Badminton isn’t on the Commonwealth Games 2026 program, but that hasn’t slowed down Lakshya Sen’s season one bit. The Paris 2024 semi-finalist has been one of the more consistent Indian shuttlers on the international circuit this year, racking up strong results across multiple tournaments.
A Big Finish at the All England Open
Sen headed into the Badminton Asia Championships 2026 in Ningbo on the back of a runner-up finish at the All England Open, one of badminton’s most prestigious titles. Reaching the final of that event is a strong marker of form against elite international competition.
Momentum at the Singapore Open
At the Singapore Open, Sen advanced through the early rounds and reached the quarterfinals, where he was handed a walkover after Paris 2024 silver medallist Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand retired early in their match. That set up a quarterfinal clash against Japan’s world number 19 Koki Watanabe, continuing Sen’s deep run at the Super 750 event.
Holding Off Domestic Rivals
Back on home soil at the India Open, Lakshya Sen faced fellow Indian Ayush Shetty in a closely watched battle between two of the country’s best-ranked men’s singles players, and Sen came out on top to advance to the second round. Matches like these highlight the growing depth of Indian men’s singles badminton, with Sen currently at the top of that pack.
A Season Built on Consistency
Across the Badminton Asia Championships, the All England Open, the Singapore Open, and the India Open, Sen has shown he can compete deep into tournaments against a wide range of opponents, from seasoned veterans to hungry contemporaries. That consistency is exactly what is needed heading into the sport’s biggest event of the year.
Eyes on New Delhi
Lakshya Sen has secured his qualification for the BWF World Championships 2026, being hosted in New Delhi from August 17 to 23. With home support behind him and a season of strong results already banked, Sen will be one of the players to watch as India’s badminton contingent chases medals on its own turf.
For now, Sen’s 2026 campaign stands as one of the more encouraging storylines in Indian badminton, even with the Commonwealth Games off the calendar this year.
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