Super Sunday for India! Lakshya ends title drought as Sindhu completes double delight
Indian badminton players Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu both secured singles titles at the Hylo Open 2026 in Germany. This double victory marks a significant comeback for Sen, who ended a year-long title drought.
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The success of Indian athletes on the international stage serves as a major morale boost for the country's sports infrastructure and global standing.
NEW DELHI: Indian badminton enjoyed a memorable Super Sunday at the Hylo Open 2026 as Lakshya Sen ended his year-long wait for a BWF World Tour title, joining PV Sindhu in winning the men's and women's singles crowns at the Super 500 tournament in Saarbrücken, Germany.Lakshya produced a commanding performance to defeat Indonesia's fourth seed Jonatan Christie 21-17, 21-10 in the men's singles final, bringing an end to his title drought that had stretched back to the Australian Open in November 2025.Earlier, double Olympic medallist Sindhu had clinched the women's singles title with a dominant 21-12, 21-14 victory over Denmark's Line Højmark Kjærsfeldt. The two straight-game victories ensured India walked away with both singles trophies, capping a remarkable campaign at the USD 500,000 event.For Lakshya, the victory was particularly significant after a season disrupted by injuries and inconsistent performances.
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