Asian Games 2026: PV Sindhu loses to Akane Yamaguchi, India trail Japan 0-1
- Posted on September 22, 2026
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In brief
India's women's badminton contingent faced an uphill battle at the Asian Games 2026 after PV Sindhu's opening match defeat against Japan's Akane Yamaguchi. Trailing 0-1 in their team event, the Indian squad must secure victories in subsequent matches to maintain quarterfinal hopes. Success in the remaining ties would propel them toward the semifinals and guarantee a medal finish, representing a significant achievement for a team with limited Asian Games success.
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Asian Games 2026: PV Sindhu loses to Akane Yamaguchi, India trail Japan 0-1
PV Sindhu lost her opening match to Akane Yamaguchi in Asian Games 2026 on Tuesday. This defeat put India's women's badminton team behind Japan zero-one. The team now needs to win remaining ties to stay alive in the quarterfinal. A win would advance India into the semifinals and guarantee a medal. India's women's team has won only one Asian Games team medal.
