Priya Nair

Badminton Correspondent

Priya Nair covers badminton for 21.fun, from BWF World Tour results to player form, rankings and tactics.

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Pearly Tan Takes First Round Exit but Finds Silver Lining

Malaysian badminton star Pearly Tan suffered a first round defeat, but she has expressed relief despite the painful early exit from the tournament.

By Priya Nair1 month ago2 min read

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Mbappe's World Cup Dream Over: 'Immense Disappointment'

Kylian Mbappe has expressed deep disappointment after his World Cup hopes were dashed, describing the feeling as an immense blow to his ambitions.

By Priya Nair1 month ago2 min read

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Clarissa Gains Valuable Experience on Debut Alongside Tang Jie

Malaysian shuttler Clarissa walked away from her debut pairing with Tang Jie with lessons she expects to carry forward in her young career.

By Priya Nair1 month ago2 min read

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2026 Japan Open Badminton: Schedule, Seeds & How to Watch

Everything you need to know about the 2026 Japan Open badminton tournament, including the full schedule, top seeds, and live stream options.

By Priya Nair1 month ago2 min read

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An Se-young Chases Fourth Title at Japan Open with Revenge on Mind

South Korean star An Se-young is targeting a fourth major title at the Japan Open while also setting her sights on settling scores from a previous defeat.

By Priya Nair1 month ago2 min read

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Badminton Europe Week 28 Roundup: U17 Results, Corporate News and Fan Zone Updates

Badminton Europe's Week 28 roundup covers U17 competition results, corporate developments, and the latest from the Fan Zone community hub.

By Priya Nair1 month ago2 min read

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Lee Zii Jia Opens Up About Training Alongside PV Sindhu

Malaysian shuttler Lee Zii Jia has shared candid thoughts on what it is like to train alongside Indian star PV Sindhu, offering a rare glimpse into their court sessions.

By Priya Nair1 month ago2 min read

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Mika De Guzman and Jelo Albo Keep Dominating PNBO Badminton

Mika De Guzman and Jelo Albo have continued their winning ways in the Philippine National Badminton Open, reinforcing their status as top local competitors.

By Priya Nair1 month ago2 min read

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Badminton: 'I'm Not Walking Away' Says Defiant Star

A prominent badminton figure has made clear they have no intention of quitting the sport, delivering a firm public statement about their future in the game.

By Priya Nair1 month ago2 min read

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Summer Sunday League Badminton Tournament 2026 Wraps Up

The Summer Sunday League Badminton Tournament 2026 has concluded, bringing competitive court action and community spirit to players across the region.

By Priya Nair1 month ago2 min read

Badminton players competing in an indoor Sunday league tournament

Summer Sunday League Badminton Tournament 2026 Wraps Up

The Summer Sunday League Badminton Tournament 2026 has concluded, drawing players and fans together for a competitive weekend showcase of the sport.

By Priya Nair1 month ago2 min read

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The Sports Arina Launches Indoor Pickleball Courts at Jalan Kayu

The Sports Arina has opened a new facility in Jalan Kayu featuring indoor pickleball courts, adding to Singapore's growing network of racket sports venues.

By Priya Nair1 month ago2 min read