“Career Sabotage” at World University Games: Indian Badminton Players Left in the Cold
Six Indian badminton players, including Alisha Khan, were disqualified from the 2025 World University Games due to a shocking administrative error. Calling it “career sabotage,” players have demanded accountability from AIU and team officials after being denied medals, recognition, and opportunity.
Anmol Upadhyaya Falls to Z.Y. Wang, India’s Hopes Wiped Out at Japan Open 2025
India’s badminton campaign at the Japan Open 2025 ended without a single quarterfinal appearance. From PV Sindhu to Satwik-Chirag, every top Indian shuttler crashed out — a collective heartbreak in Tokyo.
No Quarterfinals for Satwik-Chirag as Wang-Liang Shut the Door
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty suffered a Round of 16 exit at the Japan Open 2025 after a straight-game loss to China’s Wang Chang and Liang Weikeng. A close first game turned into a second-game collapse, leaving India’s top duo out of the quarterfinals.
Panda Sisters Crash Out in Opening Round of Japan Open 2025
India’s Rutaparna and Swetaparna Panda lost to Japan’s Kawazoe and Ishikawa in the first round of the Japan Open 2025. Misfired smashes and missed net play led to a straight-games defeat.