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The former world No.1 Indian duo, produced a clinical performance to outclass Chinese pair of Ren Xiang Yu and Xie Haonan 21-14 21-14 in the quarterfinals

PV Sindhu defeated World No. 6 Pornpawee Chochuwong 21-15, 21-15 to reach the China Masters quarterfinals. Sindhu credited alertness, shot control, and preparation under coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama for her straight-game win and is now focused on her next match.

The 20-year-old from Karnataka showcased his aggressive style and superior court coverage to outplay the former world No. 2 Japanese shuttler 21-19, 12-21, 21-14 in a 72-minute thriller

Ruhi Raju defeated Namie Miyahira of Peru 21-18, 21-17 in the semifinal

Bhavan’s Vivekananda College (Sainikpuri) wins the Osmania University inter-college yoga championship

Gamepoint has opened a new sports facility in Tellapur, Hyderabad, featuring badminton courts, multi-sport turf, table tennis, and more. The center offers memberships, coaching, and corporate event hosting opportunities

Sanjeevi Rithvik and Manimuthu Shaina won the singles titles at the South Zone inter-state badminton championship in Hyderabad, which featured winners from multiple states across categories, including under-19 events

India’s top men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, defeated Malaysia’s world No. 2 duo to enter the semifinals of the BWF World Championships in Paris. Their win guarantees India a medal, marking their second career World Championship medal.

Unseeded Tanvi Patri upset top seed Ishita Negi in straight games at the India Junior International Series in Hyderabad. Several Indian shuttlers advanced in men’s, women’s, doubles, and mixed doubles events

Badminton in India is facing a shuttle crisis as feather supply drops and costs double, with BAI, Yonex and Gopichand stressing urgent need for synthetic alternatives and possible government support

The India Junior International Series 2025, a BWF-sanctioned tournament, begins August 20 at Gopichand Academy, Hyderabad, featuring 350 players from eight countries with ranking points at stake

A 14-year-old boy from Andhra Pradesh was electrocuted in Hyderabad’s KPHB Colony while trying to retrieve a shuttlecock from an electric transformer during a family visit. He was rushed to a hospital but declared dead. Police are investigating.

Beats Malaysia's Low Hang Yee and Ng Eng Cheong with a straight-game win

A 25-year-old man, Gundla Rakesh, collapsed and died of a suspected heart attack while playing badminton at Uppal Stadium in Hyderabad. He was rushed to a hospital but declared dead. Rakesh was the son of a former deputy sarpanch from Khammam.

India's para badminton stars delivered a strong showing at the British & Irish Para International 2025, led by Sukant Kadam’s silver and Krishna Nagar’s bronze, among multiple medal wins

Pintoo and K Pinki of Northern Region-I claimed the men’s and women’s singles titles at the Powergrid Southern Region inter-regional badminton championship held in Hyderabad, defeating tough opponents in close contests

The Powergrid Southern Region I Inter-regional Badminton Tournament was inaugurated in Hyderabad, with leaders urging participants to value focus, strategy, and sportsmanship as keys to both athletic and professional success

Arjun Reddy Aluguvelli won the state-level Under-19 badminton singles title in Nanded, Maharashtra, defeating Mumbai’s Aryan Talwar. He will now compete in a zonal tournament in September. The young athlete was felicitated by family and supporters at his hometown.

India dominated Sri Lanka 110-69 in their opening match at the Badminton Asia Junior Mixed Team Championships. Tanvi Sharma, Vishnu Kode, and the Rawat sisters played key roles in the victory

Sancta Maria International School inaugurated new pickleball courts and announced a partnership with Gamepoint to provide after-school coaching and open its sports infrastructure to the wider community