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- 1PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda fall in Asian Games quarter-finals▼Asian Games 2026 badminton: PV Sindhu, Unnati Hooda lose in quarter-finals as India campaign ends
India's badminton campaign at the 2026 Asian Games is over after PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda both lost their quarter-final matches, ending the country's hopes of a medal in the sport at the Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Sindhu, a multiple world championship medallist, fell short alongside the young Unnati Hooda, leaving India without badminton representation in the later rounds.
- 2Lakshya 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.