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BWF World C’ships: Sindhu leads Indian shuttlers’ memorable day with a com

Updated on Aug 18, 2026 01:16 IST

PV Sindhu in action against Ireland's Noble Sophia during their BWF World Championships match on Monday. (PTI)

A 17-year wait, a roaring home crowd and Ayush Shetty’s upset for the ages

Ayush Shetty is the toast of the town at present.

Updated on Aug 17, 2026 15:54 IST

Big upset at BWF World Championships: Shetty knocks out world No.1 Shi Yu Qi

Ayush Shetty of India celebrates after defeating Shi Yu Qi of China during the Badminton World Championships in New Delhi.

Updated on Aug 17, 2026 14:31 IST

Where Prakash Padukone, Syed Modi and a generation made their mark

Prakash Padukone. (Santosh Harhare/ HT)

Published on Aug 16, 2026 21:30 IST

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen lead India’s charge in singles at BWF World Championships

PV Sindhu practises ahead of the World Championships. (BAI)

Updated on Aug 17, 2026 01:03 IST

Treesa-Gayatri launch World Championships quest after injury setback

File image of Treesa Jolly (L) and Gayatri Gopichand. (Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times)

Updated on Aug 17, 2026 24:48 IST

Last badminton Worlds with 3x21 scoring as fast future beckons

PV Sindhu trains ahead of the World Championships at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi Sunday. (Sanchit Khanna/HT)

Updated on Aug 17, 2026 24:44 IST

Sindhu has ‘nothing to lose’ as she looks beyond pressure at World Championships

PV Sindhu banks on experience as World Championships return to India.

Updated on Aug 16, 2026 07:34 IST

Confident Sindhu eyes historic sixth Wolrd C'ships medal, Satwik-Chirag also in spotlight

Confident Sindhu eyes historic sixth Wolrd C'ships medal, Satwik-Chirag also in spotlight

Published on Aug 16, 2026 07:06 IST

Badminton Worlds: We can beat any pair on our day, says Satwik

Chirag Shetty (R) and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy will lead India’s hopes at the World Championships. (AFP)

Updated on Aug 15, 2026 13:02 IST

Langur mimics to keep monkeys off World badminton venue

A view inside the newly renovated Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium ahead of the BWF World Championships. (Sanchit Khanna/HT)

Updated on Aug 11, 2026 01:03 IST

Ayush Shetty ready for the tough Worlds initiation

India’s Ayush Shetty in action. (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Aug 11, 2026 01:12 IST

Sindhu reacts to three men making 'langur sounds' to prevent macaque intruders

India’s PV Sindhu. (AFP)

Updated on Aug 10, 2026 16:06 IST

Finally, Ashmita bags first BWF World Tour title

Ashmita Chaliha won the $250,000 Korea Masters. (Badminton Photo)

Updated on Aug 10, 2026 01:21 IST

From Olympic bronze with Sindhu to back-to-back Super 300s, Park's next act takes shape

From Olympic bronze with Sindhu to back-to-back Super 300s, Park's next act takes shape

Published on Aug 9, 2026 08:21 IST

Ashmita Chaliha’s breakthrough: India’s rising star conquers Korea Masters

Ashmita Chaliha wins Korea Masters crown

Updated on Aug 9, 2026 03:46 IST

Who after Satwik-Chirag in Indian badminton’s doubles pipeline?

India’s Chirag Shetty (R) and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy. (AFP)

Updated on Aug 8, 2026 02:22 IST

Why Sindhu and Satwik-Chirag remain India's strongest World C'ships medal bets

PV Sindhu reacts during the match against Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi. (AFP)

Updated on Aug 6, 2026 06:19 IST

No monkey business: BWF happy with World Championships venue

FIle image India Open 2026 at Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi in January 2026. (HT)

Updated on Aug 6, 2026 11:12 IST

World Championships: Ayush Shetty to face defending champion Shi Yuqi in opener

New Delhi, India – January 13, 2026: Ayush Shetty from India plays against Lakshya Sen from India, during the men's doubles match in the Yonex Sunrise India Open 2026 at Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi, India, on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. (Photo by Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Published on Aug 5, 2026 16:29 IST

Satwik’s shoulder is my main concern: Tan Kim Her

India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy. (AFP)

Updated on Aug 6, 2026 01:53 IST

Sindhu gets 9th seed, Satwik-Chirag are 5th in BWF World C'ships

PV Sindhu was on Tuesday seeded ninth in women's singles for the upcoming BWF World Championships

Updated on Aug 4, 2026 15:37 IST

Will wipe off few players, benefit few others: Gopichand on badminton's new scoring system

Will wipe off few players, benefit few others: Gopichand on badminton's new scoring system

Published on Aug 4, 2026 05:10 IST

Solving the An Se Young puzzle

South Korea’s An Se Young. (AFP)

Published on Aug 3, 2026 16:41 IST

17-year-old Tanvi announces her arrival with first BWF World Tour title

India’s Tanvi Sharma poses with her medal after winning the Taipei Open on Sunday. (Badminton Photo)

Updated on Aug 3, 2026 01:11 IST

Reengineered to win: Inside Sindhu’s radical, data-driven comeback

PV Sindhu (L) with Wayne Lombard. (HT)

Updated on Jul 21, 2026 02:21 IST

PV Sindhu gets the monkey off her back with Japan Open title, calls it ‘relief’

PV Sindhu won the Japan Open on Sunday, becoming the first Indian to do so.

Updated on Jul 20, 2026 07:10 IST

Sindhu says Japan Open win shows ‘it’s not over yet’

PV Sindhu reacts during the match against Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi. (AFP)

Published on Jul 19, 2026 18:40 IST

Sindhu wins Japan Open, ends two-year title drought

PV Sindhu poses on the podium after her victory against Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi. (AFP)

Published on Jul 19, 2026 14:58 IST

PV Sindhu ends long title wait, becomes first Indian to conquer Japan Open

Japan Open: PV Sindhu defeated Akane Yamaguchi in the final.

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 05:12 IST

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