PV Sindhu wins China Open Super Series

Rio Olmpics Silver medallist PV Sindhu became the second Indian to win China Open Super Series. Sindhu defeated China’s Sun Yu to clinch the title. This is Sindhu’s maiden China Open title. Saina Nehwal was the only Indian before Sindhu ..

Saina Nehwal appointed member of IOC's Athletes' Commission

Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal has been appointed as a member of the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Athletes’ Commission. It is rare honour for an Indian sportsperson. In this regard, Saina has received a letter to the effect from the ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016

Saina Nehwal wins 2016 Australian Open Super Series Badminton title

Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal has won the 2016 Australian Open Super Series Badminton tournament title in women’s singles category. In the final match played at Sydney, Saina defeated Chinese Sun Yu by 11-21, 21-14, 21-19 score. It was Saina’s ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016

Shuttler Carolina Marin wins Female Player of the Year award

World number one women shuttler Carolina Marin from Spain has won the 2015 Female Badminton Player of the Year award. She was presented with the award by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) President Poul-Erik Hoyer in Dubai. India’s Saina Nehwal ..

Saina Nehwal wins silver medal at 2015 China Open

Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal has won silver medal at 2015 China Open Superseries Premier Badminton tournament after finishing at second position in the Women’s Singles category. In the final match played at the Haixia Olympic Sports Centre in Fuzhou, ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015

Badminton World Championship 2015: Saina Nehwal wins silver medal

Defending champion Carolina Marin Martin of Spain has won the prestigious World Badminton Championship 2015 in women’s single category. In the final match she defeated India’s Saina Nehwal by two set score of 16-21 and 19-21. This second time Carolina ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015

Carolina Marin wins Women's Singles Title in All England Open Badminton Championships 2015

Carolina Marin Martin of Spain has won the prestigious Women’s Singles Title in the All England Open Badminton Championships 2015. In the final match she defeated India’s Saina Nehwal by score of 14-21, 21-16, 21-7. With this victory, Carolina Marin became ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015

Saina Nehwal wins Syed Modi Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament 2015

Indian ace shuttler Saina Nehwal has clinched the Syed Modi International India Grand Prix Gold badminton title 2015 in the women’s singles category. In the final match she defeated world champion Carolina Marin (Spain) by score of 19-21, 25-23, 21-16 ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2015

Union Sports Ministry recommends Saina Nehwal's name for Padma Bhushan award

Union Sports Ministry has recommended badminton player Saina Nehwal’s name for Padma Bhushan award. As per Sports ministry, recommending her name is a special case. Earlier, she had expressed anger for not being nominated for this year’s award. However, Sports ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2015

Saina clinches Bronze in Badminton : Olympics

Saina Nehwal bagged a Bronze medal for India at the London Olympics in women’s Badminton as Xin Wang of China retired hurt.

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012