Tokyo 2020, badminton preview: Medal hopes rest on Sindhu; tough ask for Sai Praneeth, Chirag-Satwik
Badminton has yielded a medal for India at each of the last two Olympics, can the trend continue at Tokyo? PV Sindhu (L) will lead India s Olympic hopes in badminton | BAI
A quartet of Indian shuttlers, led by the reigning world champion and Rio 2016 silver medallist PV Sindhu, is aiming to continue the trend of returning with an Olympic medal after achieving success in the last two editions of the Games.
The stunning run in Rio that made her the toast of the nation ended with a thrilling loss in the final, and Sindhu will be keen to lay her hands on the gold this time around.
PV Sindhu proceeds to India Open semifinal, defeats Beatriz Corrales 21-12, 19-21, 21-11 in quarter final
PV Sindhu proceeds to India Open semifinal, defeats Beatriz Corrales 21-12, 19-21, 21-11 in quarter final
P V Sindhu Took Another Step Closer To Retaining Her Title As She Reached The Womenâs Singles Semifinals In The USD 350,000 India Open Super 500 Badminton Tournament On Friday. PTI | Updated on: 02 Feb 2018, 09:30:12 PM
New Delhi:
P V Sindhu took another step closer to retaining her title as she reached the women’s singles semifinals in the USD 350,000 India Open Super 500 badminton tournament on Friday.
Sindhu dished out an attacking game to beat Spain’s World No. 36 Beatriz Corrales 21-12 19-21 21-11 in the 35-minute quarterfinal match.
The Spanish left-hander proved too good for Nehwal as she won 15-5, 15-7 in a jiffy to add to the Warriors woes. Hyderabad Hunters later won the mixed doubles encounter to register a clean sweep.
Hong Kong Super Series: PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy storm into second round, P Kashyap crashes out
Indian Shuttlers Saina Nehwal, P V Sindhu And H S Prannoy Won Their Opening Round Encounters To Progress To The Second Round Of USD 400,000 Hong Kong Super Series.
News Nation Bureau | Edited By : Gautam Lalotra | Updated on: 23 Nov 2017, 08:16:54 AM
New Delhi:
Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal, P V Sindhu and H S Prannoy won their opening round encounters to progress to the second round of USD 400,000 Hong Kong Super Series.
London Olympics bronze medallist Saina staved off a spirited challenge from World No. 44 Mette Poulsen of Denmark before emerging 21-19 23-21 winner in a 46-minute match.
Friday, 7 May 2021
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has announced the postponement of the Malaysian Open, which had been due to serve as a qualification event for Tokyo 2020.
The competition was due to take place from May 25 to 30.
The BWF said efforts were made by the governing body and Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) to ensure a safe environment for participants.
A surge in COVID-19 cases led to the BWF and BAM jointly agreeing to postpone the event, however.
The competition was a Super 750 event on the BWF World Tour.
The event formed part of the qualification process for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.