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Asian Games 2026: Lakshya Sen bows out after three-game battle against Singapore's Loh Kean Yew

Lakshya Sen lost to Loh Kean Yew in the men's singles opening round at the Asian Games 2026. After leading initially, Sen struggled to secure a win in the first game, which Loh took with ease. Despite improving in the second game, Sen ultimately lost the deciding game, ending his…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Asian Games 2026: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty reflect on mental struggles after their surprise exit

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy expressed disappointment over their loss to Thailand in the Asian Games opening round. He indicated that mental preparation is essential for their performance improvements going forward. Chirag Shetty acknowledged that they started well but failed to maintain their strategy in critical moments. They credited their opponents for maintaining…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Asian Games Badminton 2026: Satwik-Chirag stunned, Tanisha-Dhruv advance to quarters

Defending Asian Games men's doubles champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty suffered a shock first-round exit after losing to Thailand's Pakkapon Teeraratsakul and Peeratchai Sukphun. Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila advanced to the mixed doubles quarterfinals with two wins, while Unnati Hooda progressed to the women's singles second round.

The Economic Times · Sep 25

There is no excuse, this is an occasion: Vimal on India's Asian Games prospects in badminton

Former coach Vimal Kumar believes India can surpass their previous Asian Games medal tally. He stated that consistency from singles players is crucial for achieving this goal. Indian players must deliver strong performances in key matches during the upcoming tournament. The team's success hinges on strong starts from the first…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

"Winning here gives us confidence": Satwik-Chirag eye Asian Games glory after China Masters win

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured their maiden China Masters badminton title. They defeated China's He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu in a comeback victory. This triumph provides a significant confidence boost ahead of the Asian Games. The Indian pair will continue their rigorous training before the upcoming event.…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

Satwik-Chirag one step away from season's second title after booking third China Masters final

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the China Masters final. They defeated Malaysia's Nur Mohd Azriyn Ayub and Tan Wee Kiong. The Indian pair won in three games after a second-game lapse. This victory marks their third appearance in the China Masters final. They now aim for their second…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

Lakshya Sen spearheads Indian challenge at China Masters, young women's singles trio in focus

Lakshya Sen seeks to rebound at the China Masters tournament. Kidambi Srikanth also competes after a mixed run of results. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are among India's top hopes. Young prospects Unnati Hooda and Tanvi Sharma carry the women's singles flag. The Indian contingent aims for strong performances in…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Keeping the flame alive in badminton: From Jwala-Ashwini to Treesa-Gayatri, India’s women’s doubles story finds another chapter on the Worlds podium

Indian women's doubles pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured a bronze medal at the BWF World Championships. This achievement marks a significant return for Indian women's doubles on the world stage. The unseeded duo overcame strong opponents to confirm their medal position. Their performance offers a bright spot amidst…

The Economic Times · Aug 22

Satwik-Chirag pair loses to Wang and Liang in World Championships quarters

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty's medal hopes ended in the quarterfinal. They lost in straight games to China's Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang. The world number five Indians lacked sharpness in their performance. This defeat concluded their bid for a third World Championships medal. Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Ayush Shetty registers biggest win of his career, stuns world no.1 Shi Yu Qi

In a stunning turn of events, Ayush Shetty triumphed over world number one Shi Yu Qi, marking a significant upset in the tournament. Meanwhile, V Sindhu smoothly advanced in the women’s singles, and the women’s doubles duo Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand clinched an effortless victory. Additionally, Hariharan Amsakarunan and…

The Economic Times · Aug 17