<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Rio 2016 News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news about Rio 2016 tournament. All the latest 2026 Badminton articles on SportsCafe.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in</link><image><url>https://cdn-static.spcafe.in/logo/logo192x192v1.png</url><title>Rio 2016 News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:58:14 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/badminton/tournament/rio_2016" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 14:20:51 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[ All Rights Reserved]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en-in]]></language><managingEditor><![CDATA[editor@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Editor)]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[admin@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Admin)]]></webMaster><ttl>2</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[2021 Tokyo Olympics | Meet your Olympians - Indian Badminton Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Badminton was supposed to be one of India's stronger suits at the upcoming 2021 Tokyo Olympics, but the scene is different altogether now with a few possibles failing to make the cut due to the lack of qualifying events. However, the four qualified shuttlers can still put on a strong show for India.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2021/jun/04/2021-tokyo-olympics-meet-your-olympians-indian-badminton-team?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2021/jun/04/2021-tokyo-olympics-meet-your-olympians-indian-badminton-team?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[sounak mullick]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 14:20:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y21/articles/badminton/sai_praneeth_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PV Sindhu in need of a purging journey before she becomes legend]]></title><description><![CDATA[What makes the love for a sport eternal is the exact thing that had made it exceptionally ruthless, to begin with. And it is the same element that has turned mere mortals into demigods throughout the ages.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2019/jul/22/pv-sindhu-in-need-of-a-purging-journey-before-she-becomes-legend?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2019/jul/22/pv-sindhu-in-need-of-a-purging-journey-before-she-becomes-legend?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Subhayan Dutta]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2019 15:05:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/badminton/Sindhu_Rio_QF.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[I shouldn't have gone to Rio, says Saina Nehwal on her injury at the 2016 Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saina Nehwal expressed her disappointment at her decision to participate in the Rio Olympics as it resulted in the Hyderabadi shuttler suffering a career-threatening knee injury. Saina also expressed happiness on reaching the semis of the BWF World Championship]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2017/aug/26/i-shouldnt-have-gone-to-rio-says-saina-nehwal-on-her-injury-at-the-2016-olympics?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2017/aug/26/i-shouldnt-have-gone-to-rio-says-saina-nehwal-on-her-injury-at-the-2016-olympics?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 26 Aug 2017 06:52:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/badminton/Saina_FB_new1.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kidambi Srikanth admits to losing sleep after narrowly missing out on Olympic medal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kidambi Srikanth was the Indian representative in the men’s singles category at Rio 2016 and he put on an impressive showing, entering the round of 16. However, he lost a closely fought encounter to Lin Dan in the quarter-finals and Srikanth acknowledged that the loss had hit him hard.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2017/may/09/kidambi-srikanth-admits-to-losing-sleep-after-narrowly-missing-out-on-olympic-medal?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2017/may/09/kidambi-srikanth-admits-to-losing-sleep-after-narrowly-missing-out-on-olympic-medal?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2017 11:30:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/badminton/Kidambi_Srikanth_getty_new12.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PV Sindhu accepts Andhra Pradesh government's job offer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rio Olympics silver medallist PV Sindhu has decided to accept Andhra Pradesh government's job offer as Group-I officer. Sindhu, currently with Bharat Petroleum, is expected to join at the rank of district deputy collector and could get IAS promotion within a few years under special consideration.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2017/feb/25/pv-sindhu-accepts-andhra-pradesh-governments-offer-of-group-i-officer?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2017/feb/25/pv-sindhu-accepts-andhra-pradesh-governments-offer-of-group-i-officer?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2017 08:17:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/badminton/PV_Sindhu_getty_dubai.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PV Sindhu : My aim is to achieve world No.1 ranking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Badminton ace PV Sindhu has expressed satisfaction at finishing 2016 on a successful note, saying that the silver medal at the Rio boosted her confidence. Sindhu also felt that it is not always possible for athletes to be at their best while speaking about the challenges of becoming world No.1.