Former World No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth defends India Open amid criticism: ‘Every country has its own challenge’ | Badminton News

India’s Kidambi Srikanth (PTI Photo/Nand Kumar) NEW DELHI: Former world No.1 Kidambi Srikanth has spoken in support of the playing conditions at the ongoing India Open. He said he has not faced any serious problems at the venue. He also felt that small organisational issues can happen anywhere and are not limited to one country….

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‘Roadmap for next 21 years’: AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey borrows ideas from world’s ‘top leagues’, unveils blueprint for ISL and I-League | Football News

President of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Kalyan Chaubey (PTI Photo/Karma Bhutia) NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has “taken references” from the world’s top leagues in Spain, Germany, and England, while drawing its roadmap for the next 21 years, including establishing an all-powerful governing council and a management committee.As part of…

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Big Bash: ‘Return home’ – Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan asked to ‘leave’ BBL after ‘retired out’ call | Cricket News

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan found himself at the centre of a debate after he was asked to retire out during a Big Bash League (BBL) match between Melbourne Renegades and Sydney Thunder. The decision, taken by Renegades captain Will Sutherland, came after Rizwan scored 26 off 23 balls, an innings that again brought focus on…

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IND vs NZ: KL Rahul’s ton in vain as Daryl Mitchell powers New Zealand to 7-wicket win; series tied at 1-1 | Cricket News

India vs New Zealand (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) NEW DELHI: New Zealand outplayed India on Indian conditions as Daryl Mitchell’s unbeaten 131 overshadowed KL Rahul’s fighting century to secure a seven-wicket win in the second ODI at the Niranjan Shah Stadium on Wednesday, levelling the three-match series 1-1. Chasing 285, the visitors finished at 286 for…

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‘Wrong to support those who criticise our nation’: BAI rejects pollution, hygiene concerns at India Open; downplays criticism | Badminton News

India’s PV Sindhu returns to Vietnam’s Nguyen Thuy Linh during the women’s singles round of 32 match at the India Open 2026 badminton tournament, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Badminton Association of India (BAI) on Wednesday pushed back against criticism over playing conditions at the ongoing India Open 2026, with its general…

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India Open badminton tournament: Kidambi Srikanth, HS Prannoy advance; PV Sindhu suffers exit | Badminton News

India’s PV Sindhu (PTI Photo/Gurinder Osan) Veteran Indian shuttlers Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy rolled back the years to reach the men’s singles second round at the India Open 2026, while 16-year-old Tanvi Sharma impressed despite an opening-round loss in the women’s singles at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday.Former world…

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