Ayush Shetty Stuns Shi Yuqi at BWF World Championships
India’s Ayush Shetty upset defending champion Shi Yuqi 21-14, 13-21, 21-19 in New Delhi to reach the second round.
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Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang Chase Elusive World Title
China’s Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang say they are eager to end their world title drought in New Delhi.
Popov Brothers Chase Elusive World Title in New Delhi
French siblings enter New Delhi with big ambitions, tricky opponents, and a shared doubles campaign ahead.
Chen Long to China Men’s Singles Job? Badminton Association Quietly Shuts Down the Rumor
China’s badminton chiefs kept Sun Jun as men’s singles head coach, quietly ending speculation that Chen Long would take over.
Chiharu Shida and Arisa Igarashi Split, Both Leave Japan’s National Team
Shida and Igarashi end their partnership and leave Japan’s national team after less than a year together.
Gopichand Admits India Still Has No Clear Doubles Succession Plan
A home World Championships opens with an uncomfortable question about who follows India’s star pair.
An Se-young Enters World Championships as Favorite Despite Recent Injury
An Se-young’s injury layoff has not shaken her status as World Championships favorite.
Huang Yaqiong Badminton Drama Debut Follows Retirement and New Teaching Role
Olympic champion Huang Yaqiong steps into teaching and screen acting, embracing new challenges after retirement.
Tanvi Sharma Taipei Open Win Makes Her Youngest Champion in Tournament History
Tanvi Sharma’s Taipei Open win made her the youngest champion in tournament history, breaking idol Tai Tzu-Ying’s record.
An Se-young Recovery: Badminton Queen Skips China Open to Chase Her World Title
An Se-young’s recovery takes priority as the world No. 1 skips the China Open to target the World Championships.