Sports · 3 May 2026

India defeats Chinese Taipei to reach Thomas Cup semifinals

Exam-focused facts from the 3 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • India assured its second Thomas Cup medal by defeating Chinese Taipei 3-0 in the quarterfinals.
  • The quarterfinal match was held in Horsens.
  • Lakshya Sen defeated Chou Tien Chen 18-21, 22-20, 21-17 in the first singles.
  • Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated Wang Chi Lin and Chiu Hsiang Cheh 23-21, 19-21, 21-12 in the doubles.
  • Ayush Shetty defeated Lin Chun-Yi 21-16, 21-17 in the second singles to seal the win.