NEW DELHI, Apr 20: Aakarshi Kashyap and Priyanshu Rajawat are all set to be picked for the upcoming Commonwealth and Asian Games respectively after winning the women’s and men’s singles events at the Badminton Association of India’s (BAI) selection trials here on Wednesday. While Aakarshi prevailed over Ashmita Chaliha 21-10 17-21 21-15, Priyanshu saw off Odisha Open winner Kiran George 21-15 18-21 21-10 to top the rankings at the national trials at the IG Stadium Complex here. While Aakarshi, who […]
India shuttlers, including London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal, expressed shock after reports emerged that a sparring partner of the Taiwanese national team, who was in Birmingham during the All England Championship, tested positive for the Coronavirus.
In a field that has been depleted due withdrawals, Sindhu and Prannoy are the standout stars to watch out for while youngsters will look to impress as well.
Top men s singles players Kidambi Srikanth and Lakshya Sen, winner of the India Open 2022 on Sunday, have pulled out of the Syed Modi International Badminton Championship starting in Lucknow on Tuesday. Women s top seed PV Sindhu, who had lost .