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India's men's and women's badminton teams opened their Thomas and Uber Cup 2026 campaigns on April 24 in Horsens, Denmark. Both squads are seeded eighth and began against strong opposition. The men faced defending champions Canada in Group A, while the women took on hosts Denmark. The tournaments run until May 3.
Each competition features 16 nations split into four groups, with ties consisting of three singles and two doubles matches. India's men enter as 2022 Thomas Cup champions, while the women carry a bronze medal pedigree from 2014 and 2016.
Thomas & Uber Cup 2026: Preview
National head coach Pullela Gopichand expressed confidence in the squad's ability to handle pressure. He highlighted the importance of Lakshya Sen in the first singles, Ayush Shetty's consistency, and the crucial
role of the Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty pairing. Experienced players like HS Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth add depth to the lineup.
The men's team faces a tough Group A featuring China, Canada, and Australia. The women's team, meanwhile, is drawn alongside China, Denmark, and Ukraine, making consistency vital from the outset.
Thomas & Uber Cup 2026: Squads
Thomas Cup 2026 Squad
Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, Kidambi Srikanth, HS Prannoy, Kiran George, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty, Hariharan Amsakarunan, MR Arjun, Dhruv Kapila
Uber Cup 2026 Squad
PV Sindhu, Unnati Hooda, Tanvi Sharma, Devika Sihag, Isharani Baruah, Shruti Mishra, Priya Konjengbam, Kavipriya Selvam, Simran Singhi, Tanisha Crasto
Thomas & Uber Cup 2026: Schedule (IST)
| Event | Date | Match | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Cup | 24 April | India vs Canada | 12:00 PM |
| Thomas Cup | 27 April | India vs Australia | 12:00 PM |
| Thomas Cup | 29 April | India vs China | 1:30 PM |
| Uber Cup | 24 April | India vs Denmark | 3:30 PM |
| Uber Cup | 25 April | India vs Ukraine | 10:00 PM |
| Uber Cup | 27 April | India vs China | 10:00 PM |
Thomas & Uber Cup 2026 Results
Thomas Cup Group Stage Result
Day 1: India vs Canada (Won 4-1)
- MS1: Lakshya Sen lost to Victor Lai - 21-18, 19-21, 10-21
- MD1: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy / Chirag Shetty def. Jonathan / Kevin - 21-10, 21-11
- MS2: Ayush Shetty def. Brian Yang - 21-13, 21-17
- MD2: Hariharan Amsakarunan / MR Arjun def. Ty / Nyl - 21-7, 21-15
- MS3: Kidambi Srikanth def. Joshua Nguyen - 21-17, 21-12
Top performer of the day: Ayush Shetty, the 20-year-old rising star of Indian badminton, brought his stupendous form from the Asian Championships on the opening day of the Thomas Cup 2026. The young Indian shuttler not only won his game in straight set but also brought India back into the tie against Canada after Lakshya Sen's sudden defeat in the opening game.
Day 2: India vs Australia (Won 5-0)
- MS1: Lakshya Sen def. Ephraim Sam - 21-14, 21-16
- MS2: Ayush Shetty def. Shrey Dhand - 21-8, 21-6
- MD1: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy / Chirag Shetty def. Jack / Rizky - 21-14, 21-16
- MS3: HS Prannoy def. Rishi Boopathy - 21-11, 21-17
- MD2: Hariharan Amsakarunan / MR Arjun def. Andika / Ephraim - 21-12, 21-10
Top performer of the day: The 20-year-old shuttler once again announced himself to the party and produced one of the dominant wins of the tie, brushing aside Shrey Dhand 21-8, 21-6 in just 26 minutes. In the end, India managed to crush Australia 5-0 to storm into the quarterfinals.
Day 3: India vs China (upcoming)- R1
The match will decide the winner of Group A.
Uber Cup Result
Day 1: India vs Denmark (Lost 2-3)
- WS1: PV Sindhu def. Line Christophersen - 21-13, 18-21, 21-17
- WS2: Unnati Hooda lost to Line Kjaersfeldt - 12-21, 23-25
- WD1: Priya Konjengbam / Shruti Mishra lost to Amalie / Mette - 17-21, 21-11, 21-23
- WS3: Tanvi Sharma lost to Amalie Schulz - 21-19, 16-21, 16-21
- WD2: PV Sindhu / Tanisha Crasto lost to Alexandra / Christine - 19-21, 17-14 (retired)
Top performer of the day: On a day when the Indian women's badminton team suffered an opening scare against the hosts of the Uber Cup 2026, Denmark, veteran badminton player PV Sindhu proved her mettle and worth as she defeated Line Christophersen. Sindhu began with authority, controlling the opening game with precise shot placement and sharp movement. However, Christophersen responded strongly in the second, forcing longer rallies and pushing Sindhu onto the back foot to level the match. In the decider, the Indian star showed her big-match temperament, regaining control at crucial moments, mixing aggression with patience to close out the contest.
Day 2: India vs Ukraine (Won 4-1)
- WS1: Unnati Hooda def. Polina Buhrova - 21-19, 22-20
- WS2: Tanvi Sharma def. Yevheniia Kantemyr - 21-12, 17-21, 21-10
- WS3: Devika Sihag def. Mariia Stoliarenko - 23-21, 21-13
- WD1: Kavipriya Selvam / Simran Singhi lost to Buhrova / Kantemyr - 11-21, 17-21
- WD2: PV Sindhu / Tanisha Crasto def. Lavrova / Stoliarenko - 21-18, 21-15
Top performer of the day: The top performer for the women's team on Day 2 was Unnati Hooda, who defeated her Ukrainian counterpart in a dominant
Day 3: India vs China (upcoming)
Live Streaming Details
Fans in India can watch the Thomas & Uber Cup 2026 live on Star Sports Network. Online streaming is available via the JioHotstar app and website.
Thomas & Uber Cup 2026: Groups
Thomas Cup Groups
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| Group A | China, India, Canada, Australia |
| Group B | Japan, Malaysia, England, Finland |
| Group C | Chinese Taipei, Denmark, South Korea, Sweden |
| Group D | Indonesia, France, Thailand, Algeria |
Uber Cup Groups
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| Group A | China, India, Denmark, Ukraine |
| Group B | Japan, Malaysia, TÜrkiye, South Africa |
| Group C | Chinese Taipei, Indonesia, Canada, Australia |
| Group D | South Korea, Thailand, Bulgaria, Spain |
Thomas & Uber Cup: Format
The tournament follows a 16-team format in each event, divided into four groups. Each tie consists of five matches, and all matches are played regardless of early results. The top two teams from each group progress to the quarterfinals. Knockout ties are decided once a team secures three wins.
