Highlights Bwf

• Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen was eliminated from the BWF China Open 2026 after losing his Round of 16 men's singles match. • The match took place on Thursday, July 23, at the Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium, where Canada's Victor Lai secured the victory. • This defeat ends Sen's campaign in the BWF World Tour Super 1000 event, preventing him from advancing to the quarterfinals.

• Double Olympic medalist PV Sindhu defeated her young compatriot Unnati Hooda in the women's singles Round of 32 at the BWF China Open 2026. • The match took place on Wednesday, July 22, at the Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium as part of the BWF World Tour Super 1000 series. • This victory allows Sindhu to advance in the tournament, showcasing her continued dominance over emerging Indian talent.

• Indian badminton veteran HS Prannoy was eliminated from the BWF China Open 2026 after a straight-games defeat in the men's singles opening round. • Prannoy struggled against Malaysia's Leong Jun Hao, losing the match with scores of 21-10 and 21-14. • The encounter took place at the Changzhou Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium, marking a significant early exit for the experienced Indian player.