Asian Games 2026: India's men's badminton team wins bronze after 1-3 semi-final loss to China
On 23 September 2026, India's men's badminton team settled for bronze at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games after losing the semi-final 1-3 to China.
Summary
India's men's badminton team lost to China in the semi-finals, with Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty winning India's only match. Satwik and Chirag beat reigning world champions Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang 21-11, 22-20. Lakshya Sen lost to Shi Yuqi and Ayush Shetty lost to Li Shifeng, and Hariharan Amsakarunan/M.R. Arjun lost the fourth rubber. India had beaten hosts Japan 3-0 in the quarter-finals; at Hangzhou 2023 India had won silver after losing the final to China.
Key facts
- Result
- Bronze; semi-final lost 1-3 to China
- India's win
- Satwik/Chirag beat Liang Weikeng/Wang Chang 21-11, 22-20
- Singles
- Lakshya Sen lost to Shi Yuqi; Ayush Shetty lost to Li Shifeng
- Quarter-final
- Beat hosts Japan 3-0
- Previous edition
- Silver at Hangzhou 2023 (lost final to China)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which country beat India 3-1 in the men's badminton team semi-final at the 2026 Asian Games?
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Correct answer: D — China
China beat India 3-1, so India took bronze.
In the 2026 Asian Games semi-final against China, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty beat which pair?
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Correct answer: A — Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang
Satwik and Chirag beat reigning world champions Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang 21-11, 22-20.