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  The Indian Badminton teams for the prestigious Thomas and Uber Cup 2026 to be played in Horsens, Denmark from 24 th April onwards has been announced. A total of 5 matches will be played in the tie including 3 singles and 2 doubles. Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, Kiran George, Kidambi Srikanth & Ayush Shetty comprises of men’s singles while Chirag Shetty & RankiReddy, Amsakarunan & MR Arjun consist of doubles category. Ayush Shetty earned his maiden call in the senior team after good performances in the BWF circuit. Indian team has been clubbed in Group A along with power-house China, Canada and Australia. Lakshya Sen led side created history when they became the champions of this prestigious tournament for first time in 2022. They reached quarterfinals stage in 2025, but lost to eventual champions China. Indian Team for Thomas Cup 2026 Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, Kiran George, Kidambi Srikanth, Ayush Shetty, Dhruv Kapila, Chirag Shetty, RankiReddy, Amsakarunan and M...

  It was another good day for Indian shuttlers as Tanvi Sharma and Ishrani Burah entered the semi-finals of the Super 300 Orleans Masters played at Orleans, France on 20 th March 2026. Tanvi Sharma produced a dominating display to defeat sixth seeded Nidara of Japan in two straight games. The first game saw Tanvi showing her class putting the Japanese under pressure. She made life tough for her opponent and won first game comfortably by 21-14. The second game saw closely fought affair initially before Tanvi put on excellent display of badminton and not allow any chances for her opponent. At the mid-game break, Tanvi takes a 11-8 lead. After the break, Japanese tried her best, but Tanvi stepped up her game to win with a comfortable 21-14 scoreline. She will face Nozomi Okuhara of Japan in the SF. Ishrani Burah defeated counter-part Malvika Bansod in two straight games. It was one-way traffic for Ishrani who put on superb display of badminton keeping Malvika under pressure and...

  It was a good day for Indian shuttlers as 6 out of 11 made into the second round of Super 300 Orleans Masters 2026 played at France on 18 th March. Ayush Shetty defeated his counter-part Kiran George in a hard fought three games. Ayush began the first game on a positive note keeping pressure on George. It was a tremendous comeback by George with some attacking play and won the first game by 21-17. Ayush showed his domination in the second game putting George under pressure and never allowed sniff to win it comfortably by 21-10. The third and final game saw Ayush began on a positive note, despite George valiant effort, Ayush won with 21-17 scoreline to move into the second round. He will face Y Okimoto of Japan. Tanvi Sharma stunned 2 nd seeded Supinda Kathenong of Thailand in two straight games. Supinda began the first game with aggression keeping Tanvi under immense pressure with a commanding 9-3 lead. Tanvi fought back strongly with 6 successive points to level the scor...

  The Indian shuttlers will look to perform well in the Super 300 Orleans Masters 2026 to be played at France from 17 th March onwards. The men’s singles section would witness Tharun Mannepalli take on Wang T-w of Chinese Taipei. Srikanth will face M Johannesen of Denmark in the first-round tomorrow. After the withdrawal of Kenta Nishimoto, Ayush Shetty will face Kiran George in all India first round match. HS Prannoy withdrew from his first-round match against Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei due to injury. In the women’s singles section, Akarshi Kashyap will face Yeo Ji Min of Singapore. Akarshi came from the qualifiers winning against Shreyasi Valishetty in three sets by 21-19, 17-21, 21-13. She then defeated Y Lee of Chinese Taipei in two straight games of 21-17, 21-19 to move into main draw. Ishrani Burah will face qualifier A Schultz of Denmark in the first-round tomorrow. Malvika Bansod would take on Sung S-y of Chinese Taipei. Santosh Ramraj would take on M Suizu...

  The Indian women’s hockey team officially sealed their place in this year’s prestigious World Cup with a 1-0 win over Italy during the 2 nd semi-finals of qualifiers played at Hyderabad on 13 th March 2026. It was not an ideal start for the Indian team with Vaishnavi Phalke twisted her ankle and limped off the field while Italy defender pushed her from the back. Lola Brea hits the first shot which was saved by Bichu Devi. Indian team had few circle penetrations but did not yield anything. At the end of the first quarter, the scores remained 0-0. The second quarter saw Indian team began with aggressive intent but Italian defense thwarted the danger. India earned their first penalty corner as Navneet Kaur hit a powerful dragflick but Italian goalkeeper made a lovely save. It was an aggressive game by Indian team with 2 penalty corners in quick succession, but did not yield anything. At the end of the first half, scores still remained 0-0. India dominated with circle penetrati...

