PV Sindhu returns to international competition at the Japan Open following her semi-final exit at the Australian Open last month. The two-time Olympic medalist leads the Indian contingent in Tokyo, where no player from the country has ever secured a title. The BWF TV YouTube channel will provide live streaming for fans in India.
India’s Squad Strategy for the Japan Open
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) entry list confirms a focused Indian squad for the upcoming tournament. PV Sindhu will be joined in the women’s singles draw by Unnati Hooda. The men’s singles bracket features Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty. In doubles competition, India will be represented by the pairing of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, along with MR Arjun and Hariharan Amsakarunan in the men’s category. Mixed doubles entries include Rohan Kapoor with Ruthvika Shivani Gadde and Dhruv Kapila with Tanisha Crasto. Notably, there is no Indian representation in the women’s doubles bracket for this event.
Did you know?
Despite the consistent participation of top-tier Indian talent on the BWF World Tour, an Indian badminton player has yet to win a title at the Japan Open in the tournament’s history.
Broadcasting and Viewing Information
Viewers in India can access live streaming of the matches via the BWF TV YouTube channel. As of the current scheduling, tournament organizers have not announced a live telecast partner or specific TV channel details for the Indian market.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch the Japan Open 2026 in India?
You can watch the matches live on the BWF TV YouTube channel. Official TV broadcast details are currently unannounced.
Who is representing India in women’s singles?
PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda are the two Indian players entered in the women’s singles category.
Does India have entries in all doubles categories?
No. While India has representation in men’s doubles and mixed doubles, there are no Indian pairs competing in the women’s doubles bracket at the Japan Open.
Has an Indian player ever won the Japan Open?
No, no Indian badminton player has won a title at the Japan Open to date.
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