Articles by Akshay Saraswat

Iranian Hulk will finally fight, in 'USA vs Iran: World War III'

The long-awaited move of Sajad Gharibi to combat sports will happen next year. The wait is going to end finally.

Nov 18, 2019

BWF Hong Kong Open 2019: Lee Cheuk Yiu scripts huge upset, beats Anthony Sinisuka Ginting to lift trophy on home soil

In arguably the best match of the year, unseeded local player Lee Cheuk Yiu recorded an unforgettable win over Anthony Sinisuka Ginting.

Nov 17, 2019

BWF Hong Kong Open 2019: Chen Yu Fei triumphs over Ratchanok Intanon in final

In an interesting contest, Chen Yu Fei earned her second consecutive World Tour title by getting the better of Ratchanok Intanon.

Nov 17, 2019

BWF Hong Kong Open 2019: Local hero Lee Cheuk Yiu reaches final, to face Anthony Sinisuka Ginting

The incredible journey of unseeded player Lee Cheuk Yiu continues. On the other side, Anthony Ginting won the Indonesian derby.

Nov 17, 2019

BWF Hong Kong Open 2019: Ratchanok Intanon to face Chen Yu Fei in women's singles final

Chen Yu Fei reached her second straight final while Ratchanok Intanon produced another sublime performance to book her spot.

Nov 17, 2019

BWF Hong Kong Open 2019: It's Akane Yamaguchi vs Ratchanok Intanon and Chen Yu Fei vs Beiwen Zhang in semis

Akane Yamaguchi, Ratchanok Intanon, and Beiwen Zhang seem to have regained their form while Chen Yu Fei continues her good run.

Nov 16, 2019

BWF Hong Kong Open 2019: Chen Long, Viktor Axelsen out; Anthony Ginting registers amazing comeback

Olympic Champion Chen Long was forced to retire while Viktor Axelsen lost to an unseeded player. Anthony Ginting fought back from jaws of defeat.

Nov 16, 2019

BWF Hong Kong Open 2019: Top players sail through to second round

Apart from Saina Nehwal and Michelle Li, all other prominent players in men's and women's singles won their matches.

Nov 14, 2019

Tyson Fury challenges UFC stars Francis Ngannou, Stipe Micocic; wants to fight Brock Lesnar at Wrestlemania also

After a stint with WWE, Tyson Fury is now thinking of entering the octagon. But he also wishes to face Brock Lesnar. Which way will he go?

Nov 13, 2019

BWF Hong Kong Open 2019: Kento Momota's withdrawal leaves field wide open

With the dominant World champion out of the reckoning, many players would look to grab their chance in Hong Kong Open.

Nov 12, 2019

BWF Hong Kong Open: Tai Tzu Ying and Carolina Marin's absence gives opportunity to others

Despite missing two major stars, the women's singles division looks power-packed in Hong Kong Open's 2019 edition.

Nov 12, 2019

This is how the Lana-Rusev-Bobby Lashley angle is destined to end

While presently, the storyline involving Lana with Bobby Lashley looks interesting, it's conclusion can be easily predicted.

Nov 12, 2019

BWF Fuzhou China Open 2019: Kento Momota defeats Chou Tien Chen in hard-fought duel to regain title

In one of the best matches of the year, Kento Momota fought off a determined Chou Tien Chen to regain his title.

Nov 10, 2019

BWF Fuzhou China Open 2019: Chen Yu Fei defeats Nozomi Okuhara to retain women's singles title

An excellent display of badminton saw home favourite Chen Yu Fei fighting off a tenacious and determined Nozomi Okuhara to seal the title.

Nov 10, 2019

BWF Fuzhou China Open 2019: It's Kento Momota vs Chou Tien Chen in repeat of last year's final

In a spectacular co-incidence, three of the five categories have the same finalists this year as 2018.

Nov 9, 2019

BWF Fuzhou China Open 2019: Tai Tzu Ying forced to retire; Nozomi Okuhara vs Chen Yu Fei in final

In the women's singles draw, the top seed had to retire before the completion of her exciting match against Nozomi Okuhara.

Nov 9, 2019

India's historic Ayodhya verdict: Timeline of vexing dispute between Hindus and Muslims

Here is a timeline of the entire Ayodhya dispute, right from its genesis to the current scenario

Nov 9, 2019

BWF Fuzhou China Open 2019: Top seeds Kento Momota and Tai Tzu Ying advance into semis

Both Kento Momota and Tai Tzu Ying showed their class and ability to reach semis despite losing one game. Hosts China though, had a mixed day.

Nov 9, 2019

Conor McGregor a perfect fit for WWE - Stephanie McMahon hints at offer for UFC champion

Conor McGregor claims DNA tests disprove allegations of him fathering a love child

After being accused of cheating on his pregnant girlfriend and conceiving a child, Conor McGregor claims he has been proven innocent of the charge.

Nov 8, 2019

BWF Fuzhou China Open 2019: Chen Long defeats Lin Dan, Akane Yamaguchi knocked out on day 2

Akane Yamaguchi suffered her third first-round loss in last four tournaments while Chen Long overcame the legendary Lin Dan easily.

Nov 6, 2019

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