later in the second game, Prannoy dominated Sankeerth 21-12 to seal the tie for the Indian team. Then in the 4th match, the Indian duo Krishna Prasad and Vishnuvardhan battle it out against Adam Dong and Yakura Nyl. Krishna Prasad-Vishnuvardhan walked off as winners with a comfortable win by 21-15,21-11. ALSO READ | It was really unfair: PV Sindhu on controversial point penalty after Badminton Asia C'ships semis loss The fifth match saw the Priyanshu Rajawat take on Victor Lai. Priyanshu won the first game 21-13, however, Lai bounced backed with 20-22 in the second round to make things even. The 20-year-old, Priyanshu fought back in the decider and defeated Lai 21-14 to wrap up a 5-0 clean sweep for India over Canada in the Group C Thomas Cup fixture. With the impressive result in their second group match, the Indian team, which defeated Germany 5-0 on Sunday, is certain to finish in the top-2 in Group C and thus qualify for the quarter-finals in BWF Thomas Cup 2022.

Thomas Cup 2022: Kidambi Srikanth leads charge as India demolish Canada 5-0, confirm spot in QFs

Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu was left in tears after an "unfair" call by the umpires midway through her semifinal match against Japan's Akane Yamaguchi derailed her dream of winning a gold at the Badminton Asia Championships. Leading 14-11 in the second game after having won the first game, Sindhu was handed a point penalty for taking too much time to serve between points.

The 26-year-old from Hyderabad lost her momentum after that incident, losing 21-13 19-21 16-21 to eventually sign off with a bronze medal, her second in the continental individual championship. "The umpire told me you're taking a lot of time but the opponent wasn't ready at that point. But the umpire suddenly gave her the point and it was really unfair. I think that was one of the reasons why I lost," said Sindhu after the match on Saturday.

"I mean that is my feeling because at that moment it was 14-11 and could have become 15-11 but instead, it became 14-12 and she took continuous points. And I think it was very unfair. Maybe I would have won the match and played in the final."

"I told the chief referee, he came and said it is already done. As a chief referee, you need to at least make sure what was the mistake. May be, he should have seen the replay and should have done something about it."

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Sindhu's father PV Ramana said Sindhu was extremely disappointed with the decision. "She was confident of winning a gold this time and so was very disappointed. She was crying when she spoke to me but I told her that it is done and dusted and she should forget about it," Ramanna told PTI.

Sindhu was seen having an animated discussion with the chief referee after the chair umpire asked her to hand over the shuttle to her opponent but it all fell on deaf ears. "What umpire did was not correct, If she was delaying, then you could have warned her with a yellow card and if you are penalising her with a point then at least show a red card and give the point but there was nothing of that sort," Ramana said. 
There were also speculations of Sindhu not accepting the bronze after she skipped the medal ceremony but the star herself put those to rest with a tweet and a candid picture of her posing with medal.

"A medal at the end of an excruciating campaign is always special. This could have gone the distance. Looking forward to the next," Sindhu tweeted. However, Ramana on his part clarified that a formal written permission was sought from the authorities regarding the same.

"Nothing like that, she accepted the medal, it is just that she had to rush for a flight back home, so she took permission from the authorities," he said. "See Sindhu has to go to Uber Cup (May 8-15, Bangkok) and there were no direct flights available from Manila to India for tomorrow and day after.

"If she had reached on 4th May, she would have missed out of a few days of training ahead of the Uber Cup," the former India spiker said.&nbsp;

Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu was left in tears after an "unfair" call by the umpires midway through her semifinal match against Japan's Akane Yamaguchi derailed her dream of winning a gold at the Badminton Asia Championships.

Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu was left in tears after an "unfair" call by the umpires midway through her semifinal match against Japan's Akane Yamaguchi derailed her dream of winning a gold at the Badminton Asia Championships. Leading 14-11 in the second game after having won the first game, Sindhu was handed a point penalty for taking too much time to serve between points. The 26-year-old from Hyderabad lost her momentum after that incident, losing 21-13 19-21 16-21 to eventually sign off with a bronze medal, her second in the continental individual championship. "The umpire told me you're taking a lot of time but the opponent wasn't ready at that point. But the umpire suddenly gave her the point and it was really unfair. I think that was one of the reasons why I lost," said Sindhu after the match on Saturday. "I mean that is my feeling because at that moment it was 14-11 and could have become 15-11 but instead, it became 14-12 and she took continuous points. And I think it was very unfair. Maybe I would have won the match and played in the final." "I told the chief referee, he came and said it is already done. As a chief referee, you need to at least make sure what was the mistake. May be, he should have seen the replay and should have done something about it." ALSO READ | Badminton Asia Championships: PV Sindhu settles for bronze after defeat against Akane Yamaguchi Sindhu's father PV Ramana said Sindhu was extremely disappointed with the decision. "She was confident of winning a gold this time and so was very disappointed. She was crying when she spoke to me but I told her that it is done and dusted and she should forget about it," Ramanna told PTI. Sindhu was seen having an animated discussion with the chief referee after the chair umpire asked her to hand over the shuttle to her opponent but it all fell on deaf ears. "What umpire did was not correct, If she was delaying, then you could have warned her with a yellow card and if you are penalising her with a point then at least show a red card and give the point but there was nothing of that sort," Ramana said. There were also speculations of Sindhu not accepting the bronze after she skipped the medal ceremony but the star herself put those to rest with a tweet and a candid picture of her posing with medal. "A medal at the end of an excruciating campaign is always special. This could have gone the distance. Looking forward to the next," Sindhu tweeted. However, Ramana on his part clarified that a formal written permission was sought from the authorities regarding the same. "Nothing like that, she accepted the medal, it is just that she had to rush for a flight back home, so she took permission from the authorities," he said. "See Sindhu has to go to Uber Cup (May 8-15, Bangkok) and there were no direct flights available from Manila to India for tomorrow and day after. "If she had reached on 4th May, she would have missed out of a few days of training ahead of the Uber Cup," the former India spiker said.

It was really unfair: PV Sindhu on controversial point penalty after Badminton Asia C'ships semis loss

Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu on Saturday settled for the bronze medal after suffering a comeback defeat against reigning world champion Akane Yamaguchi in the Badminton Asia Championships 2022 women`s singles semi-final in Manila.

The world No. 2 Japanese shuttler defeated PV Sindhu, a former world champion, by 13-21, 21-19, 16-21 in a match that lasted for one hour and six minutes. This is Sindhu`s second bronze medal at the continental event.

With Sindhu`s defeat, India`s challenge at the Badminton Asia Championships has come to an end. Sindhu got off to a great start as she dominated the early exchanges against Yamaguchi. The two-time Olympic medallist went on to seal the first game without much challenge.

The second game started at a similar pace as the Indian shuttler Sindhu raced towards a lead of 11-6 at the mid-game break. But the momentum of the world no. 7 was soon broken as she was penalised for not serving sooner. Yamaguchi pounced on the opening and stretched the match into the decider.

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The third game was well controlled by the Japanese shuttler as she kept her cool in the decider to seal a spot in the summit clash on Sunday.

Sindhu`s first Asian championships medal came in 2014 when she lost to former world No. 1 Wang Shixian of China in the semis.

Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu on Saturday settled for the bronze medal after suffering a comeback defeat against reigning world champion Akane Yamaguchi in the Badminton Asia Championships 2022 women`s singles semi-final in Manila.

Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu on Saturday settled for the bronze medal after suffering a comeback defeat against reigning world champion Akane Yamaguchi in the Badminton Asia Championships 2022 women`s singles semi-final in Manila. The world No. 2 Japanese shuttler defeated PV Sindhu, a former world champion, by 13-21, 21-19, 16-21 in a match that lasted for one hour and six minutes. This is Sindhu`s second bronze medal at the continental event. With Sindhu`s defeat, India`s challenge at the Badminton Asia Championships has come to an end. Sindhu got off to a great start as she dominated the early exchanges against Yamaguchi. The two-time Olympic medallist went on to seal the first game without much challenge. The second game started at a similar pace as the Indian shuttler Sindhu raced towards a lead of 11-6 at the mid-game break. But the momentum of the world no. 7 was soon broken as she was penalised for not serving sooner. Yamaguchi pounced on the opening and stretched the match into the decider. Also Read: Former Germany tennis champion Boris Becker gets 2-year-long jail sentence in UK bankruptcy case The third game was well controlled by the Japanese shuttler as she kept her cool in the decider to seal a spot in the summit clash on Sunday. Sindhu`s first Asian championships medal came in 2014 when she lost to former world No. 1 Wang Shixian of China in the semis.

