Sindhu Secures Thrilling Win at Badminton Asia Championships; Sen Exits Early

Ningbo, 08 April (H.S.): Double Olympic medallist P.V. Sindhu advanced to the second round of the Badminton Asia Championships 2026 with a gritty comeback victory on Wednesday. Returning after nearly two months, Sindhu overcame Malaysia''s world

Ningbo, 08 April (H.S.):

Double Olympic medallist P.V. Sindhu advanced to the second round of the Badminton Asia Championships 2026 with a gritty comeback victory on Wednesday.

Returning after nearly two months, Sindhu overcame Malaysia's world No. 38 Wong Ling Ching 15-21, 21-11, 21-19 in a 67-minute thriller. She'll next face second seed Wang Zhi Yi of China.

Ayush Shetty stunned world No. 7 and defending bronze medallist Lee Shifeng of China 21-13, 21-16 in 51 minutes, setting up a pre-quarterfinal clash with Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei.

Indian Results

Lakshya Sen suffered a straight-games defeat to Hong Kong's Lee Cheuk Yiu (12-21, 19-21). Malvika Bansod lost to Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan (10-21, 19-21), and Tanvi Sharma fell to Malaysia's K. Letshana (19-21, 14-21).

Women's Singles (Round of 32):

P.V. Sindhu def. Wong Ling Ching (MAS) 15-21, 21-11, 21-19

Busanan Ongbamrungphan (THA) def. Malvika Bansod 21-10, 21-19

K. Letshana (MAS) def. Tanvi Sharma 21-19, 21-14

Men's Singles (Round of 32):

Ayush Shetty def.

Lee Shifeng (CHN) 21-13, 21-16

Lee Cheuk Yiu (HKG) def. Lakshya Sen 21-12, 21-19

Women's Doubles (Round of 32):

Li Yi Jing/Luo Shu Min (CHN) def. Kavipriya Selvam/Simran Singhi 21-9, 21-8

Hataithip Mizaad/Napaporn Tungkasatan (THA) def. Ashwini Bhat K./Shikha Gautam 21-10, 21-10

HS Prannoy, Kidambi Srikanth, and Unnati Hooda feature in later matches.