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India gear up for BAMTC with Guwahati Training Camp, here's a look at group stage schedule
Guwahati, February 6: Team India is putting in intense training sessions at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati as they prepare for the 2025 Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships (BAMTC) with a training camp scheduled from February 4-8, as stated in a release from Badminton Association of India (BAI).
Badminton Asia Mixed team preparatory camp to be held in Guwahati from February 4
New Delhi, February 3: A five-day preparatory camp for the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships to be played in Qingdao, China, from February 11-16 will be held at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati from February 4 to 8. Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and Paris Olympics semi-finalist Lakshya Sen would be leading a 14-member Indian team, which had won the bronze medal in the last edition in 2023. Apart from Sindhu and Sen, the team also boasts of the likes of Asian Games gold medallists Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty along with Olympian HS Prannoy, and others. "The NCE has been focusing on grooming the upcoming juniors since its inception, and hosting a senior team camp here will also allow the juniors an opportunity to learn from the country's finest while also providing India's top talents to train together and create an ideal environment of team bonding ahead of this big team event," said Badminton Association of India Secretary General Sanjay Mishra as quoted from a press release by BAI.
Kidambi Srikanth advances to round two of Thailand Masters 2025
Thailand, January 29: The World Championships medalist Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the round two of the men's singles event at the ongoing Thailand Masters badminton tournament on Wednesday.
Thailand Masters: Kidambi Srikanth to spearhead Indian challenge
Pathumwan, January 27: Former world number one Kidambi Srikanth will spearhead the Indian challenge at the Thailand Masters 2025 badminton tournament starting from Tuesday at Nimibutr Stadium in Pathumwan.
PV Sindhu to sign 4-year-deal with leading sports equipment brand worth Rs 4 cr per year: Sources
New Delhi, January 24: India's double Olympic medalist shuttler PV Sindhu will sign a four-year deal with a leading sports equipment brand for four years, worth Rs 4 crore per year, according to sources.
More important for me is to play well and give my best: Kidambi Srikanth ahead of Indonesia Masters
By Vipul Kashyap, New Delhi, January 21: Ahead of the Indonesia Masters 2025, former India world no. 1 Kidambi Srikanth opened up on his preparations for the tournament where he went on to say that for him it is important for him is to play well and give his best in the game.
PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen to lead India's challenge in Indonesia Masters 2025
Jakarta, January 21: Ace Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Laksya Sen along with men's doubles pair Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy will lead the Indian contingent in the upcoming Indonesia Masters 2025 badminton tournament which will kickstart on Tuesday in Jakarta, Indonesia.
PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen set to spearhead India's challenge in Indonesia Masters 2025
Jakarta, January 20: Top shuttlers PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen will spearhead the Indian challenge at the Indonesia Masters 2025 badminton tournament, set to begin in Jakarta on Tuesday.
India's rising stars ready to shine at India Open 2025
New Delhi, Jan 11: As the India Open 2025 approaches, excitement builds not only for the presence of seasoned champions but also for the promising talents who are set to make their mark on one of the most prestigious badminton stages.
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen crashes out of Malaysia Open 2025
Kuala Lumpur, January 8: Ace Indian shuttler and Paris Olympics 2024 semi-finalist Lakshya Sen lost his Malaysia Open 2025 badminton tournament clash against Chinese Taipei's Chi Yu-Jen in straight games at the Stadium Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Tuesday.
Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy gear up for Malaysia Open as new season begins
New Delhi, January 6: India's HS Prannoy is set to make his much-anticipated return to competitive badminton at the Malaysia Open 2025, which begins at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday. This BWF Super 1000 tournament marks Prannoy's first appearance since his Round of 16 exit at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where he lost to compatriot Lakshya Sen. Ranked 26th in the world, Prannoy will aim to regain his form as the new season begins, according to Olympics.com.