Badminton Asia Championships: PV Sindhu settles for bronze after defeat against Akane Yamaguchi

Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu assured herself of at least a bronze medal at the 2022 Badminton Asia Championships after reaching the semi-final with a win over China`s He Bing Jiao in the women`s singles quarter-finals, here on Friday. 
 
Sindhu, a former world champion, defeated the two-time worlds bronze medallist Jiao 21-9, 13-21, 21-19 to reach the semi-finals at the Muntinlupa Sports Complex. 
 
The Indian settled quickly into the match and raced to an 11-2 lead at the first break in the opening game. Jiao, on the other hand, made a series of unforced errors as Sindhu wrapped up the first game convincingly. The second game saw the world No 9 He Bing Jiao tighten her defence and come back strongly after the scores were tied at 10-all. The Chinese shuttler won 11 of the next 14 points to stretch the match into the decider.

The two-time Olympic medallist Sindhu used her experience well and took six straight points early in the third game. However, PV Sindhu conceded five points on the trot before confusion over scores halted the game. 
 
Jiao continued to mount attacks after the short break and even struck three straight points despite trailing 20-16. Sindhu, however, kept her composure to take advantage of an early lead and book a spot in the semi-finals. 
 
World No 7 Sindhu came into the match trailing 7-9 in head-to-head encounters but it was her third straight win over her Chinese rival. The last time the duo played each other was at the Tokyo Olympics bronze medal match which Sindhu won in straight games.

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The 26-year-old Sindhu will now face the winner of the match between world No 2 Akane Yamaguchi of Japan and world No. 10 Pornpawee Chochuwong of Thailand for a place in Sunday`s final. 
 
Later in the day, India`s top men`s doubles pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, seeded third, will take on fifth-seeded Aaron Chia and Massoh Wooi Yik of Malaysia in the quarter-finals. 
 
Top Indian badminton players Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth and Lakshya Sen were knocked out in the earlier rounds.

Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu assured herself of at least a bronze medal at the 2022 Badminton Asia Championships after reaching the semi-final with a win over China`s He Bing Jiao in the women`s singles quarter-finals, here on Friday.

Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu assured herself of at least a bronze medal at the 2022 Badminton Asia Championships after reaching the semi-final with a win over China`s He Bing Jiao in the women`s singles quarter-finals, here on Friday. Sindhu, a former world champion, defeated the two-time worlds bronze medallist Jiao 21-9, 13-21, 21-19 to reach the semi-finals at the Muntinlupa Sports Complex. The Indian settled quickly into the match and raced to an 11-2 lead at the first break in the opening game. Jiao, on the other hand, made a series of unforced errors as Sindhu wrapped up the first game convincingly. The second game saw the world No 9 He Bing Jiao tighten her defence and come back strongly after the scores were tied at 10-all. The Chinese shuttler won 11 of the next 14 points to stretch the match into the decider. The two-time Olympic medallist Sindhu used her experience well and took six straight points early in the third game. However, PV Sindhu conceded five points on the trot before confusion over scores halted the game. Jiao continued to mount attacks after the short break and even struck three straight points despite trailing 20-16. Sindhu, however, kept her composure to take advantage of an early lead and book a spot in the semi-finals. World No 7 Sindhu came into the match trailing 7-9 in head-to-head encounters but it was her third straight win over her Chinese rival. The last time the duo played each other was at the Tokyo Olympics bronze medal match which Sindhu won in straight games. ALSO READ | Badminton Asia Championships: Indian stars Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth bow out The 26-year-old Sindhu will now face the winner of the match between world No 2 Akane Yamaguchi of Japan and world No. 10 Pornpawee Chochuwong of Thailand for a place in Sunday`s final. Later in the day, India`s top men`s doubles pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, seeded third, will take on fifth-seeded Aaron Chia and Massoh Wooi Yik of Malaysia in the quarter-finals. Top Indian badminton players Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth and Lakshya Sen were knocked out in the earlier rounds.

Badminton Asia Championships: PV Sindhu marches into semifinals with win over He Bing Jiao

While ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu and the pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2022 Badminton Asia Championships after winning their respective matches,&nbsp;it was curtains for Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth here on Thursday (April 28). 
 
The London 2012 bronze medallist Saina Nehwal`s women's singles campaign ended in the round of 16 with a 21-12, 7-21, 13-21 loss against China`s Wang Zhi Yi. World championship silver medallist Kidambi Srikanth also went down to China`s Weng Hong Yang 16-21, 21-17, 17-21 in a men`s singles second round match that lasted an hour and 17 minutes.

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The mixed doubles pair of Ishaan Bhatnagar and Tanisha Castro also lost 18-21, 18-21 against Malaysia`s Tan Kian Meng and Lai Pei Jing in a 30-minute clash.

While ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu and the pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2022 Badminton Asia Championships after winning their respective matches, it was curtains for Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth here on Thursday (April 28).

While ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu and the pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2022 Badminton Asia Championships after winning their respective matches, it was curtains for Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth here on Thursday (April 28). The London 2012 bronze medallist Saina Nehwal`s women's singles campaign ended in the round of 16 with a 21-12, 7-21, 13-21 loss against China`s Wang Zhi Yi. World championship silver medallist Kidambi Srikanth also went down to China`s Weng Hong Yang 16-21, 21-17, 17-21 in a men`s singles second round match that lasted an hour and 17 minutes. ALSO READ | Badminton Asia Championships: PV Sindhu, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty enter quarter-finals The mixed doubles pair of Ishaan Bhatnagar and Tanisha Castro also lost 18-21, 18-21 against Malaysia`s Tan Kian Meng and Lai Pei Jing in a 30-minute clash.

Badminton Asia Championships: Indian stars Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth bow out

London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal won her opening match but Lakshya Sen and B Sai Praneeth made first-round exits from the Badminton Asia Championships here on Wednesday.

Saina, who has been on a comeback trail after recovering from some nagging injuries, eked out a 21-15 17-21 21-13 win over Sim Yujin of South Korea. But world championships bronze medal winner Sen was stunned by the unseeded Li Shi Feng of China.

The fifth seed Indian lost 21-12 10-21 19-21 in his opening round men's singles tie that lasted 56 minutes. World no 19 Praneeth suffered a straight game 17-21 13-21 defeat against Jonatan Christie of Indonesia.

It was also the end of the road for Aakarshi Kashyap, who lost 15-21 9-21 against Japanese top seed Akane Yamaguchi in the women's singles.

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Both the women's doubles pair of Ashwini Bhat K and Shikga Gautam and Simran Singhi and Ritika Thaker also made opening round exits after losing in straight games.

While Bhat and Gautam went down 19-21 12-21 to Anna Ching Yik Cheong and Teoh Mei Xing of Malaysia, Singhi and Thaker lost 15-21 11-21 against seventh-seeded Malaysian pair of Pearly Tan and Muralitharan Thinaah.

Later in the day, PV Sindhu, Malvika Bansod and Kidambi Srikanth will be in action in their respective singles matches.&nbsp;

London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal won her opening match but Lakshya Sen and B Sai Praneeth made first-round exits from the Badminton Asia Championships here on Wednesday.

London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal won her opening match but Lakshya Sen and B Sai Praneeth made first-round exits from the Badminton Asia Championships here on Wednesday. Saina, who has been on a comeback trail after recovering from some nagging injuries, eked out a 21-15 17-21 21-13 win over Sim Yujin of South Korea. But world championships bronze medal winner Sen was stunned by the unseeded Li Shi Feng of China. The fifth seed Indian lost 21-12 10-21 19-21 in his opening round men's singles tie that lasted 56 minutes. World no 19 Praneeth suffered a straight game 17-21 13-21 defeat against Jonatan Christie of Indonesia. It was also the end of the road for Aakarshi Kashyap, who lost 15-21 9-21 against Japanese top seed Akane Yamaguchi in the women's singles. Also Read: World No.1 Iga Swiatek pulls out of Madrid Open with shoulder injury Both the women's doubles pair of Ashwini Bhat K and Shikga Gautam and Simran Singhi and Ritika Thaker also made opening round exits after losing in straight games. While Bhat and Gautam went down 19-21 12-21 to Anna Ching Yik Cheong and Teoh Mei Xing of Malaysia, Singhi and Thaker lost 15-21 11-21 against seventh-seeded Malaysian pair of Pearly Tan and Muralitharan Thinaah. Later in the day, PV Sindhu, Malvika Bansod and Kidambi Srikanth will be in action in their respective singles matches.

