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Premier Badminton League (PBL), which was promoted as the Indian Badminton League (IBL) in its first year, is conducted by the Badminton Association of India (BAI).

The court declined to grant any injunction order, as requested by Sporty Solutionz Pvt. Ltd. (SSPL), adjourning the case till December 10.

Media reports on Wednesday suggested that the Badminton Association of India has terminated the agreement with the promoters of the Indian Badminton League - Sporty Solutionz Pvt. Limited (SSPL).

The inaugural edition of the Indian Badminton League took place from August 14 to 31 last year, in which six team participated with Saina Nehwal-led Hyderabad Hotshots becoming the champions after defeating PV Sindu-led Awadhe Warriors.

Stung by recent media reports that players still have unpaid dues for the inaugural edition that was held in August, Akhilesh Das Gupta, chairman of the Indian Badminton League governing council, said a final decision will be taken at the Badminton Association of India's general body meeting in February.

BAI president Akhilesh Das Gupta directed IBL's commercial partner Sporty Solutionz to ensure the players' payments are released immediately.

Jwala faces a life ban for trying to stop players of her franchise from a playing an IBL match.

Jwala Gutta, who represented Delhi Smashers in the IBL, allegedly tried to stop some players of her franchise from playing a league match. As a result, the Badminton Association of India's disciplinary committee recommended a life ban on the top Indian doubles player.

With badminton successfully launching an IPL-style league (IBL) a few months back, the Wrestling Federation of India is keen to start the venture soon but has been struggling to get backing from corporates.

Sindhu had missed the opportunity to receive the award from President Pranab Mukhejee at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on August 31 as she was busy playing in the final of the Indian Badminton league (IBL).

Regarding the popularity of the IBL vs its richer cricketing cousin, the Indian Premier League (IPL), Saina Nehwal said it was early days to even compare the two despite some similarities in terms of franchise teams and innovations.

Saina Nehwal, currently ranked world number four, is tired after a hectic schedule including the recently-concluded Indian Badminton League (IBL), he said.

Tournament's marketing and event partners Sporty Solutionz planning to sell equity to recover losses. IBL team may see two more teams next year. Six teams took part in the first season that ended on August 31.

Delhi Smashers were upset that the Indian Badminton League governing council had allowed Banga Beats to replace its injured singles player, Hong Kong's Hu Yun with Denmark's Jan Jorgensen at the last minute. Jwala Gutta had reportedly stopped some players to play that tie.

The 23-year-old from Hyderabad said badminton in the country is poised to make giant strides with several young players performing well in international competitions.

Premier Badminton League (PBL), which was promoted as the Indian Badminton League (IBL) in its first year, is conducted by the Badminton Association of India (BAI).

The court declined to grant any injunction order, as requested by Sporty Solutionz Pvt. Ltd. (SSPL), adjourning the case till December 10.

Media reports on Wednesday suggested that the Badminton Association of India has terminated the agreement with the promoters of the Indian Badminton League - Sporty Solutionz Pvt. Limited (SSPL).

The inaugural edition of the Indian Badminton League took place from August 14 to 31 last year, in which six team participated with Saina Nehwal-led Hyderabad Hotshots becoming the champions after defeating PV Sindu-led Awadhe Warriors.

Stung by recent media reports that players still have unpaid dues for the inaugural edition that was held in August, Akhilesh Das Gupta, chairman of the Indian Badminton League governing council, said a final decision will be taken at the Badminton Association of India's general body meeting in February.

BAI president Akhilesh Das Gupta directed IBL's commercial partner Sporty Solutionz to ensure the players' payments are released immediately.

Jwala faces a life ban for trying to stop players of her franchise from a playing an IBL match.

Jwala Gutta, who represented Delhi Smashers in the IBL, allegedly tried to stop some players of her franchise from playing a league match. As a result, the Badminton Association of India's disciplinary committee recommended a life ban on the top Indian doubles player.

With badminton successfully launching an IPL-style league (IBL) a few months back, the Wrestling Federation of India is keen to start the venture soon but has been struggling to get backing from corporates.

Sindhu had missed the opportunity to receive the award from President Pranab Mukhejee at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on August 31 as she was busy playing in the final of the Indian Badminton league (IBL).

Regarding the popularity of the IBL vs its richer cricketing cousin, the Indian Premier League (IPL), Saina Nehwal said it was early days to even compare the two despite some similarities in terms of franchise teams and innovations.

Saina Nehwal, currently ranked world number four, is tired after a hectic schedule including the recently-concluded Indian Badminton League (IBL), he said.

Tournament's marketing and event partners Sporty Solutionz planning to sell equity to recover losses. IBL team may see two more teams next year. Six teams took part in the first season that ended on August 31.

Delhi Smashers were upset that the Indian Badminton League governing council had allowed Banga Beats to replace its injured singles player, Hong Kong's Hu Yun with Denmark's Jan Jorgensen at the last minute. Jwala Gutta had reportedly stopped some players to play that tie.

The 23-year-old from Hyderabad said badminton in the country is poised to make giant strides with several young players performing well in international competitions.