The struggles of a national badminton champion

I need funds to play more international tournaments, says national champion Sourabh Verma IMAGE: Sourabh Verma returns a shot. Photograph: PTI Reigning national champion Sourabh Verma has appealed......

Thailand Grand Prix: Saina, Sai Praneeth advance to semis

IMAGE: Saina Nehwal of India in action. Photograph: Christopher Lee/Getty Images Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal and B Sai Praneeth advanced to the semi-finals of the $ 120000 Thailand Grand Prix......

Sindhu, Sameer win Syed Modi Grand Prix titles

Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu and National champion Sameer Verma began the new season on a resounding note by winning the women's and men's singles crowns respectively at the USD 120,000......

Manu-Sumeeth feel no pressure to deliver at maiden Olympic appearance

'Experience is important. But if you work hard, you can improve faster. There is a three-month gap now and we will look to train harder and improve our fitness for Olympics' 'I think we need to cut......

Dutch Open: Jayaram, Guru reach quarter-finals

India’s Ajay Jayaram in action. Photograph: PTI Defending champion Ajay Jayaram and Commonwealth bronze medallist RMV Gurusaidutt cruised into the men's singles quarter-finals at the......