Badminton Asia Championships: Saina Nehwal wins opening match, Lakshya Sen makes first-round exit

Focus will be on two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu and world championships bronze winner Lakshya Sen when they lead India's challenge at the Badminton Asia Championships, beginning here on Tuesday.

A lot of hope will ride on Sen and Sindhu as the duo has been in good form in the run-up to the continent championships, which is returning after a gap of two years due to COVID-19.

The prestigious event will, however, lose a bit of sheen with the withdrawal of an injured HS Prannoy, who had claimed bronze at the 2018 Wuhan edition and is in good form. While Prannoy will miss out due to a "small injury" sustained on way to his Swiss Open final finish, it will be a great opportunity for All England silver medallist Sen.

The 20-year-old from Almora has been on a stellar run with title wins at the India Open Super 500 and final appearance at the German Open and All England Championships.

Sen had also won a bronze at the 2020 Asia team Championships, besides bagging a gold and bronze at the 2018 and 2016 Asian Junior Championships.

The fifth-seeded Indian will be eager to win a medal from the senior tournament but it will be easier said than done as he faces 22-year-old China's Li Shi Feng, a two-time world junior championships gold medallist, in his opening round.

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All eyes will also be on former world champion fourth seed Sindhu, who had scooped a bronze from the 2014 Gimcheon edition and is coming into the event after securing two Super 300 titles at Syed Modi International and Swiss Open.

The World No. 7 Indian will be eager to pocket another medal when she begins her campaign against Chinese Taipei's Pai Yu Po. Sindhu is likely to come across fifth-seeded Chinese He Bing Jiao in the quarterfinals if she can cross the initial rounds.

World Championships silver winner Kidambi Srikanth too has been in good touch though he has been guilty of not being able to close out some tight matches. The seventh-seeded Indian, who won two bronze in the 2016 and 2020 Asia Team Championships but failed to secure an individual medal, will aim to grab the opportunity this time when he opens against Malaysia's NG Tze Yong.

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Tokyo Olympian B Sai Praneeth too will eye a good show when he opens against fourth-seeded Jonatan Christie. 
Focus will also be on London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal as she looks to claim her fourth medal at the Badminton Asia Championships.

Saina has been on a comeback trial after recovering from some nagging injuries and had skipped the selection trials for the upcoming major events such as Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and Uber Cup.

The former world number one will look to silence her critics when she begins her campaign against Korea's Sim Yujin. Among others, Aakarshi Kashyap, who was picked for all the three major events after she emerged as winner in the trials, will face top seed Akane Yamaguchi, while Malvika Bansod, who missed out of a berth, will cross swords with Singapore's Yeo Jia Min.

World number 7 and third seeds Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will open against Thailand's pair of Apiluk Gaterahong and Natchanon Tulamok.

MR Arjun and Dhruv Kapila, who recently made it to the Asian Games and Thomas Cup teams after finishing on top at the selection trials in New Delhi, will also be in action. The unseeded Indian pair will be up against the fourth-seeded Indonesian combination of Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto in its opening round.

Krishna Prasad Garaga and Vishnuvardhan Goud Panjala, who had reached the quarters at Odisha Open Super 100 and German Open Super 300 besides finishing runners-up at Syed Modi International Super 300, will look to give a good account of themselves.

In women's doubles, India will lack the punch following the withdrawal of N Sikki Reddy and Ashwini Ponnappa, and Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand. While Sikki got injured during the recently-concluded selection trials in New Delhi, Treesa and Gayatri also pulled out at the last minute following an injury to the latter.

Ashwini Bhat K and Shikha Gautam, and young pairing of Simran Singhi and Ritika Thaker will be in the fray in women's doubles for India. In the mixed doubles, Venkat Gaurav Prasad and Juhi Dewangan, and Ishaan Bhatnagar and Tanisha Crasto will look to go deep in the draw.&nbsp;

Focus will be on two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu and world championships bronze winner Lakshya Sen when they lead India's challenge at the Badminton Asia Championships, beginning here on Tuesday.

Focus will be on two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu and world championships bronze winner Lakshya Sen when they lead India's challenge at the Badminton Asia Championships, beginning here on Tuesday. A lot of hope will ride on Sen and Sindhu as the duo has been in good form in the run-up to the continent championships, which is returning after a gap of two years due to COVID-19. The prestigious event will, however, lose a bit of sheen with the withdrawal of an injured HS Prannoy, who had claimed bronze at the 2018 Wuhan edition and is in good form. While Prannoy will miss out due to a "small injury" sustained on way to his Swiss Open final finish, it will be a great opportunity for All England silver medallist Sen. The 20-year-old from Almora has been on a stellar run with title wins at the India Open Super 500 and final appearance at the German Open and All England Championships. Sen had also won a bronze at the 2020 Asia team Championships, besides bagging a gold and bronze at the 2018 and 2016 Asian Junior Championships. The fifth-seeded Indian will be eager to win a medal from the senior tournament but it will be easier said than done as he faces 22-year-old China's Li Shi Feng, a two-time world junior championships gold medallist, in his opening round. Also Read: Andrey Rublev defeats Novak Djokovic to claim Serbia Open title All eyes will also be on former world champion fourth seed Sindhu, who had scooped a bronze from the 2014 Gimcheon edition and is coming into the event after securing two Super 300 titles at Syed Modi International and Swiss Open. The World No. 7 Indian will be eager to pocket another medal when she begins her campaign against Chinese Taipei's Pai Yu Po. Sindhu is likely to come across fifth-seeded Chinese He Bing Jiao in the quarterfinals if she can cross the initial rounds. World Championships silver winner Kidambi Srikanth too has been in good touch though he has been guilty of not being able to close out some tight matches. The seventh-seeded Indian, who won two bronze in the 2016 and 2020 Asia Team Championships but failed to secure an individual medal, will aim to grab the opportunity this time when he opens against Malaysia's NG Tze Yong. Also Read: WTA not returning to China in 2022, wants resolution to Peng Shuai case Tokyo Olympian B Sai Praneeth too will eye a good show when he opens against fourth-seeded Jonatan Christie. Focus will also be on London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal as she looks to claim her fourth medal at the Badminton Asia Championships. Saina has been on a comeback trial after recovering from some nagging injuries and had skipped the selection trials for the upcoming major events such as Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and Uber Cup. The former world number one will look to silence her critics when she begins her campaign against Korea's Sim Yujin. Among others, Aakarshi Kashyap, who was picked for all the three major events after she emerged as winner in the trials, will face top seed Akane Yamaguchi, while Malvika Bansod, who missed out of a berth, will cross swords with Singapore's Yeo Jia Min. World number 7 and third seeds Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will open against Thailand's pair of Apiluk Gaterahong and Natchanon Tulamok. MR Arjun and Dhruv Kapila, who recently made it to the Asian Games and Thomas Cup teams after finishing on top at the selection trials in New Delhi, will also be in action. The unseeded Indian pair will be up against the fourth-seeded Indonesian combination of Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto in its opening round. Krishna Prasad Garaga and Vishnuvardhan Goud Panjala, who had reached the quarters at Odisha Open Super 100 and German Open Super 300 besides finishing runners-up at Syed Modi International Super 300, will look to give a good account of themselves. In women's doubles, India will lack the punch following the withdrawal of N Sikki Reddy and Ashwini Ponnappa, and Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand. While Sikki got injured during the recently-concluded selection trials in New Delhi, Treesa and Gayatri also pulled out at the last minute following an injury to the latter. Ashwini Bhat K and Shikha Gautam, and young pairing of Simran Singhi and Ritika Thaker will be in the fray in women's doubles for India. In the mixed doubles, Venkat Gaurav Prasad and Juhi Dewangan, and Ishaan Bhatnagar and Tanisha Crasto will look to go deep in the draw.

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In a bid to strengthen Asian Games and Commonwealth Games preparations, the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) approved financial assistance of Rs 7 lakh per month to re-hire Mathias Boe as the doubles coach of India. He will specifically be looking after the men`s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty and also other members of the doubles team. Boe's hiring has been done until Asian Games 2022.

In a Mission Olympic Cell meeting on Thursday, proposals from the Badminton Association of India (BAI) to assist in the participation of shuttlers at the Asian championships in the Philippines scheduled to start on April 26, were also approved. The support has been extended to Women`s Singles player Aakarshi Kashyap, Women`s Doubles pair Ashwini Bhat and Shikha Gautam, Mixed Doubles pair Tanisha Crasto and Ishaan Bhatnagar, Men`s Doubles pair Vishnuvardhan Goud P and Krishna Prasad as well as Arjun M R and Dhruv Kapila.

