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Lakshya Sen interview: 'Padukone and Vimal have made a big difference'
Updated on Mar 29, 2024 06:24 AM IST
The 22-year-old has staged a solid turnaround in recent times to all but assure himself of a berth at Paris 2024.
![India's Lakshya Sen plays a shot during the men's singles semi-final match against Indonesia's Jonatan Christie (AP) India's Lakshya Sen plays a shot during the men's singles semi-final match against Indonesia's Jonatan Christie (AP)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/28/550x309/Britain-World-Badminton-Championships-29_1711643878518_1711644331377.jpg)
Ahead of Paris, Marin shows she is a force to be reckoned with
The last five years have been tough for the Spaniard but the All England triumph showed the tide may finally be turning
![Carolina Marin celebrates on the podium.(AFP) Carolina Marin celebrates on the podium.(AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/18/148x111/BADMINTON-GBR-PODIUM-7_1710783626792_1710783649818.jpg)
Updated on Mar 18, 2024 11:13 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
All England badminton: Lakshya goes down fighting in semis
The Indian, the 2022 finalist, lost to Indonesia's Jonatan Christie in three games in Birmingham on Saturday
![India's Lakshya Sen in action.(AP) India's Lakshya Sen in action.(AP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/16/148x111/Britain-World-Badminton-Championships-30_1710612386504_1710612414954.jpg)
Published on Mar 16, 2024 11:50 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Lakshya Sen storms into All England Open semis
Up against former champion Lee Zii Jia, Sen displayed nerves of steel to eventually win a thriller and enter the men’s singles semi-finals
![India's Lakshya Sen in action(AFP) India's Lakshya Sen in action(AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/16/148x111/BADMINTON-INA-24_1710550358085_1710550388830.jpg)
Published on Mar 16, 2024 06:25 AM IST
He Bing Jiao wins the crowd with a display that was all heart
The record books will show that Tai Tzu Ying won the All England quarter-final but there was so much more to the match
![China's He Bing Jiao(AP) China's He Bing Jiao(AP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/15/148x111/Indonesia-Masters-Badminton-7_1710525326211_1710525373767.jpg)
Published on Mar 15, 2024 11:34 PM IST
All England Open: 'Tired' Rankireddy-Shetty lose in second round
The top seeds went down 16-21, 15-21 in 41 minutes to Indonesians Muhammad Shohibul Fikri and Maulana Bagas.
![India's Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy(PTI) India's Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy(PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/15/148x111/PTI01-21-2024-000354A-0_1710523842643_1710524352340.jpg)
Published on Mar 15, 2024 11:11 PM IST
All England: Driven by 'persistence and resilience', Lakshya Sen beats Antonsen
The 22-year-old earned his biggest win in several months as he beat world No.3 Anders Antonsen to reach the men’s singles quarter-finals of the All England Open
![India's Lakshya Sen(PTI) India's Lakshya Sen(PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/14/148x111/PTI01-16-2024-000242A-0_1710439718498_1710439818880.jpg)
Published on Mar 14, 2024 11:43 PM IST
Erratic Sindhu goes down to An Se Young in All England Championships
It was Sindhu's seventh successive loss to An Se Young, who had become the first Korean woman singles player to win the World Championships last year
![PV Sindhu(PTI) PV Sindhu(PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/14/148x111/PTI02-16-2024-000107B-0_1710424922655_1710424951119.jpg)
Published on Mar 14, 2024 07:39 PM IST
PTI |
All England badminton: Lakshya Sen in second round
He runs into world No.3 Anders Antonsen in the next round of the BWF Super 1000 tournament being held in Birmingham
![India's Lakshya Sen(AFP) India's Lakshya Sen(AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/13/148x111/BADMINTON-INA-24_1710352309513_1710352327884.jpg)
Published on Mar 13, 2024 11:25 PM IST
All England: Axelsen extends domination over one-time rival Srikanth
Both players announced their arrival on the world stage in 2017 but while the Dane has become stronger, the Indian is struggling big time
![Viktor Axelsen registered dominant win over Kidambi Srikanth. Viktor Axelsen registered dominant win over Kidambi Srikanth.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/12/148x111/Viktor_Axelsen_1710266763275_1710266774851.jpg)
Updated on Mar 13, 2024 12:32 AM IST
French Open champions Satwik-Chirag target All England success
At a tournament which holds a special place for Indian badminton, the world No.1 pair will bid to end a 23-year wait.
