Pullela Gopichand

Kidambi Srikanth honoured to have met PM Narendra Modi, says can't ask for anything else

PM Modi and Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani were present at the inauguration ceremony along with eminent Sportspersons and Olympians.

Jul 01, 2017, 10:58 AM IST

Telangana Governor felicitates shuttlers Kidambi Srikanth, H S Prannoy and B Sai Praneeth

Srikanth bagged back to back men's singles titles at the Indonesian Open Super Series Premier tournament and the Australian Open Super Series event.

Jun 27, 2017, 22:21 PM IST

I don't mind on-court rivalry between PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal, says Pullela Gopichand

Saina and Sindhu were in action yesterday when they teamed up for their employers Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) in a doubles rubber at the 38th PSPB inter-unit badminton championship in Bangalore.

May 09, 2017, 23:51 PM IST

Indian shuttlers should look for consistency and target bigger tournaments, feels Pullela Gopichand

Gopichand expressed satisfaction over the recent performances of Indian shuttlers, including P V Sindhu and B Sai Praneeth, but said its time to step up to the next level as a lot still needs to be achieved.

Apr 18, 2017, 19:14 PM IST

Singapore Open champ Sai Praneeth has quality but he needs consistency: Pullela Gopichand

Praneeth had clinched the Canada Open last year and reached the Syed Modi Grand prix Gold this year in January. However, he hurt his shoulder during the final.

Apr 17, 2017, 00:31 AM IST

Abhinav Bindra, Pullela Gopichand in Government's 8-member Olympics task force

Bindra, Gopichand and former Indian hockey captain Viren Rasquinha were the only three former sportspersons named in the task force.

Jan 30, 2017, 18:24 PM IST

Sports museum in Kolkata to have Sachin Tendulkar, PV Sindhu's memorabilia

Besides his prized gloves, the Indian cricket maestro has also donated his bat, sweater, jerseys among other things for the museum which will be formally opened on January 29.

Jan 25, 2017, 21:33 PM IST

Padma Awards: PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik, Pullela Gopichand in race to receive prestigious award

Like every year, the awards will be conferred on the eve of Republic Day.

Jan 24, 2017, 08:46 AM IST

This year was phenomenal but best is yet to come from PV Sindhu, says coach Pullela Gopichand

The national coach said the key for Sindhu to continue her progress lay in adapting to different styles of play and court conditions.

Dec 21, 2016, 19:47 PM IST

PV Sindhu says she wants to clinch All England Championship as a mark of respect for coach Pullela Gopichand

Notably, Gopichand won Yonex All-England Badminton Championships in 2011 by defeating Chen Hong of China, the 12th seed, 15-12, 15-6.

Nov 14, 2016, 10:35 AM IST

PV Sindhu ups glamour quotient: Gorgeous badminton ace sizzles in magazine photoshoot — WATCH

During the video shoot, Sindhu talked exclusively talked how she prepared for the rigours of Olympics.

Oct 21, 2016, 19:35 PM IST

Dipa Karmakar not to return BMW, says getting any gift from Sachin Tendulkar is big

Dipa became a national sensation after producing impressive performance at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Oct 13, 2016, 21:03 PM IST

Pullela Gopichand backs BAI's decision to boycott badminton series in Pakistan

BAI's move comes as an act of solidarity with the decisions of the Government of India in the wake of ongoing tensions between the two countries.

Oct 05, 2016, 15:54 PM IST

Rio Olympics medallist PV Sindhu, Sakshi Sakshi get rousing reception in Kerala

The two Olympic medal winners were coming to the state for the first time after their historic achievement.

Sep 23, 2016, 19:36 PM IST

After Rio Olympics high, P.V. Sindhu pulls out of Japan Open - Here's why

The Rio Olympics silver medalist was set to clash with the World No.1 in the quater-finals in Tokyo.

Sep 15, 2016, 14:41 PM IST

Accepting the increased weight of responsibility, PV Sindhu vows to work harder

Sindhu lost to Spain's reigning world champion and top seed Carolina Marin in three games at Rio Olympics final.

Sep 07, 2016, 19:39 PM IST

Pullela Gopichand – A mix of Sourav Ganguly's aggression and Rahul Dravid's gentlemanship

While cricket still rules the country, here is a comparison as to why Pullela Gopichand is a mix of Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid.

Sep 07, 2016, 15:34 PM IST

Education system needs to re-look at physical literacy: Pullela Gopichand

Gopichand and Rio Olympics silver medallist P V Sindhu were feliciated this evening by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Sep 06, 2016, 21:18 PM IST

PV Sindhu, Pullela Gopichand to be felicitated in Mumbai

Sindhu has won two bronze medals at World Championships in the past. She became the first Indian shuttler in Indian history to win a Silver at the Olympics.

Sep 02, 2016, 19:40 PM IST

Is PV Sindhu, not Saina Nehwal, India's No. 1 shuttler now? Read Sindhu's PERFECT reply

The way a transformed PV Sindhu performed in all the matches in Rio Olympics 2016, is something which the fans will remember for a long time.

Sep 01, 2016, 09:33 AM IST