This prestigious continental event, with a prize pool of USD 550,000, features top Asian shuttlers across five categories: men's singles, women's singles, men's doubles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles.

On the opening day (Tuesday, April 7), the spotlight for Indian fans is firmly on the Mixed Doubles Round of 32. While other events have qualification or early rounds, India's primary representation today comes from three mixed doubles pairs. Top Indian singles stars like Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu lead the overall squad, but their main draws begin later. Notably, men's doubles stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have withdrawn due to injury.

Indian Mixed Doubles Schedule for April 7

The three Indian pairs face tough opening matches against strong Malaysian and Thai opponents:

• Ashith Surya / Amrutha Pramuthesh vs Malaysia's Wong Tien Ci / Lim Chiew Sien
  Time: 2:10 PM
• Rohan Kapoor / Ruthvika Gadde (also referred to as Ruthvika Shivani Gadde) vs Malaysia's Goh Soon Huat / Lai Shevon Jemie (8th seeds)
  Time: 1:30 PM
• Dhruv Kapila / Tanisha Crasto vs Thailand's P. Horbanluekit / B. Aimsaard (or Benyapa Aimsaard)
  Time: 2:40 PM

Note: Court times can shift slightly due to on-court progress or delays. Always check the official BWF Match Centre for the latest updates.

Where to Watch Live

• Live Scores & Updates: Follow the official BWF Match Centre (bwfbadminton.com) or Badminton Asia website for real-time scores, court assignments, and results.

Expectations

India's mixed doubles history at the Asia Championships has been modest, with most pairs exiting early in recent editions. However, reaching the quarterfinals (as achieved by some pairs last year) would be a positive benchmark this time. The draws are challenging: two pairs open against Malaysian combinations, including an 8th-seeded duo, while Kapila/Crasto get a potentially more winnable matchup against the Thai pair.

These matches mark an important start for India's campaign in a tournament that serves as strong preparation ahead of bigger events.

The full tournament schedule sees Round of 16 action on April 8, with quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals spread across subsequent days (mixed doubles and women's doubles finals on April 11, others on April 12).

Indian fans will be hoping for strong performances from the mixed doubles pairs today to set the tone for the rest of the campaign. For the latest results and developments, keep an eye on official sources as the action unfolds in Ningbo. Good luck to Team India!

This article is compiled from official tournament information, BWF sources, and recent sports reports as of April 7, 2026.