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    Asian Games 2018 | We hope that we come back with medals, says Pullela Gopichand

    Despite agreeing to the fact that this year has been quite tough for Indian shuttlers, Chief Coach Pullela Gopichand is hopeful that the squad will bring in medals from the quadrennial event. Following the CWG, the Indian shuttlers have not won a single tournament in the top 3 BWF brackets.
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    newsbadminton4 days ago

    Aakarshi Kashyap overcomes Malvika Bansod to clinch India Junior International title

    16-year-old shuttler Aakarshi Kashyap has defeated Malvika Bansod 21-13 21-19 in a final that lasted for 37 minutes, to win the India Junior International title in Pune on Sunday. After the win, Kashyap has reaffirmed her position as one of the most promising upcoming shuttlers in the country.
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    newsbadminton5 days ago

    Vietnam Open 2018 | Ajay Jayaram bags silver after losing final to Shesar Hiren Rhustavito

    Indian shuttler Ajay Jayaram has bagged the silver medal after losing to Indonesia’s Shesar Hiren Rhustavito in the final match of the Vietnam Open 2018. Following the defeat in the finals, Jayaram has taken his tally of silver medals to two with consecutive runner-up finishes in a span of a month.
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    newsbadminton5 days ago

    Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy need to be able to cope up with pressure, believes Vimal Kumar

    Former badminton coach Vimal Kumar has asserted that Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy need to be able to cope up with the pressure and change their game according to the situation. Kumar added that he was disappointed to see the top two Indian shuttlers crash out early at the World Championship.
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    newsbadminton5 days ago

    Vietnam Open | Ajay Jayaram through to final; Mithun Manjunath ousted

    Indian badminton star Ajay Jayaram has reached the finals of the ongoing 2018 Vietnam Open after defeating Japan’s Yu Igarashi in straight games of 21-14, 21-19. However, fellow compatriot Mithun Manjunath has been knocked out after losing to Indonesia’s Shesar Hiren Rhustavito in the semi-finals.
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    newsbadminton8 days ago

    Vietnam Open | Ajay Jayaram, Rituparna Das secure quarter-final spot

    Indian ace Ajay Jayaram pulled off a stunning win against top seed Ygor Coelho in the second round of the Vietnam Open being played at Ho Chi Minh City by a score of 22-20, 21-14. Meanwhile, Rituparna Das continued her impressive form as she beat sixth seed Sung Shuo to secure the round four spot.
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    newsbadminton9 days ago

    I hope that I move forward and do well, says PV Sindhu ahead of Asian Games

    Despite the shortage of time for thorough preparations due to the recently concluded World Championships, PV Sindhu has hoped that she can perform well at the upcoming Asian Games. She expects that the team to be able to retrieve more than a single bronze they claimed in Incheon in 2014.
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    newsbadminton9 days ago

    Vietnam Open 2018 | Ajay Jayaram, Siril Verma, and Rituparna Das shine on Day 1

    Indian shuttlers Ajay Jayaram, Siril Verma, and Rituparna Das have made it to the next round of the 2018 Vietnam Open after winning their respective matches in the singles category on Day 1. The other Indians shuttlers, particularly the doubles players, also impressed on Day 1 of the Tour 100 event.
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    newsbadminton10 days ago

    Asian Games | Winning singles medal won’t be cakewalk, believes Prakash Padukone

    India’s all-time badminton great Prakash Padukone has asserted that winning a singles medal in the upcoming Asian Games won’t be a cakewalk for India’s badminton stars. He has claimed that most of the top badminton playing nations are in Asia and they will be very tough to beat.
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    newsbadminton11 days ago

    Vietnam Open | Lakshya Sen withdraws due to injury; Ajay Jayaram sole Indian contender for medal

    After Lakshya Sen failed to recover from shin splint injuries in time for the upcoming Vietnam Open, Ajay Jayaram will bear the hopes of winning a medal at this year's Vietnam Open. However, Mithun Manjunath, who reached the semifinals of the Russian Open, is also slated to play a qualifier.
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