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India's women's badminton team dominated Kazakhstan 3-0 at the 2026 Asian Games, with P.V. Sindhu leading the charge into a challenging quarterfinal against host nation Japan. The victory marks a fresh start after last year's early exit.
Four athletes from a small Turkish city just swept three gold medals at the Mediterranean Games and are now training six days a week for an unprecedented shot at the 2028 Olympics. It would be the first time Turkey has ever qualified badminton players in women's doubles.
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand won India's first women's doubles medal at the Badminton World Championships, thrilling home crowds in Delhi despite falling to China's top-ranked pair. The breakthrough performance signals a bright future for India's rising stars in the sport.
After three frustrating quarter-final losses, Malaysian badminton pair Man Wei Chong and Soh Wooi Yik have finally broken through with a dominant win in South Korea. Their crushing victory sets up a semifinal showdown with Japan's top team.
Ghana's badminton association just partnered with Special Olympics to create equal opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities. The groundbreaking agreement builds pathways to international competition, including the 2027 World Games in Chile.
Akane Yamaguchi shattered the myth that only tall players can dominate badminton, proving technique and strategy beat height every time. The Japanese champion's signature move? Sky-high tosses that exhaust even the tallest opponents.
Victor Lai overcame a roaring home crowd to defeat Indonesia's favorite player in Jakarta, capturing his first major badminton championship. The young Canadian stayed calm under pressure to win the Indonesia Open in straight games.
After nearly two years of injuries and heartbreaking losses, India's top men's doubles badminton pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty finally broke through with a historic Singapore Open victory. They became the first Indian duo ever to win the tournament, defeating Indonesia's team in a thrilling three-game final.
Elite badminton players are fine-tuning their racquets with precise string tensions to gain a competitive edge. The science behind string tightness is transforming how athletes approach their game.
India's men's badminton team earned a bronze medal at the Thomas Cup Finals after a hard-fought tournament run. The team's semifinal finish marks a strong showing on the international stage.
Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu just became one of the few active players to earn a voting seat on badminton's global governing body. She's now leading the charge to amplify athlete voices in how the sport is run worldwide.
The Badminton World Federation voted 198-43 to shorten matches from 21 to 15 points per game, aiming to reduce injuries and create more exciting finishes. The new format launches January 2027 after years of player complaints about punishing schedules.