Asian Games 2026: Indian men’s badminton team wins bronze after semi-final loss to China

September 23, 2026 5:13 PM

Asian Games 2026: Indian men’s badminton team wins bronze after semi-final loss to China

The Indian men’s badminton team secured a bronze medal at the Asian Games 2026 after losing 3-1 to the People’s Republic of China in the semi-finals in Aichi, Japan, on Wednesday. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty registered India's only win of the tie, defeating reigning world champions Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang 21-11, 22-20 in the men's doubles match. In the opening match, Lakshya Sen went down 21-16, 21-18 to Shi Yuqi. Lakshya made a strong start, but Shi fought back to take ...

Paris Olympics: India shuttler Lakshya Sen topples compatriot HS Prannoy to move into quarter-finals

September 16, 2024 4:46 PM

Paris Olympics: India shuttler Lakshya Sen topples compatriot HS Prannoy to move into quarter-finals

In a compelling all-Indian showdown at the Paris Olympics, rising badminton star Lakshya Sen defeated veteran HS Prannoy in the men's singles Round of 16 on Thursday. The 22-year-old Sen, currently ranked 22nd in the world, secured a decisive 21-12, 21-6 victory over the 13th-ranked Prannoy. Sen's youthful dynamism proved too much for the experienced Prannoy to handle. The younger player got off to a blistering start, quickly establishing a 5-1 lead. Though Prannoy attempted to close the gap, S...