Badminton

The Indian shuttler reveals how he progressed through the ranks and the grind before realising his Olympics dream. Coach Pullela Gopichand and fellow badminton stars Satwik-Chirag chime in on his ability to brave injuries and his never-ending pursuit for silverware.

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Paris 2024 | Olympic Games

Originals

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OK Debutants ft. HS Prannoy

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every aspect of life. And the sporting world has been no different.
While it started with events being either cancelled or postponed, soon the ‘new normal’ saw competitions being held behind closed doors inside a biosecure bubble.
But despite their best efforts, sporting stars across

India's Vinesh Phogat.

Indian athletes’ battle with COVID-19 and the path to Tokyo

HS Prannoy carries the moniker of being a giant-killer. He might not have won a Super Series title yet, but the Kerala lad has accounted for most of the top international shuttlers in his career so far.
Be it the prolific Lee Chong Wei, the unbeatable Lin Dan, the former

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My Greatest Game: When HS Prannoy stunned Olympic champion Chen Long

A shuttler at the peak of his prowess is a joy to watch. His every movement and stroke look masterful and winning titles is the icing on the cake, a reward for skilful execution of a fine art.
An athlete's ability to inspire and create a sense of awe defines

Taufik Hidayat.

My Sporting Hero: For HS Prannoy, Taufik Hidayat was like cricket 'God' Sachin Tendulkar in action

Heaping praise on the unparalleled consistency showcased by badminton world champion Kento Momota in recent years, Indian shuttler HS Prannoy has picked him as his toughest opponent - ever.
Momota was world No. 2 when the Nippon Badminton Association banned him for visiting an illegal casino, just four months before

Kento Momota poses with his trophy after winning the 2019 Japan Open

Japan’s Kento Momota won a record 11 titles in the 2019 calendar season.

How to beat Kento Momota: Indian star HS Prannoy tries to tackle the world number one

United States of America

Simone

Simone Biles - Olympics.com

Sweden

Armand

Armand Duplantis - Olympics.com

Mikaela

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Ilia

Ilia Malinin - Olympics.com

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Indonesia have topped Group C at the badminton Thomas Cup to secure a seeding for the quarter-final draw after a tricky tie against defending champions India on Wednesday (1 May).
Four of the five individual matches in the tie between the two already-qualified teams went the full three games, as

NINGBO, CHINA - APRIL 14: Jonatan Christie of Indonesia competes in the Men's Singles Final match against Li Shifeng of China during day six of the 2024 BAC Badminton Asia Championships at Ningbo Olympic Sports Centre on April 14, 2024 in Ningbo, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

Jonatan Christie

2024 Thomas Cup badminton: Indonesia win Group C

Led by Lee Zii Jia, Malaysia are seeking to retain the men’s title at the Badminton Asia Team Championships 2024 on home soil in Shah Alam.
In the women’s event, Indonesia defend their crown but 2022 silver medallists Republic of Korea are surprise absentees with world number one An Se-young

Lee Zii Jia and Malaysia will defend their men's Asian team title on home soil in Shah Alam

Badminton Asia Team Championships 2024 preview: Full schedule and how to watch live

Loh Kean Yew prevailed in a three-game thriller on Wednesday (24 January) to secure his progress to the last 16 of the 2024 BWF Indonesia Masters in Jakarta.
The Singaporean had missed last week's India Open through illness, but showed no signs of ill-effects at the Istora arena in the

SUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 14: Loh Kean Yew of Singapore reacts competes in the Men's Singles Round Robin match against Viktor Axelsen of Denmark at Suzhou Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium on May 14, 2023 in Suzhou, China.

Loh Kean Yew at the 2023 Sudirman Cup

BWF Indonesia Masters 2024: Loh Kean Yew upsets HS Prannoy, Lee Zii Jia through, Jonatan Christie out

Singapore badminton star Loh Kean Yew cruised into round two of the BWF China Open men’s singles courtesy of a 21-14, 21-17 victory over France’s Christo Popov on Tuesday, 5 September.
It was a welcome win for 2021 world champion Loh, who is desperate for a good showing after a

VICTOR China Open – Changzhou

Loh Kean Yew eases through to the 2023 BWF China Open second round

BWF China Open 2023: Loh Kean Yew through to round two

Carolina Marin is one win away from a fourth women's singles title at the BWF World Championships after beating Yamaguchi Akane in the semi-finals on Saturday (26 August).
The Rio 2016 Olympic badminton gold medallist defeated the two-time reigning world champion 23-21, 21-13 to reach the final in Copenhagen in

Badminton | Olympic Qualifier | TotalEnergies World Championships | Copenhagen

Carolina Marin is through to the women's singles final at the 2023 BWF World Championships

BWF World Championships 2023: Carolina Marin overpowers defending champion Yamaguchi to reach final - Kunlavut Vitidsarn also through 

Singapore's badminton ace Loh Kean Yew will not be able to reclaim his title this year, after losing to HS Prannoy in the round of 16 at the BWF World Championships 2023 on Thursday (24 August).
2021 world champion Loh got off to a good start and was leading 11-8

Loh Kean Yew faced HS Prannoy in the round of 16 at the BWF World Championships 2023.

BWF World Championships 2023: Loh Kean Yew out in the round of 16 

He’s had a successful season so far, but HS Prannoy isn’t slowing down; he thrives on the pressure of being in the spotlight, and has his eyes set on the prize at Copenhagen 2023.

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BWF World Championships: HS Prannoy wants to “go the distance, get the medal”

Lee Zii Jia is just one win away from making his first final of the badminton season after winning his quarter-final match at the BWF Australian Open 2023 in Sydney on Friday (4 August).
The Malaysian was made to work extremely hard by compatriot Ng Tze Yong, as the teammates

Badminton | Olympic Qualifier | SATHIO GROUP Australian Open | Sydney

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BWF Australian Open 2023: Lee Zii Jia reaches semi-finals while Anthony Ginting knocked out

World and Olympic badminton champion Viktor Axelsen is safely through to the quarter-finals at the BWF Japan Open 2023 in Tokyo.
The men's singles top seed defeated Indonesia's Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo 21–19, 21–10 on Thursday (27 July) as he continues a strong injury comeback.
Denmark's Axelsen will next face

Badminton | Olympic Qualifier | DAIHATSU Japan Open | Tokyo

VARIOUS CITIES, POLAND - JULY 01: Viktor Axelsen of Denmark celebrates victory against Toma Junior Popov of France during the Badminton Men's Singles Semi-Final match on Day Twelve of the European Games 2023 at Jaskolka Arena on July 01, 2023 in Tarnow, Poland.  (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

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BWF Japan Open 2023: Axelsen and Christie through to men's quarters, Chen Yufei suffers shock exit in women's singles

World No.9 HS Prannoy secured his first badminton title in the men's singles since the US Open 2017 at the 2023 Malaysia Masters on Sunday (28 May).
The 30-year-old Indian needed one hour and 34 minutes to defeat Hong Yang Weng from People’s Republic of China in a thrilling three-set

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