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/dec/23/pv-sindhu-my-aim-is-to-achieve-world-no-1-ranking?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/dec/23/pv-sindhu-my-aim-is-to-achieve-world-no-1-ranking?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2016 03:02:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/badminton/PV_sindhu_GettyImages.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sindhu must learn that it's okay to lose sometimes, says coach Gopichand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olympics Silver medallist PV Sindhu's coach Pullela Gopichand feels that his protege can do even better despite enjoying a stupendous run in 2016. Gopichand also wished that his former pupil Saina Nehwal can get back to her best in the next year after struggling with a knee injury this year.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/dec/21/sindhu-must-learn-that-its-okay-to-lose-sometimes-says-coach-gopichand?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/dec/21/sindhu-must-learn-that-its-okay-to-lose-sometimes-says-coach-gopichand?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2016 15:55:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/badminton/Gopichand_Sindhu_GettyImages.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PV Sindhu : Everything is different for me after the Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[PV Sindhu is of the opinion that her silver medal-winning performance at the Rio Olympics in August is helping  her to deal with failures better and expressed the need to work harder to win medals at big events.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/nov/10/pv-sindhu-everything-is-different-for-me-after-the-olympics?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/nov/10/pv-sindhu-everything-is-different-for-me-after-the-olympics?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2016 04:37:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/badminton/PV_sindhu_GettyImages.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saina Nehwal hints at early retirement following knee surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[2012 Olympics medalist Saina Nehwal has expressed concerns over her future after suffering a chronic knee injury during the Rio Olympics. The former World No. 1, who is currently recovering after undergoing a surgery, wishes to make a comeback in the China Open Super series starting November 15.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/nov/02/saina-nehwal-hints-at-early-retirement-following-knee-surgery?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/nov/02/saina-nehwal-hints-at-early-retirement-following-knee-surgery?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2016 16:21:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/badminton/SainaNehwal_credited.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deep inside, I knew Sindhu will win a medal at Rio, says Gopichand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite winning six major titles and a silver medal at the Olympics, PV Sindhu's coach Pullela Gopichand believes that the 21-year old still has time to reach her peak.The coach was also pleased that Sindhu was able to win a medal at the Olympics against all odds and credited it to perfect planning.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/sep/08/deep-inside-i-knew-sindhu-will-win-a-medal-at-rio-says-gopichand?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/sep/08/deep-inside-i-knew-sindhu-will-win-a-medal-at-rio-says-gopichand?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2016 06:33:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/badminton/Gopichand_Sindhu_GettyImages.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kidambi Srikanth : Hopefully next Olympics, I will win gold]]></title><description><![CDATA[After producing an impressive performance at the Rio Olympics by reaching the quarters, Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth wants to win the gold at the next Olympics. The 23-year-old, who lost to Lin Dan in the quarters, also said that Super Series tournaments are more competitive than the Olympics. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/aug/26/kidambi-srikanth-hope-i-will-be-stronger-and-win-gold-in-next-olympics?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/aug/26/kidambi-srikanth-hope-i-will-be-stronger-and-win-gold-in-next-olympics?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2016 10:57:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/badminton/Kidambi_Srikanth_getty_images_1.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saina Nehwal looking to complete rehab properly, says coach Vimal Kumar]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the nation has been busy celebrating PV Sindhu, India's star from London 2012 – Saina Nehwal – is recovering from a right knee injury. Speaking about Saina’s plans for the near future, coach Vimal Kumar said that the 26-year-old is right now only looking at completing her rehabilitation.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/aug/24/saina-nehwal-looking-to-complete-rehab-properly-says-coach-vimal-kumar?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/aug/24/saina-nehwal-looking-to-complete-rehab-properly-says-coach-vimal-kumar?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2016 10:09:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/badminton/Saina_Nehwal_FB_BAI.