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Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
No favourites in men's singles now: HS Prannoy
HS Prannoy (Pic credit: Prannoy's X Post) At 33, HS Prannoy remains one of Indian badminton's most respected voices. Coming off a frustrating finish at the Macau Open, the World No. 34 speaks to TOI on the evolving landscape in men's singles, and the need for a stronger domestic ecosystem. Excerpts. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! You had a disappointing finish at the Macau Open. What went wrong? The slower conditions played a big role. It became very physical after a point. I lost patience and started taking more risks, but things just didn't click. In the past 18 months, the quality in men's singles has gone up significantly. Why do you think the gap in men's singles is narrowing? Anyone in the top 30 can win a tournament now. Nobody is a favourite. That's because 3–4 countries dominate the field. China alone has 6–7 top players, then you have strong players from Chinese Taipei, Japan, Denmark, and France. You're looking at a pool of 15–16 players who are consistently performing at the highest level. What's driving this rise in competitiveness? One big factor is that many of them train together. In the Chinese men's singles team, you often see all six players sparring with each other. The quality of sparring has gone up. The top pair has to perform because there are four others breathing down their necks. How does it compare with the Indian setup? In India, we tend to train individually. Players split up across different academies, both in India and abroad. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Short-Term Trades Need Real Direction Teji Mandi Undo Training has become too individualized. For men's singles, you need that internal competition, where you have a group of at least five world-class players pushing each other. You're 33 now. How hard is it to do what you did at 23? It's definitely tougher. Back then, our training volume was much higher. Now, it's about finding the right balance. You push hard when you feel good, but recovery is crucial. I've cut down on running and switched more to cycling to avoid stressing the joints. Sleep, recovery, and planning your routine well become essential. I've been fortunate to have the support of the Reliance Foundation. What are your immediate goals? The last 18 months have been inconsistent.I haven't been able to close out games the way I used to. Over the next six months, the goal is to consistently reach quarter-finals and semi-finals. As for the Asian Games , I'm not thinking that far ahead. Do you see yourself getting into coaching after retirement? Honestly, I'm not sure. Right now, there's not enough support for Indian coaches. The system still favours foreign coaches. If there is good support for Indian coaches in the future, I would surely like to return as a coach. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
News18
01-08-2025
- Politics
- News18
Fugitive Tycoons Lalit Modi, Vijay Mallya Spotted At India vs England Match In London
Last Updated: Fugitive Indian businessmen Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya were seen together at The Oval during the India vs England 5th Test. Fugitive Indian businessmen Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya were spotted together on day 2 of the India vs England 5th Test at The Oval in London on Friday. Photos and videos of them watching the match were widely shared on social media as their appearance surprised many fans. Lalit Modi, former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner, shared photos of him with Mallya and others at the stadium. West Indies batsman Chris Gayle, Farokh Engineer, and others also featured in the images shared by Lalit Modi. 'Enjoying the day at the oval with my friends @thevijaymallya, rima and Farouk engineer and rod bransgrove," he captioned the X Post while sharing the photos. Enjoying the day at the oval with my friends @thevijaymallya rima and Farouk engineer and rod bransgrove — Lalit Kumar Modi (@LalitKModi) August 1, 2025 In the post with the photos with Vijay Mallya, he wrote, 'At the oval with @TheVijayMallya #universeboss #chrisgayle." One detail that caught the netizens' attention was Lalit Modi's tie, which had the IPL logo on its tip. Last month, Lalit Modi hosted an annual summer party in London with his 310 friends and family, and one of the attendees was Mallya. The highlight of the celebrations was Modi and Mallya singing 'I Did It My Way' by Frank Sinatra on karaoke. Lalit Modi, who previously served as the vice-president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), is accused of alleged bid-rigging, money laundering, and violating the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA). He left India in 2010 while under investigation for alleged financial misconduct, including unauthorised fund transfers. On the other hand, Mallya is an accused in a bank loan default case of over Rs 9,000 crore from an SBI-led consortium, involving his defunct Kingfisher Airlines. Mallya left for the UK in 2016 and was declared a fugitive in 2019. He has been living in the UK since then. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Mint
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Mint
'No Kings' protest: Minnesota demonstrations cancelled after Democrat leaders shot
The 'No Kings' protests being held today across the United States saw a major setback after the Minnesota leg was cancelled after two Democrat leaders were shot early morning, resulting in the death of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her spouse. Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were also the victims of this shooting, with police suspecting that they were two among the long 'hit list' prepared by the shooter. According to reports, Governor Tim Walz' name also featured in this hit list, which was left behind by the suspect after the incident. According to CBS, sources claim that there were fliers connected to the 'No Kings' protests that were found inside the suspect's vehicle. Moreover, a car was reportedly towed away from the Hortmans' home, and it had a license plate that said "police", say sources. Interestingly, the suspect, according to reports, was impersonating a police officer while carrying out his deeds. A Minnesota State Patrol X Page showed glimpses of the documents seen in the suspect's car. The X Post reads,"Given the targeted shootings of state lawmakers overnight, we are asking the public to not attend today's planned demonstrations across Minnesota out of an abundance of caution." More than 50 individuals, including high-profile Democrat leaders and officials were a part of this list prepared by the suspect, Vance Luther Boelter, of Minnesota, who is employed with a security firm. In the wake of these incidents, the organizers of the No Kings protest in Minnesota issued a statement that read, 'Out of an abundance of caution and in adherence to guidance from Governor Walz and the Minnesota State Patrol, all remaining No Kings events in Minnesota are being canceled immediately. This decision comes in light of the ongoing shelter-in-place order and the tragic shooting that targeted two elected officials and their spouses.' 'We are doing this in accordance with local and state guidance given the suspect is still at large impersonating a police officer. Our hearts are with the victims, their families, and the communities shaken by this violence. We are in close contact with our hosts, attendees, and state and local officials and remain committed to ensuring all other events around the country proceed peacefully and safely,' the statement continued.
