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Sikki Reddy, Ashwini Ponnappa withdraw from Uber Cup due to injury
Sikki Reddy and Ashwini Ponnappa on Friday withdrew from the forthcoming Uber Cup tournament due to the former's injury, Badminton Association of India (BAI) said. The tournament is scheduled to be held in Bangkok from May 8 to 15.
14-year-old Unnati Hooda named in Indian badminton team for Asian Games
Unnati Hooda, 14, was on Thursday named in the Indian badminton team for the upcoming Asian Games as the national federation announced the squads for the major events this year, including the Commonwealth Games, Thomas and Uber Cup. The teams were named by Badminton Association of India (BAI) following six days of selection trials at the Indira Gandhi Stadium here. Hooda is the youngest Indian badminton player to be part of the Asian Games squad. Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu will spearhead the women's challenge in both the Commonwealth and Asian Games while London Olympics bronze winner Saina Nehwal did not expectedly feature in the squads.
14-Year-Old Shuttler Unnati Hooda Youngest Indian To Be Part Of Asian Games Squad
The Badminton Association of India on Thursday announced strong contingents to participate in the upcoming Thomas and Uber Cup, Commonwealth Games and Asian Games. The 14-year-old teenage sensation from Rohtak, Unnati Hooda, has secured a place for the Asian Games as well as Uber Cup by finishing third in the women's singles at trials after Kashyap and Ashmita Chaliha, who claimed first and second positions respectively.
'What an idiot' - Mark Williams hits back at Stephen Hendry over World Championship practice views
Mark Williams has responded to fellow snooker legend Stephen Hendry by calling him an «idiot» for his views on him practising with Jackson Page ahead of their match at the World Championship. The three-time champion at the Crucible is good friends with Page and the pair are training partners, but Hendry did not believe that they should be preparing for their Crucible clash on the same table. Ad/> The 47-year-old will take on Page in the last 16 on Thursday, and Hendry recommended that the young player should «stay away” from his next opponent ahead of the encounter.
BAI trials: Aakarshi, Priyanshu emerge winners in singles; Ashwini-Sumeeth win mixed doubles
Aakarshi Kashyap and Priyanshu Rajawat are set to be picked for the upcoming Commonwealth Games and Asian Games respectively after emerging as winners in women's and men's singles at Badminton Association of India's (BAI) selection trials on Wednesday. While Aakarshi prevailed over Ashmita Chaliha 21-10, 17-21, 21-15, Priyanshu saw off Odisha Open winner Kiran George 21-15, 18-21, 21-10 to top the rankings at the national trials at the IG Stadium Complex here. While Aakarshi, who stayed unbeaten in the tournament, is set to join double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu in the CWG team as the second women's singles player, Priyanshu will get a chance to represent the country at the Asian Games and Thomas Cup.
Mark Williams blasts "idiot" Stephen Hendry over Jackson Page practice before Crucible clash
Mark Williams has slammed “idiot” Stephen Hendry for his comments over the Welshman practising with protege Jackson Page ahead of their secound-round clash at the World Snooker Championship.
BAI Selection Trials: B Sai Praneeth Out Of Contention For Asian Games, Commonwealth Games
Top shuttler B Sai Praneeth's hopes of making the Indian team for the upcoming major team events were dashed after he failed to top stage 2A group on day 3 of BAI's selection trials here on Sunday. Praneeth, ranked World number 19, suffered a 21-23 21-11 16-21 loss to fast-rising Kiran George, who had claimed the Odisha Open Super 100 title in January. Later in the day, Praneeth beat Ansal Yadav 21-16 21-9 to finish second best in stage 2A group at the K. D. Jadhav Hall inside Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex.