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.
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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.
India Has Talent To Win More Olympic Medals In Athletics: Anju Bobby George
Legendary long jumper Anju Bobby George on Saturday said India has the talent to win more Olympic medals in athletics after superstar javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra opened the country's account by winning a historic gold in the Tokyo Games. Anju, the lone World Athletics Championships medallist Indian with her bronze in 2003, said the athletes need proper guidance to achieve success.
Hasil Indonesia Open 2022: China Kirim 4 Wakil ke Final
China berhasil meloloskan empat wakilnya ke final Indonesia Open 2022. Sementara itu Jepang dipastikan akan merebut gelar juara di nomor ganda putri.
Indonesia Open: HS Prannoy Loses To Zhao Jun Peng, Crashes Out In Semi-Finals
Indian shuttler HS Prannoy signed off with yet another semifinal finish at the Indonesia Open Super 1000 badminton tournament after going down in straight games to China's Zhao Jun Peng in Jakarta on Saturday. World number 23 Prannoy couldn't find his rhythm and lacked precision and control to lose 16-21 15-21 to Jun Peng, a two-time bronze medallist at the World Junior Championships, in a 40-minute last four clash. It was their first meeting in international badminton. Playing his second semifinal at the Indonesia Open, Prannoy, who turns 30 next month, fell behind from the start as he couldn't keep pace with his opponent in rallies.
Error-prone HS Prannoy loses in semi-final of Indonesia Open
World number 23 Prannoy couldn't find his rhythm and lacked precision and control to lose 16-21 15-21 to Jun Peng, a two-time bronze medallist at the World Junior Championships, in a 40-minute last four clash. It was their first meeting in international badminton. Playing his second semifinal at the Indonesia Open, Prannoy, who turns 30 next month, fell behind from the start as he couldn't keep pace with his opponent in rallies.