Asian Games 2026: India beat Bangladesh 3-0 to reach badminton men's team QF
Synopsis
India swept Bangladesh 3-0 without dropping a single game to reach the Asian Games 2026 men's badminton team quarter-finals — and they did it while keeping world No. 5 pair Satwik and Chirag in reserve. Tuesday's clash against hosts Japan could set up Lakshya Sen vs Kodai Naraoka and a shot at going one better than Hangzhou silver.
Key Takeaways
India beat Bangladesh 3-0 on 21 September at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium to reach the Asian Games 2026 men's badminton team quarter-finals.
Lakshya Sen won 21-4, 21-12 ; Ayush Shetty won 21-4, 21-13 ; Kidambi Srikanth won 21-15, 21-9 .
5 doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were not required and remain fresh for the quarter-final.
India face hosts Japan on Tuesday — a win guarantees at least a bronze medal .
India are the reigning silver medallists from Hangzhou 2023 , having lost the final to China .
The Indian women's team also advanced to the quarter-finals, beating Kazakhstan 3-0 and facing Japan on Tuesday.
India stormed into the men's badminton team quarter-finals at the Asian Games 2026, sweeping Bangladesh 3-0 without conceding a single game across all three rubbers at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium on Monday, 21 September. The clinical victory sets up a high-stakes quarter-final against hosts Japan on Tuesday — a match that will guarantee India at least a bronze medal if won.
How India Swept Bangladesh
Lakshya Sen, a semi-finalist at the Paris 2024 Olympics, opened proceedings with a dominant 21-4, 21-12 victory over Jaman Ayman Ibn to hand India a 1-0 lead. Ayush Shetty maintained the momentum with an equally convincing 21-4, 21-13 win over Gourab Singha, stretching the advantage to 2-0. Kidambi Srikanth then closed out the tie in style with a 21-15, 21-9 triumph over Jumar Al-Amin, completing the whitewash.
Doubles Pair Held in Reserve
Notably, India progressed without needing to call upon their formidable doubles combination of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty — currently ranked world No. 5 and reigning Asian Games men's doubles champions. The pair's availability for the quarter-final adds significant firepower to India's challenge against Japan.
Quarter-Final Matchups to Watch
The last-eight clash against Japan promises to be a compelling contest on paper. A mouth-watering singles battle between Lakshya Sen and Japan's Kodai Naraoka is anticipated, while Ayush Shetty could potentially face Yushi Tanaka. In doubles, Satwik and Chirag may line up against the Japanese pairing of Hiroki Okamura and Takuro Hoki, depending on how the tie-ups are drawn. The exact combinations will be confirmed ahead of Tuesday's encounter.
India's Asian Games Badminton Record
India enter the quarter-final as the reigning silver medallists from Hangzhou 2023, where they defeated the Republic of Korea 3-2 in the semi-finals before falling to China in the gold-medal tie. Tuesday's win would not only guarantee a podium finish but also present a genuine opportunity for India to go one better and claim gold. On the women's side, the Indian women's team also booked their quarter-final berth — beating Kazakhstan 3-0 on Sunday — and will face Japan in the same round on Tuesday.
With both the men's and women's teams advancing to the last eight, India's badminton contingent heads into Tuesday carrying strong medal aspirations on two fronts.
Point of View
And the draw has given India a realistic path to gold. The critical question on Tuesday will not be the singles, where Lakshya Sen is among the region's best, but whether the doubles holds against an Okamura-Hoki combination that knows this gym.
NationPress
21 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Did India qualify for the Asian Games 2026 men's badminton team quarter-finals?
Yes. India beat Bangladesh 3-0 on 21 September at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium to advance to the men's badminton team quarter-finals at Asian Games 2026. They face Japan on Tuesday.
Who played for India in the 3-0 win over Bangladesh?
Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, and Kidambi Srikanth won their respective singles rubbers in straight games. The doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty was not required.
What does a quarter-final win against Japan guarantee India?
A victory over Japan on Tuesday would guarantee India at least a bronze medal in the men's badminton team event at Asian Games 2026. India would then advance to the semi-finals.
What is India's Asian Games men's badminton team history?
India are the reigning silver medallists from Hangzhou 2023, where they beat South Korea 3-2 in the semi-finals before losing to China in the gold-medal tie. They are seeking to go one better in 2026.
Who could Lakshya Sen face in the quarter-finals against Japan?
Depending on tie-up selections, Lakshya Sen could meet Japan's Kodai Naraoka in singles, while Ayush Shetty may face Yushi Tanaka. Satwik and Chirag could line up against Hiroki Okamura and Takuro Hoki.
