India Advances to Semi-Finals of Thomas & Uber Cup 2026 by Defeating Chinese Taipei
TUC 2026: India pack off Chinese Taipei to reach semi-finals
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India's badminton team secured a spot in the semi-finals of the Thomas & Uber Cup 2026 by defeating Chinese Taipei 3-0 in Horsens, Denmark. World no. 6 Lakshya Sen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, and Ayush Shetty contributed to the victory, ensuring India will compete for a medal.
- 01India defeated Chinese Taipei 3-0 in the quarterfinals.
- 02Lakshya Sen saved two match points to win his match.
- 03Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured the second point.
- 04Ayush Shetty clinched the final match, ensuring India's victory.
- 05India will face either Japan or France in the semi-finals.
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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.
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India's success in the Thomas & Uber Cup boosts national pride and encourages investment in badminton and sports development.
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