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Canada News.Net
7 days ago
- Sport
- Canada News.Net
Tanvi Sharma, Vennala Kalagotla advance to Badminton Asia Juniors Individual Championships semi-finals
Solo [Indonesia], July 25 (ANI): India's young shuttlers Tanvi Sharma and Vennala Kalagotla continued their impressive run at the Badminton Asia Juniors Individual Championships 2025, advancing to the semifinals in Solo, Indonesia, as per a Badminton Association of India (BAI) press release. Second seed Tanvi maintained her dominant form in the women's singles, defeating fifth seed Thalita Ramadhani Wiryawan of Indonesia 21-19, 21-14 in a swift 35-minute encounter. Tanvi has been in sublime touch throughout the tournament, securing all her wins in straight games so far. Joining her in the last four is Vennala Kalagotla, who braved a strong challenge from Thailand's Janyaporn Meepanthong in a gripping 58-minute contest. Vennala took the opening game 21-18 with some sharp rallies, but Janyaporn fought back to edge the second 21-17, forcing the match into a decider. In the final game, Vennala pulled ahead in the closing stages, eventually sealing a 21-18, 17-21, 21-17 victory to earn her semifinal berth. Both Indians now face Chinese opponents in the semifinals, with Tanvi set to take on eighth seed Yin Yi Qing and Vennala going up against Liu Si Ya. The competition is being held from July 18 to 27, and Tanvi Sharma, along with junior world number one men's pair of Bhargava Ram Arigela and Viswa Tej Gibburu, are leading the team. The competition consists of two parts: India will be competing in both categories. The continental badminton championships serve as a significant stepping stone towards the BWF Junior World Championships, which will be held at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati later this year. (ANI)
Canada News.Net
7 days ago
- Sport
- Canada News.Net
China Open: Unnati's campaign ends in quarterfinal loss to Yamahuchi
Changzhou [China], July 25 (ANI): Young Indian shuttler Unnati Hooda's campaign in the ongoing China Open came to an end with a defeat to world number four and former world champion Akane Yamaguchi in the quarterfinals on Friday, the Badminton Association of India (BAI) Media said in a release. During the final eight clash, Unnati went down to Akane by 16-21, 12-21. Playing in her very first BWF Super 1000 event, the young 17-year-old made headlines with her fearless performances. According to the release, she became only the fourth Indian women's singles shuttler to ever reach the quarterfinals of a BWF Super 1000 event. Unnati delivered a sensational performance to overcome two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and book her place in the women's singles quarterfinals on Thursday. The match was a showcase of India's present and future in badminton, with the rising star Hooda taking on the seasoned champion Sindhu. Hooda started strong, claiming the opening game 21-16, but Sindhu struck back in the second, edging it 21-19 in a tense finish. In the decider, Hooda displayed remarkable play, sealing the contest 21-13 to advance to the quarterfinals. Earlier on Wednesday, Unnati delivered a commanding performance to outplay experienced Scottish shuttler Kirsty Gilmour 21-11, 21-16 in just 36 minutes. India's top men's doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, continued their winning momentum at the China Open 2025, a BWF Super 1000 tournament, to book a place in the quarterfinals on Thursday. The World No. 12 duo delivered another composed performance, edging past Indonesia's Leo Rolly Carnando and Bagas Maulana 21-19, 21-19 in straight games, underlining their strong title men's singles, HS Prannoy played against World No. 6 Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei but concluded his campaign after a hard-fought encounter. (ANI)
NDTV
23-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Unnati Hooda Advances To Round Of 16 Of China Open, To Face PV Sindhu
Unnati Hooda delivered a commanding performance to outplay experienced Scottish shuttler Kirsty Gilmour 21-11, 21-16 in just 36 minutes at the China Open 2025, as per Badminton Association of India (BAI). With this impressive win, 17-year-old Unnati advanced to the Round-of-16, where she will take on compatriot PV Sindhu in an all-Indian clash. PV Sindhu brushed off an early scare to book her berth in the next phase at the Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium in Changzhou. Japan's Tomoka Miyazaki threatened to end Sindhu's campaign, but the two-time Olympic medallist roared back to qualify for the pre-quarter-finals. Sindhu clinched a 21-15, 8-21, 21-17 victory over Miyazaki in a fixture that lasted for 1 hour and 2 minutes. In her second meeting against the sixth seed, Sindhu dominated her Japanese opposition in the opening game, built an early healthy lead and clinched the game. In the second game, Sindhu fought for control against Miyazaki and eventually conceded a comprehensive 8-21 defeat. The match headed to the deciding game, which was fought almost on level terms. However, Sindhu upped the ante and landed the decisive blow to earn a place in the Round of 16. Meanwhile, in the women's doubles event, the Panda sisters, Rutaparna and Swetaparna, faced a stern challenge against the experienced Hong Kong China duo and concluded their campaign. They were ousted convincingly with a 12-21, 13-21 defeat. India's top-ranked shuttler duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty cruised into the Round of 16 with consummate ease. In their Round of 32 clash, Satwik and Chirag hardly broke a sweat and wrapped up the contest on an emphatic note with a 21-13, 21-9 triumph over the Japanese pair of Kenya Mitsuhashi and Hiroki Okamura in 31 minutes. Before entering the fixture, the Indian duo had never lost a game against the Japanese pair, ensuring their flawless run remained intact. They hardly gave anything away and stamped their authority with their relentless approach in straight games. Earlier in the tournament, Lakshya Sen's campaign concluded on a bitter note while HS Prannoy barely managed to conjure a way and crawled to victory.