  It was a decent outing for the Indian shuttlers as 2 of them entered into the quarterfinals of Super 300 Swiss Open 2026 played at Basel, Switzerland on 12 th March. The number 1 seeded men’s doubles pairing of Satwik/Chirag Shetty edged past their Japanese opponents H Okamura and K Yamashita in three thrilling games. The Japanese pair started off brightly with 2 early point before both pairs fought for each point with lovely smashes. At the mid-game break, Satwik/Chirag moved to a 11-8 lead. After the interval, it was one-way traffic as Indian pairing won the first game with ease by 21-15. Okamura and Yamashita began the 2 nd game on an aggressive note putting Indian pairing under immense pressure. Despite a mini-game comeback by Satwik/Chirag, Japanese pair took a 11-6 lead at the break. After the interval, Indian pair fought back, but Okamura and Yamashita won second game comfortably by 21-15. Satwik/Chirag made a flying start to the third game putting Japanese pair un...

  It was a good day for the Indian shuttlers as 3 of them entered into the 2 nd round of the Super 300 Swiss Open 2026 played at Basel, Switzerland on 11 th March. Kiran George stunned former World champion Loh Kiean Yew of Singapore in two straight games. The first game was a closely fought affair as both players fought for each point. Loh had a slender 11-10 at the break. After the break, Loh had chance to take the first game before Kiran showed skills to win first game by 23-21. The second game also saw a closely fought affair with both players fighting for each point. It ebbed and flowed as George took the second game also with 21-19 scoreline to move into the 2 nd round. He will face Jason Gunwan of Hong Kong. Tharun Mannepalli stunned Kenta Nishimoto of Japan. The first game saw Nishimoto putting on excellent badminton display putting Tharun under immense pressure. It was a good performance by the experienced Nishimoto to take the first game away at 21-16. Nishimot...

  The Indian women’s hockey team produced a well deserved 4-1 win over Wales in the final Group B match during Women’s World Cup qualifying match played at Hyderabad on 11 th March 2026. It was a great start by the Indian team as they put consistent pressure on Wales team. Sakshi Rana scored her first goal in international with a brilliant reverse shot inside the D during 7 th minute to give India 1-0 lead. A good review by Indian team resulted in a penalty corner but Udita Duhan dragflick was well defended by Wales defense. At the end of the first quarter, India led 1-0. Navneet and Lalremsaimi combination shot was well saved by Wales goalkeeper Horrell Fifon. Wales got two penalty corners as the second one was brilliantly guarded by Bichu Devi. After Manisha missed first PC, Navneet Kaur scored with lovely dragflick in the 29 th minute to give India a 2-0 lead and ended the first half at same scoreline 2-0. It was an ideal start for Wales in the third quarter with a pena...

  It was a good outing for the Indian shuttlers as Satwik/Chirag and Amsakarunan/MR Arjun entered 2 nd round of Super 300 Swiss Open played at Basel, Switzerland on 10 th March 2026. H Amsakarunan and MR Arjun won their first-round match against Chinese Taipei opponents Chen Z-r and Lin Y-C in two straight games. The Indian pairing looked in complete control during the first game putting pressure on their opponents before winning it easily by 21-16. The second game saw both pairs fighting for each point. It ebbed and flowed till the end before Amsakarunan and Arjun won by 24-22 to move into the second round. They will face Chen C-k &Lin B-w of Chinese Taipei. After a disappointing first round-exit in the All-England badminton championship, SatwikRanki Reddy and Chirag Shetty defeated Wesley Koh and J Kubo of Singapore in two straight games. It was a decent start for the Indian duo with lovely smashes putting Singapore pair under pressure. At the mid-game break, Satwik/Chi...

  The hosts India and Scotland put on an exciting display of hockey with a 2-2 draw in their 2 nd Group B match during the Women’s Hockey World cup qualifiers played at Hyderabad on 9 th March 2026. Scotland got off to perfect start as the Indian goalkeeper Bichu Devi made a superb save, but was awarded a penalty corner. McEwan Heather deflection from the penalty corner in the 6 th minute gave the visitors 1-0 lead. The hosts India earned their first PC of the match soon after as drag flick went wide off the goal. It was a good performance by both teams, but Scotland ended the first quarter at 1-0. India began the second quarter on a positive note with Navneet Kaur scoring from a penalty corner in the 17 th minute to level score at 1-1. Scotland regained more possession and tried putting pressure on India. Despite lovely save by Jessica, Sunita Toppo scored from a penalty corner in the 29 th minute to give India 2-1 lead. Scotland took the review, but decision stood as goa...

