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Al Etihad
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Al Etihad
Badminton: UAE charts ambitious strategy for global recognition
25 May 2025 14:22 ABU DHABI (WAM)Badminton is witnessing rapid growth in the UAE since the establishment of the UAE Badminton Federation in a short period, the sport has gained traction across clubs and academies nationwide, attracting thousands of players of various ages and nationalities, laying a strong foundation for the Olympic sport's future in the UAE Badminton Federation is implementing a strategic plan aimed at developing Olympic-level athletes, expanding the sport in schools and universities, enhancing the skills of technical staff, strengthening partnerships with local and international sports institutions, and promoting inclusivity by engaging all segments of society in badminton date, more than 12,000 players have registered across over 50 clubs and academies in the UAE. The capital, Abu Dhabi, has also hosted prominent international tournaments, most notably the Abu Dhabi Masters in October 2023, which featured over 200 players from 48 countries and served as one of the qualifying events for the Paris 2024 the achievements front, Rayan Malhan, a member of the UAE national badminton team, won the country's first-ever medal in badminton at the Asian Junior Championships. The 14-year-old secured a bronze medal in the under-15 and under-17 categories, held in Chengdu, the UAE national team secured four medals at the West Asia Junior Championship in recognition of its long-standing commitment to badminton development since 2014, Dubai was named the world's first Badminton Friendly City in July last year.
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Unnati, Malvika, Aakarshi exit Thailand Open; India's campaign ends
India's dismal run in elite international badminton tournaments continued, as all remaining shuttlers, including world number 10 women's doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand exited early, ending the country's campaign at the Thailand Open Super 500 here on Thursday. Treesa and Gayatri, returned to action following an injury layoff but fell 20-22, 14-21 to Japan's Rui Hirokami and Sayaka Hobara in the second round. With Lakshya Sen having bowed out in the men's singles opening round on Wednesday, Treesa and Gayatri were the last elite Indian players in the fray. The young Indian shuttlers also couldn't make an impact with Unnati Hooda, Malvika Bansod, and Aakarshi Kashyap bowing out after straight-game defeats against higher-ranked opponents in the women's singles second round on Thursday. Seventeen-year-old Unnati, champion at the 2022 Odisha Masters and 2023 Abu Dhabi Masters, was no match for world No. 2 and top seed Pornpawee Chochuwong, going down 14-21, 11-21 in just 39 minutes. World No. 23 Malvika, the 2024 Hylo Open runner-up, also struggled against former world champion and local favourite Ratchanok Intanon, losing 12-21, 16-21 in the USD 475,000 event. Aakarshi Kashyap was similarly outplayed by Thai southpaw Supanida Katethong, succumbing 9-21, 14-21 in a one-sided match that lasted just 34 minutes. In men's singles, Tharun Mannepalli — the only Indian to reach the second round — was no match for second-seeded Dane Anders Antonsen, losing 14-21, 16-21 in 42 minutes. India is yet to make a final appearance in any BWF World Tour event this year, with top singles players including Lakshya Sen, PV Sindhu, and HS Prannoy battling poor form, injuries, and illness.
