Everything you need to know about Saina Kalan: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Saina Kalan: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Kuala Lumpur, May 19 (IANS) Indian shuttlers were thrashed 0-5 by their Chinese counterparts on the first day of the Sudirman Cup here at the Putra Stadium Sunday.
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) VivaKi Exchange, a division of TLG India Pvt. Ltd., has clinched the media mandate for the Indian Badminton League (IBL) following a hard fought multi-agency pitch.
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal and P.V. Sindhu retained their women's singles rankings in the list released by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Thursday.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) After achieving a career-high of World No.6 last week, Parupalli Kashyap dropped out of the men's singles top-10 in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings released Thursday.
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) World No.1 shuttler Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia lauded Indian national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand and ace shuttler Saina Nehwal here Saturday.
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) India's campaign at the $200,000 India Open Super Series came to an end here Saturday after P.V. Sindhu and Anand Pawar lost their semifinal matches at the Siri Fort Sports Complex.
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) India's P.V. Sindhu went down to Thailand's Ratchanok Intanon in the women's singles semifinal of the India Open Super Series at the Siri Fort Sports Complex here Saturday.
Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) The makers of "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" plan to shoot a video featuring prominent sports personalities against the backdrop of the National Anthem.
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Eighth seeded P.V. Sindhu advanced to the women's singles semifinals of the $200,000 India Open Super Series after beating Japan's Yui Hashimoto, who earlier beat Saina Nehwal, here at the Siri Fort Sports Complex Friday.
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) H.S. Prannoy may have lost his men's singles quarterfinal of the India Open Friday but he gained the respect of World No.1 Lee Chong Wei, who lauded the Indian's performance.
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu, seeded eighth, advanced to the women's singles semi-finals of the $200,000 India Open Super Series here Friday.
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) England's chief coach Jakob Hoi has hailed Pullela Gopichand for changing the Indian badminton scene and is all praise for the country's Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal.
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) England's chief coach Jokob Hoi has hailed Pullela Gopichand for changing the Indian badminton scene and is all praise for the country's Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal.
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The India Open Super Series is perhaps jinxed for home favourite Saina Nehwal, who squandered three matchpoints to be stunned by Japan's Yui Hashimoto in the women's singles second round here Thursday.
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) India Open Super Series top seed Saina Nehwal said a wrong line-call in the third game made her lose focus and squander three matchpoints to lose the contest at the Siri Fort Sports Complex here Thursday.
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Yui Hashimoto of Japan stunned top seed Saina Nehwal 13-21, 21-12, 22-20 in the Indian Open Super Series badminton event here Thursday.
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) India's P.V. Sindhu Thursday said she is waiting for top seed Saina Nehwal in the women's singles quarterfinals after winning her second round match against China's Sun Yu at the India Open Super Series here.
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) London Olympics quarterfinalist Parupalli Kashyap jumped a place to sixth in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings released Thursday.
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Eighth seed P.V. Sindhu of India entered the women's singles quarter-finals at the India Open Super Series Thursday, raising the possibility her showdown with Saina Nehwal.
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Top seeds Lee Chong Wei and Saina Nehwal advanced to the second round while former Olympic champion Taufik Hidayat knocked out home favourite and World No.7 Parupalli Kahsyap from the first round of the $200,000 India Open Super Series here Wednesday.
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal Wednesday said she was satisfied with her performance after she moved into the second round of the India Open Super Series badminton beating Belaetrix Manuputi of Indonesia.
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Athens Olympic badminton gold medallist Taufik Hidayat Wednesday justified his blunt remark that most Indians are just average international players by outlasting World No.7 Parupalli Kashyap at the Indian Open Super Series here.
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Star Indian shuttlers lit up the hall as they walked the ramp in a gala opening ceremony here on the eve of the India Open.
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) World No.4 Sony Dwi Kuncoro of Indonesia has withdrawn from India Open Super Series badminton men's event beginning here Tuesday and two top 20 players from the women's singles event.
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Despite her poor record in the last two India Open Super Series, badminton star Saina Nehwal still remains the favourite at the $200,000 tournament that starts Tuesday here at the Siri Fort Complex.
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) World No.2 Saina Nehwal says she is excited as well as nervous at the prospect of playing compatriot P.V. Sindhu in the women's singles quarterfinals at the India Open starting here Tuesday.
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Badminton buffs have been waiting for a mouthwatering marquee clash between Saina Nehwal and P.V. Sindhu. The two Indians could possibly face off for the first time if both go through to the quarter-finals at the India Open here next week.
