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It Seems Like BAI Is Happy To Put Me Out Of CWG, Asiad: Saina Nehwal

Two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist Saina Nehwal on Thursday questioned the timing of selection trials and slammed the Badminton Association of India for "putting" her out the two mega sporting events later this year. The governing body had called for selection trials on April 2 to pick the Indian team for big-ticket events including the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, the Asian Games in Hangzhou and Thomas Cup and Uber Cup in Bangkok from May 8 to 15.

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.

Swiss Open: Srikanth Makes Winning Start, Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy Pair Stuns All England Champions

Seventh seed Kidambi Srikanth and Saina Nehwal made a winning start in the singles competition while Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy battled past All England champions Muhammad Shohibul Fikri and Bagas Maulana to progress in the Swiss Open here on Wednesday. Srikanth defeated Mads Christophersen in straight games in the men's singles opening round. The Indian beat the Danish player 21-16, 21-17 in a match lasting 32 minutes. Parupalli Kashyap too cruised to a 21-17, 21-9 win over France's Enogat Roy to enter the second round. In an all-India contest, HS Prannoy pipped B Sai Praneeth 25-23, 21-16 in a tight match lasting 48 minutes.

Swiss Open: Srikanth Makes Winning Start, Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy Pair Stuns All England Champions

Seventh seed Kidambi Srikanth and Saina Nehwal made a winning start in the singles competition while Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy battled past All England champions Muhammad Shohibul Fikri and Bagas Maulana to progress in the Swiss Open here on Wednesday. Srikanth defeated Mads Christophersen in straight games in the men's singles opening round. The Indian beat the Danish player 21-16, 21-17 in a match lasting 32 minutes. Parupalli Kashyap too cruised to a 21-17, 21-9 win over France's Enogat Roy to enter the second round. In an all-India contest, HS Prannoy pipped B Sai Praneeth 25-23, 21-16 in a tight match lasting 48 minutes.

Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu Win First Round Matches In All England Championships

Ace Indian shuttlers P V Sindhu and Saina Nehwal began their All England Championships campaign with easy straight-game wins over their respective opponents in the women's singles in Birmingham on Wednesday. Sixth seed Sindhu beat Zhi Yi Wang of China 21-18 21-13 in her first round match that lasted 42 minutes while Saina defeated Beatriz Corrales of Spain 21-17 21-19 in 38 minutes.

Saina Nehwal Wins First Round Match In All England Championships

Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal began her All England Championships campaign with an easy straight-game win over Beatriz Corrales of Spain in the women's singles in Birmingham on Wednesday. Saina, who has been struggling for form for some time, beat her Spanish opponent 21-17 21-19 in her opening round match that lasted 38 minutes.

Pullela Gopichand Likely To Contest For BAI's General Secretary Post: Report

India's chief national coach Pullela Gopichand is likely to contest for the post of Secretary General when the Badminton Association of India (BAI) holds its elections on March 25. Gopichand, who guided Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu to bronze and silver medals at the Olympics, is expected to file his nomination for the post on Thursday. "Gopichand is contesting for the general secretary's post and is likely to file for nomination tomorrow," a BAI source, privy to the development, told PTI.

Pullela Gopichand Likely To Contest For BAI's General Secretary Post: Report

India's chief national coach Pullela Gopichand is likely to contest for the post of Secretary General when the Badminton Association of India (BAI) holds its elections on March 25. Gopichand, who guided Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu to bronze and silver medals at the Olympics, is expected to file his nomination for the post on Thursday. "Gopichand is contesting for the general secretary's post and is likely to file for nomination tomorrow," a BAI source, privy to the development, told PTI.

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It Seems Like BAI Is Happy To Put Me Out Of CWG, Asiad: Saina Nehwal

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

Swiss Open: Srikanth Makes Winning Start, Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy Pair Stuns All England Champions

Swiss Open: Srikanth Makes Winning Start, Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy Pair Stuns All England Champions

Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu Win First Round Matches In All England Championships

Saina Nehwal Wins First Round Match In All England Championships

Pullela Gopichand Likely To Contest For BAI's General Secretary Post: Report

Pullela Gopichand Likely To Contest For BAI's General Secretary Post: Report