NDTV
15-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Unnati Hooda, Malvika Bansod, Aakarshi Kashyap Exit Thailand Open; India's Campaign Ends
India's dismal run in elite international badminton tournaments continued, as all remaining shuttlers, including world number 10 women's doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand exited early, ending the country's campaign at the Thailand Open Super 500 in Bangkok on Thursday. Treesa and Gayatri, returned to action following an injury layoff but fell 20-22, 14-21 to Japan's Rui Hirokami and Sayaka Hobara in the second round. With Lakshya Sen having bowed out in the men's singles opening round on Wednesday, Treesa and Gayatri were the last elite Indian players in the fray. The young Indian shuttlers also couldn't make an impact with Unnati Hooda, Malvika Bansod, and Aakarshi Kashyap bowing out after straight-game defeats against higher-ranked opponents in the women's singles second round on Thursday. Seventeen-year-old Unnati, champion at the 2022 Odisha Masters and 2023 Abu Dhabi Masters, was no match for world No. 2 and top seed Pornpawee Chochuwong, going down 14-21, 11-21 in just 39 minutes. World No. 23 Malvika, the 2024 Hylo Open runner-up, also struggled against former world champion and local favourite Ratchanok Intanon, losing 12-21, 16-21 in the USD 475,000 event. Aakarshi Kashyap was similarly outplayed by Thai southpaw Supanida Katethong, succumbing 9-21, 14-21 in a one-sided match that lasted just 34 minutes. In men's singles, Tharun Mannepalli - the only Indian to reach the second round - was no match for second-seeded Dane Anders Antonsen, losing 14-21, 16-21 in 42 minutes. India is yet to make a final appearance in any BWF World Tour event this year, with top singles players including Lakshya Sen, PV Sindhu, and HS Prannoy battling poor form, injuries, and illness. Listen to the latest songs, only on
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Thailand Open 2025: India's campaign ends as Unnati, Malvika, Aakarshi exit
India's dismal run in elite international badminton tournaments continued, as all remaining shuttlers, including world number 10 women's doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand exited early, ending the country's campaign at the Thailand Open Super 500 in Bangkok on Thursday. Treesa and Gayatri, returned to action following an injury layoff but fell 20-22, 14-21 to Japan's Rui Hirokami and Sayaka Hobara in the second round. With Lakshya Sen having bowed out in the men's singles opening round on Wednesday, Treesa and Gayatri were the last elite Indian players in the fray. The young Indian shuttlers also couldn't make an impact with Unnati Hooda, Malvika Bansod, and Aakarshi Kashyap bowing out after straight-game defeats against higher-ranked opponents in the women's singles second round on Thursday. Seventeen-year-old Unnati, champion at the 2022 Odisha Masters and 2023 Abu Dhabi Masters, was no match for world No. 2 and top seed Pornpawee Chochuwong, going down 14-21, 11-21 in just 39 minutes. World No. 23 Malvika, the 2024 Hylo Open runner-up, also struggled against former world champion and local favourite Ratchanok Intanon, losing 12-21, 16-21 in the USD 475,000 event. Aakarshi Kashyap was similarly outplayed by Thai southpaw Supanida Katethong, succumbing 9-21, 14-21 in a one-sided match that lasted just 34 minutes. In men's singles, Tharun Mannepalli — the only Indian to reach the second round — was no match for second-seeded Dane Anders Antonsen, losing 14-21, 16-21 in 42 minutes. India is yet to make a final appearance in any BWF World Tour event this year, with top singles players including Lakshya, PV Sindhu, and HS Prannoy battling poor form, injuries, and illness.
News18
15-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
Thailand Open: Unnati Hooda, Malvika Bansod Shown Exit Door In Second Round
Hooda went down 14-21, 11-21 to Pornpawee Chochuwong, while Bansod fell in straight games 12-21, 16-21 to Ratchanok Intanon. The Indian campaign at the Thailand Open suffered a significant blow on Thursday as rising stars Unnati Hooda and Malvika Bansod bowed out of the Super 500 tournament in the second round of the women's singles category. Facing formidable local opponents, both shuttlers endured straight-game defeats, ending their run in the competition earlier than hoped. Unnati Hooda, just 17 and already a two-time BWF title winner with triumphs at the Odisha Masters and Abu Dhabi Masters, came up against top seed and world No. 6 Pornpawee Chochuwong of Thailand. The Thai ace, known for her aggressive style and swift court coverage, dominated from the outset. Unnati showed glimpses of her shot-making prowess but struggled to maintain consistency against the more experienced Chochuwong. The match ended 14-21, 11-21 in just 39 minutes, with the Indian teenager unable to shift the momentum in her favour. Meanwhile, world No. 23 Malvika Bansod also faced a tough draw, going up against former world champion Ratchanok Intanon, one of Thailand's most celebrated shuttlers. The 2024 Hylo Open finalist found herself on the back foot early in both games, as Intanon's deft touches and deceptive strokes controlled the tempo. Malvika did fight back with a spirited effort in the second game but ultimately fell short, losing 12-21, 16-21. With Unnati and Malvika's exits, India's hopes now rest on the shoulders of its remaining contingent in the tournament. Later in the day, the women's doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand will be looking to extend their run, as will the men's doubles duo of Sai Pratheek K and Pruthvi Krishnamurthy Roy. Both pairs have been showing promising form on the BWF circuit and are aiming for deep runs in Bangkok. In singles action, Tharun Mannepalli and Aakarshi Kashyap will also take to the court, hoping to carry forward the Indian challenge. (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - IANS) Location : Thailand First Published: May 15, 2025, 16:50 IST
