Indian badminton stars Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty will be in action on Monday, September 21, as India begin their men’s team Asian Games 2026 badminton campaign in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
The Indian team will face Bangladesh in the opening round, with several leading shuttlers expected to take the court.
The men’s team event will be closely followed by Indian badminton fans, with Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty among the players representing the country.
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The doubles combination of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will also feature for India.
Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty In Action
Lakshya Sen will headline India’s singles challenge against Bangladesh in the men’s team event. The Indian shuttler will be looking to make a strong start as the country begins its campaign for a medal in the team competition.
Ayush Shetty is another Indian player to watch during the opening tie. The youngster has emerged as one of India’s promising badminton talents and will be part of the men’s team campaign.
India will also have the services of the highly experienced doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, who will look to provide an advantage in the doubles contest.
India vs Bangladesh Badminton: Match Details
The Indian men’s badminton team will take on Bangladesh in the Round of 16/opening match of the team competition.
Event: Men’s Team Badminton
Match: India vs Bangladesh
Date: Monday, September 21, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM IST onwards
Venue: Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium, Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
Where To Watch Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty Live?
Fans in India can watch the Asian Games 2026 badminton action through Sony’s broadcast platforms.
Live Streaming: SonyLIV app and website
Live Telecast: Sony Sports Network TV channels
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With Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty and the Satwik-Chirag combination in action, Indian badminton fans will be keeping a close eye on the opening team tie.
The Asian Games 2026 badminton competition is expected to provide another major opportunity for India’s leading shuttlers to challenge for medals and strengthen the country’s campaign in Aichi-Nagoya.
With women's team already starting their journey well, Indian men's contigent under these stars will also look to make an early impact.