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PV Sindhu's quest for a record sixth World Championships medal ended in a quarterfinal defeat against Indonesia's Putri Kusuma Wardani. Despite a strong second-game comeback, Sindhu faltered in the decider, allowing Wardani to secure the victory. Earlier, India's mixed doubles pair also exited, losing to Malaysian opponents Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei.

PV Sindhu's quest for a sixth World Championship medal ended with a heartbreaking defeat in Paris. Sindhu lost to higher-ranked Putri Wardani in a fiercely fought three-game quarter-finals.

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu revealed her mantra for the World Badminton Championships after stunning world number two Wang Zhi Yi of China to storm into the quarter-finals on Thursday.

PV Sindhu showcased her dominance by defeating China's Wang Zhi Yi in straight games, securing a spot in the BWF World Championships quarterfinals. The Indian mixed doubles pair, Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto, also advanced with a remarkable comeback victory. These wins brought joy after HS Prannoy's narrow defeat, setting the stage for intense quarterfinal clashes.

PV Sindhu overcame a sluggish start to enter the pre-quarterfinals of the BWF World Championships, defeating Letshanaa Karupathevan. The mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto, along with men’s doubles duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, also advanced. Satwik and Chirag recovered from a slow start to beat Yang Po Han and Liu Kuang.

PV Sindhu displayed remarkable resilience at the BWF World Championships, overcoming a shaky start to defeat Malaysia's Letshanaa Karupathevan in the women’s singles. After a tough first game where she trailed significantly, Sindhu rallied to secure a 21-19, 21-15 victory. This win propels the two-time Olympic medallist into the pre-quarterfinals, keeping her hopes alive for another world title.

Sixteen-year-old Tanvi Sharma, a badminton player from Punjab, made history at the US Open 2025, becoming the youngest Indian to reach a BWF World Tour Final. Despite losing to Beiwen Zhang, Sharma's impressive run, defeating higher-ranked opponents, inspires many. She balances rigorous training with her studies, fueled by her mother's support.