Horsens, Denmark – India has unveiled its squads for the upcoming 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup badminton championships, set to take place in Horsens, Denmark, from April 24 to May 3. The teams feature a blend of seasoned veterans and emerging talent, with Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu poised to spearhead their respective sides. Lakshya … Read more
Horsens, Denmark – India’s men’s and women’s badminton teams are bracing for a challenging start to their campaigns at the upcoming Thomas Cup and Uber Cup, held in Horsens, Denmark from April 24th to May 3rd. The draw, released today, has placed both squads in demanding groups alongside formidable opponents, including the defending champions from … Read more
Horsens, Denmark – Olympic medalist Saina Nehwal has publicly urged the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to proceed with caution regarding proposed changes to the scoring system, arguing that the current 21-point format is integral to the sport’s intensity and endurance. The BWF is set to vote on a shift to a 3×15 scoring system at … Read more
BIRMINGHAM, England – Lakshya Sen says he approached the All England Open Badminton Championships with a focused, match-by-match mindset, a psychological discipline that helped him navigate a challenging draw and the weight of expectation as one of India’s leading badminton hopefuls. The 24-year-old returned from Birmingham with a silver medal, falling to Chinese Taipei’s Lin … Read more
Exhaustion Got the Better of Lakshya Sen in All England Final Against Lin Chun-Yi BIRMINGHAM, England – Lin Chun-Yi of Chinese Taipei captured the All England Open Badminton men’s singles title on Sunday, March 8, 2026, defeating India’s Lakshya Sen in a grueling final at the Utilita Arena Birmingham. While Chun-Yi admitted post-match he was … Read more
BIRMINGHAM, England – Taiwan achieved a remarkable feat at the Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships, securing both the men’s singles and mixed doubles titles on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham. This marks a historic moment for Taiwanese badminton, solidifying its presence on the international stage. Lin Chun-yi delivered a … Read more
BIRMINGHAM, England – In a display of remarkable resilience, India’s Lakshya Sen secured his place in the All England Open 2026 final, defeating Canada’s Victor Lai 21-15, 18-21, 21-16 on Saturday at the Utilita Arena Birmingham. The hard-fought victory, lasting an hour and 37 minutes, saw Sen battling severe cramps in the deciding game, showcasing … Read more
Birmingham, England – Lakshya Sen continued his impressive run at the All England Open Badminton Championships, securing his place in the quarterfinals with a hard-fought victory over Hong Kong’s Ng Ka Long Angus on Thursday. The world No. 12 demonstrated resilience and tactical acumen to overcome a challenging opponent in a three-game thriller. Sen, a … Read more
Lakshya Sen Advances to Quarterfinals at All England Open Badminton Championships BIRMINGHAM, England – Lakshya Sen battled through a challenging three-game match to secure his place in the quarterfinals of the All England Open Badminton Championships on Thursday. The world No. 12 defeated Hong Kong’s Ng Ka Long Angus 21-19, 21-23, 21-10 in a pulsating … Read more
For the fifth straight time, PV Sindhu couldn’t crack the Chen Yufei code. For the second straight week, Lakshya Sen was knocked out by a speedy left-handed shuttler, this time Thailand’s Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul. And so India’s top singles stars bowed out in straight games in their respective quarterfinals at the Indonesia Masters Super 500 in … Read more