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Asian Games 2018, Day 2: Vinesh Phogat creates history with wrestling gold, shooters add two silvers

Vinesh Phogat has been decimating her opponents on the mat today. She has entered the final of women's 50kg freestyle event. Earlier in the day, Deepak Kumar won a silver in the men's 10m Air Rifle event. Follow live updates from Day 2 here.

Aug 20, 2018

Asian Games 2018: 5 Indian athletes primed for golden glory at the continental event

From PV Sindhu to Hima Das, here's a look at five Indian athletes who are expected to finish on the top step of the podium at Asian Games 2018, starting August 18 in Indonesia.

Aug 17, 2018

Prakash Padukone, Rohan Bopanna support PV Sindhu; slam negative media coverage

The badminton stars took to social media and raised concerns over negative comments and unfair criticism for Sindhu.

Aug 8, 2018

PV Sindhu — a choker? Despite successive defeats at major finals, badminton ace is anything but

PV Sindhu has been facing harsh criticism following the final defeat at World Championships 2018. The C-word is once again being used to describe her failures to win gold medals at major tournaments.

Aug 7, 2018

BWF World C'ship: Frustrated Sindhu speaks after another final loss

The Indian shuttler spoke about her own game and that of Marin and said she expected a good game, but made too many mistakes during the match.

Aug 6, 2018

PV Sindhu hopes to change the colour of medal at World Championships 2018, expects tough final

The 23-year-old Indian shuttler will face Carolina Marin in Sunday's gold medal match, which will also be a repeat of the Rio Olympic final.

Aug 4, 2018

HS Prannoy stunned, PV Sindhu & Kidambi Srikanth progress at World Championships 2018

India had a mixed day at Nanjing World Championships as Kidambi Srikanth and PV Sindhu survived unscathed while doubles pairs bowed out of the Grade 1 tournament.

Aug 1, 2018

BWF World Championships 2018: Why PV Sindhu may win elusive gold amid dampened expectations

In contrast to 2017, Sindhu does not head into Nanjing world meet as a clear favourite. However, if her previous performances at major tournaments are anything to go by, it would be unwise to rule out her chances of reigning supreme.

Jul 30, 2018

PV Sindhu not worried about losing finals; eyes World Championship

The ace shutler, who has been stumbling in the past, is confident this time about her performance in the upcoming World Championships and the Asiad.

Jul 25, 2018

BWF World Championships 2018 draw: Sindhu vs Okuhara likely in quarters, stiff tests await Saina

PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth will spearhead India's challenge in Nanjing, China from Monday, July 30. Here's all you need to know about the men's and women's singles draws.

Jul 17, 2018

Indonesia Open 2018: Indian challenge ends as PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy crash out in quarters

While third-seeded Sindhu went down to eighth seed He Bing Jiao of China 14-21, 15-21 in the women's singles quarter-final after Prannoy lost to another Chinese Shi Yuqi 17-21, 18-21 in the men's singles tie.

Jul 6, 2018

Why PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal have stopped training at the same venue: Real reason revealed

Olympic medalists Sindhu and Saina have been training at different centres of Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy in Hyderabad ever since their return from Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in April.

Jun 5, 2018

#HumFitTohIndiaFit: Akhil Akkineni accepts PV Sindhu's fitness challenge, Naga Chaitanya follows his footsteps [VIDEO]

The Twitter hashtag #HumFitTohIndiaFit has started creating ripples in the Tollywood circle with young actor Akhil Akkineni accepting the fitness challenge of Indian badminton player PV Sindhu.

May 24, 2018

Gopichand discusses Saina's 'fantastic' form, India's Thomas and Uber Cup squads

Former All England champion and national chief coach tells IBTimes India why they had decided to rest PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth from India's Thomas and Uber squads.

May 10, 2018

Commonwealth Game 2018 opening ceremony: How Twitter reacted

PV Sindhu was India's flagbearer at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. India will be hoping to impress at the games in Gold Coast.

Apr 4, 2018

Saina Nehwal told why father was denied access to Commonwealth Games village

The Indian Olympic Association responded to Saina, who was left fuming after her father was denied permission to stay with her at Gold Coast Games Village.

Apr 3, 2018

Commonwealth Games 2018: All you need to know about Gold Coast event

The 71-nation event gets underway April 4 with the opening ceremony in Queensland, Australia, and will run until April 15.

Apr 2, 2018

Anushka Sharma, PV Sindhu make it to Forbes '30 Under 30' list

In its third year, Forbes' annual 30 Under 30 Asia list features 300 young innovators and disruptors across 10 categories who are driving change in their respective fields.

Mar 28, 2018

Commonwealth Games 2018: Sindhu selected ahead of Saina, Mary as India's flag-bearer

The Indian Olympic Association had also considered Saina Nehwal and Mary Kom but went ahead with PV Sindhu. Read on for more.

Mar 24, 2018

Sindhu, Saina's parents deny using taxpayers' money for Commonwealth Games 2018 trip

The shuttlers' parents are part of the Indian contingent as their names have been listed under "extra officials" category in the list released by IOA.

Mar 23, 2018