Shuttler Srikanth scripts history, secures top spot in BWF ran...Star Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth's stellar rise to the top continued as he replaced Denmark's Viktor Axelsen to achieve the numero-uno spot in the latest BWF World Rankings here on Wednesday.Srikanth, who replaced the mighty Dane, became only the first ... Business Standard, 1 week ago |
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India Open: Sindhu, Saina to kickstart campaign, Viktor pulls outDefending champion P.V. Sindhu and London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal will kickstart their India Open campaign at the Siri Fort Sports Complex here on Tuesday.Rio Olympics silver medallist Sindhu has entered the tournament as women's top seed and ... Business Standard, 2 months ago
Saina, Sindhu start favourites
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Axelsen, Ratchanok claim singles titles at Malaysia Mastersclaimed the men's and women's singles titles at the Malaysia Masters badminton tournament here on Sunday. Axelsen got the better of Japanese Kenta Nishimoto with a 21-13, 21-23, 21-18 victory in an hour and 12 minutes to bag his first title in 2018. In a ... Business Standard, 2 months ago
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CWG 2018: Relief for PV Sindhu & Co as badminton's new service rule won't be used in Gold CoastIndian shuttlers have reason to be cheerful going into the Commonwealth Games (CWG) with the organisers deciding against implementing BWF's experimental service rule that has been criticised by them. The new service rule, which mandates that the shuttle be ... DNA, 2 weeks ago
Indian shuttlers have a reason to cheer at CWG
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Badminton's new service rule won't be used at CWG
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Innovations have players' interests at heart: HoyerShorter matches will sharpen badminton as a commercial product, feels BWF president Poul-Erik Hoyer, who insists the proposed innovations to the sport have the players interests at heart. The BWF Council will be seeking its memberships approval to change ... Deccan Herald, 3 weeks ago
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Srikanth calls umpiring 'ridiculous' after too many service faultsStar shuttler Kidambi Srikanth was disappointed after being called for a series of what he termed "ridiculous" service faults during his pre-quarterfinal match against Chinas Huang Yuxiang at the All England Championship. World no 3 Srikanth lost 11-21 21-15 ... Deccan Herald, 1 month ago
Did 'ridiculous umpiring' cost Srikanth the match?
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Chong Wei criticises service lawA controversial new badminton rule that may have put many of its taller players at a disadvantage has been panned by some of the sports greats, local media reported. The rule -- which says a shuttlecock shall be held less than 1.15 metres (3.8 feet) from a ... Deccan Herald, 1 month ago
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Coaches baffled by new rulesThe Badminton World Federations proposal to reduce on-court coaching and tweak the scoring system has left international coaches a confused lot with the likes of Pullela Gopichand and Kenneth Jonassen questioning the very logic of such a move. The BWF council ... Deccan Herald, 1 month ago
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Gopichand slams badminton's proposed new rule changesHowever, former India coaches Vimal Kumar and Syed Mohammed Arif, favoured the proposed rule, saying it would make the players stronger. IMAGE: Saina Nehwal serves. Photograph: Robertus Pudyanto/Getty Images The Badminton World Federation's proposal to reduce on-court coaching and tweak the scoring system has left international coaches a confused lot with the likes of Pullela Gopichand and Kenneth Jonassen questioning the very logic of such a move.The BWF council has proposed that on-court ... Rediff.com, 1 month ago
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Sports Shorts: Mourinho extends contract at Man United till 2020A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday IMAGE: Jose Mourinho. Photograph: Manchester United FC/Twitter Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has extended his contract until 2020, the Premier League club said on Thursday. Mourinho joined United at the start of last season and led them to the League Cup and Europa League titles in his first year in charge. "I am really honoured and proud to be Manchester United manager," the Portuguese said in a ... Rediff.com, 2 months ago
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