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India Open badminton tournament retains status despite criticism as BWF releases revamped schedule | Badminton News

Maintenance staff clean ‘bird droppings’ during the men’s singles round of 16 match between India’s H.S. Prannoy and Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew at the India Open 2026 badminton tournament in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) India’s presence on the global badminton calendar has taken a hit in the Badminton World Federation’s (BWF) revamped schedule. While the…

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India Open: BWF breaks silence after bird-dropping chaos, pollution fears rock tournament | Badminton News

India’s H.S. Prannoy (PTI Photo) The Badminton World Federation has acknowledged the concerns raised by players at the India Open Super 750 in New Delhi, while maintaining that the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex remains a significant upgrade as a venue and is capable of hosting major global events.In an official statement issued after engaging with…

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PV Sindhu shocks fans! Two-time Olympic medallist pulls out of BWF Tour; Reveals future plans | Badminton News

In a shocking development, two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has withdrawn from all remaining BWF World Tour 2025 events to focus on her rehabilitation and long-term fitness.The decision comes after extensive consultations with her medical and performance teams, including renowned sports medicine specialist Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala, following a detailed review of her recovery progress.Sindhu, who…

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Tanvi Sharma enters final of BWF World Junior Championships; assured of historic medal | Badminton News

Tanvi Sharma booked her place in the BWF World Junior Championships final. (Image: X/DDNews) A day after ensuring she would leave the BWF World Junior Championships at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati with a medal, Tanvi Sharma made certain that that would at least be a silver. In the semi-final on Saturday, she…

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Tanvi Sharma, Unnati Hooda lead India’s charge at BWF World Juniors in Guwahati | Badminton News

Top seed Tanvi Sharma during her first girls’ singles match in Guwahati on Tuesday “Now is the time to prove themselves,” India doubles coach Ivan Sozonov told TOI from Guwahati after another fulfilling day on the court for the hosts at the BWF World Junior Championships on Tuesday. And the young Indian shuttlers proved their…

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Indian shuttlers dominate opening round at BWF Junior World Championships | Badminton News

Hmar Lalthazuala during the opening round of BWF World Junior Championships 2025 in Guwahati on Monday Visakhapatnam: There was no dampening the high from the mixed team events that earned the country’s first-ever bronze, as India began their individual events’ campaign riding an all-win record before the crowd at the National Centre of Excellence in…

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