Badminton

PV Sindhu defeated fellow Indian Ashmita Chaliha 21-7 21-18 to progress to the women's singles semifinals of the India Open.

PV Sindhu said that it's important for her to keep changing strategies against every player.

Lakshya Sen will look to win his maiden title at his debut appearance at the India Open.

The 12th seeded Indian beat the local challenger 21-12, 21-16 in 36 minutes in the first round of the men's singles event.

In May, Sindhu was also named athlete ambassador for IOC's 'Believe in Sports' campaign.

PV Sindhu's fans were also impressed with the shuttler’s dance moves.

Kidambi Srikanth and in-form Lakshya Sen will spearhead the Indian challenge at the HYLO Open Super 500 badminton tournament.

French Open Super 750: Lakshya Sen beat Singapore's Loh Kean Yew to make quarter-finals, while Sameer Verma retired midway with injury.

Kidambi Srikanth and B Sai Praneeth were back to winning ways while Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty eased through their men's doubles match.

Saina Nehwal and the men's doubles pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy will hope to do better at the Thomas and Uber Cup Finals.

India will play China, Finland and Thailand in Group A of the 2021 Sudirman Cup badminton tournament.