Big money, fewer matches for stars: Will the revamp of badminton Nationals be fruitful?

The Badminton Association of India would be conveying to the majority of players that few among them are more equal than others.

Abhijeet Kulkarni

· Sep 12, 2017 · 07:00 pm

Understanding Saina Nehwal’s roller-coaster relationship with mentor Gopichand

The former world No 1 announced on Monday that she would be returning to the Gopichand Academy, ending a three-year impasse.

Abhijeet Kulkarni

· Sep 05, 2017 · 05:15 pm

Saina Nehwal’s return to Hyderabad is not just about Pullela Gopichand

The badminton star says that her decision was also influenced by other factors.

Abhijeet Kulkarni

· Sep 04, 2017 · 06:15 pm

Rajyavardhan Rathore as Sports Minister is great but don’t expect miracles in short term

The appointment of a former sportsperson is a major step in the right direction for Indian sport.

Abhijeet Kulkarni

· Sep 04, 2017 · 03:00 pm

What ails Indian sport: Gopichand, Bindra, Rasquinha and Co share their vision

A series of interviews by The Field with people invested in Indian sport on the way forward.

Abhijeet Kulkarni

 & 

Ashish Magotra

· Aug 29, 2017 · 05:12 pm

Gunning for gold: After two major silver medals in last 12 months, Sindhu can only get better

The 22-year-old has had a remarkable run recently and the good news is she is still capable of improving.

Abhijeet Kulkarni

· Aug 29, 2017 · 09:30 am

She’s back: Sindhu’s silver is special, but Saina Nehwal’s bronze is just as brilliant

Saina’s comeback from her knee surgery is a hallmark of her dedication and single-mindedness.

Abhijeet Kulkarni

· Aug 28, 2017 · 08:45 pm

Brutal rallies, tired limbs, triumphant spirit: Okuhara vs Sindhu was a match for the ages

The slugfest of attacking tosses, sliced drops, energy-sapping retrievals left the crowd gasping for breath, probably more times than the minutes in the match.

Abhijeet Kulkarni

· Aug 28, 2017 · 09:55 am

PV Sindhu sets sight on gold after straight-games demolition of Chen Yufei in world championship

The Rio Olympic silver medallist has achieved her primary target of reaching the finals and now wants to go all out to become first Indian world champion

Abhijeet Kulkarni

· Aug 27, 2017 · 11:11 am

A Worlds bronze in the bag, Saina is looking forward to bigger challenges next year

Nehwal ran out of steam and lost to Nozomi Okuhara in the semifinals but her performance only means that she is ready to challenge the best once again.

Abhijeet Kulkarni

· Aug 26, 2017 · 10:27 pm

Played 5, won 5: When it comes to Chinese players, PV Sindhu has a perfect record at Worlds

Sindhu has never lost to a Chinese opponent at the Worlds and would be keen to maintain that record against Chen Yufei in the semifinal on Saturday.

Abhijeet Kulkarni

· Aug 26, 2017 · 01:12 pm

Saina Nehwal comes through tough quarterfinal with bruised body and sky-high confidence

The 26-year-old beat Kristy Gilmour to assure herself a second medal at the World Championships after returning from a knee surgery.

Abhijeet Kulkarni

· Aug 26, 2017 · 09:35 am