New Delhi: Elated after winning his second India Open Super Series title, Lee Chong Wei on Sunday said it was a tough match against Kenichi Tago of Japan in the men's singles final but he was happy to have received the support of his Indian fans. Chong Wei, who won the title in 2011 and ended up as runner-up last year, said he was grateful for all the support he...
09:37 PM, Apr 28, 2013
New Delhi: World number one Lee Chong Wei faced a stiff challenge but in the end stamped his class to prevail over Kenichi Tago of Japan and claim the men's singles title at India Open Super Series badminton tournament on Sunday. Chong Wei took an hour and three minutes to overcome his world number nine Japanese opponent 21-15 18-21 21-17 in the summit clash at the Siri Fort Sports Complex....
08:16 PM, Apr 28, 2013
New Delhi: World number 53 Anand Pawar's dream run at the India Open 2013 ended in the semi-finals with a defeat at the hands of sixth seed Kenichi Tago of Japan 21-16, 21-11 in 43 minutes at the Siri Fort Sports Complex here on Saturday. Pawar, who beat world number 19 Takuma Ueda and third seed Yun Hu en route to to his best ever career result at the Super...
04:45 PM, Apr 27, 2013
Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni was left to rue a profligate forward line as the Blue Samurai blew a chance to become the first team to qualify for the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil. ...
04:16 PM, Mar 27, 2013
Jordan stunned Japan 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier, denying the Asian power the chance to become the first team secure a berth in Brazil. ...
11:29 AM, Mar 27, 2013
Ajay Jayram stormed into the pre-quarterfinals of the men's singles event of the German Open badminton championship beating Riichi Takeshita of Japan. ...
11:01 PM, Feb 27, 2013
The two available spots from Round 2 went to India and Japan by virtue of finishing No. 1 and 2 respectively in the six-team round-robin format. ...
07:40 PM, Feb 24, 2013
Indian Women suffered a narrow 2-3 defeat against higher-ranked Japan via penalty shootout in the women's competition of the Hero Hockey World League. ...
10:49 PM, Feb 22, 2013
The midfielder had held up a sign referring to a territorial dispute between South Korea and Japan while celebrating a 2-0 win. ...
09:15 PM, Feb 12, 2013
Ekaterina Makarova won the second reverse singles match and paired with Elena Vesnina to secure Russia a 3-2 victory. ...
09:15 PM, Feb 10, 2013
Ritu Rani will lead an 18-member Indian Women's team in the Hero Hockey World League Round 2 to be held from February 18 to 24. ...
04:42 PM, Feb 05, 2013
Ishikawa has become a full member of the PGA Tour for 2013 and believes he can break into the winner's circle. ...
10:48 AM, Jan 19, 2013
Amritraj lost 6-7 (2) 6-3 4-6 to eighth seed Japanese Go Soeda in the hard-fought second round match. ...
09:22 PM, Jan 02, 2013
VR Raghunath's brace helped India beat Japan 3-1 giving them their second win in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Doha on Friday. ...
08:04 PM, Dec 21, 2012
Spain lead No. 2 Germany, with European Championship finalist Italy at No. 4. England is No. 6. ...
03:54 PM, Dec 19, 2012
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