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Parupalli Kashyap

06 Dec 2020

Parupalli, Prannoy among 4 shuttlers testing positive for COVID-19

The three shuttlers -- Parupalli Kashyap, HS Prannoy and Pranaav Jerry Chopra -- recently attended Guru Sai Dutt's wedding which took place on November 25 in Hyderabad.

06 Nov 2020

I am now fit and ready to go, says Sindhu after cryptic 'I Retire' post

In September, reigning world champion PV Sindhu had pulled out of Denmark Open before agreeing to play in the Uber Cup, which was eventually postponed. Recently, there was a report which claimed that Sindhu had a rift with Gopichand and that she was not happy with the training facilities for the national camp. In order to work on her nutrition and recovery, Sindhu is currently in England and working with Rebecca Randell at the GSSI.

07 Sep 2020

PV Sindhu agrees to play in Thomas and Uber Cup

Earlier, Sindhu had decided to opt out of the tournament due to personal reasons, but now she has agreed to feature in the Thomas Uber Cup. The 2020 Thomas and Uber Cup is scheduled to be held from October 3 to 11 in Aarhus, Denmark. Sindhu returned to training last month with the start of the national camp for eight Olympic-bound athletes at the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy in Hyderabad.

31 Aug 2020

Physical ed teachers in Delhi govt schools to be trained for physical literacy

Sisodia inaugurated the online training programme being conducted in collaboration with noted badminton player Pullela Gopichand's sports foundation. "Physical and mental development are inter-linked. Today, when our children are not able to step out, it has become the need of the hour to introduce the concept of physical literacy," said Sisodia. Pullela Gopichand said his coach Hamid Hussain did not teach him much about the sport but he taught him how to love the sport.

13 Aug 2020

Indian shuttler N Sikki Reddy tests positive for coronavirus

Physiotherapist Kiran C, who also arrived at the National Badminton Camp at the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy in Hyderabad, has also tested positive for the virus.

Run on the Moon

26 Jun 2020

Over 14,000 runners to take part in 'Run to the Moon' fundraiser event

‘Run to the Moon' will conclude on July 21 to coincide with the 51st anniversary of man's first landing on the moon.

21 Jun 2020

Pullela Gopichand recommends HS Prannoy for Arjuna Award

On June 2, BAI had recommended Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty and Sameer Verma for Arjuna award, leaving out Prannoy which prompted the shuttler to express his displeasure on Twitter.

Pullela Gopichand

06 Apr 2020

Pullela Gopichand donates Rs 26 lakh towards coronavirus relief fund

Gopichand will contribute Rs 10 lakh to Telangana Chief Minister's Relief Fund and Rs. 5 lakh to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister's Relief Fund.

26 Aug 2019

A look at PV Sindhu's journey from badminton prodigy to BWF World Champion

The Padma Shri Awardee is currently ranked at number 6 by the Badminton World Federation (BWF).

Pullela Gopichand

31 Mar 2019

Olympic qualification system is unfair, putting strain on players: Gopichand

The Olympic qualification period for the Tokyo Games starts April 29 this year with the Badminton World Federation (BWF) considering the ranking list, to be published on April 30, 2020, to allocate spots and Gopichand feels that the BWF needs to have a relook at the qualification system.

All England Championship

05 Mar 2019

All England Championship: Sindhu, Saina look to snap 18-year-old jinx

It was Sindhu and Saina's mentor and current chief national coach P Gopichand, who was the last Indian to win the championship back in 2001.

All England Championship

13 Feb 2019

Indian shuttlers get tough draw at All England Championship

India's top shuttlers PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal, are currently playing the Senior National Championships and will head straight to Birmingham for the prestigious tournament, starting from March 6.

Pullela Gopichand

08 Feb 2019

Expecting a better badminton medal haul at 2020 Olympics: Pullela Gopichand

Saina Nehwal had clinched a bronze at the 2012 Olympics in London while P.V. Sindhu got a silver in the women`s singles final at the 2016 Rio Games.

16 Dec 2018

Hope no one will question me about my final losses anymore: PV Sindhu

After losing seven successive summit clashes, Olympic silver medallist Sindhu finally settled her finals blues with a 21-19 21-17 win over Japan's Nozomi Okuhara to lift the prestigious season-ending trophy.

World Tour Finals

16 Dec 2018

All England Championships will be our target next year: Pullela Gopichand

Gopichand was the last Indian to win the All England Championship in 2001, achieving the coveted feat after 21 years of Prakash Padukone's 1980 title.

27 Sep 2018

Glad today's generation don't struggle for basic sports facilities: Gopichand

Gopichand feels that Indian athletes no longer have to worry about the basic facilities that he had to struggle for in his playing days

06 Sep 2018

Bharat ke Veer trust established to assist families of martyred CRPF personnel

Citizens can contribute to the trust which would help families of slain heroes of CRPF live with dignity and with their heads held high.

05 May 2018

Saina and Sindhu are precious diamonds: Coach Gopichand

India's chief badminton coach Pullela Gopichand on Saturday called PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal -- his two most successful pupils -- as "precious diamonds".

Pullela Gopichand

17 Apr 2018

Indian badminton is not dependent on one or two players now: Pullela Gopichand

Chief national coach Pullela Gopichand on Tuesday hailed the depth Indian badminton has achieved over the years, saying the team is no longer dependent on one or two players.

15 Apr 2018

CWG 2018: Could have won more medals with favourable schedule, says Gopichand

A historic gold medal in the team event was the highlight of India's outstanding show at the 2018 Commonwealth Games (CWG), says the chief badminton coach Pullela Gopichand but was critical of scheduling, which he feels prevented them from winning more medals.

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