All England badminton championships; Indian shuttlers face tough challenge amid injuries and form struggles

By our Special Correspondent

Grappling with injuries, health setbacks and poor form, Indian shuttlers will face one of their toughest challenges when they aim to capture the elusive All England Championships beginning in Birmingham on Tuesday (March 11, 2025).

Since Prakash Padukone’s historic win in 1980 and Pullela Gopichand’s triumph in 2001, no Indian has managed to capture the coveted All England title — one of the sport’s most prestigious crowns after the Olympics and World Championships.