India's chief national coach Pullela Gopichand warns that the BWF's shift to a 15-point scoring system will fundamentally change badminton, favoring speed and mental resilience while potentially ending the careers of players unable to adapt to the tactical transition.
Indian badminton player Tanvi Sharma, 17, secured her first BWF World Tour title by defeating Vietnam's Thuy Linh Nguyen in the women's singles final of the Taipei Open Super 300. Sharma, coached by Park Tae-sang, also became the youngest finalist in the tournament's history and the first Indian woman to win the singles title since Saina Nehwal in 2008.
Indian badminton player Tanvi Sharma, 17, won her maiden BWF World Tour title at the Taipei Open Super 300, defeating Vietnam's Thuy Linh Nguyen. She became the youngest finalist in the event's history and the first Indian woman to win the singles title since Saina Nehwal in 2008.
Fluminense e Vasco empataram em 0 a 0 no jogo de ida das oitavas de final da Copa do Brasil, no Maracanã. A partida de volta será na próxima quarta-feira (6), também no Maracanã, com o vencedor avançando e empate levando aos pênaltis.
A delegação brasileira de parabadminton encerrou sua participação no Internacional de São Paulo com 39 medalhas (8 ouro, 11 prata, 20 bronze). Kauana Beckenkamp foi destaque com três ouros. A equipe agora se prepara para o Internacional do Peru em Lima, a partir de 4 de agosto.
O Cruzeiro venceu o Botafogo por 4 a 0 na 14ª rodada do Brasileirão Feminino, com três gols da artilheira Marília e um de pênalti de Letícia Ferreira. Com a vitória, o Cruzeiro alcançou 24 pontos, ocupando provisoriamente o quinto lugar, enquanto o Botafogo permanece na lanterna.
South Korean badminton star An Se-young, sidelined since mid-July with a left foot injury, reports 80-90% recovery, aiming to compete in the August 17-23 world championships in New Delhi.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will feature only 10 sports, down from 19, with cricket, hockey, badminton, and wrestling among those dropped due to financial and logistical reasons after original host Victoria withdrew, significantly impacting India's medal prospects.
India faced a disappointing start at the China Masters badminton tournament as Devika Sihag and HS Prannoy were eliminated in the opening round on Tuesday. Sihag lost in three games, while Prannoy suffered a straight-game defeat. Attention now shifts to PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, and Ayush Shetty, who are scheduled to play on Wednesday.
Five reigning BWF World Champions, including Shi Yu Qi and Akane Yamaguchi, arrive in New Delhi for the August 17-23 tournament at the Indira Gandhi indoor stadium, aiming to defend their titles amidst high pressure.
Shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa dislikes badminton's new 15x3 scoring system, stating it removes drama and intensity. The format, being trialed domestically and planned for global rollout by BWF in 2027, aims to shorten matches and reduce player fatigue.
Indian badminton introduces a 3x15 rally-point scoring system across its domestic circuit from July 7, ahead of the BWF's international adoption next year. This aims to familiarize players with the new format, making matches faster and more intense.
India's Kidambi Srikanth lost the US Open Super 300 badminton final to Chinese Taipei's Su Li-yang, 15-21, 21-16, 9-21, after a hard-fought match.
India hosts BWF World Championships in New Delhi, marking 17 years since the last Indian staging in Hyderabad. The event celebrates India's badminton transformation, from relying on Saina Nehwal to producing multiple world-class players like PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth, and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty, with 14 World Championships medals since 2011.
Şişli'de bir kadın, sokakta takip edilerek sözlü ve fiziksel olarak rahatsız edildi. Şüpheli, çalıştığı fırında yakalandı ve 'Cinsel Taciz' suçundan tutuklandı.
Chung So-young, a 1992 Barcelona Olympics badminton women's doubles gold medalist, has donated 53 items, including medals and souvenirs, to the Jeonbuk Provincial Sports Council to support the creation of a Jeonbuk Sports History Memorial Hall.
In the 2026 Indonesian Badminton Open, Chinese mixed doubles pair Feng Yanzhe/Huang Dongping won 2:1 against Indonesian opponents, advancing to the quarterfinals. Chinese men's singles player Li Shifeng was upset by Thai teenager Panitchaphong, failing to reach the next round.
India's top men's doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, have withdrawn from the Indonesia Open 2026 after Rankireddy sustained an injury during their opening-round match. The duo was forced to retire mid-game and will now focus on recovery.
Today's sports schedule includes MLB games featuring the Tigers vs. Rays, Guardians vs. Yankees, and Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks. The CPBL will have three games: Uni-Lions vs. Brothers, Dragons vs. Monkeys, and Fubon Guardians vs. Tainan NS. Badminton fans can watch the Indonesia Open, and tennis enthusiasts can follow the French Open.
A 12-year-old boy, Xuanxuan, who survived catastrophic burns covering 97% of his body after a fire six years ago, is now battling daily pain on the badminton court, inspired by his idol Lin Dan to become a champion.
India's Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy ended a 742-day title drought by winning the Singapore Open badminton tournament. The world No. 3 pair defeated Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in the final.
The 2026 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Youth (School) Badminton League concluded in Guangzhou on May 24th. The event featured 33 teams across five age groups, fostering youth exchange and sportsmanship within the region.
The 2026 National Middle School Badminton Elite Tournament began on May 24th in Zhaotong, Yunnan, featuring over 400 athletes from 179 teams. The event aims to promote badminton, integrate sports and education, and boost local tourism.
China secured three championships at the 2026 Malaysia Masters Badminton Tournament in Kuala Lumpur. Chen/Luo won women's doubles, Li defended his men's singles title, and Gao/Wei claimed mixed doubles. Chen Yufei was runner-up in women's singles.
