The Latest Breaking News from Ashwini Ponnappa

Keeping the flame alive in badminton: From Jwala-Ashwini to Treesa-Gayatri, India’s women’s doubles story finds another chapter on the Worlds podium

Indian women's doubles pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured a bronze medal at the BWF World Championships. This achievement marks a significant return for Indian women's doubles on the world stage. The unseeded duo overcame strong opponents to confirm their medal position. Their performance offers a bright spot amidst…

The Economic Times · Aug 22

Dhruv likes matcha, Tanisha calls it ‘grass’: Inside India’s mixed doubles pair

Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto are a developing Indian mixed doubles badminton pair. Their partnership has steadily improved over the last two years. Coach Tan Kim Her has significantly impacted their aggressive playing style. They focus on stability and analyzing matches to improve performance. The duo is building trust and…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

HS Prannoy to take a break from game

CHENNAI: In an all-important Olympic year, HS Prannoy had to battle past struggles to compete in the Paris Games. The seasoned Kerala-born shuttler was ravaged by a spate of setbacks, including a chronic gastrointestinal disorder and a back injury.

The Times of India · Sep 11, 2024

Satwik-Chirag pair enters final of Thailand Open

India's top men's doubles team, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, advanced to the final of the Thailand Open badminton tournament with a straightforward victory over Lu Ming-Che and Tang Kai-Wei of Chinese Taipei on Saturday.

The Times of India · May 18, 2024

With a new partner in tow, Ashwini Ponnappa hopes to shine at her third Olympics

NEW DELHI: Ashwini Ponnappa has been the flagbearer of Indian badminton in women's doubles for over a decade. Having forged a world-class partnership with now-retired Jwala Gutta, where the doubles duo won historic medals at the Commonwealth Games and World Championships, Ashwini, now 34, is gearing up for her third…

The Times of India · Apr 26, 2024

Preparing for third Olympics at 34, Ashwini Ponnappa in no mood to slow down

Badminton veteran Ashwini Ponnappa gears up for her third Olympics with a young partner, aiming for a medal.

The Hindu · Apr 19, 2024

Badminton Asian Team Championships: Treesa-Gayatri, Ashmita & Anmol power India to final

On a day when the seniors faltered, youngsters powered India into their first final of the Badminton Asian Team Championships (BATC) in Shah Alam, Malaysia on Saturday.

The Times of India · Feb 18, 2024

Satwik-Chirag pair wins, error-prone Srikanth goes down in India Open opener

NEW DELHI: Celebrated Indian shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the second round of the men's doubles at the India Open Super 750 tournament on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Jan 17, 2024

Satwik-Chirag enter men's doubles semifinals, Ashwini-Tanisha lose in Malaysia Open

Indian shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty reach semifinals after defeating Chinese pair in straight games.

The Hindu · Jan 12, 2024

Malaysia Open: Doubles pairs reach quarters; Kidambi Srikanth exits

Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto shocked two-time world champions Mayu Matsumoto and Wakana Nagahara 21-19, 13-21, 21-15 in the second round of the Malaysia Open BWF World Super-1000 tournament in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.

The Times of India · Jan 12, 2024