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BWF could allow Russian shuttlers to return from ban

NEW DELHI: In a significant development, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) has paved the way for Russian and Belarusian players to make a return to competition as neutrals, following their previous ban due to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

The Times of India · May 31, 2023

Badminton-BWF to consider allowing Russians and Belarusians to compete as neutrals

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) will consider allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals in international competitions, the sport's governing body said on Wednesday, a month after they had extended the ban.

Reuters · May 31, 2023

Badminton body extends 'spin serve' ban until after Paris Olympic Games

Badminton’s governing body is extending its ban on the so-called “spin serve” until after the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, it said on Monday.

The Hindu · May 29, 2023

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HS Prannoy soars to career-best World No. 7 ranking, Treesa-Gayatri secure 15th position

NEW DELHI: HS Prannoy, the accomplished Indian shuttler, made an impressive leap of two positions to achieve a career-best world number seven ranking in the men's singles category of the latest BWF rankings released on Tuesday.

The Times of India · May 16, 2023

BWF puts interim ban on new 'unplayable' spin serve

NEW DELHI: Badminton's world governing body (BWF) on Friday put a temporary ban on the new 'spin serve' until further consultation and the shuttlers can't use the serve in all its international tournaments effective immediately.

The Times of India · May 12, 2023

Badminton World Federation hands interim ban on new 'spin serve'

With the new ‘spin serve’ creating a flutter in international badminton, world governing body BWF has decided to put an interim ban on the use of the experimental serve effective immediately until May 29, 2023.

The Hindu · May 12, 2023

Para-shuttlers Pramod Bhagat, Sukant Kadam become World No. 1 in men's doubles category

NEW DELHI: Riding on the gold-medal winning show at the recently-concluded Brazil Para-Badminton International, seasoned Indian para-shuttlers Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam became the top-ranked duo in the world in the men's doubles category in the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings released on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Apr 19, 2023

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Priyanshu Rajawat jumps 20 spots to World No. 38, attains career-best ranking

NEW DELHI: Rising Indian shuttler Priyanshu Rajawat, who recently won the Orleans Masters Super 300 tourney, jumped 20 spots to attain a career-best world ranking of 38 in the latest BWF rankings issued on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Apr 11, 2023

Lakshya Sen slips six places to World No. 25 in BWF rankings

NEW DELHI: Following his dismal outing at the All England Championship, ace Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen slipped six places to World No. 25 in the latest BWF men's singles rankings on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Mar 21, 2023

International schedule is tough, we can do better: Viktor Axelsen

NEW DELHI: Olympic and world champion Viktor Axelsen feels the game's governing body (BWF) should keep players' health in mind while charting out the current international schedule as currently it is "tough".

The Times of India · Jan 22, 2023

No threat from Covid-19 to India Open, players from high-risk countries advised to undergo testing prior to departure

NEW DELHI: There’s no apparent threat to Yonex Sunrise India Open from Covid-19. Elaborate arrangements have been put in place by the organisers to deal with any contingency, Badminton Association of India (BAI) said on Tuesday. The $900,000 prize-money event, which has now been upgraded to a Super 750 series,…

The Times of India · Jan 3, 2023

Shuttler HS Prannoy regains career-best world No. 8 rank

NEW DELHI: Star Indian shuttler HS Prannoy regained his career-best number eight position in the latest BWF world rankings issued on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Dec 27, 2022

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty attain career-best No. 5 spot in BWF world rankings

NEW DELHI: Ace Indian doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty jumped two places to attain the career-best world number five spot with 75,806 rating points in the latest BWF World Rankings issued on Tuesday

The Times of India · Dec 20, 2022

Epic Thomas Cup win, CWG high make 2022 a year to remember for Indian badminton

NEW DELHI: An epic Thomas Cup victory broke the glass ceiling while unprecedented success came at the Commonwealth Games as India took giant steps towards becoming a badminton powerhouse in 2022.

The Times of India · Dec 20, 2022

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The Times of India · Dec 6, 2022

Manisha Ramadass wins BWF Female Para-Badminton Player of the Year award

NEW DELHI: Young Indian shuttler Manisha Ramadass has claimed the BWF Female Para-Badminton Player of the Year award for her stellar run this season.

The Times of India · Dec 6, 2022

Lone ranger HS Prannoy eyes glory at maiden World Tour Finals

BANGKOK: Star Indian shuttler HS Prannoy will look to display fearless brand of badminton in his quest for glory against the best in the business on his maiden BWF World Tour Finals appearance from Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Nov 15, 2022

Badminton World Tour finals moved from China to Thailand because of Covid

China will no longer host the season-ending Badminton World Tour Finals in December because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the sport's governing body said on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Nov 15, 2022

BWF World Tour Finals relocated from Guangzhou to Bangkok due to COVID-19

NEW DELHI: The upcoming BWF World Tour Finals have been shifted from Guangzhou to Bangkok due to COVID-19 and will begin on December 7, a week earlier than originally scheduled, the world badminton body announced on Tuesday.

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Dynamite News · Nov 8, 2022

BWF Rankings: Satwiksairaj-Chirag regain career-best seventh rank, Lakshya Sen at number sixth

Recently crowned French Open champions men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty climbed one spot to be back on their career-best rank of world number 7 in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings on Tuesday. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Times of India · Nov 8, 2022

Lakshya Sen reaches career-best sixth in BWF rankings

NEW DELHI: Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen on Tuesday jumped two spots to achieve a career-best sixth in the latest BWF World Rankings.

The Times of India · Oct 11, 2022

BWF Rankings: Lakshya Sen rises to career-high eighth

NEW DELHI: Commonwealth Games gold medallist shuttler Lakshya Sen climbed one spot to be at a career-high eighth place in the latest BWF men's singles world rankings.

The Times of India · Sep 8, 2022

Was shocked to see the next year's BWF calendar, says Kidambi Srikanth

MUMBAI: Athletes across sports have often complained about a busy schedule hampering their physical and mental fitness and ability to keep producing top notch performances. It has been a problem with badminton, where the Badminton World Federation normally chalk out a choc-a-block calendar.

The Times of India · Sep 1, 2022

BWF cancels tournaments in Hong Kong and Macau due to COVID-19

KUALA LUMPUR: Two world tour badminton events -- Hong Kong Open Super 500 and Macau Open Super 300 -- have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 restrictions in the two countries, world governing body BWF said on Thursday.

The Times of India · Aug 22, 2022

World Badminton Championships: Need to be in a good zone to beat Momota, says HS Prannoy

Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy eased into the men's singles second round of the BWF Badminton World Championships in Tokyo on Tuesday.

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2022

World No. 1 a good break, says Sankar Muthusamy

Sankar also got selected to represent India at the BWF World Junior Championships in Spain in October

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