In a thrilling Round of 32 clash at the Bank of Ningbo Badminton Asia Championships 2026, Indian badminton star PV Sindhu is locked in a high-stakes battle against Malaysia's Wong Ling Ching.
Sindhu started strongly but lost the opening set 15-21. She bounced back brilliantly in the second set, dominating to win 21-11 and level the match at 1-1. The third and deciding set is now underway all eyes and hopes are on Sindhu. If she wins the third set, she advances to the pre-quarterfinals. Every point in this decider is crucial as the two-time Olympic medallist fights for India in Ningbo.
Stay tuned for live point-by-point updates from Court 3. Sindhu's experience and powerful smashes are keeping Indian fans glued to the action at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Center.
In the women's doubles R32, India's Kavipriya Selvam and Simran Singhi went down to the eighth-seeded Chinese pair Li Yi Jing and Luo Xu Min. The young Indian duo lost 9-21, 8-21 in a match that lasted around 36 minutes.
While the scoreline was one-sided, Selvam and Singhi displayed good court coverage and never gave up, exchanging some impressive rallies against the higher-ranked opponents. It was a tough draw in their Asian Championships debut, but the pair showed promising signs for future tournaments. India's women's doubles campaign continues with other pairs still in action.
Malvika Bansod's Campaign Ends in R32 at Badminton Asia Championships 2026
Malvika Bansod bowed out in the women's singles Round of 32 after a straight-sets defeat to Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan. The Indian shuttler lost 10-21, 19-21 in 41 minutes. Bansod showed flashes of her trademark speed and net play, especially in the second set, but the experienced Thai player proved too strong on the day.
Bansod's effort adds to India's strong presence in Ningbo, and she will look to bounce back in upcoming BWF events.
All Eyes on Later Matches and Other Indian Shuttlers
With PV Sindhu battling in the decider, focus now shifts to other key Indian matches later today. Lakshya Sen and more doubles pairs are expected to feature as India aims for strong performances at the Badminton Asia Championships 2026. The tournament runs until April 12 at Ningbo Olympic Sports Center - expect more fireworks from the Indian contingent