Badminton
Thomas & Uber Cup 2026: Indian women lose to Denmark; men's team wins in opener — Highlights
Catch all the highlights from day 1 of the 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup.
Indian women's team begin their campiagn at 2026 Uber Cup against hosts Denmark. (File Photo)
Indian badminton teams began their campaign at the 2026 Thomas & Uber Cup in Horsens, Denmark, on Friday.
The Indian men's team, led by Lakshya Sen and Satwik-Chirag, started the day with a 4-1 win over a tricky Canadian team in the first group encounter.
Later, the Indian women's team, led by PV Sindhu, fell short 2-3 to hosts Denmark in a potential virtual knockout encounter for the one quarterfinal spot.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 24 April 2026 8:25 PM IST
Tanvi takes the early lead at the first mid game interval
Game-1: Tanvi Sharma (IND) 11-8 Amalie Schulz (DEN)
- 24 April 2026 8:07 PM IST
After missing two match points, Indian pair concedes their own and lose the match
Game-3: Shruti-Priya (IND) 21-23 Kudsk-Werge (DEN)
- 24 April 2026 8:05 PM IST
A brilliant drop near the net from Kudsk takes the score back on level terms
Game-3: Shruti-Priya (IND) 21-21 Kudsk-Werge (DEN)
- 24 April 2026 8:03 PM IST
A precise placement from Werge to save a match point after a brilliant rally
Game-3: Shruti-Priya (IND) 20-20 Kudsk-Werge (DEN)
- 24 April 2026 7:59 PM IST
Kudsk returns goes behind the back line; Indian pair takes a lead at cruicial time
Game-3: Shruti-Priya (IND) 18-17 Kudsk-Werge (DEN)
- 24 April 2026 7:50 PM IST
The Danish pair levels the score after multiple unforced errors from the Indians
Game-3: Shruti-Priya (IND) 12-12 Kudsk-Werge (DEN)
- 24 April 2026 7:45 PM IST
India enters the final interchange with a big five-point lead
Game-3: Shruti-Priya (IND) 11-6 Kudsk-Werge (DEN)
- 24 April 2026 7:35 PM IST
Indian pair forces a decider after a dominating win in the second game
Game-2: Shruti-Priya (IND) 21-10 Kudsk-Werge (DEN)
- 24 April 2026 7:24 PM IST
A massive lead for Indian pair at the second mid-game interval
Game-2: Shruti-Priya (IND) 11-4 Kudsk-Werge (DEN)
