Singapore Open: Sindhu, Lakshya and Satwik-Chirag storm into quarters
Sindhu continued her impressive form with another comfortable straight-games victory, defeating Japan’s Riko Gunji 21-9, 21-12 in just 37 minutes.
Sindhu continued her impressive form with another comfortable straight-games victory, defeating Japan’s Riko Gunji 21-9, 21-12 in just 37 minutes.
PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, the men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty and mixed doubles Tanisha Crasto-Dhruv Kapila advanced to the Singapore Open 2026 quarter-finals.
Lakshya Sen defeated Lu Guang Zu in straight games while HS Prannoy produced a stunning comeback win over World No. 5 Jonatan Christie at the Singapore Open 2026.
Star shuttler Lakshya Sen, who picked an elbow injury during the Thomas Cup Finals, where the Indian team finished with a bronze, said his participation at the upcoming Thailand Open, scheduled from May 12 to 17, will depend on medical advice after undergoing scans.
India settle for bronze after a 0-3 semifinal loss to France in the Thomas Cup, with Vimal Kumar saying Lakshya Sen’s absence was crucial.
India’s Lakshya Sen ruled out of Thomas Cup 2026 semi-final against France after suffering an elbow injury during a gruelling quarterfinal win, dealing a blow to India’s title hopes.
Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag and Ayush Shetty power India to a 3-0 victory and semifinal berth in Thomas Cup 2026
Lakshya Sen pays tribute to Viktor Axelsen after the two-time Olympic champion retires at 32 due to a back injury, ending one of badminton’s greatest careers.
India suffers a setback as Satwik-Chirag pull out due to injury, while PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen spearhead a strong Indian challenge at the Badminton Asia Championships 2026 in Ningbo.
The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has named a balanced squad combining experienced stars and promising youngsters for the upcoming Thomas Cup and Uber Cup, scheduled to be held in Horsens from April 24 to May 3.
