Sindhu, Ayush, Unnati progress; Lakshya exits Asian Games in second round

Asian Games: Sindhu, Ayush, Unnati Progress; Lakshya Exits In 2nd Round

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and young shuttler Ayush Shetty notched up straight-game wins to progress to the singles prequarterfinals.

Asian Games 2026: Sindhu, Ayush, Unnati advance; Lakshya bows out in second round

Asian Games 2026: Sindhu, Ayush advance; Lakshya exits in second round as Unnati eyes third round, with mixed results for India.

Sindhu, Ayush, Unnati progress; Lakshya exits Asian Games in second round

PV Sindhu and Ayush Shetty progressed to the pre-quarterfinals after winning their respective matches. Sindhu overcame Chiu Pin-chian in the second round with scores of 21-19 and 21-14. Meanwhile, Lakshya Sen faced a tough defeat against Loh Kean Yew, exiting the tournament in the second round. Unnati Hooda also advanced by defeating Malaysia's Ling Ching Wong. The Indian badminton team faced challenges as key players were eliminated in early rounds.

Asian Games: P V Sindhu, Ayush Advance; Lakshya Sen Crashes Out

Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu and young shuttler Ayush Shetty notched up straight-game wins to progress to the singles pre-quarterfinals.