India Open 2026 Kicks Off in New Delhi with Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu in Action

The 2026 India Open Super 750 badminton tournament commenced at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi, serving as a preparatory event for the World Championships later this year. Lakshya Sen defeated fellow Indian debutant Ayush Shetty 21-12, 21-15 in the opening round. PV Sindhu, recently recovered from injury, and doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty also began their campaigns positively. The event features top international players and highlights India's growing badminton prominence.