Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty faltered against higher-ranked opponents as the Indian men’s team signed off with a bronze medal after going down 1-3 to nemesis China in the semifinals of the Asian Games on Wednesday (September 23, 2026).
Asian Games: Indian men”s badminton team settles for bronze after 1-3 loss to China
The 24-year-old has had a couple of podium finishes in both the 10m and 25m pistol events, a far cry from her own high standards, but it’s the sudden death of coach, mentor and father figure Jaspal Rana earlier this year that really broke her. Jay Meena secured India’s first-ever soft tennis medal at the Asian Games, fetching a bronze after losing to Japan’s Takuya Kurosaka in the men’s singles semifinals in Nagoya on Wednesday (September 23, 2026). Star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu finally completed her medal collection, winning the elusive Asian Games silver in the women’s 49kg event on Wednesday (September 23, 2026). Mirabai Chanu wins silver at the Asian Games, ending India’s weightlifting medal drought since 1998 with a historic performance. The 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games are underway in Japan. With 12 medals (1 gold, 5 silver and 6 bronze), India is currently placed in 12th place in the medal tally which is topped by China. Discover the complete list of Indian medalists at the 2026 Asian Games, categorized by sport and achievement.
The Indian men’s badminton team wins bronze at the Asian Games after a semifinal loss to China, marking a historic achievement. Manu Bhaker has had a rough two years since the Paris high, both off the range and off the podium. Manu Bhaker reflects on Jaspal Rana’s legacy after a challenging fifth-place finish at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Jay Meena makes history by winning India’s first soft tennis bronze medal at the Asian Games in Nagoya.
