Asian Games 2026: India beat Japan, assured of medal in men's team event
Lakshya Sen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, and Ayush Shetty each won in straight or three-game matches to secure a medal for India.
- On Tuesday, the Indian men's badminton team secured a semifinal spot at the Asian Games, defeating Japan 3-0 in the quarterfinal clash at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium.
- Victory was driven by key performances from Lakshya Sen, Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty, and Ayush Shetty, who secured the win and advanced the team through the bracket.
- Sen overcame a five-point deficit to defeat Kodai Naraoka 11-21, 21-5, 21-19, while Rankireddy and Shetty outplayed Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi 21-18, 24-22.
- Shetty sealed the 3-0 result by sweeping past Koki Watanabe 21-10, 21-19, guaranteeing India a medal after a silver finish at the previous Hangzhou Games.
- India will now face the winner of the clash between China or South Korea on Wednesday, aiming to improve upon their silver medal performance from the Hangzhou Games.
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Asian Games 2026: India Assured Men's Team Badminton Medal After 3-0 Win over Japan in QFs
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. India have assured a medal in the men’s team badminton event at the Asian Games 2026 after defeating hosts Japan 3-0 in the quarterfinals on Tuesday, with Lakshya Sen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty and Ayush Shetty winning their respective matches. Sports News | Asian Games 2026: India Assured Men's Team Badminton Medal After 3-0 Win over Japan in QFs.
Asian Games: Lakshya Sen delivers as India men's team secures back-to-back medals
Lakshya Sen staged a stirring comeback against Kodai Naraoka as India beat Japan 3-0 in the men's badminton quarter-finals. The result sent India into the semi-finals and assured the team of a medal at the Asian Games.
Asian Games 2026: India assured mens team badminton medal after 3-0 win over Japan in QFs - The Tribune
India have assured a medal in the men’s team badminton event at the Asian Games 2026 after defeating hosts Japan 3-0 in the quarterfinals on Tuesday, with Lakshya Sen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty and Ayush Shetty winning their respective matches.
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