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) World No.2 Saina Nehwal retained her place in the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) women's singles rankings released Thursday.
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal is upbeat about her prospects in the India Open Super Series but added that the tournament draw is tough and winning won't be easy.
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) London Olympics quarter-finalist Parupalli Kashyap jumped to a career-best ranking of World No.7 in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings released Thursday.
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Men's singles World No.1 shuttler Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia and India's own women's World No.2 Saina Nehwal will return to action at the Siri Fort Indoor Complex for the India Open Super Series April 23-28.
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) India's Olympic medal-winning shuttler Saina Nehwal has been nominated for the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Female Player of the Year.
Kuala Lumpur, March 27 (IANS) India's Saina Nehwal was Wednesday nominated for the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Female Player of the Year award for 2012.
Basel, March 17 (IANS) Two-time defending champion and top seed Saina Nehwal of India was ousted by nemesis Shixian Wang of China in the women's singles semifinal of the $125,000 Swiss Open Grand Prix Gold here.
Basel (Switzerland), March 16 (IANS) Two-time defending champion Saina Nehwal booked her berth in the women's singles semifinals of the $125,000 Swiss Open Grand Prix Gold here at St. Jakobshalle Friday.
Basel, March 16 (IANS) Two-time defending champion Saina Nehwal booked her berth in the women's singles semifinals of the $125,000 Swiss Open Grand Prix Gold here at St. Jakobshalle Friday.
Basel, March 15 (IANS) Defending champion Saina Nehwal remained the lone bright spot for India as all her compatriots took the exit route, in the pre-quarterfinal stage, from the $125,000 Swiss Open Grand Prix Gold Thursday.
New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal regained the second spot in women's singles rankings while Parupalli Kashyap jumped two places in men's singles to reach a career-best No.7 in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings released Thursday.
Basel, March 14 (IANS) It was a good day in office for Indian shuttlers here Wednesday as all participants progressed to the next round in their respective categories at the $125,000 Swiss Open Grand Prix Gold.
Birmingham, March 10 (IANS) Chinese top seeds Xiaoli Wang and Yang Yu won the women's doubles title at the All England Open Badminton Championships here Sunday.
Basel, March 10 (IANS) Two-time defending champion Saina Nehwal has been seeded No.1 in women's singles at the $125,000 Swiss Open Grand Prix Gold which starts here Tuesday.
Birmingham, March 9 (IANS) It was heartbreak for India's Saina Nehwal as she again exited the All England Open Badminton Championships at the semifinal stage after losing her match against Thai teenager Ratchanok Intanon here Saturday.
Birmingham, March 9 (IANS) World No.3 Saina Nehwal of India lost her women's singles semifinal encounter against Ratchanok Intanon of Thailand to exit the All England Open Badminton Championships here Saturday.
Saina Nehwal won a tight encounter against Shixian Wang of China at the National Indoor Arena on Friday to reach the women's singles semifinals of All England Open Badminton Championship.
Birmingham, March 9 (IANS) World No.3 shuttler Saina Nehwal of India won a thrilling and tight encounter against former World No.1 Shixian Wang here at the National Indoor Arena Friday to reach the women's singles semifinals at the All England Open Badminton Championships.
Birmingham, March 8 (IANS) World No.3 shuttler Saina Nehwal of India won a thrilling and tight encounter against former World No.1 Shixian Wang here at the National Indoor Arena Friday to reach the women's singles semifinals at the All England Open Badminton Championships.
Saina Nehwal defeated Indonesia's Belaetrix Manuputi by 21-16, 21-11 in All England Open Badminton Championships at The National Indoor Arena, Birmingham on Thursday.
Birmingham, March 8 (IANS) World No.3 Saina Nehwal reached the women's singles quarterfinals of the All England Open Badminton Championships after beating Indonesia's Belaetrix Manuputi in straight games here at The National Indoor Arena Thursday.
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal slipped a place to be ranked third while Parupalli Kashyap jumped two places to be ninth in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings released Thursday.
Birmingham, March 4 (IANS) World No.2 Saina Nehwal will lead the Indian challenge at the All England Open Badminton Championships starting Wednesday at the National Indoor Arena here.
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) World No.2 Saina Nehwal is seeded second behind Olympic champion Li Xuerui in the women's singles at the All England Badminton Championships, starting in Birmingham March 5.
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) London Olympics quarterfinalist Parupalli Kashyap dropped out of the top 10 of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) men's singles rankings released Thursday to be placed at No.11.
Hyderabad, Feb 20 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh has roped in badminton star Saina Nehwal and coach Pullela Gopichand to support its energy conservation mission, an official said Wednesday.
