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PV Sindhu Seizes Semi-final Spot In Thailand Open With Win Over Akane Yamaguchi

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu eked out a three-game win over world number 1 Akane Yamaguchi of Japan to make it to the semi-finals of the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament on Friday. The sixth seeded Indian prevailed 21-15, 20-22, 21-13 over second seeded Japanese in 51 minutes to set up a clash with Olympic champion Chen Yu Fei of China. The last time the duo played, the match was marred by controversy with Sindhu being penalised a point by the umpire for delaying tactics during the Badminton Asia Championships semifinals.

Loh Kean Yew survives scare, through to SEA Games badminton singles final

HANOI: With the crowd backing his Vietnamese opponent, with several calls going the other way, and with defeat staring him in the face - Singapore's Loh Kean Yew said no.

"Hope This Will Take Them To Next Level": Badminton Doubles Coach Mathias Boe On India's Thomas Cup Win

India's men's badminton team had to wait for the longest time to win a Thomas Cup title and this wait came to an end last Sunday, when the contingent defeated 14-time champions Indonesia to win a gold medal at the event for the very first time. In the final, Lakshya Sen, Chirag Shetty, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Kidambi Srikanth were at their best and India sealed the contest within the first three matches. Doubles coach Mathias Boe witnessed history from close quarters and in a conversation with NDTV, he opened up on his training methods and how this win will help Chirag and Satwik going ahead.

Bahrain Para Badminton: Bhagat, Dhillon bag golds as India set for rich medal haul

Pramod Bhagat secured two golds to lead the Indian badminton team's medal rush at the Bahrain Para Badminton International in Manama on Saturday. Bhagat received a walkover from arch-rival Daniel Bethell of England in the men's singles SL3 final, while he paired up with Manisha Ramdass to outwit Thailand's Siripong Teamarrom and Saensupa Nipada 21-14 21-11 in the summit clash of mixed doubles SL3-SU5 class. World number one Bhagat, who had settled for two bronze medals in the Brazil Para Badminton International recently, registered a convincing 21-16 21-14 win over compatriot and Paralympic bronze medallist Manoj Sarkar in the SL3 semifinals.

PV Sindhu loses in Thailand Open semifinals

Thailand Open after going down in straight games to Olympic champion Chen Yu Fei in the semifinals here on Saturday. Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, lost 17-21, 16-21 to third seeded Chen in 43 minutes to end an impressive run in the Super 500 tournament. Sindhu, seeded sixth, enjoyed a 6-4 head-to-head count coming into the match but she was not at her usual self against the Chinese, who dished out an aggressive badminton to come up trumps against the Indian.

Thailand Open: PV Sindhu Bows Out After Losing In Semifinals To Chen Yu Fei

Star India shuttler PV Sindhu made an exit from Thailand Open after going down in straight games to Olympic champion Chen Yu Fei in the semifinals on Saturday. Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, lost 17-21 16-21 to third seeded Chen in 43 minutes to end an impressive run in the Super 500 tournament. Sindhu, seeded sixth, enjoyed a 6-4 head-to-head count coming into the match but she was not at her usual self against the Chinese, who dished out an aggressive badminton to come up trumps against the Indian.

PV Sindhu beats Akane Yamaguchi to enter Thailand Open semifinals

PV Sindhu eked out a three-game win over world number 1 Akane Yamaguchi of Japan to make it to the semifinals of the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament here on Friday. The sixth seeded Indian prevailed 21-15, 20-22, 21-13 over second seeded Japanese in 51 minutes to set up a clash with Olympic champion Chen Yu Fei of China. The last time the duo played, the match was marred by controversy with Sindhu being penalised a point by the umpire for delaying tactics during the Badminton Asia Championships semifinals. Sindhu came into the match with a 13-9 head-to-head record and dished out another fine performance to notch up her 14th victory over the reigning World Champion.

PV Sindhu Seizes Semi-final Spot In Thailand Open With Win Over Akane Yamaguchi

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu eked out a three-game win over world number 1 Akane Yamaguchi of Japan to make it to the semi-finals of the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament on Friday. The sixth seeded Indian prevailed 21-15, 20-22, 21-13 over second seeded Japanese in 51 minutes to set up a clash with Olympic champion Chen Yu Fei of China. The last time the duo played, the match was marred by controversy with Sindhu being penalised a point by the umpire for delaying tactics during the Badminton Asia Championships semifinals.

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PV Sindhu Seizes Semi-final Spot In Thailand Open With Win Over Akane Yamaguchi

Loh Kean Yew survives scare, through to SEA Games badminton singles final

"Hope This Will Take Them To Next Level": Badminton Doubles Coach Mathias Boe On India's Thomas Cup Win

Bahrain Para Badminton: Bhagat, Dhillon bag golds as India set for rich medal haul

PV Sindhu loses in Thailand Open semifinals

Thailand Open: PV Sindhu Bows Out After Losing In Semifinals To Chen Yu Fei

PV Sindhu beats Akane Yamaguchi to enter Thailand Open semifinals

PV Sindhu Seizes Semi-final Spot In Thailand Open With Win Over Akane Yamaguchi