Tanisha Crasto

India’s young women’s badminton team bounced back strongly in the Uber Cup with a convincing 4-1 win over Ukraine, keeping their quarterfinal hopes alive. After a close loss to Denmark earlier, the team showed confidence and energy, with youngsters stepping up in a big way to deliver a dominant performance.

India secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Ukraine in the Uber Cup after an initial defeat to Denmark. Despite strong performances from Unnati Hooda, Tanvi Sharma, and Devika Sihag, and a doubles win for PV Sindhu and tanisha crasto, India's quarterfinal hopes remain slim. They need to defeat China and hope Denmark loses to Ukraine.

Goa aims to nurture its first home-grown Olympian for India's potential 2036 Games bid. The state is launching 'Mini Olympics Goa' (MOG) for talented 12-15 year olds, focusing on future talent. This initiative will identify and fund promising young athletes, ensuring Goa is represented when India hosts the global sporting event.

Ayush Shetty is the sole Indian contender remaining at the Badminton Asia Championships after other prominent players, including PV Sindhu, were eliminated in the second round. Shetty secured a dominant victory over Chi Yu Jen and is now one win away from a medal. He will face Jonathan Christie in the quarterfinals.

India have named balanced squads for the Thomas and Uber Cup in Denmark, blending experience with young talent. Lakshya Sen leads the men’s team, which retains its 2022-winning core, while PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda headline the women’s side. New and returning players add depth. Selections were based on rankings and team needs, with officials confident the mix can deliver strong results.

HS Prannoy has withdrawn from the Orleans Masters Super 300 after a shoulder injury suffered during the Swiss Open in Basel. Scans showed a minor tear, and he hopes to return for the Asian Championships in Ningbo. With him out, youngsters like Ayush Shetty and Tanvi Sharma will lead India’s challenge.

India had mixed results at the Swiss Open as Kiran George stunned former world champion Loh Kean Yew 23-21, 21-19 to reach the next round. Dhruv Kapila and tanisha crasto also secured an upset win in mixed doubles. However, Kidambi Srikanth, Ayush Shetty, Tanvi Sharma and Unnati Hooda exited early, while Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced.

Lakshya Sen defeated China’s Shi Yu Qi 23-21, 19-21, 21-17 in a tough three-game match, marking his first BWF World Tour win over the former world No. 1. Praised for staying “very calm and composed,” Lakshya showed strong defence and attack to seal a “very confidence boosting win.” Malvika Bansod lost, while Kapila–Crasto won in mixed doubles.

Unseeded Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen delivered a stunning upset at the All England Championships, defeating world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi in a thrilling three-game encounter. Sen's remarkable performance, marked by fast-paced rallies and powerful smashes, secured his place in the pre-quarterfinals. The mixed doubles pair of Kapila and Crasto also advanced.

Lakshya Sen battled back from mid-match slumps to defeat Hong Kong's Ng Ka Long Angus 21-19, 21-23, 21-10, advancing to the All England Championships quarterfinals. He is the sole Indian remaining after a mixed doubles pair retired. Sen's win, despite surrendering leads, showcased resilience, setting up a tough quarterfinal clash.

Aditi Bhatt, Tasnim Mir and doubles specialist tanisha crasto bagged double crown each in the Yonex Sunrise All India Sub-Junior (U-15 and U-17) Ranking Badminton tournament which concluded at the Divisional Sports Complex in Mankapur here on Sunday.

Jain University, Bengaluru, downed Madurai Kamaraj University 2-0 to win the South Zone inter-university badminton tournament (women) for the sixth consecutive time in Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh.

This marked the third title for the Indian pair of tanisha crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa in the current year, following their victories at the Abu Dhabi Masters Super 100 and Nantes International Challenge. The second-seeded Indian combination finished runners-up at the Syed Modi International Super 300 tournament last week in Lucknow. They defeated the Chinese Taipei duo Sung Shuo Yun and Yu Chien Hui in a straight-game victory, with a scoreline of 21-13, 21-19, during the 40-minute final.

India faced a 1-4 defeat against Denmark in the Sudirman Cup Group D match, with PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy losing in straight games. tanisha crasto and Shruti Mishra secured the only victory for India in the women's doubles. Dhruv Kapila and tanisha crasto, Hariharan Amsakarunan and Ruban Kumar also suffered defeats, contributing to Denmark's dominant performance.

It was a memorable day for Ritika Thaker. The city shuttler was playing two finals for the first time in her career and was gunning for a double crown in the Yonex-Sunrise All India Junior (U-19) Ranking Badminton tournament.

India is set to send seven badminton players to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Among them, PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen, and the pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty had automatically qualified for their respective events through ranking. Ashwini Ponnappa and tanisha crasto also earned spots in women's doubles.

India's Ashwini Ponnappa and tanisha crasto surged into the women's doubles final, securing their spot in the last stage of the Syed Modi International badminton tournament, while Priyanshu Rajawat faltered after gaining an initial advantage and bowed out in the semifinals.

Talented shuttler from Chhattisgarh Ishaan Bhatnagar and his mixed doubles partner tanisha crasto from Goa jumped five places to be ranked 35th in the BWF (Badminton World Federation) world rankings list released on Tuesday. The mixed doubles pair secured 38,880 points from 16 tournaments.