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Time to shift focus on CWG, gold is high on priority: Chirag Shetty

Thomas Cup title win will linger but Chirag Shetty, one of the architects of that historic triumph, knows it's time to move on and focus on the next challenge at hand -- Commonwealth Games. One half of India's best doubles pair, Chirag played a pivotal role both on and off the court to help India achieve an unprecedented win at the Thomas Cup tournament, considered to be the 'world cup' of shuttle sport. "The feeling of that week still remains but it's time to get back to training and face the next challenges, starting with the Commonwealth Games, World Championships and Asian Games," the 24-year-old from Mumbai told PTI.

Indonesia Masters 2022; PBSI Deploys 26 Shuttlers including Kevin/Marcus

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesia Masters 2022 is slated to be held on June 7-12, 2022, at Istora Senayan, Central Jakarta. The Indonesian Badminton Association (PP PBSI) confirmed that 26 shuttlers will participate in the BWF World Tour Super 500 tournament.

Manisha Ramadass wins two gold medals at Fazza Dubai Para Badminton

Manisha Ramadass claimed two gold medals, while Paralympic champion Pramod Bhagat also secured the yellow metal at the 4th Fazza Dubai Para Badminton International on Sunday. In women's SU5 category, Manisha defeated Japan's Akiko Sugino 21-17, 21-11 and then combined with Mandeep Kaur to outwit Thailand's Nipada Saensupa and Chanida Srinavakul 21-9, 21-13 in just 21 minutes.

Bhagat, Dhillon, Joshi enter finals of Fazza Dubai Para Badminton

Pramod Bhagat and reigning world champion Manasi Joshi battled past their opponents to enter the finals at the 4th Fazza Dubai Para Badminton International on Saturday. In total, nine Indian para shuttlers have made it to seven finals scheduled to be played on Sunday. In men's singles SL3, Bhagat, who won two gold medals at the recent Bahrain 2022 International, had to come back from a game down each to defeat an untiring Daisuke Fujihara of Japan, who eventually faltered after 18-all in the third game.

Watch: "On Public Demand" HS Prannoy Shares Video Of Thomas Cup-Winning Badminton Team Dancing In Hotel Room

The Indian men's badminton team scripted one of the most memorable moments in the country's sporting history when it won the Thomas Cup title defeating Indonesia in the final recently. First-time finalists India swept aside 14-time champions Indonesia 3-0. It all started with 20-year-old Lakshya Sen beating Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Anthony Ginting. Doubles stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty then gave India a 2-0 lead by beating Mohammad Ahsan and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo 18-21, 23-21, 21-19. And finally, Kidambi Srikanth sealed India's historic win by outclassing Jonatan Christie 21-15, 23-21.

Lakshya Sen's Proposal To Train With World No. 1 Victor Axelson In Dubai Approved

Indian Badminton player Lakshya Sen's proposal to train with World No. 1 Victor Axelson in Dubai was approved by Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) Committee members. Lakshya, who was part of the Indian men's team that won the prestigious Thomas Cup this month, is set to train With Axelson in Dubai from May 29 till June 5 (8 days) and then head out to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on June 19th to train at the Malaysian Training Centre from 19th till 26th June (8 days). Both the training proposals were approved by MOC in preparation for the Commonwealth Games.

Fazza Dubai Para Badminton: Pramod Bhagat, 4 other Indians enter semifinals

Pramod Bhagat was made to toil hard by fellow junior Nehal Gupta before emerging winner in three games to enter the semifinals of the fourth Fazza Dubai Para Badminton International 2022 on Saturday. Bhagat, who won two gold medals at the recent Bahrain Para Badminton International 2022, came back from a game down to beat Gupta 18-21, 21-15, 21-11 in the men's singles SL3 event. "I took time to get my rhythm in the match.

Lakshya Sen To Train With Viktor Axelson In Dubai, PV Sindhu Gets Approval To Take Fitness Trainer

World Championship bronze medallist Lakshya Sen is all set to train with World No. 1 Victor Axelson in Dubai from Sunday with the Sports Ministry's Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) approving his request, keeping in mind the upcoming Birmingham Commonwealth Games. The MOC also cleared two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu's request for her fitness trainer M Srikanth Madapalli to accompany her abroad under Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), the ministry said in a statement on Thursday.

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Time to shift focus on CWG, gold is high on priority: Chirag Shetty

Indonesia Masters 2022; PBSI Deploys 26 Shuttlers including Kevin/Marcus

Manisha Ramadass wins two gold medals at Fazza Dubai Para Badminton

Bhagat, Dhillon, Joshi enter finals of Fazza Dubai Para Badminton

Watch: "On Public Demand" HS Prannoy Shares Video Of Thomas Cup-Winning Badminton Team Dancing In Hotel Room

Lakshya Sen's Proposal To Train With World No. 1 Victor Axelson In Dubai Approved

Fazza Dubai Para Badminton: Pramod Bhagat, 4 other Indians enter semifinals

Lakshya Sen To Train With Viktor Axelson In Dubai, PV Sindhu Gets Approval To Take Fitness Trainer