India, Sept. 23 -- India's men's badminton team will take on China in the semifinal of the team event at the 2026 Asian Games on Wednesday, September 23 at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium, with a place in the final and a guaranteed silver medal at stake.

India have already secured a medal in the men's team event after beating hosts Japan 3-0 in the quarterfinals. Lakshya Sen was the first player on court against Kodai Naraoka and recovered from losing the opening game to win the contest 11-21, 21-5, 21-19.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty then defeated Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi in the first doubles match before Ayush Shetty beat Koki Watanabe to complete the 3-0 victory.

India has won four men's team badminton med...