HS Prannoy

Lakshya Sen and hs prannoy suffered first-round exits at the Malaysia Masters 2026, ending India’s men’s singles challenge early. While Lakshya lost in straight games, Prannoy went down in a marathon three-game match. In women’s singles, Malvika Bansod, Ashmita Chaliha and Devika Sihag advanced to the next round.

hs prannoy said Lakshya Sen’s injury badly hurt India’s chances in the Thomas Cup semifinal against France. Lakshya missed the match after injuring his elbow, and India lost 0-3 to settle for bronze. Chirag Shetty said France’s strategy prevented India’s doubles pair from influencing the tie. Lakshya confirmed his recovery is progressing after medical scans.

India narrowly lost to China 2-3 in the Thomas Cup, despite strong performances from hs prannoy and Ayush Shetty. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, along with Lakshya Sen, suffered close defeats. Although finishing second in Group A, India has qualified for the quarterfinals, with coach U Vimal Kumar expressing confidence in the team's potential.

France delivered a stunning 3-0 upset against defending champions India in the Thomas Cup semifinals, with Christo Popov, Alex Lanier, and Toma Junior Popov securing victories. India's hopes were further dashed by Lakshya Sen's withdrawal due to injury. Meanwhile, China will face South Korea in the Uber Cup final after their respective semifinal wins.

India faces a weakened Japan in the Thomas Cup quarterfinals, aiming for a second title. Despite Japan's singles strength led by Kodai Naraoka, India's strong singles and doubles performances, including Ayush Shetty's consistent wins and the experienced Satwik-Chirag pair, position them well. Former champions are set for a crucial clash.

India concluded their Thomas Cup Finals group stage with a narrow 2-3 defeat against China, despite already securing a quarterfinal spot. Lakshya Sen and the top doubles pair lost their matches, putting India down 0-2. However, Ayush Shetty and H.S. Prannoy secured wins in their respective matches, showcasing the team's fighting spirit ahead of the knockout stages.

Indian badminton player Ayush Shetty reached the Asia Championships semi-finals after beating world No. 4 Jonatan Christie, securing India a medal. He became the first Indian since hs prannoy in 2018 to do so. After earlier upsets, Ayush now eyes the final, while PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen exited early.

Ayush Shetty stunned world No. 7 Lin Shi Feng to reach the second round of the Badminton Asia Championships with a straight-game win. PV Sindhu and hs prannoy also advanced, while several Indians exited early. Despite mixed results, Ayush’s upset victory stood out as the highlight of India’s campaign so far.

Young Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty reached the Badminton Asia Championships final, becoming the first Indian in 61 years to do so. Despite a loss to China's Shi Yu Qi in the final, Shetty's impressive run included victories over three top-10 players, notably stunning Paris 2024 silver medallist Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the semifinals.

Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty caused a major upset at the Badminton Asia Championships, defeating Asian Games gold medallist Li Shi Feng of China in straight games. hs prannoy and PV Sindhu also advanced, while Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth were eliminated from the tournament.

Young Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty has secured a men's singles medal at the Badminton Asia Championships, defeating world No. 4 Jonatan Christie. This remarkable achievement marks his biggest scalp after an earlier win against Asian Games gold medallist Li Shi Feng. Shetty's impressive form, having not dropped a game, propels him into the semifinals where he faces the defending champion.

The Malayali shuttler, who won his first national badminton championship after defeating Kidambi Srikanth, speaks about the experience

India have named balanced squads for the Thomas and Uber Cup in Denmark, blending experience with young talent. Lakshya Sen leads the men’s team, which retains its 2022-winning core, while PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda headline the women’s side. New and returning players add depth. Selections were based on rankings and team needs, with officials confident the mix can deliver strong results.

hs prannoy has withdrawn from the Orleans Masters Super 300 after a shoulder injury suffered during the Swiss Open in Basel. Scans showed a minor tear, and he hopes to return for the Asian Championships in Ningbo. With him out, youngsters like Ayush Shetty and Tanvi Sharma will lead India’s challenge.

Training partners hs prannoy and Sai Praneeth advanced to the quarterfinals of the Indonesia Masters in Palembang on Thursday.

India's top shuttlers Saina Nehwal and hs prannoy on Tuesday tested negative for COVID-19 hours after returning positive results, paving the way for their participation in the Thailand Open after being forced out of the tournament.

Second seed PV Sindhu, the last Indian shuttler at the China Open Super Series Premier, has progressed into the quarterfinals with a 21-15, 21-13 victory over Chinese teenager Han Yue in Shanghai on Thursday.

A day after 2018 Asian Championship bronze medallist hs prannoy lashed out at the Badminton Federation of India for overlooking his performances while recommending the names for the Arjuna award, the federation hit back, saying the shuttler missed the bus on disciplinary grounds, and stressed upon bringing in a slew of measures to regulate players.

Indian shuttlers hs prannoy and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy secured their quarterfinal spots at the China Masters badminton tournament. Prannoy, a bronze medalist, defeated Denmark's Magnus Johannesen in a convincing 21-12, 21-18 match. Despite being seeded eighth, Prannoy demonstrated smart play and experience, securing his spot in the quarterfinals against third-seeded Japanese player Kodai Naraoka.

Here are the big sports events lined up for Wednesday (November 7) that comprise the action from UEFA Champions League and China Open Badminton in which Kidambi Srikanth and hs prannoy will be in action.

After a brilliant show in the Swiss Open last week, hs prannoy will try to extend his good form in the Polish Open which will be held at Warsaw in Poland.

PV Sindhu, hs prannoy and women's doubles pair of Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa made it to the quarterfinals of the Bonny China Masters Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament on Thursday.

India faced a disappointing start at the Korea Masters Super 500 as all players exited on the first day. hs prannoy retired due to an injury, while Ayush Shetty, Kiran George, and Anupama Upadhyaya suffered defeats in their respective singles matches. The mixed doubles pair also bowed out, concluding India's campaign prematurely in the Round of 32.

Indian badminton player hs prannoy secured a medal at the World Championships by defeating Denmark's Viktor Axelsen in a thrilling quarterfinal match. The match was a rollercoaster ride as Prannoy fought back from a game down to eventually clinch victory in three tight games.

Defending champion PV Sindhu reached the pre-quarterfinals of the Macau Grand Prix Gold in women's singles while hs prannoy and B Sai Praneeth too tasted victories in men's singles as Indian shuttlers had a good day in office on Wednesday.

The pair, who last week won the men’s and women’s singles titles at the national badminton championships, exited the tournament to leave PV Sindhu as the sole Indian.

The last of India’s contingent at the 2018 All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham will feature in today’s quarter-finals, with the queen of Indian badminton PV Sindhu facing seventh seed Nozomi Okuhara in the women’s singles from 6:10pm IST (approximately) and World No 16 hs prannoy meeting Huang Yuxiang early on Saturday morning from 1:20am IST (approximately).

World's top-ranked players Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu and a host of renowned shuttlers have been named to represent the country in the upcoming 12th SAG scheduled to be held here, officials said.