Prannoy, Sen & Ashwini motivate Indian juniors ahead of Worlds
The prestigious event will take place in Guwahati from October 6 to 19, marking India’s return as hosts 17 years after Pune staged the tournament in 2008.
The prestigious event will take place in Guwahati from October 6 to 19, marking India’s return as hosts 17 years after Pune staged the tournament in 2008.
Indian shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa criticised badminton legend Prakash Padukone over his remarks regarding "player responsibility" after Lakshya Sen missed out on a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The Indian duo of Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto conceded a defeat in the badminton women's doubles group stage match at the ongoing Paris Olympics.
The Indian duo defeated the sixth-seeded pair 22-20, 17-21, 21-17 in a thrilling opening round clash that lasted for more than 50 minutes.
CWG bronze medallists Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy also went down 10-21 18-21 to Korean combination of Kim So Yeong and Kong Hee Yong in women's doubles.
Ponnappa's doubles partner N Sikki Reddy decided to give her a birthday surprise ahead of Japan Open.
Parupalli Kashyap made a positive start to his campaign at the Korea Super Series.
Ashwini and Sikki lost in the second round of the World Championships.
Ashwini also asked for a change in mentality towards doubles and stressed on the parity of prize money.
Ashwini and Jwala Gutta formed a formidable pair, winning medals at CWG in 2010 and 2014.