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sindhu is special because she has Gopi for support: Gopi's wife PVV Lakshmi]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former National champion herself, Pullela Gopichand's wife PVV Lakshmi has been a pillar of support for the Chief coach of Indian badminton. Lakshmi singled out Gopichand's contribution as an important reason for Sindhu's success and also talked about Gopi's sacrifices in his coaching journey.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/aug/22/sindhu-is-special-because-she-has-gopi-for-support-gopi-s-wife-pvv-lakshmi?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/aug/22/sindhu-is-special-because-she-has-gopi-for-support-gopi-s-wife-pvv-lakshmi?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:57:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/badminton/Gopichand.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[5000+ crowd waits to give grand welcome to PV Sindhu at Hyderabad]]></title><description><![CDATA[After her silver-medal winning performance at the Rio Olympics, PV Sindhu will receive a grand welcome in her home city when she returns to Hyderabad on Monday. The 21-year-old will be felicitated at an event in Gachibowli stadium after she arrives from Rio tomorrow. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/aug/21/5000-crowd-waits-to-give-grand-welcome-to-pv-sindhu-at-hyderabad?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/aug/21/5000-crowd-waits-to-give-grand-welcome-to-pv-sindhu-at-hyderabad?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 21 Aug 2016 08:05:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/badminton/PV_Sindhu_Rio_Olympics_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pullela Gopichand | The untold story of India’s badminton Dronacharya]]></title><description><![CDATA[The name on everyone’s lips today is PV Sindhu. An Olympic Silver medal at the age of 21 has made her an overnight sensation, and she would have inspired the next generation to take up the sport. But, the man who was behind her transformation into a world beater was Pullela Gopichand.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/aug/20/pullela-gopichand-the-untold-story-of-india-s-badminton-dronacharya?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/aug/20/pullela-gopichand-the-untold-story-of-india-s-badminton-dronacharya?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Arun S Kaimal]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2016 10:17:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/badminton/PV_sindhu_gopichand_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gopichand: I feel very very proud]]></title><description><![CDATA[After PV Sindhu’s silver-medal finish, a proud Pullela Gopichand expressed his happiness at the efforts put in by her to reach the podium in Rio. Gopichand also believes that the experience of Friday’s defeat against Carolina Marin will only help strengthen Sindhu for future battles.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/aug/20/gopichand-i-feel-very-very-proud?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/aug/20/gopichand-i-feel-very-very-proud?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2016 09:36:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/badminton/Gopichand_Sindhu_GettyImages.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PV Sindhu to receive cash prize and a BMW car after Olympic win]]></title><description><![CDATA[PV Sindhu's silver medal in the Rio Olympics had various state governments and sports authorities coming out to announce their awards for the 21-year old shuttler. Among all the big-money announcements, Badminton Association of India announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh for her coach Pullela Gopichand.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/aug/20/pv-sindhu-to-receive-cash-prize-and-a-bmw-car-after-olympic-win?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/aug/20/pv-sindhu-to-receive-cash-prize-and-a-bmw-car-after-olympic-win?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2016 08:56:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/badminton/PV_sindhu_GettyImages.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PV Sindhu: I am on cloud nine at the moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[After winning India’s first silver medal in badminton in the Olympics on Friday, PV Sindhu has expressed her joy at winning the medal. The 21-year-old, who lost to World No.1 Carolina Marin in a tight three-setter, also felt that things would be different from here on in her life. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/aug/20/pv-sindhu-i-am-on-cloud-nine-at-the-moment?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/aug/20/pv-sindhu-i-am-on-cloud-nine-at-the-moment?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2016 08:45:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/badminton/PV_Sindhu_Rio_Olympics_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter reacts to PV Sindhu's silver medal at Rio Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[PV Sindhu's dream run at the Rio Olympics came to an end on Friday after she lost in the final to World No.1 Carolina Marin in a tight three-setter. The Twitterati hailed Sindhu for her valiant performance in the final, and here are the best of them.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/aug/20/twitter-reacts-to-pv-sindhu-s-silver-medal-at-rio-olympics?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/aug/20/twitter-reacts-to-pv-sindhu-s-silver-medal-at-rio-olympics?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kishore Kumar]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2016 05:22:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gne/articles/badminton/PVSindhumalaysianew.