Asian Games 2026: Sindhu, Unnati bow out in quarters as India draw blank in individual badminton
Indian badminton players, including P.V. Sindhu and Unnati Hooda, were eliminated in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Asian Games. This marks a disappointing performance for the Indian contingent, which failed to secure any medals in the individual badminton categories.
Why it matters
The result is a significant setback for Indian badminton, which had high expectations following previous international successes.
P.V. Sindhu and Unnati Hooda put up brave efforts before going down in their respective women’s singles quarterfinals as Indian shuttlers failed to win a medal in the individual competition of the Asian Games on Sunday (September 27, 2026
India had won three medals at the last edition in Hangzhou, with the men’s team winning a silver, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty claiming doubles gold and H.S. Prannoy returning with a bronze in men’s singles.
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However, three years later, while the Indian men’s team managed a bronze, none of the shuttlers could reach the semifinals of the various categories, which would have assured a medal.
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