Saina Nehwal

Korea Open 2018 badminton: Saina crashes out after letting Okuhara save 4 match points in quarters

Saina Nehwal looked set to stun the third seed when she was leading 20-16 in the decider but the Japanese shuttler stormed back to the game to reach the semi-final of the World Tour Super 500 tournament on Friday.

Sep 28, 2018

Badminton ace Saina Nehwal to marry fellow shuttler Parupalli Kashyap in December: Report

Saina and Kashyap have been in a relationship for nearly a decade but have managed to keep it low-profile to focus on their careers.

Sep 26, 2018

China Open 2018: Saina Nehwal bows out after first-round defeat; PV Sindhu advances

Unseeded Saina Nehwal, who withdrew from last week's Japan Open, went down 22-20, 8-21, 14-21 to South Korea's Sung Ji Hyun on Tuesday.

Sep 18, 2018

Asian Games 2018: PV Sindhu should take criticism in her stride and move on, says coach Vimal Kumar

The former national chief coach, speaking to IBTimes India, insisted that Sindhu's final defeats shouldn't overshadow her consistent performances and urged the 23-year-old to work on deceptive shots.

Aug 29, 2018

PV Sindhu 'not a choker': Twitter backs Indian shuttler after historic Asian Games silver

PV Sindhu lost her fifth straight major tournament final after going down in straight sets in the women's singles gold medal match at Asian Games 2018 to Chinese Taipei's Tai Tzu Ying.

Aug 28, 2018

Asian Games 2018: Golden chance for Sindhu; Saina wins historic bronze

In the first semi-final match, Saina Nehwal lost in straight sets to Taiwanese shuttler Tai Tzu-ying, 21-17, 21-14. The 24-year-old, who is ranked No. 1 in the world, moved up a gear in the key moments of the match to defeat the Indian convincingly.

Aug 27, 2018

Asian Games 2018, Day 8: Dutee Chand, Hima Das and Muhammed Anas win track silvers

PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal have confirmed historic medals after reaching the semi-final of women's singles badminton. Follow all live updates from Jakarta and Palembang here.

Aug 26, 2018

Asian Games 2018, Day 5 badminton, tennis roundup: Sindhu survives scare, Bopanna/Sharan reach final

Indian badminton and tennis contingents had a mixed day on Thursday, August 23 in Jakarta and Palembang Asian Games.

Aug 23, 2018

BWF World C'ships: Saina Nehwal outnumbered by Spaniard Carolina Marin

The Indian was no match for the Spaniard who raced away with ridiculous ease and boasted of a 21-6 21-11 scoreline.

Aug 3, 2018

Saina credits Gopichand's crucial advice after setting record at World Championships 2018

On a day when Saina created history in Nanjing, men's singles star Kidambi Srikanth faced a shocking exit from the ongoing world championships. Read on for more.

Aug 2, 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

HS Prannoy, badminton, Indonesia Open, Kazumasa Sakai, semifinals

Indonesia Open 2018: HS Prannoy ousts Lin Dan in first round; returns to tour in style

Returning to the tour after an injury layoff, Prannoy stunned Chinese great Lin Dan in the opening round on Tuesday, July 3.

Jul 3, 2018

Indonesia Open 2018: Badminton live stream, TV listings. predictions and schedule

Defending champion Kidambi Srikanth and compatriot HS Prannoy have been handed tough draws in Indonesia Open. Here's all that you need to know about the World Tour Super 1000 tournament.

Jul 3, 2018

Malaysia Open 2018: Badminton live stream, TV listings, daily schedule and draw preview

While fourth seed Kidambi Srikanth has been handed an easy draw, women's singles stars PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal face tough tests early in the World Tour Super 750 tournament in Malaysia. How to watch the badminton matches online.

Jun 26, 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

Indian Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore sets fitness goals, challenges Hrithik, Kohli and Nehwal

Rajyavardhan Rathore shared a video on Twitter urging people to take some time out of their busy schedule for the fitness regime. He even challenged Hrithik Roshan, Virat Kohli and Saina Nehwal to take the fitness challenge.

May 22, 2018

Saina Nehwal takes cue from Roger Federer, Serena Williams in quest for dominance

London Olympic bronze medalist Nehwal credited the efforts of physio Christopher Pedra, who had joined her team after the Indonesian Masters earlier this year, for her improved showing in the recent past.

May 6, 2018

Badminton rankings: Saina Nehwal returns to top 10, Prannoy achieves career-best position

Saina Nehwal has climbed two spots on the BWF ladder after enjoying a successful week in Wuhan where she reached the semi-final of Badminton Asia Championships and finished with a bronze medal.

May 3, 2018

Saina Nehwal, HS Prannoy end Badminton Asia Championships campaigns with bronze medals

Saina came up with a determined performance but it was not enough to stop defending champion Tai Tzu Ying in the semi-final on April 28. Prannoy had lost to reigning Olympic champion Chen Long earlier in the day.

Apr 28, 2018

India at Commonwealth Games 2018: Day 1 live stream and full schedule

Weightlifter Gururaja gave India its first medal (silver - 56kg) at the multi-sport event in the morning session of Day 1 in Gold Coast.

Apr 5, 2018

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