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal retained the second place in the women's singles rankings in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings released Thursday.
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, whose earnings between October 2011 and September 2012 amounted to Rs.202.8 crore, has topped the inaugural Forbes India Celebrity 100 list.
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Olympic medallists Saina Nehwal and Mary Kom will be the Election Commission's (EC) national icons, the commission said Tuesday.
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 19 (IANS) Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal of India was dumped out of the women's singles semifinal at the Malaysian Open Super Series by sixth seed Tzu Ying Tai of Chinese Taipei here Saturday.
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 18 (IANS) India's top shuttler Saina Nehwal progressed to the semifinals of the women's singles at the Malaysian Open Super Series in fortuitous fashion with the her Japanese opponent retiring in the deciding set here Friday.
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 17 (IANS) It was a mixed day for Indian shuttlers at the Malaysia Open Super Series. Women's top seed Saina Nehwal cruised into the quarters while India's top male shuttler, P. Kashyap, went down fighting in the second round here Thursday.
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 14 (IANS) The absence of top Chinese shuttlers has given India' s World No.3 Saina Nehwal top billing in the women's singles event at the $400,000 Malaysia Open Super Series beginning here Tuesday.
Seoul, Jan 11 (IANS) World No.3 shuttler Saina Nehwal faltered once again in the women's singles quarter-final of the $1 million Korea Open Super Series Premier against Li Han of China here Friday.
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) London Olympics quarterfinalist Parupalli Kashyap achieved a new high as he was ranked World No.11 in the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings released Thursday.
Seoul, Jan 10 (IANS) World No.3 shuttler Saina Nehwal reached the women's singles quarterfinals at the $1 million Korea Open Super Series Premier while compatriots P.V. Sindhu and Parupalli Kashyap faltered in the second round here Thursday.
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) London Olympics quarterfinalist Parupalli Kashyap achieved a new high as he was ranked World No.11 in the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings released Thursday.
Seoul, Jan 10 (IANS) World No.3 shuttler Saina Nehwal reached the women's singles quarterfinals at the $1 million Korea Open Super Series Premier while compatriots P.V. Sindhu and Parupalli Kashyap faltered in the second round here Thursday.
Seoul/New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) It was a good day in office for Indian shuttlers as Saina Nehwal, Parupalli Kashyap and P.V. Sindhu advanced to the second round of the $1 million Korea Open Super Series Premier in Seoul, Wednesday.
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) The following is the list of top-10 Indian sportspersons who made news during 2012.
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Ace shuttler Parupalli Kashyap, who won the men's single title at the Syed Modi International India Grand Prix Gold Sunday, jumped six places to reach his career-best ranking of 14th in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings released Thursday.
Lucknow, Dec 21 (IANS) It is not every day that one competes in the Olympics. It is an even rarer achievement to reach the final of an Olympic event. What if you lose?
Lucknow, Dec 20 (IANS) The retirement of top seed Saina Nehwal under controversial circumstances from the India Grand Prix Gold has prompted the Badminton Association of India (BAI) to formulate rules to ensure compulsory participation of the country's elite players in tournaments held at home.
Lucknow, Dec 20 (IANS) India's ace shuttler Saina Nehwal retained third position in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) women's singles rankings released Thursday.
Lucknow, Dec 19 (IANS) National badminton coach Pullela Gopichand Wednesday came out in defence of Saina Nehwal after she "retired" on match point from the women's singles first round of the Syed Modi International India Grand Prix Gold at the Babu Banarsi Das Indoor Stadium here.
Lucknow, Dec 19 (IANS) It was a bad day in office for top seeds as Saina Nehwal and Taufik Hidayat lost in the first round of the Syed Modi International India Grand Prix Gold badminton event here Wednesday.
Lucknow, Dec 19 (IANS) In controversial circumstances, India's Olympic bronze medallist shuttler Saina Nehwal "retired" on match point from the women's singles first round at the K.L. Garg-Syed Modi International India Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament at the Babu Banarsi Das Stadium here Wednesday.
Faridabad (Haryana), Dec 19 (IANS) How come badminton is dominated by Asians? Could it be that the players from China, Indonesia, Japan and South Korea are more skilful or genetically stronger? The cynical quip is that the sport is not lucrative; otherwise the Europeans and the Americans would have taken to it in a big way like they have adapted to basketball, baseball, football and tennis.
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Indian sport saw both its highs and its lows in 2012. If the best-ever medal haul from the Olympics in London was its high point, by the year-end its reputation was in the mud as the national Olympic committee was suspended by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for compromising its autonomy by kowtowing the government line.
