Lakshya Sen returns to top 10 in BWF rankings after 440 days

Lakshya Sen has returned to the top 10 of the Badminton World Federation men’s singles rankings, marking a major milestone in the Indian shuttler’s comeback journey after a prolonged period affected by injuries and setbacks.

The 24-year-old climbed back to World No. 10 for the first time since March last year, completing a resurgence that has taken more than 440 days. The achievement comes after a challenging phase in which Lakshya dealt with injuries, rehabilitation and inconsistent form while attempting to regain his place among the world’s elite.

Despite the difficult period, Lakshya continued to produce notable performances on the international stage. Over the course of his career, he has won titles such as the Canada Open, secured a silver medal at the prestigious All England Open and played a key role in India’s Thomas Cup campaigns.

The Indian shuttler also represented the country in the bronze medal-winning team at the Thomas Cup 2026, further underlining his importance to Indian badminton.

Strong performances fuel rankings rise

Lakshya has shown encouraging form throughout the 2026 season despite a few early exits on the BWF World Tour. His standout performance came at the All England Open in March, where he finished runner-up. He also reached the quarter-finals at the India Open, Indonesia Masters and Thailand Open.

Last season, Lakshya ended the year strongly by winning the Australia Open title and securing a podium finish at the Japan Masters. He also reached the final of the Hong Kong Open and claimed third place at the Macau Open.

Although he suffered a disappointing first-round exit at the World Championships against China’s Shi Yuqi, Lakshya has steadily rebuilt momentum over the past several months.