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rio 2016 | Silver is the colour; Sindhu’s dream run ends in final]]></title><description><![CDATA[PV Sindhu walked onto the court in her yellow dress, and by the end of the night, she walked off it with a shiny medal around her neck, but it was not gold. She lost a thrilling encounter 21-19, 12-21, 15-21 against World No.1 Carolina Marin to win the silver medal in the women's singles final.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/aug/19/rio-2016-silver-is-the-colour-sindhu-s-juggernaut-ends-in-final?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/aug/19/rio-2016-silver-is-the-colour-sindhu-s-juggernaut-ends-in-final?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2016 15:31:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/badminton/PV_Sindhu_Rio_Olympics_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PV Sindhu | Emerging from Saina's shadows to become India’s new golden girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[At just 21 years old, PV Sindhu is already an Olympic silver medallist. She gave the World No.1 the scare of her life before her dream run came to an end. Sindhu might have arrived at Rio as a youngster, but she has left the biggest sporting stage as the next flag-bearer of Indian badminton. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/aug/19/pv-sindhu-emerging-from-saina-s-shadows-to-become-india-s-new-golden-girl?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/aug/19/pv-sindhu-emerging-from-saina-s-shadows-to-become-india-s-new-golden-girl?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Arun S Kaimal]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2016 10:26:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/badminton/Sindhu_Rio_QF.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rio 2016 | PV Sindhu confirms medal; becomes first Indian shuttler to enter Olympic final]]></title><description><![CDATA[PV Sindhu became the first Indian in the history of Olympics to enter the final of a badminton event after registering a straight-set victory over World No.6 Nozomi Okuhara in the semis. Sindhu confirmed a medal for India with the win, as she defeated the Japanese 21-19, 21-10 in 49 minutes.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/aug/18/rio-2016-pv-sindhu-confirms-medal-becomes-first-indian-shuttler-to-enter-olympic-final?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/aug/18/rio-2016-pv-sindhu-confirms-medal-becomes-first-indian-shuttler-to-enter-olympic-final?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2016 15:54:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gw-y20/articles/badminton/PV_Sindhu_SF_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rio 2016 | Kidambi Srikanth goes down fighting to Olympic champion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kidambi Srikanth, ranked no.11 in the world, came back from a set down to challenge the two-time Olympic champion Lin Dan in the quarter-final before going down fighting in the decider. 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The 21-year-old has expressed her joy after the match, and she hopes to be at her best in the semis against Nozomi Okuhara.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/aug/17/pv-sindhu-on-her-stunning-win-it-s-one-of-the-best-moments?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/aug/17/pv-sindhu-on-her-stunning-win-it-s-one-of-the-best-moments?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2016 06:55:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/badminton/PV_Sindhu_Getty_Olympics.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[PV Sindhu provides blinding ray of hope in India's bleak Olympics ; defeats World No. 2 to enter semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[She was up against the World No. 2 and two-time Olympic medalist, but PV Sindhu played the match of her life to enter the semifinal of the women's singles event here. If Sindhu repeats her masterclass she put up in the 22-20, 21-19 win against Wang Yihan, a Gold is not too above her at Rio.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/aug/17/pv-sindhu-provides-blinding-ray-of-hope-in-india-s-bleak-olympics-defeats-world-no-2-to-enter-semis?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/aug/17/pv-sindhu-provides-blinding-ray-of-hope-in-india-s-bleak-olympics-defeats-world-no-2-to-enter-semis?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Prabu Thiruppathy]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2016 00:19:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/badminton/Sindhu_Rio_QF.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rio 2016 | Kidambi Srikanth storms into quarters]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Saina Nehwal’s loss, Kidambi Srikanth took the responsibility on his shoulders and stormed into the quarters of the men’s singles event at Rio by defeating Denmark’s Jan O Jorgensen 21-19, 21-19. 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The 21-year-old believes that adapting to the conditions will be the key at Rio with everyone capable of winning on their day.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/jul/31/pv-sindhu-there-is-no-favorite-at-olympics-anybody-can-beat-anyone-on-the-day?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/badminton/articles/2016/jul/31/pv-sindhu-there-is-no-favorite-at-olympics-anybody-can-beat-anyone-on-the-day?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Amlan Majumdar]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jul 2016 11:36:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gs/articles/badminton/PV_Sindhu_Getty_1.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item></channel></rss>