![India's Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy in action (PTI) India's Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy in action (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/11/148x111/PTI01-21-2024-000354A-0_1710177931752_1710177952897.jpg)
Published on Mar 11, 2024 10:58 PM IST
French Open final: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty record dominating win
The star Indian pair registered a dominant win over Chinese Taipei’s Lee Jhe-Huei and Yang Po-Hsuan in the men's doubles final.
![Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty win the French Open title Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty win the French Open title](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/10/148x111/Satwiksairaj_Rankireddy_Chirag_Shetty_1710091915034_1710092000198.jpg)
Updated on Mar 11, 2024 04:53 AM IST
Satwik-Chirag duo sails into French Open final
This is the duo's third consecutive final of the year and the third time in this tournament. They won 21-13, 21-16 in the men's doubles semifinal on Saturday.
![India's Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy in action (PTI) India's Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy in action (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/10/148x111/PTI01-21-2024-000360A-0_1710047002645_1710047028991.jpg)
Published on Mar 10, 2024 10:36 AM IST
PTI |
French Open: Lakshya, Satwik-Chirag in semis, fighting Sindhu loses epic battle
World no. 19 Lakshya, who is trying to make the cut for Paris Olympics came from behind to outwit former world champion Loh Kean Yew 19-21 21-15 21-13
![India's Lakshya Sen returns a shot(AFP) India's Lakshya Sen returns a shot(AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/09/148x111/BADMINTON-INA-24_1709946709186_1709946731944.jpg)
Updated on Mar 09, 2024 06:49 AM IST
PTI |
PV Sindhu knocked out of French Open after defeat against Olympic champion Chen
PV Sindhu didn't show any sign off the left knee injury that had pushed her out of the circuit since October last year.
![PV Sindhu lost to defending champion Chen in a riveting last eight battle PV Sindhu lost to defending champion Chen in a riveting last eight battle](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/08/148x111/PV_Sindhu_1709904377702_1709904384824.jpg)
Published on Mar 08, 2024 06:59 PM IST
PTI |
Satwik-Chirag pair cruise into French Open quarterfinals
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty's domination was such that the match ended in just 32 minutes.
![Indian badminton players Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty in action.(Mohd Zakir) Indian badminton players Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty in action.(Mohd Zakir)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/08/148x111/ANI-20240121074-0_1705831333397_1709887493807.jpg)
Published on Mar 08, 2024 02:20 PM IST
PTI |
Sindhu enters quarterfinals, Srikanth loses in French Open
Srikanth, who showed his mastery over Chinese Taipei's Chou Tien Chen, hit a roadblock against Guang Zu to suffer yet another round-of-16 loss,
![PV Sindhu in action(PTI) PV Sindhu in action(PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/07/148x111/PTI02-16-2024-000107B-0_1709827146065_1709827174967.jpg)
Published on Mar 07, 2024 09:32 PM IST
PTI |
French Open: Sindhu, Srikanth enter second round; Prannoy loses
Sindhu got stiff competition from former world no. 8 Li but she managed to eke out a come-from-behind 20-22 22-20 21-19 win.
![PV Sindhu celebrates(@Pvsindhu1/X) PV Sindhu celebrates(@Pvsindhu1/X)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/07/148x111/pv_sindhu_1709773823846_1709773845559.jpg)
Published on Mar 07, 2024 06:43 AM IST
PTI |
Satwik-Chirag, Treesa-Gayatri, Lakshya win opening round of French Open
Satwik and Chirag, ranked world no. 1 made a fine start to the French Open Super 750 by outwitting the world no. 12 Malaysian combination 21-13, 24-22.
![India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty(PTI) India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty(PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/06/148x111/PTI12-20-2023-000398B-0_1709688190608_1709688261099.jpg)
Published on Mar 06, 2024 06:58 AM IST
PTI |
Sai Praneeth retires from international badminton, to join US club as head coach
Sai Praneeth decided to quit after battling nagging injuries since the Tokyo Games, ending a successful career during which he won the 2017 Singapore Open.
![India's B. Sai Praneeth(AP) India's B. Sai Praneeth(AP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/05/148x111/Sai_Praneeth_1709600639769_1709600639937.jpg)
Published on Mar 05, 2024 06:37 AM IST
PTI |
Satwik and Chirag the pair to beat at Olympics: Gopichand
The world’s best pair, Shetty and Rankireddy are in Paris for the French Open.
![Pullela Gopichand hails Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty Pullela Gopichand hails Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/04/148x111/Satwiksairaj_Rankireddy_and_Chirag_Shetty_1709574498830_1709574510629.jpg)
Published on Mar 04, 2024 11:21 PM IST
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty pair eyes 2022 en core in French Open
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, who won the French Open in 2022, have been the epitome of consistency in men's doubles.
