Author: Abhishek Mishra

The only silver lining for Indian badminton fans on Thursday at the Indonesia Open 2025 was the stellar performance of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. The day began on a disappointing note as the mixed doubles pair of Sathish Karunakaran and Aadya Variyath crashed out without much resistance against the Thai duo. Next, PV Sindhu, despite a spirited effort in the opening game, fell short against Pornpawee Chochuwong. Soon after, the women’s doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand also bowed out against a Japanese duo. With India’s campaign hanging by a thread, all hopes rested on Satwik and…

It was another mixed day for India at the Indonesia Open 2025. In the mixed doubles, Sathish Karunakaran and Aadya Variyath pulled off an upset to advance to the next round. However, the other Indian pairs – Dhruv/Tanisha, Surya/Amrutha and Rohan/Ruthvika bowed out in the Round of 32. In women’s doubles, India’s No.1 pair, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand progressed to the next round. Meanwhile, in men’s singles Kiran George couldn’t get past former world champion Loh Kean Yew. A total of seven Indian singles players across both men’s and women’s categories competed at the Indonesia Open 2025 (Super 1000).…

In a clash of two former World Champions, badminton fans witnessed a moment that transcended the scoreboard. Whether you’re a fan of PV Sindhu, Nozomi Okuhara, or the sport itself, what unfolded after their Round of 32 match on Tuesday at the Indonesia Open (Super 1000) brought a smile to the faces of badminton lovers around the world. PV Sindhu and Nozomi Okuhara met on court after more than two years. This was their 20th meeting, and with this win, Sindhu now leads 11–9 in head-to-head. The rivalry began in 2010 during the Asian Junior Mixed Team Championship. Since then,…

India had a mixed day at the Indonesia Open Super 1000. PV Sindhu and the men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty registered wins in their opening round matches to advance to the Round of 16. However, it was a disappointing day for India in men’s singles with experienced shuttlers Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy bowing out in the Round of 32. In the women’s singles, Anupama Upadhyay and Rakshitha Ramraj also failed to progress. Meanwhile, Malvika Bansod, who looked in good touch, was forced to retire mid-match after suffering a knee injury during a rally. Men’s Doubles:…

The much anticipated Neeraj Chopra Classic, originally scheduled for May 24th but postponed indefinitely due to the India-Pakistan conflict, now has a new date. The World Athletics A category event is officially set to take place on July 5th at Bengaluru’s Sri Kanteerava Stadium. Initially, the event was planned at the Tau Devi Lal Sports Complex in Panchkula, Haryana, a place where Neeraj Chopra began his journey. However, during an online press conference on April 21st, Neeraj confirmed that the venue had to be shifted to Bengaluru, as the Panchkula stadium did not meet the infrastructure standards required for a…

At the 26th Asian Athletics Championships 2025 in Gumi, South Korea, many Indian athletes showcased their skills. Thanks to their efforts, India concluded their campaign in second place, securing a total of 24 medals, including 8 gold, 10 silver and 6 bronze. Only China finished ahead of India with a total of 32 medals, including 19 gold, 9 silver and 4 bronze. While there were several top-notch performances from the Indian athletes, a few were standout performers. Here are the top five… 1 . Gulveer Singh 26-year-old Gulveer Singh from Uttar Pradesh, bagged two coveted gold medals at the Asian…

The former world No. 1 duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty went down against world No. 3 Aaron Chia and Wooi Yik Soh in a three-game match in the semi-final of the Singapore Open S750. The Malaysian pair defeated Satwik and Chirag 19-21, 21-10, 21-18. This is the second consecutive loss for the Indian pair against Chia and Soh. Their previous defeat came in the quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics 2024. Including this match, it was the 13th meeting between Satwik-Chirag and Chia-Soh, with the Malaysian duo dominating the rivalry. Out of 13 encounters, Chia and Soh have emerged…

India concluded their campaign at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025 in Gumi, South Korea, with a strong overall performance, finishing second in the medals tally. The Indian contingent secured a total of 24 medals, which included 8 gold, 10 silver and 6 bronze medals. China with 32 medals finished ahead of India in the medal charts. On the final day of the event, India added six more medals to their tallly, 3 silver and 3 bronze. However, the team couldn’t clinch any gold on the last day. The highlight of the final day was men’s javelin throw. In the men’s…

In challenging conditions, under cloudy skies in Gumi, South Korea, at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025, India’s teenage sensation Pooja Singh scripted history. With torn spikes patched up using kinesiology tape, the 18-year-old took a remarkable leap of 1.89m, breaking her own U-20 national record and clinching the gold medal in women’s high jump. Despite the odds, Pooja didn’t stop there. She attempted to clear 1.92m, aiming to surpass the senior national record set by Sahana Kumari in 2012. Though she narrowly missed out, her 1.89m leap was enough to secure the top spot on the podium. Pooja began her…

Day 4 of the Asian Athletics Championships 2025 in Gumi, South Korea, saw India bag three gold medals and one silver, and maintain their second position in the medals tally. It was a remarkable day for the Indian women, who claimed two gold medals and a silver. Long-distance star Gulveer Singh clinched another gold medal. Young Pooja won a historic gold in the high jump, becoming the first Indian in 25 years to achieve this feat. Nandini Agaskara triumphed in heptathlon, securing another gold for India. Parul Chaudhary delivered a sensational performance in 3000m steeplechase, finishing second with a lifetime…