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Pullela Gopichand Files Nomination For BAI Vice President, Sanjay Mishra Set To Be General Secretary

Chief national coach Pullela Gopichand has decided against contesting for the Badminton Association of India's general secretary's post, making junior team coach Sanjay Mishra the unanimous choice for the position. Gopichand on Friday filed his nominations for one of the vice-president's post, while Mishra threw his hat in the ring for the general secretary's position. The elections are scheduled to be held on March 25. "After long discussions and weighing all the pros and cons, Gopichand has filed his nominations for VP's post, while Sanjay Mishra is now the unanimous choice for the general secretary's post," a source privy to the developments told PTI.

Para Shuttler Sukant Kadam Leapfrogs To World No. 2 Spot In SL 4 Category

Indian para shuttler Sukant Kadam has achieved world no. 2 ranking in SL 4 category following his exploits in the international circuit in the last three months. Kadam had claimed gold medals at Uganda Para International tournament, National Para Badminton Tournament and the recently-concluded Spanish Para badminton International II. "I am really excited on becoming world no 2, I have trained really hard to reach here, but this is just the start of my journey. Right now, my focus is performing and giving my best in this tournament. This is an important year and I wish I continue performing at this high level," Kadam said in a release.

German Open: Lakshya Sen Beats HS Prannoy To Enter Semis, Kidambi Srikanth Out

World Championships bronze medallist Lakshya Sen progressed to the semifinals but fellow Indian Kidambi Srikanth suffered a straight-game loss to Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen to bow out of the German Open Super 300 tournament in Muelheim An Der Ruhr, Germany on Friday. The 20-year-old Sen, who had claimed his maiden Super 500 title at the India Open in January, continued his rich vein of form as he saw off former top 10 player HS Prannoy 21-15 21-16 in an all-Indian quarterfinals that lasted 39 minutes. The world number 14 had defeated Prannoy, currently ranked 24th, at the quarterfinals of India Open as well.

Pullela Gopichand files nomination for BAI VP's post

Badminton Association of India (BAI), chief coach Pullela Gopichand on Friday filed his nomination for the post of the vice-president. It was believed that Gopichand would file his nomination for the general secretary's post and that he had also got the nod of president Himanta Biswa Sarma. But after hectic parleys, Gopichand filed his nomination for the VP's post along with outgoing secretary Ajay Singhania while junior India coach Sanjay Mishra filed his nomination for the post of general secretary.

Pullela Gopichand Files Nomination For BAI Vice President, Sanjay Mishra Set To Be General Secretary

Chief national coach Pullela Gopichand has decided against contesting for the Badminton Association of India's general secretary's post, making junior team coach Sanjay Mishra the unanimous choice for the position. Gopichand on Friday filed his nominations for one of the vice-president's post, while Mishra threw his hat in the ring for the general secretary's position. The elections are scheduled to be held on March 25. "After long discussions and weighing all the pros and cons, Gopichand has filed his nominations for VP's post, while Sanjay Mishra is now the unanimous choice for the general secretary's post," a source privy to the developments told PTI.

German Open: PV Sindhu Crashes Out After Shock Defeat In Second Round

Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu suffered a shock defeat to lower-ranked Zhang Yi Man of China in the second round to bow out of the German Open Super 300 badminton tournament on Thursday. The seventh seed Sindhu, a 2019 World Champion, lost 14-21 21-15 14-21 to Zhang in a match that lasted 55 minutes. It proved to be a disappointing start to the European leg for Sindhu, who will be one of the contenders at next week's All England Championships.

Pullela Gopichand to be vice president of BAI

Badminton Association of India (BAI) as chief coach Pullela Gopichand has filed his nomination for the post of vice-president. It was believed that Gopichand will file his nomination as the secretary and also got the nod from the all powerful president Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Pullela Gopichand Likely To Contest For BAI's General Secretary Post: Report

India's chief national coach Pullela Gopichand is likely to contest for the post of Secretary General when the Badminton Association of India (BAI) holds its elections on March 25. Gopichand, who guided Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu to bronze and silver medals at the Olympics, is expected to file his nomination for the post on Thursday. "Gopichand is contesting for the general secretary's post and is likely to file for nomination tomorrow," a BAI source, privy to the development, told PTI.

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Pullela Gopichand Files Nomination For BAI Vice President, Sanjay Mishra Set To Be General Secretary

Para Shuttler Sukant Kadam Leapfrogs To World No. 2 Spot In SL 4 Category

German Open: Lakshya Sen Beats HS Prannoy To Enter Semis, Kidambi Srikanth Out

Pullela Gopichand files nomination for BAI VP's post

Pullela Gopichand Files Nomination For BAI Vice President, Sanjay Mishra Set To Be General Secretary

German Open: PV Sindhu Crashes Out After Shock Defeat In Second Round

Pullela Gopichand to be vice president of BAI

Pullela Gopichand Likely To Contest For BAI's General Secretary Post: Report