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Can Sindhu’s Comeback Signal a Title Charge?

By Sohini Mukherjee · 21 Jan 2026 · 4:40 PM IST

In a riveting opening-round tie at the Indonesia Masters Super 500 in Jakarta, two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu stunned fans…

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Saina Nehwal Bows Out, Leaves Behind a Legacy That Changed Indian Badminton

By SSI Bureau · 20 Jan 2026 · 7:09 AM IST

New Delhi: Indian badminton legend Saina Nehwal on Monday announced her retirement from competitive badminton, bringing the curtain down on…

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Lights Out on the Spotlight? Miscalibration Casts a Dreary Shadow on India Open 2026

By Sohini Mukherjee · 19 Jan 2026 · 6:17 PM IST

New Delhi : As the YONEX-SUNRISE India Open 2026 unfolded at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi, fans…

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Lakshya Sen bows out in quarters, India’s campaign ends at India Open 2026

By SSI Bureau · 16 Jan 2026 · 8:02 PM IST

New Delhi:  Lakshya Sen’s run at the India Open 2026 came to an end on Friday after the Indian shuttler…

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India Open Faces Scrutiny: BWF Reviews Indira Gandhi Sports Complex Amid Safety Concerns

By SSI Bureau · 16 Jan 2026 · 8:09 AM IST

New Delhi, January 16:  The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has reviewed conditions at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex during the…

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Lakshya Sen Stands Tall as Lone Indian Hope at India Open After Early Exits

By SSI Bureau · 16 Jan 2026 · 7:30 AM IST

New Delhi, January 16: It has been a frustrating week for the home crowd at the India Open Super 750…

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India Open Badminton Hit by Cleanliness Row as Players Raise Concerns, Officials Push Back

By Sohini Mukherjee · 15 Jan 2026 · 4:55 PM IST

New Delhi: The India Open Badminton tournament has found itself at the centre of an unexpected controversy after several international…

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Loh Kean Yew Flags Delhi Air Quality Concerns at India Open

By Sohini Mukherjee · 15 Jan 2026 · 4:05 PM IST

New Delhi: Singapore’s former world champion Loh Kean Yew has raised concerns over Delhi’s air quality during the ongoing India…

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India’s Hopes Rest on Men’s Singles and Doubles After Sindhu’s Early Exit at India Open

By SSI Bureau · 15 Jan 2026 · 4:29 AM IST

New Delhi, Jan 15:  After the early exit of P.V. Sindhu in the first round of the India Open 2026…

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Sindhu crashes out of India Open after first-round loss to Nguyen Thuy Linh

By SSI Bureau · 14 Jan 2026 · 6:14 PM IST

New Delhi, Jan 14: Two-time Olympic medallist Pusarla V. Sindhu suffered a shock early exit from the YONEX-SUNRISE India Open…

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Extreme Air, Extreme Decision? World No. 3 Antonsen Withdraws from India Open, Blames Delhi’s Pollution

By Sohini Mukherjee · 14 Jan 2026 · 3:34 PM IST

New Delhi : In a dramatic turn at the India Open Super 750 badminton tournament, Denmark’s world No. 3 Anders…

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India Open 2026 Day 2: Sindhu, Srikanth, Prannoy Lead India’s Charge After Strong First Day

By SSI Bureau · 14 Jan 2026 · 8:09 AM IST

New Delhi, Jan 14 — India’s badminton stars are in action on the second day of the India Open Super…