India’s premier men’s badminton star Lakshya Sen will be back in action in the New Year after enduring a difficult campaign in the last calendar year.
Sen’s only triumph in the calendar year came at the Australian Open in November as he bagged his maiden title of 2025. Earlier, he had reached the final of Hong Kong Open in September, although he finished as a runner-up.
The shuttler will hope to kick off things in a positive manner in 2026. In the current calendar year, Sen has a number of BWF tournaments to take part in, alongside the Asian Games in Japan and the All-England Open.
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Lakshya Sen 2026 schedule: When and where will Indian shuttler begin the new season?
Lakshya Sen will kick off proceedings in 2026 by participating in the Malaysia Open, which will start on January 6.
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Following the competition in Malaysia, Sen will head home and take part at the India Open 2026 which will be held at the Indira Gandhi Arena, New Delhi, from January 13 to January 18. Here are some of the events he is expected to compete in this season:
| Tournament | Dates |
|---|---|
| Malaysian Open | Jan 6-11 |
| India Open | Jan 13-18 |
| Indonesia Masters | Jan 20-25 |
| Thailand Masters | Jan 27-Feb 1 |
| All-England Open 2026 | Mar 3-8 |
| Asian Games | Sep 19-Oct 4 |
