ASHWINI PONNAPPA
'I want to': Saina Nehwal expresses ambition to enter electoral politics
Badminton star Saina Nehwal expressed openness to future electoral politics and joining the BJP. She aims to contribute to national development beyond her sports career. Nehwal praised Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand for their bronze medal win. The duo secured a medal after a long wait for Indian women's doubles. Their performance showcased confidence and composure under significant pressure.
Treesa-Gayatri clinch maiden World Championships bronze after fighting semifinal loss
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand won a maiden bronze medal at the BWF World Championships after losing to defending champions and world No. 1 pair Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning of China in the women’s doubles semifinals.
I can't go through this again: Ashwini Ponnappa after retiring from her Olympic career
Star India shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa announced her retirement from the Olympics after a disappointing loss in their Group C badminton women's team match against Australia's Setyana Mapasa and Angela Yu at the multi-sport event.
Paris Olympics: Ashwini Ponnappa-Tanisha Crasto lose to Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida, stare at early exit
India's Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto suffered their second consecutive group stage defeat in the women's doubles badminton competition at the Paris Olympic. They lost 11-21 12-21 to the world number four Japanese duo of Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida in the 48-minute Group C match.
It all started over a meal: Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto’s journey to Paris Olympics
Their partnership evolved in quick time. “We travelled together because we did not have a support team at that point. We would help each other with our games. We stayed in the same hotel room and bonded at every level. Our off - court chemistry actually helped our on-court chemistry immensely,” said Tanisha. There is no better validation than success. For Ashwin and Tanisha, it was the quarterfinal appearance at the 2023 Hong Kong Open.
Srikanth, Kashyap knocked out of men's singles in All England
The Indian duo of Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy got the better of Thailand's Benyapa Aimsaard and Nuntakarn Aimsaard in straight games, 21-14 21-12, in a women's doubles match that lasted 30 minutes.
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Ashwini Ponnappa has to paws and focus during workouts, is joined by pet dogs in floor exercises
The badminton champion works out once a day and watches her food intake.
Kidambi Srikanth & Ashwini Ponnappa wear masks, pull a prank - and leave a bunch of youngsters in awe!
The ace shuttlers turned out to be star actors too.
P V Sindhu rises one spot, Srikanth slips in latest BWF ranking
Among other Indians, Saina Nehwal (16th), B Sai Praneeth (19th), H S Prannoy (15th) and Ajay Jayaram (17th) remained static in their respective positions.
P V Sindhu loses to Carolina Marin, B Sai Praneeth enters Singapore semis
Sindhu, who had reached a career-best World No.2 after winning the India Open by beating Olympic champion Marin in New Delhi, went down 11-21 15-21 in a lopsided quarterfinal match.
Jwala Gutta-Ashwini Ponnappa knocked out of Olympics
The Indians, who were distinctly uncoordinated in their opening loss to Japan, gave a better account of themselves in today's match but failed to go for the kill.
India's campaign ends in New Zealand Open
Jwala and Ashwini, gave a tough fight in the opening game but ran out of steam in the second to go down 22-24 8-21 to the local combo of Setyana Mapasa and Gronya Somerville.
Without Saina Nehwal, Indian women face tough task in Badminton Asia Team Championships
Saina, currently ranked world number two, ruled herself out for the event as she is still recovering from the foot injury.
Srikanth remains World No. 9, Sindhu slips to 12th
India's K Srikanth remained static at World No. 9 while P V Sindhu dropped a place to be No. 12 in the latest BWF rankings.
P V Sindhu moves to World No. 11 in BWF ranking
Sindhu, who made a resounding start to the season by winning the Malaysia Masters is now at 11th spot with 54,380 points in women's singles ranking.
'Trump Match' will be a big challenge for coaches: Kidambi Srikanth
Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth today said the new rule of 'Trump Match', introduced in the second edition of PBL, will be a big challenge for coaches.
Aim is to break into top 10 by year-end: Jwala Gutta
India's top women's doubles pair in badminton, seasoned campaigners Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa, are aiming to crack the top 10 in world rankings before the year comes to an end.
Sai Praneeth loses to Rajiv Ouseph in Bitburger Badminton Open, Indian challenge ends
Sai Praneeth lost his singles pre-quarterfinal match against Rajiv Ouseph as Indian challenge at Bitburger Badminton Open Grand Prix Gold came to an end.
Finally, Jwala Gutta, Ashwini Ponnappa included in TOP scheme
Besides Jwala and Ashwini, the men's doubles pair of Sumeeth Reddy and Manu Atri, ranked 21st in the world, have also been included in the scheme.
Parupalli Kashyap enters Round 2; Ajay, Sindhu, Jwala Gutta-Ashwini Ponnappa lose
Kashyap was handed a win by Takuma Ueda after the Japanese shuttler retired midway at 3-2 in the opening game at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.
PM Narendra Modi congratulates Saina Nehwal
Modi congratulated ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal for winning a silver medal at the prestigious World Badminton Championships in Indonesia.
India ace Saina Nehwal assured of bronze at World Championship
Saina Nehwal etched her name in the history book by assuring herself of at least a bronze medal after reaching the semifinals of the World Badminton Championship.
India can qualify in doubles at Rio Olympics: Kim Tan Her
Renowned Malaysian doubles coach Kim Tan Her is confident about India's qualification in doubles category at next year's Rio Olympics Games.
Jwala Gutta, Ashwini Ponnappa getting all the support, says Pullela Gopichand
After their win at the Canadian Open, Ashwini and Jwala had urged Gopichand to treat all badminton players equally or step down as the national coach.
At least now, government should support us: Jwala Gutta
Jwala insisted that lack of support from the government would make it difficult for the youngsters to take up doubles.
PM Narendra Modi congratulates Jwala Gutta, Ashwini Ponappa for winning title
PM Modi congratulated Indian shuttlers Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa for winning the Canada Open women's doubles title, saying that he was proud of them for the wonderful victory.
Jwala Gutta - Ashwini Ponnappa pair wins Canada Open
The third-seeded Indian pair of Jwala Gutta-Ashwini Ponnappa triumphed 21-19 21-16 in the contest which lasted 35 minutes.
Canada Open Grand Prix badminton: Praneeth, Jayaram; Jwala-Ashwini, Sikki-Gadre reach quarters
Ninth seed Jayaram, who also rose a place to 32nd, prevailed over Indonesia's Wisnu Yuli Prasetyo 21-12 17-21 21-12 in another hard-fought battle.
Attri-Reddy in finals of US Open, Praneeth, Jwala Gutta-Ashwini Ponnappa out
Men's singles shuttler B Sai Praneeth, lost to two-time Olympic silver medallist Lee Chong Wei of Malaysian in the semifinals.
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