THE FANTOM CHAMPS Tai Tzu Ying is missed at the World Championships — when she chose to play the World Universiade. In women’s singles, top seed Pattarasuda Chaiwan of Thailand ended eighth seed Purva BarveR. He will face top seeded Thai Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the summit clash on Sunday. SLAMS FOR SMASHES Badminton is keen on getting its circuit jazzed up, and though everything’s going quite smooth if you ask us, the sport wants to create tennis like Grand Slams. Why the Malaysians love Kidambi Srikanth, and other sights and sounds from World Badminton Championships. ‘System’ also to be blamed for India’s World Wrestling Championships debacle, says Vinesh Phogat. A particular company may have a strong presence in one of the markets but may like to have an association with a company that has strong foothold in another market. d a midfielder capable of unlocking defences and provide the service he thrives on. “I have no regrets because I know I have left certain legacy for India hockey in the last four-and-a-half-years. This is the fourth consecutive year the Brit has taken pole at Monza which is widely regarded as the fastest circuit in the F1 calendar.