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Malaysia Open 2022: PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy Lead India's Challenge

PV Sindhu will look to quickly recover from her first-round exit at Indonesia, while HS Prannoy will eye another consistent show as the duo spearhead the Indian challenge at the Malaysia Open Super 750 tournament starting in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday. Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, was shown the door in the opening round by China's He Bing Jiao at the Indonesia Open Super 1000 earlier this month and she will have to put behind that defeat when she begins her campaign against a formidable Pornpawee Chochuwong of Thailand.

Malaysian shuttler Lee Zii Jia pulls out of Birmingham Commonwealth Games

The world number five Malaysian's withdrawal will make it a bit easier for the Indian duo of Kidambi Srikanth and Lakshya Sen to go for the coveted gold at the Birmingham event with Singapore's first ever badminton world champion Loh Kean Yew emerging as one of the favorites. "This is a difficult decision to make because I have played so many back-to-back tournaments and I think my body condition lacks rest and (so) I have to choose between Commonwealth and the World Championships," Zii Jia said in a video posted on Twitter.

Badminton federation begins research process for transgender policy

Badminton World Federation (BWF) said on Thursday (Jun 23) it has started a research process to help it make "evidence-based decisions" for its policy on the involvement of transgender athletes in the sport.

Sport-Badminton federation begins research process for transgender policy

Badminton World Federation (BWF) said on Thursday it has started a research process to help it make "evidence-based decisions" for its policy on the involvement of transgender athletes in the sport.

Badminton's History Makers: The Push To Podium

A glorious cross court smash by Kidambi Srikanth sealed the moment of joy for the blue billion. This was perhaps the most important point in Srikanth's entire career, the win coming at 23-21.

Axelsen finishes off Zhao to retain Indonesia Open champion title

JAKARTA: World badminton No 1 Viktor Axelsen triumphed in straight sets over underdog Zhao Jun Peng of China on Sunday (Jun 19), clinching the Indonesia Open championship for the second consecutive year.

Viktor Axelsen Beats Zhao Jun Peng To Defend Indonesia Open Title

World badminton number one Viktor Axelsen triumphed in straight sets over underdog Zhao Jun Peng of China on Sunday, clinching the Indonesia Open championship for the second consecutive year. The Danish ace took the first set at Jakarta's Istora Senayan arena on the back of superb defense against his left-handed opponent's heavy pressure. Zhao's aggressive approach would ultimately cost him, leading to several errors in the second and final set as Axelsen took home the title with scores of 21-9 and 21-10.

Viktor Axelsen finishes off Zhao to defend Indonesia Open title

The Danish ace took the first set at Jakarta's Istora Senayan arena on the back of superb defense against his left-handed opponent's heavy pressure. Zhao's aggressive approach would ultimately cost him, leading to several errors in the second and final set as Axelsen took home the title with scores of 21-9 and 21-10. The Olympic champion came into the match having won the Indonesia Masters 2022 just last week.

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Malaysia Open 2022: PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy Lead India's Challenge

Malaysian shuttler Lee Zii Jia pulls out of Birmingham Commonwealth Games

Badminton federation begins research process for transgender policy

Sport-Badminton federation begins research process for transgender policy

Badminton's History Makers: The Push To Podium

Axelsen finishes off Zhao to retain Indonesia Open champion title

Viktor Axelsen Beats Zhao Jun Peng To Defend Indonesia Open Title

Viktor Axelsen finishes off Zhao to defend Indonesia Open title