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- 1PV Sindhu, Unnati Hooda out in Asian Games badminton quarter-finals▼Asian Games 2026 badminton: PV Sindhu, Unnati Hooda lose in quarter-finals as India campaign ends
PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda both lost their badminton quarter-finals at the 2026 Asian Games, bringing India's badminton campaign at the event to an end. With the country's remaining players eliminated, India will leave the competition without a badminton medal, a setback given Sindhu's past podium finishes at major multi-sport events.
- 2Malaysia's Ng and Subramaniam win Asian Games gold, qualify for LA28▼Malaysia’s Ng, Subramaniam book LA28 Olympics berth with Asian Games gold
Malaysia's Ng and Subramaniam won gold at the Asian Games, securing a berth for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The victory marks a significant achievement for Malaysian badminton on the continental stage, and attention is turning to the pair's prospects as they prepare for the Olympic campaign in the United States.
- 3Lakshya Sen out, PV Sindhu into Asian Games badminton quarter-finals▼Asian Games 2026 badminton: Lakshya Sen knocked out; PV Sindhu reaches quarter-finals
Indian badminton had a mixed day at the 2026 Asian Games: Lakshya Sen was knocked out of the men's singles, while PV Sindhu advanced to the women's singles quarter-finals. Sindhu remains India's main medal hope in the sport as the tournament in Japan heads into its decisive stages.