Hylo Open 2026: Indian Badminton Stars Excel in Semi-Finals

Hylo Open 2026: Indian Shuttlers Shine

At the Hylo Open 2026 in Germany, two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu and emerging talent Anmol Kharb have set the stage for an all-Indian women's singles semi-final. Additionally, Lakshya Sen has advanced to the men's singles semi-finals of the BWF Super 500 tournament, overcoming Finland's Kalle Koljonen after losing the first game.

Women's Singles: Sindhu and Kharb Advance

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Men's Singles: Lakshya Sen Enters Semis

In the men's singles, seventh seed Lakshya Sen made a remarkable comeback, defeating Kalle Koljonen 14-21, 21-17, 21-13 in a match lasting over an hour. The first game was closely fought until Koljonen took control late in the game. However, Lakshya rebounded in the second game, maintaining a slight lead to level the match. In the final game, he quickly gained momentum, stringing together points to secure his victory, marking his first individual semi-final appearance in the BWF World Tour since his runner-up finish at the All England Open in March.