PV Sindhu

As Saina Nehwal draws the curtains on a decorated career, this is how ambition and opportunity aligned to shape one of Indian badminton’s defining chapters.

Indonesia Masters: India's top shuttler PV Sindhu crashed out of the Indonesia Masters after losing in straight games to top seed Chen Yu Fei. Sindhu was also shown a red card midway through the game.

PV Sindhu wrote a heartfelt retirement note for Saina Nehwal, who brought the curtains down on a decorated career. The two-time Olympic medallist has often acknowledged the path Saina carved before her.

Indonesia Masters 2026: PV Sindhu became only the sixth women's singles player to complete 500 match wins in her career. The Indian shuttler defeated familiar foe Line Hojmark Kjaerfeldt of Denmark to storm into the quarterfinal of the Super 500 tournament at the iconic Istora in Jakarta.

PV Sindhu overcame a tough challenge from Manami Suizu in the opening round of the Indonesia Masters Super 500. Meanwhile, Kidambi Srikanth needed three games to overcome his first-round opponent, Koki Watanabe of Japan at the Istora on Wednesday, January 21.

Legendary shuttler Pullela Gopichand explained why he opts for tough training regimes for his wards, acknowledging that some of his methods have been labelled extreme. The former All England Open champion played a key role in shaping Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu into world beaters.

India's star badminton player PV Sindhu said that she found the playing conditions at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium to be fine amid the hygiene row surrounding the India Open. The conditions in Delhi was questioned by Anders Antonsen and Mia Blichfeldt.

India Open 2026: 12th-ranked PV Sindhu lost to familiar foe Nguyen Thuy Linh of Vietnam despite winning the opening game of their women's singles first-round match. Meanwhile, 17-year-old Tanvi Sharma stretched World No. 2 Wang Zhi Yi to three games in her debut at the Super 750 tournament.

India's star shuttler PV Sindhu has returned to full fitness. Sindhu made a tremendous return to Malaysia Masters, the first competition of the season, and is now ready for a long series which includes the World Championships and Asian Games.

India Open 2026: Former champions lead India’s charge as Lakshya Sen faces Ayush Shetty in a blockbuster opener, while teenage debutant Tanvi Sharma steps into the spotlight in New Delhi.

PV Sindhu’s encouraging return ended in disappointment at the Malaysia Open. Despite strong leads in both games, the Indian star faltered at key moments, falling to world No. 2 Wang Zhi Yi in the semis.

PV Sindhu has made a strong return to competitive badminton by reaching the Malaysia Open semi-finals after a four-month injury break. Her focus remains on fitness and mental strength as she eyes the Los Angeles Olympics 2027 and plans to play for a few more years.

PV Sindhu and men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty advanced to the quarterfinals of the Malaysia Open Super 1000, while India’s men’s singles campaign came to an end.

Malaysia Open 2026: PV Sindhu made a winning return to the circuit, beating Chinese Taipei's Sung Shuo Yun in straight games. While third seeds Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty eased into the second round in men's doubles, Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly were knocked out in women's doubles first round on Wednesday.

Lakshya Sen opens his title defence against fellow Indian Ayush Shetty in the first round of the India Open 2026, as Indian shuttlers face a demanding draw on home turf.

Malaysia Open Super 1000: Lakshya Sen progressed to the second round with a hard-fought win over lower-ranked Jason Teh. In the women's singles field, India's Malavika Bansod lost in straight games to Ratchanok Intanon on Tuesday.

At 30, P V Sindhu faces one of the most intriguing challenges of her career: proving that her best days are not in the rear-view mirror. With a series of marquee events lined up in 2026, the two-time Olympic medallist, fresh from an injury layoff, will be hoping for a strong start at this week’s Malaysia Open.

Malaysia Open: Indian badminton endured a difficult season in 2025. As the 2026 season begins, Lakshya Sen, PV Sindhu and Satwik-Chirag will hope to raise their levels once again.

The Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2026 shifts to the IG Indoor Stadium with tickets starting at Rs 400. Early-bird discounts of up to 50% are available as the Super 750 event returns to Delhi.

Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu penned a heartfelt tribute to Tai Tzu-Ying, reflecting on the on-field rivalry they had built over the years, which eventually blossomed into "a quiet friendship."