India will send a 20-player badminton squad to the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The team includes established names such as PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, alongside a younger generation of Indian badminton players.
The badminton competition is scheduled from September 20 to September 29, 2026, with matches taking place at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium in Aichi Prefecture.
Asian Games 2026 India Badminton Team
The Badminton Association of India selected a 20-member squad consisting of 10 men and 10 women for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Men's Team
| Player | Event |
|---|---|
| Lakshya Sen | Men's Singles / Team |
| Ayush Shetty | Men's Singles / Team |
| H. S. Prannoy | Men's Team |
| Kidambi Srikanth | Men's Team |
| Tharun Mannepalli | Men's Team |
| Satwiksairaj Rankireddy | Men's Doubles / Team |
| Chirag Shetty | Men's Doubles / Team |
| Hariharan Amsakarunan | Men's Doubles / Team |
| M. R. Arjun | Men's Doubles / Team |
| Dhruv Kapila | Mixed Doubles / Team |
Women's Team
| Player | Event |
|---|---|
| PV Sindhu | Women's Singles / Team |
| Unnati Hooda | Women's Singles / Team |
| Devika Sihag | Women's Team |
| Tanvi Sharma | Women's Team |
| Isharani Baruah | Women's Team |
| Treesa Jolly | Women's Doubles / Team |
| Gayatri Gopichand Pullela | Women's Doubles / Team |
| Kavipriya Selvam | Women's Doubles / Team |
| Simran Singhi | Women's Doubles / Team |
| Tanisha Crasto | Mixed Doubles / Team |
The announced squad was selected using recent performances and BWF rankings as part of the selection process.
India Badminton Events at Asian Games 2026
India will compete across the team and individual badminton competitions.
Men's Singles
India's men's singles entries are:
Lakshya Sen
Ayush Shetty
Lakshya Sen is one of the leading names in India's men's badminton contingent.
Women's Singles
India's women's singles entries are:
PV Sindhu
Unnati Hooda
PV Sindhu enters her fourth Asian Games and remains one of India's most prominent badminton athletes.
Men's Doubles
India's men's doubles combinations are:
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy / Chirag Shetty
Hariharan Amsakarunan / M. R. Arjun
Satwik and Chirag are the reigning Asian Games men's doubles champions after winning gold at Hangzhou.
Women's Doubles
India's women's doubles combinations are:
Treesa Jolly / Gayatri Gopichand Pullela
Kavipriya Selvam / Simran Singhi
Mixed Doubles
India's mixed doubles pairing is:
Dhruv Kapila / Tanisha Crasto
These entries cover India's representation in all five individual badminton disciplines.
India Badminton Team Competition
The team competition is an important part of India's Asian Games badminton campaign.
India's men's squad includes the players who form the country's team championship group, while the women's squad provides India's representation in the women's team event.
At the previous Asian Games in Hangzhou, India's men's team won silver, while the country also collected gold and bronze medals in badminton.
Asian Games 2026 Badminton India Schedule
The badminton tournament is scheduled from September 20 through September 29, 2026.
| Date | India Badminton |
|---|---|
| September 20 | Competition |
| September 21 | Competition |
| September 22 | Competition |
| September 23 | Competition |
| September 24 | Competition |
| September 25 | Competition |
| September 26 | Competition |
| September 27 | Competition |
| September 28 | Competition |
| September 29 | Final competition day |
The exact match involving an Indian player depends on the draw, team results and progression through the tournament.
The official competition schedule can be updated by the organizers.
India Badminton Schedule in IST
Japan is one hour and 30 minutes ahead of India.
The official venue schedule uses Japan Standard Time (JST), so Indian viewers should subtract 1 hour 30 minutes to convert the listed Japanese start times to India Standard Time (IST).
For example:
9:30 AM JST = 8:00 AM IST
11:00 AM JST = 9:30 AM IST
These conversions are useful when following the official badminton sessions from India.
Asian Games 2026 Badminton Live Streaming in India
Indian viewers can follow Asian Games 2026 coverage through Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV.
SonyLIV is already listing Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games programming on its sports platform.
Where to Watch
TV: Sony Sports Network
Online: SonyLIV
Fans should check the SonyLIV Asian Games schedule for the specific badminton session and match they want to watch.
India Badminton Players to Watch
PV Sindhu
PV Sindhu is one of India's most successful badminton players and will represent India in women's singles and the women's team competition.
She enters the 2026 Asian Games after previously winning Asian Games medals and is scheduled to compete in her fourth edition of the continental Games.
Lakshya Sen
Lakshya Sen leads India's men's singles badminton entries.
He was also part of India's men's team that won silver at the previous Asian Games.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are India's men's doubles representatives and the reigning Asian Games champions in the event.
They will also be part of India's men's team competition.
HS Prannoy
H. S. Prannoy is part of India's men's team squad and was also involved in India's medal-winning campaign at the previous Asian Games.
Kidambi Srikanth
Former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth is included in India's men's team squad for Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
India Badminton at Hangzhou Asian Games
India's badminton team produced its strongest overall Asian Games campaign at Hangzhou.
The country won:
Gold
Silver
Bronze
The men's team won silver, while Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the men's doubles title.
This previous performance is an important part of the background to India's 2026 badminton campaign.
India Badminton Venue
The badminton competition takes place at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture.
The venue is the designated badminton facility for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games.
Indian fans following the competition can use the official daily schedule to track sessions involving India's men's and women's teams and individual players.
Asian Games 2026 India Badminton Results
Results will be updated as India's matches are completed.
| Date | Event | India Result |
|---|---|---|
| September 20 | Badminton | To be updated |
| September 21 | Badminton | To be updated |
| September 22 | Badminton | To be updated |
| September 23 | Badminton | To be updated |
| September 24 | Badminton | To be updated |
| September 25 | Badminton | To be updated |
| September 26 | Badminton | To be updated |
| September 27 | Badminton | To be updated |
| September 28 | Badminton | To be updated |
| September 29 | Finals | To be updated |
How to Follow India's Badminton Matches
Indian badminton fans should check:
India's team schedule
Individual draws
Match start times
Player results
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Finals
SonyLIV coverage
The individual schedule can change according to results and tournament progression.
Asian Games 2026 Badminton India FAQ
When does India's badminton competition start?
India's badminton campaign is part of the badminton competition scheduled for September 20–29, 2026.
Who is India's badminton captain?
The Asian Games badminton squad is selected as a team of players rather than being presented as a single captain-led cricket-style squad.
Who are India's top badminton players at the 2026 Asian Games?
The Indian squad includes PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty, H. S. Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth, among other players.
Is PV Sindhu playing at the Asian Games 2026?
Yes. PV Sindhu is included in India's 20-player badminton squad and is entered in women's singles and the women's team competition.
Are Satwik and Chirag playing?
Yes. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are part of India's men's doubles and men's team squads.
Where can I watch India's badminton matches?
Indian viewers can check Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV for Asian Games coverage. SonyLIV is currently listing Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games programming.
What time are badminton matches in India?
The official Japanese schedule uses JST. India is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Japan, so 9:30 AM JST is 6:00 AM IST.
Where is badminton being played?
Badminton is being played at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
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Last updated: September 16, 2026
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