In a remarkable performance at the Thomas & Uber Cup 2026 in Horsens, Denmark, the Indian badminton team outplayed the higher-ranked Chinese Taipei, winning 3-0 in the men's quarterfinals. World no. 6 Lakshya Sen kicked off the match with a thrilling victory against Chou Tien Chen, saving two match points to win 18-21, 22-20, 21-17 after an intense hour and 28 minutes. Following Sen's lead, the duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured the second point for India with a decisive win over Chiu Hsiang Chieh and Wang Chi-Lin, despite losing the second game. Finally, Ayush Shetty completed the sweep by defeating reigning All England champion Lin Chun-Yi 21-16, 21-17, showcasing his impressive skills. With this victory, India not only advances to the semi-finals but also guarantees a medal in the tournament.