Thomas Cup 2026: India Secures Bronze

Category : Sports Published on: May 06 2026

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Semi-final Exit: India’s title defense ended with a 0-3 loss to France in the semifinals, resulting in a bronze medal.
Key Matches: Shuttlers Ayush Shetty, Kidambi Srikanth, and HS Prannoy lost their respective matches against a dominant French side.
Crucial Absence: Star player Lakshya Sen was unable to compete due to a swollen elbow, significantly impacting the team's strength.
French History: While India settled for their fourth ever bronze (joining 1952, 1955, and 1979), France advanced to its first-ever Thomas Cup final.

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