The record-breaking run was cemented after Lakshya Sen captured the Kumamoto Masters Japan, securing consecutive titles following his earlier victory at the Hylo Open. Women's singles spearheaded the surge with five titles, led by PV Sindhu's wins at the Japan Open and Hylo Open alongside triumphs from emerging national players. Men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty further bolstered the haul with two premier Super 750 crowns.
Key points
Women's singles served as the contingent's most productive discipline by contributing fiv…: Women's singles served as the contingent's most productive discipline by contributing five titles from four different players.
Back-to-back tour victories have strengthened Lakshya Sen's qualification chances for the…: Back-to-back tour victories have strengthened Lakshya Sen's qualification chances for the BWF World Tour Finals in China.
Consistent podium finishes across singles and doubles categories established the 2026 cir…: Consistent podium finishes across singles and doubles categories established the 2026 circuit as India's most successful World Tour campaign.
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NEW DELHI: India's badminton contingent has enjoyed its most successful season on the BWF World Tour, with
Lakshya Sen's historic Japan Masters triumph on Sunday taking the country's tally to a record nine titles and four runner-up finishes in Super 300 or higher-level tournaments outside India in 2026.
The previous best was six titles and three runner-up finishes, achieved in 2023. The latest milestone underlines the growing depth and consistency of Indian badminton, with players across men's singles, women's singles and doubles making their mark on the international circuit.
Lakshya's triumph in Kumamoto was the latest highlight of a memorable campaign, with the Indian shuttler becoming the first from the country to win the Kumamoto Masters Japan title. The eighth seed fought back from a game down to defeat Japan's Koki Watanabe 13-21, 21-18, 21-14 in a 64-minute final at the Kumamoto Prefectural Gymnasium.
The victory also gave Lakshya back-to-back World Tour titles after his triumph at the Hylo Open in Germany earlier this month.
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