![India's Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy in action.(PTI) India's Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy in action.(PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/03/04/148x111/PTI01-20-2024-000492B-0_1705774002647_1709533246403.jpg)
Published on Mar 04, 2024 11:54 AM IST
PTI |
Who is Mathias Boe, badminton player set to marry Indian actor Taapsee Pannu?
Mathias Boe will reportedly be marrying Indian actor Taapsee Pannu in March
![Taapsee Pannu with Mathias Boe. The two are reported to exchange vows in March 2024(File) Taapsee Pannu with Mathias Boe. The two are reported to exchange vows in March 2024(File)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/28/148x111/taapsee_1676975135289_1709133177398.jpg)
Published on Feb 28, 2024 09:08 PM IST
Asian team title boosts India ahead of Uber Cup challenge
Despite top teams resting their best, India's BATC triumph was commendable. The Uber Cup from April 28 to May 5 will be a tough test
![Indian women team celebrates after winning the Badminton Asia Team Championships with a 3-2 victory over Thailand in Selangor(PTI) Indian women team celebrates after winning the Badminton Asia Team Championships with a 3-2 victory over Thailand in Selangor(PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/26/148x111/PTI02-18-2024-000098B-0_1708966590703_1708966647149.jpg)
Published on Feb 26, 2024 10:30 PM IST
Like Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu, Anmol Kharb has had an early impact
India chief coach Gopichand believes the 17-year-old has the energy and fearlessness to pull off the big wins
![India's Anmol Kharb (C) celebrates after winning against Thailand's Pornpicha Choeikeewong in their women's singles final match at the 2024 Badminton Asia Team Championships in Shah Alam, Selangor(AFP) India's Anmol Kharb (C) celebrates after winning against Thailand's Pornpicha Choeikeewong in their women's singles final match at the 2024 Badminton Asia Team Championships in Shah Alam, Selangor(AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/19/148x111/BADMINTON-MAS-7_1708363562403_1708363583487.jpg)
Published on Feb 19, 2024 10:58 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
India women clinch Badminton Asia Team Championships title
Teenager Anmol Kharb once again stepped up to win the decider as India subdued Thailand 3-2 in the final in Malaysia.
![Team India celebrates the Badminton Asia Team Championships title(AFP) Team India celebrates the Badminton Asia Team Championships title(AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/18/148x111/MixCollage-18-Feb-2024-01-28-PM-8527_1708243188480_1708243197756.jpg)
Updated on Feb 18, 2024 10:43 PM IST
Badminton Asia Team C'ships: Young guns steer India into final
India beat Japan 3-2 in the semis, set up title clash against Thailand on Sunday.
![India rode on the shoulders of Ashmita Chaliha, Anmol Kharb and the doubles combine of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand India rode on the shoulders of Ashmita Chaliha, Anmol Kharb and the doubles combine of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/17/148x111/Ashmita_Chaliha_1708192658458_1708192664662.jpg)
Updated on Feb 17, 2024 11:33 PM IST
Badminton Asia Team C'ships: Indian women enter final after beating Japan 3-2
India had won two bronze medals in men's team event in the 2016 and 2020 editions.
![File picture of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand in action File picture of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand in action](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/17/148x111/5c0fc19c-35b7-11ed-ae53-04438ab0d081_1663329837511_1708171743828.jpeg)
Published on Feb 17, 2024 05:41 PM IST
PTI |
Badminton Asian Championship: Indian women assured of historic medal
After stunning top seeds China to top the group stage, India blanked Hong Kong.
![Indian women's badminton team creates history Indian women's badminton team creates history](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/16/148x111/badminton_1708068701431_1708068706814.jpg)
Published on Feb 16, 2024 01:05 PM IST
PTI |
Full focus to go with half-smash is rising shuttler Priyanshu Rajawat's mantra
The 22-year-old is regarded as the player who will soon challenge India's top players like HS Prannoy, K Srikanth and Lakshya Sen
![Priyanshu Rajawat of India competes during the men's singles match against Lakshya Sen from India at the YONEX-SUNRISE India Open 2024 badminton tournament in New Delhi(Hindustan Times) Priyanshu Rajawat of India competes during the men's singles match against Lakshya Sen from India at the YONEX-SUNRISE India Open 2024 badminton tournament in New Delhi(Hindustan Times)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/02/10/148x111/India-Open-Priyanshu-19_1707589379187_1707589425874.jpg)
Published on Feb 10, 2024 11:55 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi