Satwiksairaj Rankireddy addressed backlash after he questioned why Team India’s Thomas Cup 2026 bronze medal win did not receive proper celebration or coverage. The doubles star clarified that his remarks were driven by concern, not by a desire for personal fame. He urged viewers to focus on the team’s achievement as trolls tried to twist his intent.
Lakshya Sen opened up about how difficult it was to sit out India’s Thomas Cup 2026 semifinal against France. The world’s top Indian shuttler admitted he “really badly” wanted to be on court, but had to watch from the sidelines. Sen described the emotional challenge of staying away despite his strong desire to play the match.
Your news, in seconds
Get the Beige app — every story in 60 words, updated hourly. Free on iOS & Android.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has sanctioned INR 1.67 crore for three national coaching camps in Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Guwahati, beginning April 10. Designed as a unified high-performance setup for India’s top shuttlers, the move feeds into Asian Games 2026 planning and comes weeks ahead of the Thomas Cup 2026, tightening the competition calendar.
France swept India 3-0 in the Thomas Cup 2026 semi-finals in Horsens, Denmark, ending India’s hopes of reclaiming the crown they last won in 2022. With the loss, India couldn’t reach the final and instead secured bronze for the 2026 edition, following their disappointing semifinal exit.
India’s Thomas Cup title defence ended at the semifinals as they fell 0-3 to France and settled for bronze. Lakshya Sen’s absence proved pivotal, with HS Prannoy, Ayush Shetty and Kidambi Srikanth all losing their matches. France then cruised into the final, becoming only the second European nation to reach that stage.
India, the 2022 Thomas Cup champions, produced a dominant display against higher-ranked Chinese Taipei to win 3-0 in the quarter-final at Horsens, Denmark. The convincing victory sends the team into the semifinals and also ensures they will finish with a medal at the Thomas and Uber Cup 2026. India’s sharp form leaves little doubt about their title momentum.
Never miss a story
Set alerts for the topics and sources you care about. Download Beige for free.
Team India’s men’s badminton team faces Chinese Taipei in the Thomas Cup 2026 quarterfinals in Horsens, Denmark on Friday. After finishing as runners-up in Group A behind China, the squad now must sharpen its form against a tough opponent for a place in the next round. The match becomes a defining test for India’s title bid.
India’s former champions showcased ruthless form at the Thomas Cup 2026, blanking Australia 5-0 in the men’s Group A match in Horsens, Denmark. Coming off a 4-1 win over Canada, the dominant result secured India a quarterfinal berth. The team now turns its attention to their next clash against top seeds.
India confirmed their Thomas and Uber Cup 2026 quarterfinal place with a ruthless 5-0 win over Australia in Group A, after earlier beating Canada. The sweep sets up a decisive clash with top seeds China to determine the group winner. With strong performances across the lineup, India showed consistency and depth throughout the group stage.
India, the former Thomas Cup champions, opened their Group A campaign in Horsens, Denmark with a convincing 4-1 win over Canada. After Lakshya Sen suffered a setback in the opening match against Victor Lai, the rest of the Indian lineup found their rhythm and secured a series of victories to take control of the tie.
Reading on mobile?
Open Beige in the app for a smoother experience — free on iOS and Android.
The Sports Authority of India has extended comprehensive logistical and financial support worth over Rs 1.45 crore to help the Indian badminton contingent prepare for and compete at the Thomas and Uber Cup Finals in Horsens, Denmark, from April 24 to May 3. The funding underlines SAI’s full-scale backing for the 34-member team as the tournament approaches.
Swipe through stories, personalise your feed, and save articles for later — all on the app.