After being postponed thrice due to COVID-19, the Khelo India Youth Games-2021 is being held from June 4 to June 13 across multiple venues. Haryana will be hosting the bulk of the events.
USA Badminton concluded that it was no longer feasible for them to host their tournament this year due to organisational complications coming out of COVID-19.
New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday vowed to align Delhi Capital Badminton Association's (DCBA) goal with Khelo India in search of talented badminton players across the country.
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], May 28 (ANI): Rohtak in Haryana is all about grappling. But budding athlete Unnati Hooda, who recently burst onto the badminton horizon, has given the city a different star with her smashes, drop shots, crisp returns and slick net-play.
New Delhi [India], May 27 (ANI): Indian Badminton player Lakshya Sen's proposal to train with World No. 1 Victor Axelson in Dubai was approved by Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) Committee members.
Ludhiana (Punjab) [India], May 26 (ANI): Punjab Sports Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer on Friday visited the residence of badminton player Dhruv Kapila, part of India's Thomas Cup-winning team.
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], May 24 (ANI): Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami honoured the son of Uttarakhand and world-famous player Lakshya Sen for India's historic Thomas Cup victory at Chief Sevak Sadan located at the Chief Minister's residence on Tuesday evening.
New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): The Badminton Association of India (BAI) handed a cash prize to the triumphant Indian contingent from the Thomas Cup upon their arrival in the country in New Delhi.
New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Thomas Cup team of the badminton champions, who shared their experiences of the tournament. The players talked about different aspects of their game, life beyond badminton and more.
New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): India badminton coach Pullela Gopichand lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for interacting with the Indian contingents for the Thomas and Uber Cup on Sunday.
New Delhi [India], May 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hosted India's Deaflympics contingent to congratulate the athletes on their landmark performance in the 24th edition of the Games.
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], May 18 (ANI): Former badminton star Pullela Gopichand and Poona District Metropolitan Association (PDMBA) launched commemorative coffee table book - 'The Poona Game,' to honour the 150 years of the game that was born in the city and mark its own 75th anniversary.