Lucknow, Dec 18 (IANS) Sahara Group Tuesday named badminton star Saina Nehwal as its brand ambassador.
Lucknow, Dec 18 (IANS) Indian shuttlers Trupti Murgunde and Prakash Jolly qualified for the main draw in their respective categories at the Syed Modi International India Open Grand Prix Gold here Tuesday.
Lucknow, Dec 17 (IANS) World No.3 Saina Nehwal and former Olympic champion Taufiq Hidayat headline the $120,000 KL Garg-Syed Modi International India Grand Prix Gold Badminton Championship here beginning Tuesday.
Shenzhen (China), Dec 16 (IANS) Chinese medal winners at the London Olympics Li Xuerui and Chen Long won their respective badminton finals at the $500,000 BWF World Super Series Finals here Sunday.
Shenzhen (China), Dec 14 (IANS) Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal reached the semi-finals of the $500,000 BWF World Super Series Finals after beating German Juliane Schenk in her women's singles Group B match here Friday.
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) London Olympics bronze medallist shuttler Saina Nehwal has said it is tough to be a champion and it gets lonely at the top.
Shenzhen (China), Dec 13 (IANS) World No.3 shuttler Saina Nehwal of India lost her second consecutive women's singles Group B match in the $500,000 BWF World Super Series Finals against Thai Ratchanok Intanon in straight games here Thursday.
Chandigarh, Dec 13 (IANS) The Haryana government has decided to relax its sports policy to enable it give cash prizes to players from other states, an official said Thursday.
Shenzhen (China), Dec 13 (IANS) London Olympics bronze medallist shuttler Saina Nehwal lost her second straight Group B match here at the BWF Super Series Finals against Ratchanok Intanon of Thailand in straight games Thursday.
Olympic Medalists Saina Nehwal and M C Mary Kom are the new National Icons of Election Commission of India to enhance voters' participation in elections. They are the first female national icons to support ECI. They join the galaxy of existing national icons namely former president Dr A P J Abdul Kalam and Indian cricket captain M S Dhoni.
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) Star Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal said here Wednesday that the 2012 season has been the best year of her career.
New Delhi, Nov.26 (ANI): London Mayor Boris Johnson, who is currently on a six-day tour of India to promote business links, on Monday, lauded the performance of Indian sportspersons who participated at the 2012 London Olympics and dubbed the country's performance as the best ever till date.
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) London Olympics quarterfinalist Parupalli Kashyap jumped three places in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) men's singles rankings to be placed at 20.
Hong Kong, Nov 22 (IANS) It was a bad day in office for Indian shuttlers as Saina Nehwal, Parupalli Kashyap and Ajay Jayaram went out in the second round of the $250,000 Hong Kong Open Super Series here Thursday.
Hong Kong, Nov 22 (IANS) World No.3 shuttler Saina Nehwal went down to China's Ling Wang in straight games in the women's singles second round of the $250,000 Hong Kong Open Super Series at the Hong Kong Coliseum here Thursday.
Hong Kong, Nov 21 (IANS) London Olympics badminton bronze medallist Saina Nehwal made short work of Aprilla Yuswandari of Indonesia to move into the women's singles second round of the $250,000 Hong Kong Open Super Series here Wednesday.
Hong Kong, Nov 21 (IANS) London Olympics badminton bronze medallist Saina Nehwal made short work of Aprilla Yuswandari of Indonesia to move into the women's singles second round of the $250,000 Hong Kong Open Super Series here Wednesday.
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal retained her third place in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) women's rankings released Friday.
Mumbai, Nov 10 (IANS) India's top five players, including London Games bronze medallst Saina Nehwal, will be the icon players in the $1 million Indian Badminton League (IBL), a six city-based league that was launched here Saturday.
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Hyderabad, Nov.8 (ANI): Ace badminton player and current World No. 3 Saina Nehwal has released her autobiography here, with the hope that it will inspire the younger generation to take up the sport, or any other sports.
Aligarh, Nov 3 (IANS) Mangalayatan University here Saturday conferred honorary degrees to 11 eminent people including badminton star Saina Nehwal who said she coveted it more than even the London Olympic medal.
Lucknow Sahara India honored the Indian sportspersons who won medals in the recently held London Olympics, in a grand felicitation ceremony organised at Sahara Shaher, Lucknow.
Lucknow, Oct 31 (IANS) The Sahara India Parivaar Wednesday felicitated the Indian medal winners of the London Olympics at a glittering function here attended by businessmen, politicians, officials and Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.
