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BAI To Fund 28 Shuttlers For International Exposure

The Badminton Association of India (BAI) will fund 28 Indian shuttlers, including senior national men's and women's champions Chirag Sen and Anmol Kharb, for international tournaments this year. Indian players ranked between 26 and 75 in BWF world rankings and top performers from the Senior National championships, who are not part of the national camp, will benefit from this opportunity. The funds will come as part of BAI's partnership with Rural Electrification Corporation (REC). Abu Dhabi Masters champion Unnati Hooda and 2023 Badminton Asia U-17 Junior championships silver medallist Tanvi Sharma are among the 28 players across singles and doubles categories who have been chosen based on their performances in multiple tournaments.

"If The Team Management...": Mohammed Shami's Blunt Take On T20I Future

India's veteran pacer Mohammed Shami remains one of the finest performers for the team across formats. In Tests and ODIs, Shami has time and again emerged as a match-winner for the team. While his performances for Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) speak for the talent he has, there hasn't been much clarity about his international future in the T20 format. Shami, who is set to be honoured with the Arjuna award, was asked about his future in the shortest format, and he didn't shy away from admitting that he himself lacks clarity on the subject.

"PM Narendra Modi Is Trying To...": Mohammed Shami's Big Remark On Tourism Amid Maldives Row

India's star pacer Mohammed Shami has spoken on the ongoing Maldives issue and expressed his support for Indian tourism and encouraged fellow citizens to explore the beauty of the Indian beaches. This comes amid the row over a remark made by a Maldives minister, leaders and other public figures after PM Narendra Modi visited the union territory of Lakshadweep. "We should promote our tourism. No matter which way the country moves forward, it is good for everyone. PM is trying to make our country move forward so we should also support it," Shami told ANI.

Watch: Mohammed Shami's 'Walk Of Pride' As President Honours Him With Arjuna Award

Star India bowler Mohammed Shami, archers Ojas Pravin Deotale, Sheetal Devi, and Aditi Gopichand Swami, and wrestler Antim Panghal are among the stars who received the Arjuna Award on Tuesday at Rashtrapati Bhawan by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu. The Arjuna Award, India's second-highest athletic honour, is given for good performance over a period of the previous four years and for showing qualities of leadership, sportsmanship, and a sense of discipline.

Malaysia Open: Indian Shuttlers Hope For Bright Start In High-Stake Olympic Year

With the Paris Olympic qualification at stake, top Indian shuttlers, including HS Prannoy and Lakshya Sen, will hope to begin the new season on a bright note when they start their campaign at the Malaysia Open Super 1000 badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday. A lot will be on the line for Indian shuttlers in the next four months as they zoom through a hectic calendar, hoping to get inside the world's top-16 by April end to book their berths for the Paris Games.

Shooting: Varun Tomar, Esha Singh Seal Olympics Quota With 10m Air Pistol Golds At Asian Qualifiers

Young Indian shooters Varun Tomar and Esha Singh on Monday secured two Olympic quota places for the country with gold medals in the men's and women's 10m Air Pistol events of the Asian Qualifiers in Jakarta. The duo's qualification took the total number of Indian shooters bound for Paris to 15, equalling the highest-ever tally that was achieved in the Tokyo Games. India can add more to the group headed for the Games in July-August this year when the remaining qualifiers are held.

Kidambi Srikanth Shocks Jonatan Christie To Enter Second Round Of Malaysia Open

India's Kidambi Srikanth progressed to the second round of Malaysia Open Super 1000 badminton tournament with a come-from-behind win over world number 5 Indonesian Jonatan Christie in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday. The 30-year-old from Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, who has been going through a lean phase for quite sometime, notched up a stunning 12-21 21-18 21-16 win over sixth seed Christie in the opening round match that lasted an hour and five minute. The former world no. 1 will face Hong Kong's NG Ka Long Angus next.

Mickey Arthur, 2 Other Coaches Sacked After PCB Didn't Find NCA 'Clause' In Contract

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to amicably part ways with its foreign coaches Mickey Arthur, Grant Bradburn and Andrew Puttick after the senior team's poor run of form in recent times, including a forgettable World Cup campaign. A senior official of the board said on Tuesday that PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf and chief operating officer Salman Naseer would negotiate a final settlement with the trio.

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BAI To Fund 28 Shuttlers For International Exposure

"If The Team Management...": Mohammed Shami's Blunt Take On T20I Future

"PM Narendra Modi Is Trying To...": Mohammed Shami's Big Remark On Tourism Amid Maldives Row

Watch: Mohammed Shami's 'Walk Of Pride' As President Honours Him With Arjuna Award

Malaysia Open: Indian Shuttlers Hope For Bright Start In High-Stake Olympic Year

Shooting: Varun Tomar, Esha Singh Seal Olympics Quota With 10m Air Pistol Golds At Asian Qualifiers

Kidambi Srikanth Shocks Jonatan Christie To Enter Second Round Of Malaysia Open

Mickey Arthur, 2 Other Coaches Sacked After PCB Didn't Find NCA 'Clause' In Contract