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Thomas and Uber Cup 2026 Draw: Indians get tricky group-stage opponents
India's men's and women's teams, seeded eighth, face top seeds and regional champions in group stages with only two spots advancing to quarterfinals, organizers said.
- On Wednesday, the draw for the 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup championships was held in Horsens, Denmark, with the tournament spanning April 24 to May 3.
- India's men's team, the 2022 Thomas Cup champions, faces defending titleholder China in Group A alongside Oceania champion Australia and PanAm champion Canada.
- The women's team faces a sterner challenge against Denmark, Ukraine, and China, having won bronze medals in 2014 and 2016 editions of the championship.
- Both Indian teams enter as eighth seeds based on individual world rankings. BAI secretary general Sanjay Mishra stated the squad can beat any top team on their day.
- The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals, a structure prioritized by badminton powerhouses including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Japan.
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