Currently ranked 52 in the world, Aakarshi Kashyap has been included in the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games squad. Expressing her joy, she said, "I`m grateful to God that this has been possible (being named in the Commonwealth and Asian Games teams). It is entirely because of the support from my team and the coaching staff."Looking forward to the tournament in the Philippines scheduled for next week and her challenging opening match, she added, "I am very thankful to TOPS because they accepted my request for assistance at the last minute. I have a tough draw there as I`m playing Akane Yamaguchi in the first round who recently won the All England Open 2022. I`ll try my best but the more matches I play, the more exposure I get and it all helps for the bigger cause."While Akarshi gets ready for the challenges ahead this year, she also makes sure to do the best in her upcoming exams. Revealing her ambitions for the big upcoming tournaments, the B.A. 3rd year student said, "I feel proud to have played many tournaments in the international circuit and I have the much-needed exposure. I really feel I can get a medal for India from the Commonwealth Games and I`m also looking forward to giving my best at the Asian Games.

"The Target Olympic Podium Scheme meanwhile also accepted the request from Olympics double medalist PV Sindhu to provide assistance to Vidhi Chaudhary, who will accompany the player at the Asian Championship in the Philippines, in the place of existing coach Park Tae Sang. The Korean coach is currently on annual leave till May. Chaudhary is a NIS qualified coach who is training Sindhu at the Suchitra Academy Hyderabad.

In a bid to strengthen Asian Games and Commonwealth Games preparations, the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) approved financial assistance of Rs 7 lakh per month to re-hire Mathias Boe as the doubles coach of India.

In a bid to strengthen Asian Games and Commonwealth Games preparations, the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) approved financial assistance of Rs 7 lakh per month to re-hire Mathias Boe as the doubles coach of India. He will specifically be looking after the men`s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty and also other members of the doubles team. Boe's hiring has been done until Asian Games 2022. In a Mission Olympic Cell meeting on Thursday, proposals from the Badminton Association of India (BAI) to assist in the participation of shuttlers at the Asian championships in the Philippines scheduled to start on April 26, were also approved. The support has been extended to Women`s Singles player Aakarshi Kashyap, Women`s Doubles pair Ashwini Bhat and Shikha Gautam, Mixed Doubles pair Tanisha Crasto and Ishaan Bhatnagar, Men`s Doubles pair Vishnuvardhan Goud P and Krishna Prasad as well as Arjun M R and Dhruv Kapila. Currently ranked 52 in the world, Aakarshi Kashyap has been included in the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games squad. Expressing her joy, she said, "I`m grateful to God that this has been possible (being named in the Commonwealth and Asian Games teams). It is entirely because of the support from my team and the coaching staff."Looking forward to the tournament in the Philippines scheduled for next week and her challenging opening match, she added, "I am very thankful to TOPS because they accepted my request for assistance at the last minute. I have a tough draw there as I`m playing Akane Yamaguchi in the first round who recently won the All England Open 2022. I`ll try my best but the more matches I play, the more exposure I get and it all helps for the bigger cause."While Akarshi gets ready for the challenges ahead this year, she also makes sure to do the best in her upcoming exams. Revealing her ambitions for the big upcoming tournaments, the B.A. 3rd year student said, "I feel proud to have played many tournaments in the international circuit and I have the much-needed exposure. I really feel I can get a medal for India from the Commonwealth Games and I`m also looking forward to giving my best at the Asian Games. "The Target Olympic Podium Scheme meanwhile also accepted the request from Olympics double medalist PV Sindhu to provide assistance to Vidhi Chaudhary, who will accompany the player at the Asian Championship in the Philippines, in the place of existing coach Park Tae Sang. The Korean coach is currently on annual leave till May. Chaudhary is a NIS qualified coach who is training Sindhu at the Suchitra Academy Hyderabad.

TOPS approves financial assistance to re-hire Denmark's Mathias Boe as doubles coach

India's campaign at the Korea Open Badminton Championships 2022 came to an end on Saturday after the country's top shuttlers -- PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth -- lost their respective semifinal matches at the Palma Stadium, here. 
 
Sindhu lost her women's singles last-four match 14-21, 17-21 against the world No. 4 An Seyoung in 48 minutes. 
 
Heading into the fixture, Sindhu, a former world champion had failed to beat the 20-year-old South Korean in any of their three previous meetings. The last time the two played each other, An Seyoung had denied the Indian ace the BWF World Tour Finals 2021 title. 
 
Sindhu tried to start the match aggressively but some astonishing retrievals from An Seyoung frustrated her as the South Korean raced to a 7-1 lead.

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The Indian shuttler managed to offset the early blows with a series of good points of her own but it was An Seyoung with an 11-6 lead heading into the first mid-game interval of the match. 
 
Despite Sindhu's best efforts, An Seyoung controlled the flow of the match and won the first game 21-14. 
 
Looking for a sharp response, Sindhu took a 3-0 lead in the second game but it was not long before An Seyoung responded and it was the South Korean again who led by two points at the break. 
 
An Seyoung's court coverage was exquisite and her range of shorts continued to baffle the Indian star as the match progressed. 
 
Trailing 14-9, Sindhu upped the ante and managed to bring down the deficit to just a single point with the help of some brilliant cross-court winners. 
 
However, it wasn't quite enough to topple the in-form South Korean who wrapped up the match.

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Meanwhile, Kidambi Srikanth also lost his men's singles semis against Indonesian second-seed Jonatan Christie by a 19-21, 16-21 scoreline. 
 
Srikanth, seeded fifth, started the match well and led for most of the first game but the world No. 8 Cristie flipped the script right at the end to take the lead. 
 
The second game was a tight affair in the initial stages but from a 14-all scoreline, Christie stepped up to take control and ended the match in 49 minutes. 
 
Srikanth's loss brought India`s campaign at the Korea Open to an end.

India's campaign at the Korea Open Badminton Championships 2022 came to an end on Saturday after the country's top shuttlers -- PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth -- lost their respective semifinal matches at the Palma Stadium, here.

India's campaign at the Korea Open Badminton Championships 2022 came to an end on Saturday after the country's top shuttlers -- PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth -- lost their respective semifinal matches at the Palma Stadium, here. Sindhu lost her women's singles last-four match 14-21, 17-21 against the world No. 4 An Seyoung in 48 minutes. Heading into the fixture, Sindhu, a former world champion had failed to beat the 20-year-old South Korean in any of their three previous meetings. The last time the two played each other, An Seyoung had denied the Indian ace the BWF World Tour Finals 2021 title. Sindhu tried to start the match aggressively but some astonishing retrievals from An Seyoung frustrated her as the South Korean raced to a 7-1 lead. ALSO READ: Women's Jr Hockey World Cup: India storms into semifinals with clinical 3-0 victory over South Korea The Indian shuttler managed to offset the early blows with a series of good points of her own but it was An Seyoung with an 11-6 lead heading into the first mid-game interval of the match. Despite Sindhu's best efforts, An Seyoung controlled the flow of the match and won the first game 21-14. Looking for a sharp response, Sindhu took a 3-0 lead in the second game but it was not long before An Seyoung responded and it was the South Korean again who led by two points at the break. An Seyoung's court coverage was exquisite and her range of shorts continued to baffle the Indian star as the match progressed. Trailing 14-9, Sindhu upped the ante and managed to bring down the deficit to just a single point with the help of some brilliant cross-court winners. However, it wasn't quite enough to topple the in-form South Korean who wrapped up the match. ALSO READ: Korea Open: PV Sindhu defeats Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan to enter women's singles semifinals Meanwhile, Kidambi Srikanth also lost his men's singles semis against Indonesian second-seed Jonatan Christie by a 19-21, 16-21 scoreline. Srikanth, seeded fifth, started the match well and led for most of the first game but the world No. 8 Cristie flipped the script right at the end to take the lead. The second game was a tight affair in the initial stages but from a 14-all scoreline, Christie stepped up to take control and ended the match in 49 minutes. Srikanth's loss brought India`s campaign at the Korea Open to an end.

Korea Open: PV Sindhu loses to An Seyoung in semi-final, Jonatan Christie topples Kidambi Srikanth

The third-seed PV Sindhu on Thursday stormed into the quarter-finals of the Korea Open Badminton Championships 2022 after defeating Japan's Aya Ohori here at the Palma Stadium.

