Lakshya Sen misses out on the semi-final

Lakshya injured his elbow after an intense quarterfinal match that included several dives.

Hyderabad: Lakshya Sen of India, will not be participating in the semi-final tie against France in the BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2026.

Lakshya sustained an impact to his elbow following an intense quarterfinal match that involved multiple dives.

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Following a thorough evaluation by the team’s medical staff, the decision has been made as a precaution to allow Lakshya adequate recovery time and ensure he is in optimal condition for the final, should India progress.

Lakshya is currently under close medical observation and receiving all necessary support. The team remains confident and optimistic about his swift recovery and return to peak form, according to Sanjay Mishra, Honorary General Secretary of BAI.