India vs China Badminton Men's Team Semi-Final LIVE Updates: Ayush Shetty Loses 1st Game; India In Trouble vs China

India vs China, Asian Games Badminton Men's Team Semi-Final LIVE Updates: India's Lakshya Sen is fighting a tough battle against China's Shi Yu Qi in the first round of the Asian Games 2026, men's team badminton semi-final at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium. Having already assured India of a medal with a victory over Japan in the quarterfinals, India are looking to avenge their defeat at the previous Games, where China beat them 3-2 in the final at Hangzhou to successfully defend their title. Earlier on Tuesday, it was a flawless performance from the Indian men as they rode on victories from Lakshya, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, and Ayush Shetty. 

Live Updates of India vs China, Asian Games 2026, Badminton Men's Team Semi-Final, straight from Ichinomiya: 

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Sep 23, 2026 12:27 (IST)

India vs China, Badminton Live Score: Lakshya looks solild

The second game between Lakshya Sen and World No.1 Shi Yu Qi is turning out to be yet another thriller. So far, the scores are levelled at 16-16. Can Lakshya win this game? Only time will tell. 

Sep 23, 2026 12:24 (IST)

India vs China, Badminton Live Score: Mirabai Chanu's historic silver

As Lakshya Sen is battling out in badminton, India got a historic moment at Asian Games in weightlifting. The main highlight of India's fourth day at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya was a historic silver-medal triumph for weightlifting superstar Mirabai Chanu in the women's 49kg final, marking her first-ever podium finish at the Games. 

Sep 23, 2026 12:17 (IST)

India vs China, Badminton Live Score: Good comeback from Lakshya

The second game is off to another thrilling start as both the shuttlers are giving their best to seize the win. Lakshya Sen has made a strong start to the second game. After trailing 2-4, he won a string of crucial points to take a narrow 6-5 lead.

Sep 23, 2026 12:08 (IST)

India vs China, Badminton Live Score: Lakshya Sen loses

AHHH!!! After a hard fought battle, India's Lakshya Sen ends up on the losing side in the first game of the semi-final against World No.1 Shi Yu Qi of China. Shi who was trailing in the earlier moments of the game, made a beautiful comeback, trapped Lakshya in massive rallies and clinched the first game 21-6. However, it is not the end for Lakshya as he can still settle the scores in the second game. 

Sep 23, 2026 11:57 (IST)

India vs China, Badminton Live Score: China star bounce back

China's Shi Yu Qi is giving a tought ime to Lakhya Sen in the opening round of the men's team badminton semi-final. He is currently 17-13 against Lakshya and is just four points away from clinching this game. Lakshya needs to bounce back back now. 

Sep 23, 2026 11:43 (IST)

India vs China, Badminton Live Score: Tough fight going on

The first game between Lakshya Sen and China's Shi Yu Qi is turning out to be a thriller. Both the players are giving tough competition to each other to seal the victory. The Indian shuttler began with a lead but Chinese competitor made a good comeback. The scores are currently levelled 8-8. 

Sep 23, 2026 11:37 (IST)

India vs China, Badminton Live Score: We are underway

The highly anticipated moment is here as India's badminton men's team semi-final against China begins. In the first round, Lakshya Sen takes guard against Shi Yuqi. The victory in the first game will definitely boost Lakshya's confidence for the rest of the match. 

Sep 23, 2026 11:28 (IST)

India vs China, Badminton Live Score: Japan beat Korea

As we are waiting for India men's game against China, Japan defeat Korea in the women's semi-final match. The hosts registered a dominating 3-1 win and marched into the final, where they will be fighting for the gold medal. 

Sep 23, 2026 11:16 (IST)

India vs China, Badminton Live Score: PV Sindhu's fight vs Yamaguchi.

PV Sindhu was looking good after she recovered from a 13-17 deficit to clinch the opening game 23-21 against Yamaguchi. The battle between the two former world champions saw them battle it out in some exciting rallies, averaging 35-36 shots. Sindhu earned a game point but a wrong judgement at the back-line allowed Yamaguchi to make a comeback. The Indian grabbed another game point after her opponent found the net and sealed it with a cross-court forehand winner to grab the early initiative. After the change of sides, Yamaguchi held a two-point lead at the mid-game interval. Sindhu threatened to make another comeback from 12-17 down, but the Japanese held her nerve to take the second game 21-18. It all went downhill for Sindhu in the decider as she fell 6-14 behind.

Sep 23, 2026 11:09 (IST)

India vs China, Badminton Live Score: Heartbreak for Indian women

While the World Championships bronze medallists Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand produced a clinical performance, the singles players faltered as the women's team bowed out of the quadrennial event with a 1-3 loss to Japan in the quarterfinals.

Sep 23, 2026 10:58 (IST)

India vs China, Badminton Live Score: Lakshya's strong comeback

Coming into the event after a series of early exits and low on confidence, Lakshya Sen was staring at defeat after losing the opening game and trailing 14-19 in the decider. However, the 25-year-old from Almora proved his mettle, reeling off seven straight points to beat world No.7 and two-time world championships silver-medallist Kodai Naraoka 11-21, 21-5, 21-19 to give India a 1-0 lead.
 

Sep 23, 2026 10:56 (IST)

India vs China, Badminton Live Score: India's big win vs Japan

Lakshya Sen's stirring comeback was the perfect subplot as the Indian men's badminton team produced a superlative performance to outwit Japan in the quarterfinals and assure itself of a medal. It was a flawless performance from the Indian men, silver medallists at the last edition, as they rode on victories from Lakshya, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, and Ayush Shetty.

Sep 23, 2026 10:44 (IST)

India vs China, Badminton Live Score: Hello

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Asian Games 2026, badminton men's team semi-final between India and China, straight from the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium. Stay tuned for all the updates. 

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