The two-time Olympic medallist Indian defeated world No. 26 Aya Ohori from Japan 21-15, 21-10 in the second round of her women's singles event.

PV Sindhu took 37 minutes to notch up her 12th win in as many games against Ohori.

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Sindhu will now be up against Busanan Ongbamrungphan in the quarter-finals.

PV Sindhu who is seventh in the badminton world rankings began the match, not on a great note but kept her nose ahead with an 11-9 lead at the first break.

The Indian shuttler then shifted the gears to pocket the first game with ease.

Sindhu was trailing 8-4 in the second game but won four points on the trot to level the score and then went up 11-9 at the second break.

The Indian then dramatically changed the momentum after the resumption by winning 10 straight points to seal the match and sailed into the quarter-finals of the BWF Super 500 event.

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Later, the former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth defeated Misha Zilberman of Israel by 21-18, 21-6.

The world championship silver medallist Indian had to work hard in the first game but eventually managed to win 21-18.

However, the Indian shifted gears in the second game, cruising to a massive 12-0 lead before Misha Zilberman could open his account. Srikanth shrugged off the challenge effortlessly to wrap up the match in 33 minutes.

The third-seed PV Sindhu on Thursday stormed into the quarter-finals of the Korea Open Badminton Championships 2022 after defeating Japan's Aya Ohori here at the Palma Stadium.

The third-seed PV Sindhu on Thursday stormed into the quarter-finals of the Korea Open Badminton Championships 2022 after defeating Japan's Aya Ohori here at the Palma Stadium. The two-time Olympic medallist Indian defeated world No. 26 Aya Ohori from Japan 21-15, 21-10 in the second round of her women's singles event. PV Sindhu took 37 minutes to notch up her 12th win in as many games against Ohori. ALSO READ: Korea Open 2022: PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth march into second round with easy wins Sindhu will now be up against Busanan Ongbamrungphan in the quarter-finals. PV Sindhu who is seventh in the badminton world rankings began the match, not on a great note but kept her nose ahead with an 11-9 lead at the first break. The Indian shuttler then shifted the gears to pocket the first game with ease. Sindhu was trailing 8-4 in the second game but won four points on the trot to level the score and then went up 11-9 at the second break. The Indian then dramatically changed the momentum after the resumption by winning 10 straight points to seal the match and sailed into the quarter-finals of the BWF Super 500 event. ALSO READ: Wimbledon organisers holding talks with British government on participation of players from Russia, Belarus Later, the former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth defeated Misha Zilberman of Israel by 21-18, 21-6. The world championship silver medallist Indian had to work hard in the first game but eventually managed to win 21-18. However, the Indian shifted gears in the second game, cruising to a massive 12-0 lead before Misha Zilberman could open his account. Srikanth shrugged off the challenge effortlessly to wrap up the match in 33 minutes.

Korea Open: PV Sindhu outclasses Aya Ohori to enter quarter-finals, Kidambi Srikanth defeats Misha Zilberman

The third-seed PV Sindhu on Wednesday stormed into the second round of the Korea Open Badminton Championships 2022 after defeating USA's Lauren Lam here at the Palma Stadium.

The two-time Olympic medallist Indian defeated Lauren Lam 21-15, 21-14 in a match that lasted 34 minutes. Sindhu raced toward an 11-6 lead into the first break of the match.

The Indian had a slight wobble after the restart, allowing Lam to cut the deficit down to 16-13 but a great recovery from the 2017 Korea Open champion saw her finishing strongly to go a game up.

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The American offered no easy points to Sindhu in Game 2 as the Indian world No. 7 was leading by just a point at the mid-game break. With the game balanced on a knife's edge at 15-14, PV Sindhu shifted gears and he took six points on the trot to mark a sudden end to the affair.

The Indian, who is off to round 2 of the BWF Super 500 event, will now meet Japan's Aya Ohori.

Later, former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth defeated Malaysian shuttler, Daren Liew by 22-20, 21-11 in a match that lasted for 40 minutes. Once trailing 15-18, Srikanth managed to mount a comeback and win the first game 22-20.

The fifth seed then had little trouble dispatching Daren Liew in the second.

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The Indian shuttler will now face Israel's Misha Zilberman in the second round.

Earlier, Indian men's doubles pair M.R. Arjun/Dhruv Kapila received a walkover in the first round of the men's doubles event after South Korea's Ba Da Kim/ Hee Young Park pulled out.

The Indian duo now may come up against Indonesian second seeds Mohammad Ahsan/Hendra Setiawan, former world champions in round 2.

The third-seed PV Sindhu on Wednesday stormed into the second round of the Korea Open Badminton Championships 2022 after defeating USA's Lauren Lam here at the Palma Stadium.

The third-seed PV Sindhu on Wednesday stormed into the second round of the Korea Open Badminton Championships 2022 after defeating USA's Lauren Lam here at the Palma Stadium. The two-time Olympic medallist Indian defeated Lauren Lam 21-15, 21-14 in a match that lasted 34 minutes. Sindhu raced toward an 11-6 lead into the first break of the match. The Indian had a slight wobble after the restart, allowing Lam to cut the deficit down to 16-13 but a great recovery from the 2017 Korea Open champion saw her finishing strongly to go a game up. ALSO READ: Wimbledon organisers holding talks with British government on participation of players from Russia, Belarus The American offered no easy points to Sindhu in Game 2 as the Indian world No. 7 was leading by just a point at the mid-game break. With the game balanced on a knife's edge at 15-14, PV Sindhu shifted gears and he took six points on the trot to mark a sudden end to the affair. The Indian, who is off to round 2 of the BWF Super 500 event, will now meet Japan's Aya Ohori. Later, former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth defeated Malaysian shuttler, Daren Liew by 22-20, 21-11 in a match that lasted for 40 minutes. Once trailing 15-18, Srikanth managed to mount a comeback and win the first game 22-20. The fifth seed then had little trouble dispatching Daren Liew in the second. ALSO READ: Korea Open: HS Prannoy bows out in opening round after shocking loss to Malaysia's June Wei Cheam The Indian shuttler will now face Israel's Misha Zilberman in the second round. Earlier, Indian men's doubles pair M.R. Arjun/Dhruv Kapila received a walkover in the first round of the men's doubles event after South Korea's Ba Da Kim/ Hee Young Park pulled out. The Indian duo now may come up against Indonesian second seeds Mohammad Ahsan/Hendra Setiawan, former world champions in round 2.

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Malvika Bansod won a nail-biting three-game first-round match against China's Hue Yan which lasted for 56 minutes here at Palma Stadium.

World no.65 Indian shuttler took a 3-0 lead in the opening game against World no.24 Chinese opponent.

The Chinese player levelled it to 7-7 and it went neck-to-neck at 11-11. From there Malvika Bansod won five points on the trot to take a 16-11 lead.

Once again the Chinese shuttler made a comeback to make it 20-20 and from there on she won she held her nerves to win two consecutive points to make it 22-20 and take a one-game lead.

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In the second game too Malvika Bansod started with a 3-0 lead and at one point lead the game 14-7 but once again the Chinese shuttler clawed her way back to make it 20-20 but this time it was the Indian shuttler winning two consecutive points to win the second game 22-20 and make it one game apiece.

The third and final game started off in a closely contested battle with scores tied at 7-7 but from there on the World No.65 Indian shuttler raced away to win it 21-10.

Malvika Bansod won the thrilling first-round match 20-22 22-20 21-10 and now she will face World No.10 and sixth seed Pornpawee Chochuwong of Thailand in the second round.

Malvika Bansod won a nail-biting three-game first-round match against China's Hue Yan which lasted for 56 minutes here at Palma Stadium. World no.65 Indian shuttler took a 3-0 lead in the opening game against World no.

