If you have been inspired by seeing Satwik-Chirag’s success, and are wondering what goes into becoming a good doubles player, this will answer some queries.
The in-form Lakshya Sen will be the focus of the Indian title quest, while senior stars PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth will also look to clinch elusive gold.
ALL ENGLAND 2021 Preview – Anomaly in the evolution narrative
The All England tournament shall stoically carry on inside a stadium sans spectators while Britain cautiously embarks on easing its second COVID-19 lockdown. Our preview specialist, Aaron Wong, continues charting the evolution of the sport against the backdrop of troubled times.
By Aaron Wong. Photos: Badmintonphoto
Birmingham COVID-19 numbers for February 5th, 2021
As of the entry deadline for the 2021 All England, February 9, an athlete’s decision on whether to participate was informed by knowledge that 3328 confirmed new COVID-19 cases were detected in the preceding week for the city of Birmingham, where the venue is. Granted that was remarkably down from a scary weekly total of 1100 cases higher seven days prior.
WTF Day 2 – Chochuwong beats the world #1
Thailand
’s own Pornpawee Chochuwong took down world #1 Tai Tzu Ying in straight games to clinch a spot in the final four at the World Tour Finals.
By Don Hearn. Photos: Badmintonphoto (live)
Pornpawee Chochuwong (pictured) is making the most of her opportunity. The 23-year-old Thai is playing in the World Tour Finals for the first time but unlike most of the other players in the draw, the Superseries Finals was never an option, as she was only 19 and had only just started playing Superseries events when that era ended. In fact, Chochuwong won her first major tournament less than a year ago, when she beat none other than Carolina Marin to take the Spain Masters Super 300 title.