The Indian men’s badminton team stormed into the quarter‑finals of the Asian Games 2026, defeating Bangladesh 3‑0 in a commanding performance at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium.

India did not drop a single game across three matches. Lakshya Sen, a Paris 2024 semi‑finalist, set the tone with a dominant 21‑4, 21‑12 victory over Jaman Ayman Ibn. Rising star Ayush Shetty followed with a convincing 21‑4, 21‑13 win against Gourab Singha, extending India’s lead to 2‑0. Veteran Kidambi Srikanth then sealed the tie, defeating Jumar Al‑Amin 21‑15, 21‑9 to complete the sweep.

With this emphatic win, India now faces hosts Japan in the quarter‑finals tomorrow. A victory in that tie will guarantee the team a medal, raising hopes of a podium finish.

Meanwhile, the Indian women’s team also advanced to the quarter‑finals after beating Kazakhstan 3‑0 in their opening tie. They too will face Japan in a crucial clash tomorrow, setting up a double India‑Japan showdown in badminton.

India’s strong showing reflects depth in both men’s and women’s squads, with fans eagerly anticipating medal‑winning performances in the coming rounds.