  Lakshya Sen had a memorable All England badminton championship 2026 finishing runners-up played at Birmingham that ended on 8 th March. Before this tournament, Sen struggled with his performances. He was pitted with Shi Y Q of China in the first round. The first match was a thriller as Sen won the first game with 23-21 scoreline. It was a closely fought second game before Shi won it by 21-19. Sen showed domination in the decider to win the match by 21-17. Sen then faced Na Ka Long Anus of Hong Kong in the second round. The match ebbed and flowed right from the word go in the first game. Sen held onto his nerves to win the first game by 21-19. The second game saw Lakshya going to win, but Long Anus fought back strongly to win it by 23-21. Sen then produced a dominating performance in the decider to win with a comfortable 21-10 scoreline to move into the quarterfinals.   Lakshya Sen then produced masterclass performance in the quarterfinals defeating 6 th ranked Li Shi...

  Lakshya Sen and Victor Lai were involved in a marathon 97-minute semi-finals of the prestigious All England Badminton Championship played at Birmingham on 7 th March 2026. It was a great start to the game opening with 52 shot rally with the point going to Lakshya. Both players fought for each point before Sen had a slender 11-10 lead at the break. After the break, there were long rallies tested both players stamina. Victor Lai took lead for first time at 14-13 before Sen upped his game to win the first game by 21-16. The second game also saw both players fighting for each point with long rallies. Lakshya took off his shoe with blister. After a short break, 36 shot rally took place which was followed by another 59-shot rally. Victor Lai produced the magic with a 11-7 lead at the break. After the interval, Sen took 3 points in succession to reduce the margin with 1 point at 10-11. Another sensational rally took place of 67 shots which resulted in the point to Victor. Sen pro...

  Lakshya Sen produced a masterclass performance getting past rid of World number 6 Li Shifeng of China in two straight games during quarterfinals at the prestigious All England badminton championship 2026 played at Birmingham on 6 th March. Sen looked in sublime touch right from the word go putting enough pressure on Li with smashes and drop shots. It was a superb display of badminton by the star Indian shuttler keeping his opponent on the backfoot. At the mid-game break, Sen had a commanding 11-6 lead. After the break, Li Shifeng fought back strongly with lovely smashes. Both players were involved in long rallies. Sen moved on the court swiftly as compared to his opponent Li. There was a 65 long shot rally which went to Li Shifeng. Li fought back strongly to reduce the margin at 13-15. Lakshya dominated his opponent keeping the momentum going and won first game comfortably at 21-13. The second game saw both players fighting for each point with long rallies. It was a closel...

  Lakshya Sen made into the quarterfinals of the prestigious Super 1000 All England Badminton Championship while Dhruv/Tanisha crashed out of the tournament played at Birmingham on 5 th March 2026. Lakshya Sen registered his first win over Na Ka Long Anus in a three-game thriller. The first game began with Long showing class in initial stages before Sen showed fighting spirit to take lead. At the mid-game break, Sen had a commanding 11-8 lead. After the interval, the star Indian shuttler continue to dominate keeping Long under pressure with 17-13 lead. Long fought back strongly with lovely smashes and drop shots to level the scores at 19-19. Sen held onto his nerves to win the first game by 21-19. The second game saw Lakshya dominating his opponents putting enough pressure with smashes and drop shots. At the mid-game break, Sen had a commanding 11-4 lead. After the break, Sen looked to take game away before Long fought back strongly to take points in succession and level score...

  The Indian shuttlers made a decent start to the prestigious Super 1000 All England badminton championship 2026 with Lakshya Sen, Dhruv Kapila/Tanisha Crasto entering into the second round played at Birmingham on 3 rd March. Lakshya Sen stunned defending champion Shi Y Q of China in three thrilling games. It was a closely fought affair in the initial stages before Sen showed great skills putting Shi under immense pressure to take a 11-7 lead at the interval. After the break, Sen put on brilliant display of badminton with 18-12 lead. Shi Y Q fought back strongly with points in succession. Both players fought for each point before Sen held onto his nerves to win the 1 st game with 23-21 scoreline. Shi Y Q started the second game on an aggressive note putting Sen under pressure with smashes and drop shots with 5-3 lead. The Indian fought back strongly to level the scoring at 6-6. Shi Y Q took 5 points in succession to take a 11-8 lead at the break. After the interval, the World...