India suffered a huge setback ahead of the semi-final match at the **Thomas Cup 2026**. The Indian team, which defeated Chinese Taipei to reach the top four, will be without the services of its top singles player Lakshya Sen.
India will face a tricky French side in the semi-finals of the tournament. Lakshya Sen, who was top seeded in the quarter-finals against world number six Chou Tienchen, suffered an elbow injury during the match and was subsequently ruled out of the tournament’s semi-finals.
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Coach Vimal Kumar told India Today that Lakshya suffered a swollen hand while trying to save a point at the front of the court. The player also has blisters on his feet from Friday’s intense singles match.
“Lakshya is dealing with a swollen playing hand, especially around the elbow, after his fall in yesterday’s match against Chou Tienchen. He is also dealing with blisters on his feet. This is definitely a setback for India,” Vimal Kumar told India Today.
Lakshya has blown hot and cold so far in this tournament, but his fighting spirit returned on Friday 1st May when he pulled off a brilliant comeback win against Chou in the first singles match.
Badminton Association of India secretary Sanjay Mishra further revealed that Lakshya has been kept under close watch and is expected to return in the final if India can beat France today.
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Issued by:
Kingshuk Kusari
Published on:
02 May 2026 16:07 IST