Malvika Bansod won a nail-biting three-game first-round match against China's Hue Yan which lasted for 56 minutes here at Palma Stadium. World no.65 Indian shuttler took a 3-0 lead in the opening game against World no.24 Chinese opponent. The Chinese player levelled it to 7-7 and it went neck-to-neck at 11-11. From there Malvika Bansod won five points on the trot to take a 16-11 lead. Once again the Chinese shuttler made a comeback to make it 20-20 and from there on she won she held her nerves to win two consecutive points to make it 22-20 and take a one-game lead. ALSO READ: Korea Open: India's Lakshya Sen sweats it out versus Choi Ji Hoon to earn hard-fought win In the second game too Malvika Bansod started with a 3-0 lead and at one point lead the game 14-7 but once again the Chinese shuttler clawed her way back to make it 20-20 but this time it was the Indian shuttler winning two consecutive points to win the second game 22-20 and make it one game apiece. The third and final game started off in a closely contested battle with scores tied at 7-7 but from there on the World No.65 Indian shuttler raced away to win it 21-10. Malvika Bansod won the thrilling first-round match 20-22 22-20 21-10 and now she will face World No.10 and sixth seed Pornpawee Chochuwong of Thailand in the second round.

Korea Open: Malvika Bansod emerges on top of China's Hue Yan in a thriller to enter second round

20-year-old Lakshya Sen had recently become the youngest Indian shuttler to reach the final of the prestigious All England Open Badminton Championships, the oldest badminton tournament in the world. Lakshya became only the fifth Indian after the likes of the legendary Prakash Padukone and Pullela Gopichand to reach the final of the competition. Lakshya went don fighting against world number one Viktor Axelsen in the summit clash.

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Ace Indian shuttler P V Sindhu notched up her second women's singles title of the season with a straight-game win over Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan in the summit clash of the Swiss Open Super 300 badminton tournament here on Sunday.

Playing her second successive final in the tournament, Sindhu, a double Olympic medallist, took 49 minutes to get the better of the fourth-seeded Thai 21-16 21-8 at the St. Jakobshalle here.

It was Sindhu's 16th win over Busanan in 17 meetings, having lost to the Thai only once -- at the 2019 Hong Kong Open.

Sindhu had lost to Rio Olympic gold medallist Carolina Marin of Spain in the final in the last edition.

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The 26-year-old from Hyderabad has happy memories of this venue as she had claimed the World Championships gold in 2019.

Sindhu had won the Syed Modi International Super 300 in Lucknow in January this year.

Super 300 tournaments are the second-lowest tier of BWF Tour events. 
Sindhu rode on her attack to open up a 3-0 lead but Busanan started to stay in the rallies and she produced some good quality shots to make it 7-7.

Busanan tried to keep Sindhu away from the net, making her move across the court but the Thai was erratic in her finishing, allowing the Indian to go into the break with a narrow two-point lead.

Busanan used her deceptions and drop shots to dictate the rallies but Sindhu relied on her retrieval skills to stay ahead.

A precise return at the backline gave Sindhu four-game points and she sealed the first game when Busanan went wide.

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Busanan struggled with her length after the change of sides to concede a 0-5 lead early on in the second game. Sindhu looked more aggressive as she troubled the Thai with her acute angle shots to dictate the rallies.

In full flow, the Indian soon cruised to a decisive nine-point advantage at the interval. She kept a firm grip on the match to gallop to 18-4, riding on her alert front court play and precise returns.

Busanan continued to hit wide and long to eventually hand over 16 match points to the Indian, who pocketed the game and the match comfortably.

Ace Indian shuttler P V Sindhu notched up her second women's singles title of the season with a straight-game win over Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan in the summit clash of the Swiss Open Super 300 badminton tournament here on Sunday.

Ace Indian shuttler P V Sindhu notched up her second women's singles title of the season with a straight-game win over Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan in the summit clash of the Swiss Open Super 300 badminton tournament here on Sunday. Playing her second successive final in the tournament, Sindhu, a double Olympic medallist, took 49 minutes to get the better of the fourth-seeded Thai 21-16 21-8 at the St. Jakobshalle here. It was Sindhu's 16th win over Busanan in 17 meetings, having lost to the Thai only once -- at the 2019 Hong Kong Open. Sindhu had lost to Rio Olympic gold medallist Carolina Marin of Spain in the final in the last edition. ALSO READ: Miami Open: Hubert Hurkacz on course for title defence, Medvedev topples Murray, Naomi Osaka gets walkover The 26-year-old from Hyderabad has happy memories of this venue as she had claimed the World Championships gold in 2019. Sindhu had won the Syed Modi International Super 300 in Lucknow in January this year. Super 300 tournaments are the second-lowest tier of BWF Tour events. Sindhu rode on her attack to open up a 3-0 lead but Busanan started to stay in the rallies and she produced some good quality shots to make it 7-7. Busanan tried to keep Sindhu away from the net, making her move across the court but the Thai was erratic in her finishing, allowing the Indian to go into the break with a narrow two-point lead. Busanan used her deceptions and drop shots to dictate the rallies but Sindhu relied on her retrieval skills to stay ahead. A precise return at the backline gave Sindhu four-game points and she sealed the first game when Busanan went wide. ALSO READ: Swiss Open: Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu defeats Supanida Katethong to enter women's singles final Busanan struggled with her length after the change of sides to concede a 0-5 lead early on in the second game. Sindhu looked more aggressive as she troubled the Thai with her acute angle shots to dictate the rallies. In full flow, the Indian soon cruised to a decisive nine-point advantage at the interval. She kept a firm grip on the match to gallop to 18-4, riding on her alert front court play and precise returns. Busanan continued to hit wide and long to eventually hand over 16 match points to the Indian, who pocketed the game and the match comfortably.

Swiss Open: PV Sindhu defeats Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan to clinch women's singles title

India's Kidambi Srikanth defeated World No. 3 and second seed Anders Antonsen of Denmark in a hard-fought three-game encounter to enter the men's singles semi-final of Swiss Open here at St. Jakobshalle.

The world championship silver medallist Srikanth started off well and took an early lead of 9-1 in the opening game but Antonsen fought back valiantly to win 10 points on trot as both the players went into the opening game break with Danish player leading 11-9.

Post break the Guntur-born shuttler won three points trot to once again take a lead after a see-saw battle the Indian finally took the opening game 21-19 and go one game up.

In the second game, the Indian too started off in a similar fashion taking an early lead of 9-6.

Srikanth went into the break with an 11-9 lead. After the break both the shuttlers fought brilliantly and were levelled at 19-19 but Anders Antonsen won two consecutive times to win the second game 21-19 to make it one game apiece.

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In the third and deciding game it was World No.3 player from Denmark who took an early 4-1 lead but the former World No.1 Srikanth won three consecutive points to make it 4-4. At 7-7, Antonsen won six consecutive points to take a big lead of 13-7 but Srikanth was not willing to give up without a fight as he too won six points on the trot to make it 13-13.

At 15-15, Srikanth won three consecutive points to take an 18-15 lead but the Denmark shuttler fought his way back to take a match point at 20-19 but the World Championship silver medallist Srikanth held his nerve to win the third and final game 22-20.

With a 21-19 19-21 22-20 win in a quarter-final match that lasted for one hour and 19 minutes seventh seed Kidambi Srikanth will now face World No.8 Jonatan Christie of Indonesia for a place in the final.

India's Kidambi Srikanth defeated World No. 3 and second seed Anders Antonsen of Denmark in a hard-fought three-game encounter to enter the men's singles semi-final of Swiss Open here at St.

India's Kidambi Srikanth defeated World No. 3 and second seed Anders Antonsen of Denmark in a hard-fought three-game encounter to enter the men's singles semi-final of Swiss Open here at St. Jakobshalle. The world championship silver medallist Srikanth started off well and took an early lead of 9-1 in the opening game but Antonsen fought back valiantly to win 10 points on trot as both the players went into the opening game break with Danish player leading 11-9. Post break the Guntur-born shuttler won three points trot to once again take a lead after a see-saw battle the Indian finally took the opening game 21-19 and go one game up. In the second game, the Indian too started off in a similar fashion taking an early lead of 9-6. Srikanth went into the break with an 11-9 lead. After the break both the shuttlers fought brilliantly and were levelled at 19-19 but Anders Antonsen won two consecutive times to win the second game 21-19 to make it one game apiece. ALSO READ: Iga Swiatek set to become Poland's first World No. 1 in tennis history after win against Golubic in Miami Open In the third and deciding game it was World No.3 player from Denmark who took an early 4-1 lead but the former World No.1 Srikanth won three consecutive points to make it 4-4. At 7-7, Antonsen won six consecutive points to take a big lead of 13-7 but Srikanth was not willing to give up without a fight as he too won six points on the trot to make it 13-13. At 15-15, Srikanth won three consecutive points to take an 18-15 lead but the Denmark shuttler fought his way back to take a match point at 20-19 but the World Championship silver medallist Srikanth held his nerve to win the third and final game 22-20. With a 21-19 19-21 22-20 win in a quarter-final match that lasted for one hour and 19 minutes seventh seed Kidambi Srikanth will now face World No.8 Jonatan Christie of Indonesia for a place in the final.

