India announces 20-player badminton squad for Asian Games 2026: Sindhu and Satwik-Chirag lead
Ấn Độ công bố đội hình 20 VĐV cầu lông dự ASIAD 2026. Hạt nhân: PV Sindhu, cặp Satwik-Chirag (HCV ASIAD 2023). Mục tiêu: lặp lại thành tích 1 Vàng, 1 Bạc, 1 Đồng ở ASIAD 2023. Đội có hai HLV nước ngoài (Indonesia, Malaysia). Sự kiện diễn ra tại Aichi-Nagoya, Nhật Bản từ 19/9 đến 4/10/2026. Nguồn: BAI, công bố tháng 6/2026. | Cross-checked: VuaBong.vn Q: Đội hình Ấn Độ mạnh nhất ở nội dung nào? A: Đôi nam (Satwik-Chirag) là hy vọng vàng chính. Q: Sindhu có cơ hội nào? A: Cô quyết tâm vô địch sau tứ kết 2023. Q: Ban huấn luyện có gì đặc biệt? A: Gopichand cùng hai chuyên gia nước ngoài.
The Badminton Association of India (BAI) officially announced the 20-player squad for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The lineup is led by star players PV Sindhu, the doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty, and several experienced athletes. India aims to replicate or surpass the 1 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze medal haul achieved at the 2026 Asian Games in Hangzhou.
The team will compete in all five events: men's singles, women's singles, men's doubles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles. The men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, gold medalists in 2026, are the biggest hope for another gold. Meanwhile, PV Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medalist, is determined to improve on her quarterfinal finish in women's singles at the last edition.
“Sindhu wants to go all the way this time,” a source from BAI shared. She will be supported by other women's players such as Treesa Jolly, Gayatri Gopichand (daughter of head coach Pullela Gopichand), and Ashwini Ponnappa.
In men's singles, India fields a strong squad including Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, Kidambi Srikanth, and rising talent Ayush Shetty. These players contributed to the men's team silver medal at the 2026 Asian Games, marking a significant rise for Indian badminton on the continental stage.
Notably, the coaching staff includes two foreign specialists: Indonesian coach Irwansyah and Malaysian expert Tan Kim Her. They will work alongside head coach Pullela Gopichand to develop tactics and improve players' skills, especially in doubles—where India has its strongest competitive edge.
The Indian badminton team recently won a bronze medal at the 2026 Thomas Cup in Horsens, Denmark, demonstrating consistent form ahead of the Asian Games. The tournament runs from September 19 to October 4, 2026, a key event in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic cycle.
According to BAI, the squad was selected based on BWF rankings and recent performances to ensure the highest professional quality. With a balanced roster and thorough preparation, India expects to make a strong impact at the 2026 Asian Games.
Full Indian badminton squad for the 2026 Asian Games: - Men's singles: Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, Kidambi Srikanth, Ayush Shetty - Women's singles: PV Sindhu, Malvika Bansod, Aakarshi Kashyap - Men's doubles: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty, M.R. Arjun/Dhruv Kapila - Women's doubles: Treesa Jolly/Gayatri Gopichand, Ashwini Ponnappa/Sanyogita Ghorpade - Mixed doubles: Rohan Kapoor/N. Sikki Reddy, Ishaan Bhatnagar/Tanisha Crasto
Coaching staff: Head coach Pullela Gopichand, Coach Irwansyah (Indonesia), Coach Tan Kim Her (Malaysia), and other support specialists.