India's Women's Badminton Team Exits Asian Games 2026 After Quarterfinal Loss to Japan
The Indian women's badminton team faced a tough defeat against Japan in the quarterfinals of the Asian Games 2026, ending their campaign. Despite a strong start from PV Sindhu and a notable win in doubles by Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, the team could not secure enough victories. Unnati Hooda and Tanvi Sharma's losses contributed to the team's exit. Read on for a detailed match breakdown and highlights of the competition.
| Sep 22, 2026, 10:47 IST
Quarterfinals Overview
On Tuesday, the Indian women's badminton team faced a disappointing exit from the Asian Games 2026, succumbing to Japan with a score of 1-3. Despite some impressive moments, including a first-game victory by two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu against Akane Yamaguchi and a commendable comeback by Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand in the doubles match, the overall performance fell short.
Match-by-Match Analysis
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