India faces a major setback at Thomas Cup 2026 after top men’s shuttler Lakshya Sen was ruled out of Saturday’s semifinal against France due to injury, Badminton Association of India general secretary Sanjay Mishra confirmed. With Sen missing a crucial fixture, India’s line-up and chances for advancement could face an immediate shake-up in the tie.
India’s men’s team ended Group A of the Thomas & Uber Cup 2026 in second place after a closely contested loss to defending champions China in their final round-robin match in Horsens, Denmark. Despite a spirited effort that kept the contest alive, India couldn’t secure the win, leaving China to finish ahead and shape the knockout path.
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