Swiss Open: Kidambi Srikanth beats Denmark's Anders Antonsen to enter men's singles semi-final

Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu and H S Prannoy stormed into the semifinals of the Swiss Open badminton tournament with straight-game victories in their respective women and men singles events here on Friday.

While Sindhu, seeded second in the tournament, made short work of fifth seed Michelle Li of Canada 21-10 21-19 in 36 minutes, Prannoy beat compatriot and former Commonwealth Games gold medallist Parupalli Kashyap 21-16 21-16 in a quarterfinal match that lasted 43 minutes.

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Former world champion Sindhu will meet unseeded Supanida Katethong of Thailand in the semifinals on Saturday.

Prannoy, on the other hand, faces the winner of the quarterfinal match between Sameer Verma and third seed Anthony Sinisuka Ginting of Indonesia, in the semifinals.

Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu and H S Prannoy stormed into the semifinals of the Swiss Open badminton tournament with straight-game victories in their respective women and men singles events here on Friday.

Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu and H S Prannoy stormed into the semifinals of the Swiss Open badminton tournament with straight-game victories in their respective women and men singles events here on Friday. While Sindhu, seeded second in the tournament, made short work of fifth seed Michelle Li of Canada 21-10 21-19 in 36 minutes, Prannoy beat compatriot and former Commonwealth Games gold medallist Parupalli Kashyap 21-16 21-16 in a quarterfinal match that lasted 43 minutes. ALSO READ: Swiss Open: PV Sindhu, Ashwini Ponnappa-N Sikki Reddy advances to second round; Arjun-Kapila crashes out Former world champion Sindhu will meet unseeded Supanida Katethong of Thailand in the semifinals on Saturday. Prannoy, on the other hand, faces the winner of the quarterfinal match between Sameer Verma and third seed Anthony Sinisuka Ginting of Indonesia, in the semifinals.

Swiss Open: PV Sindhu, H S Prannoy storm into semis with victories in respective women, men singles events

Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth on Wednesday stormed into the second round of the Swiss Open here at St. Jakobshalle, Basel.

Playing in court 1, Srikanth defeated Denmark's Mads Christophersen in straight games 21-16, 21-17, in a match that lasted 32 minutes.

However, Shuttler Malvika Bansod lost in her women's singles clash against France's Qi Xuefei. Bansod lost 21-16, 21-17 in a match that lasted for 42 minutes.

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Earlier, the Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the first-round clash against the Indonesian pair of Muhammad Shohibul Fikri and Bagas Maulana 17-21, 21-11, 21-18. The match lasted 57 minutes.

Mixed doubles pair of Ashwini Ponnappa and Sumeeth Reddy were defeated by fifth seeds Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue of France in straight-sets 13-21, 9-21 in 33 minutes.

Later in the day, Indian pair of Treesa Jolly, Gayatri Gopichand will face Thailand's Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai.

Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth on Wednesday stormed into the second round of the Swiss Open here at St. Jakobshalle, Basel. Playing in court 1, Srikanth defeated Denmark's Mads Christophersen in straight games 21-16, 21-17, in a match that lasted 32 minutes.

Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth on Wednesday stormed into the second round of the Swiss Open here at St. Jakobshalle, Basel. Playing in court 1, Srikanth defeated Denmark's Mads Christophersen in straight games 21-16, 21-17, in a match that lasted 32 minutes. However, Shuttler Malvika Bansod lost in her women's singles clash against France's Qi Xuefei. Bansod lost 21-16, 21-17 in a match that lasted for 42 minutes. ALSO READ: IPL 2022: Not Rishabh Pant! Shane Watson reserves special praise for Delhi Capitals' young gun Earlier, the Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the first-round clash against the Indonesian pair of Muhammad Shohibul Fikri and Bagas Maulana 17-21, 21-11, 21-18. The match lasted 57 minutes. Mixed doubles pair of Ashwini Ponnappa and Sumeeth Reddy were defeated by fifth seeds Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue of France in straight-sets 13-21, 9-21 in 33 minutes. Later in the day, Indian pair of Treesa Jolly, Gayatri Gopichand will face Thailand's Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai.

Swiss Open: Kidambi Srikanth outclasses Christophersen in men's singles clash to advance into second round

India`s ace shuttler Lakshya Sen has broken into the top 10 of the men`s singles badminton world rankings. This is for the first time that Sen has cracked the top-10, taking up the ninth spot in the latest rankings released by BWF on Tuesday. The 20-year-old Sen has been in top form since clinching the world championships bronze medal last year and won the India Open in January.

Lakshya also made the final of the German Open, earlier this month and followed it by the sensational final appearance in the All England Open on Sunday which helped him in jumping two spots to 9th. The young shuttler finished runner-up in a strong field at the All England, beating defending champion Lee Zee Jia and world bronze medallist Anders Antonsen on the way to the final.

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In the All England final, Viktor Axelsen defeated Sen by 21-10, 21-15 at Utilita Arena in Birmingham. After taking part in that final, Sen is now only the fifth Indian - after Prakash Nath (1947), Prakash Padukone (1980 and 1981), Pullela Gopichand (2001), and Saina Nehwal (2015) - to make the summit clash of All England. Sen currently has 74,786 points in the men`s singles rankings. Top of the men`s singles list is being headed by Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen of Denmark, followed by Japan`s Kento Momota and another Dane Anders Antonsen.

In the men`s doubles rankings, the star duo of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy also moved up a spot to equal their career-best ranking of seventh. In the women`s doubles, the teenage pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand also reached their career-best ranking of 34, jumping 12 spots.

India`s ace shuttler Lakshya Sen has broken into the top 10 of the men`s singles badminton world rankings. This is for the first time that Sen has cracked the top-10, taking up the ninth spot in the latest rankings released by BWF on Tuesday.

India`s ace shuttler Lakshya Sen has broken into the top 10 of the men`s singles badminton world rankings. This is for the first time that Sen has cracked the top-10, taking up the ninth spot in the latest rankings released by BWF on Tuesday. The 20-year-old Sen has been in top form since clinching the world championships bronze medal last year and won the India Open in January. Lakshya also made the final of the German Open, earlier this month and followed it by the sensational final appearance in the All England Open on Sunday which helped him in jumping two spots to 9th. The young shuttler finished runner-up in a strong field at the All England, beating defending champion Lee Zee Jia and world bronze medallist Anders Antonsen on the way to the final. ALSO READ | Viktor Axelsen defeats India's Lakshya Sen in final to clinch men's singles title at All England Open 2022 In the All England final, Viktor Axelsen defeated Sen by 21-10, 21-15 at Utilita Arena in Birmingham. After taking part in that final, Sen is now only the fifth Indian - after Prakash Nath (1947), Prakash Padukone (1980 and 1981), Pullela Gopichand (2001), and Saina Nehwal (2015) - to make the summit clash of All England. Sen currently has 74,786 points in the men`s singles rankings. Top of the men`s singles list is being headed by Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen of Denmark, followed by Japan`s Kento Momota and another Dane Anders Antonsen. In the men`s doubles rankings, the star duo of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy also moved up a spot to equal their career-best ranking of seventh. In the women`s doubles, the teenage pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand also reached their career-best ranking of 34, jumping 12 spots.

BWF World Rankings: India's young sensation Lakshya Sen breaks into top-10 after All England heroics

Indian badminton legend Prakash Padukone had predicted ace Indian shuttler Lakhshya Sen's rise in badminton almost a decade ago. 20-year-old Sen, who has been hailed by many as the future of Indian badminton, recently became only the fifth shuttler from the country to reach the final of the All England Open Badminton Championships.

Sen joined the likes of Padukone, Pullela Gopichand, Saina Nehwal and Prakash Nath in an elite list of Indian players, who have played the final of the world's oldest and most prestigious badminton tournament. Indian badminton great Padukone, who is one of the only two shuttlers from the country to have won the All England title, had foreseen Sen's success.

Former India hockey captain Viren Rasquinha recently recalled in a Twitter post, how Prakash Padukone once told him that Sen would go on to "conquer the world". Padukone's prediction had come around a decade ago when Sen had moved to his academy in Bengaluru for training.

"A decade back when we started supporting a tiny @lakshya_sen and shifted him to PPBA Bangalore, Prakash Padukone sir told me that one day this boy will conquer the world," &nbsp;Rasquinha wrote in a tweet on Saturday while sharing pictures of a young Sen with Padukone and him at the latter's academy in Bengaluru.