New Indian Express
21-07-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team event: India go down fighting
CHENNAI: India's junior badminton team put up a strong fight before going down 110-104 to former champions Japan in the quarterfinals of the Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championships in Solo, Indonesia. According to Badminton Association of India release, in a closely contested tie under the relay scoring system, India came out strong after a narrow 11-9 loss in the opening match. The boys' doubles duo of Bhargav Ram Arigela and Viswa Tej Gobburu got India on the board, followed by a composed win from the girls' pair of Vennala Kalagotla and Reshika Uthayasooriyan to put India ahead 33-26. Reshika then combined with Bhavya Chhabra to maintain the lead at 44-35, and Rounak Chouhan extended the cushion with another solid performance. India led for a major part of the tie, but Japan, the 2023 champions, pulled ahead in the final stretch, winning the last five matches in a row. Several of those games went down to the wire, reflecting the grit of the Indian squad. Despite the narrow exit, India had a strong tournament. They topped Group D with wins over Hong Kong China, the United Arab Emirates, and Sri Lanka, showing depth and balance across singles and doubles. The Bhargav-Viswa Tej and Reshika-Vennala pairings were consistently impressive, while C Lalramsanga also stood out in his doubles outings, paired up with Bhavya for men's doubles and Taarini Suri for the mixed doubles. In singles, Rounak upset world junior No. 5 Lam Ka To, and Rujula Ramu registered wins over two top-20 players. The focus now shifts to the individual championships starting July 23. SOURCE: BAI
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did Jwala Gutta play a role in Mohammad Azharuddin and Sangeeta Bijlani's divorce? Here's what we know...
Long before social media fueled celebrity gossip, the split between Bollywood's and former Indian cricket captain became headline news in 2010. Their 14-year marriage crumbled amid swirling rumours of Azhar's alleged closeness with badminton star Jwala Gutta—an allegation both parties denied, yet one that cast a lasting shadow on their high-profile union. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to a report published in Pinkvilla, Sangeeta and Azharuddin, once one of India's most high-profile couples, tied the knot in 1996. Their marriage hit a rough patch in 2010 amid reports linking Azharuddin to badminton player Jwala Gutta—rumours both denied, calling them baseless. What followed was a very public fallout, where sports controversies and personal matters collided. The couple, once seen as inseparable, ultimately parted ways—marking the end of a high-profile relationship that had captured national attention. Sangeeta and Azharuddin first crossed paths during an ad shoot in 1985. Their love story unfolded in the public eye, culminating in marriage on November 14, 1996, after Azhar's divorce from his first wife, Naureen. From red carpets to charity matches, the couple were regulars at high-profile events, living life in the limelight. By mid-2010, speculation about Azharuddin's growing closeness with badminton star began making headlines. Reports pointed to their frequent meetings at Hyderabad's Gachibowli Stadium and during badminton championships in Delhi, fueling rumors that their friendship may have gone beyond the professional. When rumours of divorce began swirling, Azharuddin dismissed them as 'baseless and in bad taste.' Speaking to the media, he acknowledged knowing Jwala Gutta but insisted she was just a good friend. He also alleged that the controversy was fueled by rivals within the Badminton Association of India (BAI) attempting to sabotage his campaign for the BAI presidency. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Jwala Gutta dismissed the rumours in a Times of India interview, calling them 'disgusting' and blaming sports politics. Despite strong denials from both sides, the controversy impacted Azharuddin and Sangeeta Bijlani's marriage, which ended soon after. Sangeeta Bijlani and Mohammad Azharuddin ended their 14-year marriage in 2010, closing the chapter on one of cricket's most high-profile unions—shadowed by rumours that lingered despite repeated denials.
