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Akane Yamaguchi at Shi Yu Qi: Meet the defending champions heading to the BWF World Championships in Delhi | Badminton News

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Akane Yamaguchi and Shi Yu Qi (AP Photos) NEW DELHI: Winning a world title is one thing. Defense is an even bigger challenge. As the BWF World Championships return to India after 17 years, the focus will be firmly on the five reigning champions who arrive in New Delhi with the pressure to stay on … Read more

PV Sindhu writes history, beats Yamaguchi after four years to become first Indian to win Japan Open | Badminton News

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Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu defeated home favorite Akane Yamaguchi in straight games to win her first Japan Open title and first Super 750 crown in Tokyo on Sunday.The 31-year-old became the first Indian to win the Japan Open after beating the three-time world champion 21-17, 21-17. The victory ended his title drought of more … Read more