Rasquinha revealed he had laughed off Padukone's prediction at the time but Sen has forced him to change his mind. "I laughed. But he obviously wasn't joking," wrote the former India hockey team captain.

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Rasquinha is also the CEO of the non-profit organisation Olympic Gold Quest, which was co-founded by Padukone. Olympic Gold Quest is an organisation that aims to identify sporting talents from across India and nurture them to bring glory at the Olympics.

On Sunday, Sen went down fighting against the reigning Olympic champion and world no.1 Viktor Axelsen of Denmark in the men's singles final of the All England Open 2022. Sen lost against Axelsen 10-21 and 15-21 in straight sets but his remarkable show throughout the tournament earned him plaudits from all corners.

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The 20-year-old was bidding to become only the third Indian after his mentor Padukone and the legendary Pullela Gopichand to win the prestigious tournament but Axelsen proved too good against him in the final. Nonetheless, the future looks bright for Sen, who has a long career ahead of him and has already stunned some of the best shuttlers in the world with his impressive performances.

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Indian badminton legend Prakash Padukone had predicted ace Indian shuttler Lakhshya Sen's rise in badminton almost a decade ago. 20-year-old Sen, who has been hailed by many as the future of Indian badminton, recently became only the fifth shuttler from the country to reach the final of the All England Open Badminton Championships.

Indian badminton legend Prakash Padukone had predicted ace Indian shuttler Lakhshya Sen's rise in badminton almost a decade ago. 20-year-old Sen, who has been hailed by many as the future of Indian badminton, recently became only the fifth shuttler from the country to reach the final of the All England Open Badminton Championships. Sen joined the likes of Padukone, Pullela Gopichand, Saina Nehwal and Prakash Nath in an elite list of Indian players, who have played the final of the world's oldest and most prestigious badminton tournament. Indian badminton great Padukone, who is one of the only two shuttlers from the country to have won the All England title, had foreseen Sen's success. Former India hockey captain Viren Rasquinha recently recalled in a Twitter post, how Prakash Padukone once told him that Sen would go on to "conquer the world". Padukone's prediction had come around a decade ago when Sen had moved to his academy in Bengaluru for training. "A decade back when we started supporting a tiny @lakshya_sen and shifted him to PPBA Bangalore, Prakash Padukone sir told me that one day this boy will conquer the world," Rasquinha wrote in a tweet on Saturday while sharing pictures of a young Sen with Padukone and him at the latter's academy in Bengaluru. Rasquinha revealed he had laughed off Padukone's prediction at the time but Sen has forced him to change his mind. "I laughed. But he obviously wasn't joking," wrote the former India hockey team captain. A decade back when we started supporting a tiny ⁦@lakshya_sen⁩, & shifted him to PPBA Bangalore, Prakash Padukone sir told me that one day this boy will conquer the world. I laughed. But he obviously wasn’t joking. ⁦@OGQ_India⁩ ⁦@ppbaindia⁩ ⁦@Sports_PDCSE⁩ pic.twitter.com/R8cZyrLv35 — Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) March 19, 2022 × Also Read: Viktor Axelsen defeats India's Lakshya Sen in final to clinch men's singles title at All England Open 2022 Rasquinha is also the CEO of the non-profit organisation Olympic Gold Quest, which was co-founded by Padukone. Olympic Gold Quest is an organisation that aims to identify sporting talents from across India and nurture them to bring glory at the Olympics. On Sunday, Sen went down fighting against the reigning Olympic champion and world no.1 Viktor Axelsen of Denmark in the men's singles final of the All England Open 2022. Sen lost against Axelsen 10-21 and 15-21 in straight sets but his remarkable show throughout the tournament earned him plaudits from all corners. Also Read: 'You've shown remarkable grit': PM Modi lauds Lakshya Sen for spirited fight in All England Open final The 20-year-old was bidding to become only the third Indian after his mentor Padukone and the legendary Pullela Gopichand to win the prestigious tournament but Axelsen proved too good against him in the final. Nonetheless, the future looks bright for Sen, who has a long career ahead of him and has already stunned some of the best shuttlers in the world with his impressive performances.

Indian badminton legend Prakash Padukone had predicted Lakshya Sen's rise almost a decade ago

Young Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen stunned defending champion Lee Zii Jia from Malaysia in the semi-final of the ongoing All England Open Badminton Championships 2022 to secure a spot in the final of the tournament. The 20-year-old has been enjoying a fabulous run in the tournament and will be looking to script history when he takes the court in the summit clash on Sunday (March 20).

Sen and Jia played out a thrilling contest in the men's singles semi-final on Saturday as the duo gave their all on the court. The Indian shuttler made a good start as he claimed the first set 21-13 before the Malaysian fought back and won the second set 21-12 to take the semi-final into a final deciding set.

Sen produced a remarkable comeback in the third and final set as he held his nerves to clinch it 21-19. It was a brilliant showdown between the duo in the semi-final with Sen emerging on top after a gruelling duel. Sen became only the fifth Indian to enter the final of the prestigious All England Open and also became the fourth Indian male shuttler to achieve the feat.

He joined the likes of Prakash Padukone, Saina Nehwal and Pullela Gopichand among others in an elite list. Here is a look at Indian shuttlers who have made it to the final of the All England Open Badminton Championships.

1947 -&nbsp;Prakash Nath (runner-up)

1980 -&nbsp;Prakash Padukone (champion)

1981 -&nbsp;Prakash Padukone (runner-up)

2001 -&nbsp;Pullela Gopichand (champion)

2015 - Saina Nehwal (runner-up)

2022 - Lakshya Sen

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Sen will be up against Denmark's Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen in the final. Axelsen defeated Chou Tien Chen from Chinese Taipei in straight sets in the semi-final to secure a spot in the final against Sen. Axelsen has reached his fourth straight men's singles final at the All England Open Badminton Championships.

Sen will face a tricky challenge against Axelsen in the final but the 20-year-old will be looking to script history for India in the final. If he manages to beat the Dane, Sen will become only the third Indian after his mentor Padukone and Gopichand to win the tournament.

Saina Nehwal was the last Indian to reach the final of the All England Open Badminton Championships in 2015. She lost against Spain's Carolina Marin in the final.

Young Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen stunned defending champion Lee Zii Jia from Malaysia in the semi-final of the ongoing All England Open Badminton Championships 2022 to secure a spot in the final of the tournament.

Young Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen stunned defending champion Lee Zii Jia from Malaysia in the semi-final of the ongoing All England Open Badminton Championships 2022 to secure a spot in the final of the tournament. The 20-year-old has been enjoying a fabulous run in the tournament and will be looking to script history when he takes the court in the summit clash on Sunday (March 20). Sen and Jia played out a thrilling contest in the men's singles semi-final on Saturday as the duo gave their all on the court. The Indian shuttler made a good start as he claimed the first set 21-13 before the Malaysian fought back and won the second set 21-12 to take the semi-final into a final deciding set. Sen produced a remarkable comeback in the third and final set as he held his nerves to clinch it 21-19. It was a brilliant showdown between the duo in the semi-final with Sen emerging on top after a gruelling duel. Sen became only the fifth Indian to enter the final of the prestigious All England Open and also became the fourth Indian male shuttler to achieve the feat. He joined the likes of Prakash Padukone, Saina Nehwal and Pullela Gopichand among others in an elite list. Here is a look at Indian shuttlers who have made it to the final of the All England Open Badminton Championships. 1947 - Prakash Nath (runner-up) 1980 - Prakash Padukone (champion) 1981 - Prakash Padukone (runner-up) 2001 - Pullela Gopichand (champion) 2015 - Saina Nehwal (runner-up) 2022 - Lakshya Sen Also Read: Lakshya Sen enters final of All England Championships after stunning Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia Sen will be up against Denmark's Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen in the final. Axelsen defeated Chou Tien Chen from Chinese Taipei in straight sets in the semi-final to secure a spot in the final against Sen. Axelsen has reached his fourth straight men's singles final at the All England Open Badminton Championships. Sen will face a tricky challenge against Axelsen in the final but the 20-year-old will be looking to script history for India in the final. If he manages to beat the Dane, Sen will become only the third Indian after his mentor Padukone and Gopichand to win the tournament. Saina Nehwal was the last Indian to reach the final of the All England Open Badminton Championships in 2015. She lost against Spain's Carolina Marin in the final.

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