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France suffered a dramatic loss against Spain in the other semifinal clash, going down 5-4. Didier Deschamps' French brigade made a spirited comeback in the game after trailing 4-0 and 5-1 at one point. But goals from Kylian Mbappe, Rayan Cherki and Kolo Muani eventually went in vain as Spain secured a place in the final.
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Business Standard
2 hours ago
- Business Standard
Badminton faces shuttle crisis; BAI, Gopichand urge urgent alternatives
The humble shuttlecock, the lifeline of badminton, has become the sport's biggest worry with prices of imported feather shuttles more than doubling in the past year amid an acute shortage of raw material in China. A recent article in French newspaper L'Equipe attributed the crisis to changing food habits in China, where preference for pork over duck and goose meat has reduced poultry farming, and to a global surge in badminton's popularity. The squeeze has forced India's top stakeholders to admit the sport can no longer depend solely on goose and duck feathers. "Sooner or later, we have to move away from feathers as a natural product. The sport has grown exponentially, and between China, Indonesia and India alone, we account for nearly two-fifths of the world's population consuming shuttles, chief national coach Pullela Gopichand told PTI. "The scarcity isn't just about fewer ducks or geese being reared, it's also because more people are playing badminton. That's a good sign, but unless we find lab-grown or synthetic options, we will have a problem. I am confident a breakthrough will come in the next five years. While reports suggested Gopichand's academy in Hyderabad was left with less than two weeks of shuttle reserves, BAI secretary Sanjay Mishra said supply to national camps will stabilise this week but admitted the long-term challenge remains. "Yonex has assured us shipments after August 20, so there's no immediate panic. The shortage hasn't affected the camp or any tournament. But these shuttles are made of goose and duck feathers, and as demand rises globally, we have to think of alternatives. "I had a discussion with BWF during a meeting, they have been experimenting with plastic shuttles but somehow they didn't have the same control or accuracy." Karan Dhar, Managing Director of Yonex India, also assured to fast-track deliveries. We are working to address the immediate concerns. Shipments are expected shortly, and in a day or two, we will be sending shuttles to Hyderabad and the national camps. The tentative schedule is around August 20, but we are trying to expedite it, he said. Dhar conceded the shortage is severe and unlikely to be temporary. "This is essentially a raw material issue. The supply of feathers has dropped and costs have escalated sharply. It has definitely affected demand and made the sport costlier, especially for players who cannot afford such high prices, he said. "Even if production is shifted outside China, the basic feathers still come from there, so the dependence is very high. Efforts are underway to develop synthetic or hybrid shuttles Yonex is working on innovations but a complete replacement hasn't yet been found." The price of a tube of high-quality shuttles has soared from Rs 1,200 at the end of 2023 to nearly Rs 3,000 now. GST adds 12 per cent to already inflated imported prices, prompting calls for government intervention. "I think that is a possibility wherein maybe the government can be requested if they could reduce the import duties or the taxes that may help in lowering the cost of the physician box making it slightly more competitive, Dhar said. "That discussion is going on. Yes, even they are aware of it. Even the association is having difficulty because of the increase in costs." India has a few production units in Kerala and West Bengal, but they are limited in scale and quality and have struggled to compete with mass-produced Chinese imports. Asked what role India can play, Gopichand said: Shuttle costs are already a big reason why badminton is so expensive. If we can bring them down, the sport will grow even bigger. I don't think that we are going to eat duck as much or could produce as much duck feather, that's not going to be the case. But India's research institutions like IITs can play a role in developing feather-like materials. We cannot remain dependent on nature of food consumption in one country for the future of an entire sport. "I think before the entire ecosystem come to a halt because the bird flu affected it in the past, now scarcity is affecting it, so it's not good that you're dependent on nature in China for an entire sport so it's imperative that we find the right answers quickly," he signed off. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Indian Express
8 hours ago
- Indian Express
Not just Jannik Sinner, these tennis players too suffered under the blistering heat and humidity of Cincinnati
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Hans India
a day ago
- Hans India
Nottingham Forest sign Arnaud Kalimuendo on a five-year deal
Nottingham Forest have announced the signing of Arnaud Kalimuendo, who joins the Club on a five-year deal. The 23-year-old enjoyed a fine season in Ligue 1 in 2024/25, scoring 18 goals and registering four assists in 34 appearances for Stade Rennais. The Frenchman started his career with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the age of ten, working his way through the Academy in the French capital. Aged just 16, the forward made his debut for the under-19 squad in the UEFA Youth League. He made his official first team debut in 2020, signing a contract extension with the 13-time French champions the same year. 'When I heard about the interest from Forest, I was honoured. This is a proud moment for me, joining a team that had a strong season last year and a Club with great history. 'I'm ready for the challenge, and I arrive here with good experience. I had a good season last year with goals and assists, but I want more and want to reach a new level here. 'I can't wait to play in the Premier League, and to play at the City Ground. I watched games from last season, and it's clear that the fans create a beautiful atmosphere. I'm excited to see them and impatient to get started," said Kalimuendo. After enjoying two successful loan spells at Lens, where he netted 21 times in 65 appearances, Kalimuendo ended his ten-year association with PSG, moving to Brittany to sign for Rennes in August 2022. Kalimuendo played in the Europa League in his first two seasons for the Ligue 1 side and has gone on to play over 100 times, scoring 40 goals. Operating primarily as a centre-forward but with the ability to stretch defenders and play out wide, Kalimuendo is an agile forward who arrives on Trentside after his best goalscoring season. Chief Football Officer, Ross Wilson said, 'It's been a busy few days for us — the culmination of a lot of hard work from our staff over a number of weeks. 'Arnaud is someone whose progress we've followed closely across PSG, Lens, and Rennes, and we're delighted that the next step in his journey will be here in Nottingham. 'He's arriving with real excitement and big energy, and we look forward to seeing that on the pitch.'
