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. Bharadwaj had to work hard to outmanoeuvre George 21-16, 20-22, 24-22 in a match that lasted an hour and three minutes here. “We are extremely grateful to the Honourable Supreme Court and the Committee of Administratorsfor having faith in our existing system,” he added. “With regards to scheduling, as you know, I don’t make the schedule,” said Sharapo. It was earlier reported that the Indian wrestlers had trained with 14, 15 year-old French wrestlers . Getting that correct blend would no doubt spark the imagination of supporters wearied by years of under-achievement. Oltmans’ future was thrown into doubt in July after India’s dismal performance at the Hockey World League. And through all this mourning, a dozen women in women’s singles try to prove that she’s not the only one to talk about. FANS UP TO SPEED Chinese fans are milling away boasting about how they’ve figured where Chen Long pl. According to sources, John became heavily involved in team selections and added six players to the squad for India’s Europe tour last month against Oltmans’ wishes.