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PV Sindhu backs plan to monkey-proof Delhi badminton Worlds venue, says ‘you can laugh, but...’

To tackle monkey disruptions during the badminton championships, a team of skilled mimics is mimicking langur calls in the stadium. Celebrating the ingenuity of this initiative, PV Sindhu lauded it as an extraordinary expression of Indian resourcefulness. As the BWF World Championships approach on August seventeenth, India is ready to…

The Economic Times

From dream to debut: Four Indian shuttlers ready for World Championships bow at home

Four Indian badminton players will debut at the BWF World Championships hosted in India. Ayush Shetty faces a tough opening round against the world number one player. Unnati Hooda, a young prospect, competes in the women's singles event. Simran Singhi and Kavipriya Selvam represent India in women's doubles.

The Economic Times

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya unveils official mascot of BWF World Championships 'Peacko'

Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya and Badminton Association of India (BAI) President and Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday unveiled the official mascot, Peacko, and launched the official championship anthem for the BWF World Championships, New Delhi 2026, marking the final 30-day countdown…

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BWF Worlds tickets priced Rs 499-5,500 as event returns to India after 17 years

Excitement builds as the BWF World Championships return to India after 17 years, with tickets ranging from Rs 499 to Rs 5,500. BookMyShow is the official ticketing partner, with sales commencing Monday. Fans can grab early bird deals and enjoy a 15% discount on select seats. India's top shuttlers, including…

The Economic Times

BWF World Championships: HS Prannoy settles for bronze, loses to Kunlavut Vitidsarn in semis

NEW DELHI: Indian badminton player HS Prannoy won a hard-earned bronze medal at the BWF World Championships, following a fiercely fought semi-final clash against Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn. The thrilling match, lasting a captivating 1 hour and 15 minutes, saw the World No.9 Prannoy giving his all against the formidable third-ranked…

The Times of India

World Championships: India's doubles pairs stay in the hunt

Favourites Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty and the women's duo of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand stormed into the pre-quarterfinals of the BWF World Championships in Copenhagen on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Prannoy and Lakshya have it easy at Worlds

Top Indian players HS Prannoy and Lakshya Sen were off to a solid start on the first day of the BWF World Championships in Copenhagen on Monday.

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BWF World Championships: Satwik-Chirag lead Indian charge

HYDERABAD: Ten medals in ten years and the Indians are yearning for more as the BWF World Championships kick off in Copenhagen on Monday. Led by the indomitable PV Sindhu, Indian shuttlers ruled the roost at the Worlds, winning at least a medal at every edition since 2013.

The Times of India

Satwik-Chirag lead Indian charge at badminton World Championships

Ten medals in ten years and the Indians are yearning for more as the BWF World Championships kick off in Copenhagen on Monday. Led by the indomitable PV Sindhu, Indian shuttlers ruled the roost at the Worlds, winning at least a medal at every edition since 2013.

The Times of India

PV Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag pair get first-round bye in BWF World Championships

NEW DELHI: PV Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, and men's doubles duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were given first-round byes in the BWF World Championships 2023 draw in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.

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