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14-year-old Unnati Hooda named in Indian badminton team for Asian Games

Unnati Hooda, 14, was on Thursday named in the Indian badminton team for the upcoming Asian Games as the national federation announced the squads for the major events this year, including the Commonwealth Games, Thomas and Uber Cup. The teams were named by Badminton Association of India (BAI) following six days of selection trials at the Indira Gandhi Stadium here. Hooda is the youngest Indian badminton player to be part of the Asian Games squad. Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu will spearhead the women's challenge in both the Commonwealth and Asian Games while London Olympics bronze winner Saina Nehwal did not expectedly feature in the squads.

Danish Badminton Great Mathias Boe Likely To Return As India's Doubles Coach

Danish legend Mathias Boe is likely to return for a second stint as the doubles coach of the Indian badminton team after Malaysia's Tan Kim Her declined the offer despite the Sports Ministry approving his appointment. Boe, a London Olympics silver-medallist and former world No. 1 doubles player, had trained the Indian doubles players, including Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. "We were very keen to get Tan Kim Her and also had got the approval of SAI and ministry but then he refused to accept the offer. So he is not coming as of now," Badminton Association of India (BAI) secretary general Sanjay Mishra told PTI.

Danish Badminton Great Mathias Boe Likely To Return As India's Doubles Coach

Danish legend Mathias Boe is likely to return for a second stint as the doubles coach of the Indian badminton team after Malaysia's Tan Kim Her declined the offer despite the Sports Ministry approving his appointment. Boe, a London Olympics silver-medallist and former world No. 1 doubles player, had trained the Indian doubles players, including Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. "We were very keen to get Tan Kim Her and also had got the approval of SAI and ministry but then he refused to accept the offer. So he is not coming as of now," Badminton Association of India (BAI) secretary general Sanjay Mishra told PTI.

Danish Badminton Great Mathias Boe Likely To Return As India's Doubles Coach

Danish legend Mathias Boe is likely to return for a second stint as the doubles coach of the Indian badminton team after Malaysia's Tan Kim Her declined the offer despite the Sports Ministry approving his appointment. Boe, a London Olympics silver-medallist and former world No. 1 doubles player, had trained the Indian doubles players, including Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. "We were very keen to get Tan Kim Her and also had got the approval of SAI and ministry but then he refused to accept the offer. So he is not coming as of now," Badminton Association of India (BAI) secretary general Sanjay Mishra told PTI.

Saina Nehwal Decides To Skip Selection Trials For Commonwealth Games, Asian Games

Saina Nehwal's chances of defending her title at the Commonwealth Games looks bleak as she has decided to skip the selection trials for the upcoming multi-sport events. The big-ticket events include the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and the Hangzhou Asian Games. The selection trials are scheduled here from April 15 to 20. The 32-year-old Hisar-born shuttler, a two-time CWG gold medallist and 2012 London Olympics bronze medallist, has informed the Badminton Association of India (BAI) about her decision to skip the trials.

Saina Nehwal Decides To Skip Selection Trials For Commonwealth Games, Asian Games

Saina Nehwal's chances of defending her title at the Commonwealth Games looks bleak as she has decided to skip the selection trials for the upcoming multi-sport events. The big-ticket events include the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and the Hangzhou Asian Games. The selection trials are scheduled here from April 15 to 20. The 32-year-old Hisar-born shuttler, a two-time CWG gold medallist and 2012 London Olympics bronze medallist, has informed the Badminton Association of India (BAI) about her decision to skip the trials.

'I am not that old': On a comeback trail, pistol ace and Olympic medallist Vijay Kumar returns to India squad

Shooting Championships late last year, Vijay Kumar got to know that people were whispering: "He must be here visiting, isn't it?" But that was expected. A past conqueror lurking around a battlefield where he once vanquished opponents makes people keep an eye out for him. The fear in those whispers came true. Among the eight finalists of the men's 25m rapid fire pistol (RFP) event at the 2021 National Championships was a familiar name: Vijay Kumar, the 2012 London Olympics silver medallist. "I didn't win a medal, finished fourth [at the Nationals], but people surely were surprised that I was suddenly back," a modest Vijay said, beginning this conversation with TimesofIndia.com.That short story of a comeback was the result of just a week or so of "serious training". At 36, almost 10 years after his Olympic moment, Vijay hasn't lost the touch, even though the faces around him are now a lot younger. "I am not that old," he quipped, and then broke into a hearty laugh.

Saina Nehwal decides to skip selection trials for Commonwealth Games, Asian Games

Saina Nehwal's chances of defending her title at the Commonwealth Games looks bleak as she has decided to skip the selection trials for the upcoming multi-sport events. The big-ticket events include the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and the Hangzhou Asian Games. The selection trials are scheduled here from April 15 to 20.

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14-year-old Unnati Hooda named in Indian badminton team for Asian Games

Danish Badminton Great Mathias Boe Likely To Return As India's Doubles Coach

Danish Badminton Great Mathias Boe Likely To Return As India's Doubles Coach

Danish Badminton Great Mathias Boe Likely To Return As India's Doubles Coach

Saina Nehwal Decides To Skip Selection Trials For Commonwealth Games, Asian Games

Saina Nehwal Decides To Skip Selection Trials For Commonwealth Games, Asian Games

'I am not that old': On a comeback trail, pistol ace and Olympic medallist Vijay Kumar returns to India squad

Saina Nehwal decides to skip selection trials for Commonwealth Games, Asian Games