Lakshya Sen advances to All England Open quarterfinals

Indian badminton player overcomes Hong Kong's Ng Ka Long Angus in three sets

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Lakshya Sen, the lone Indian player remaining in the tournament, rallied from midmatch slumps to defeat Hong Kong's Ng Ka Long Angus 21-19, 21-23, 21-10 and advance to the quarterfinals of the prestigious All England Championships in Birmingham.

Why it matters

The All England Open is one of the most important badminton tournaments in the world, and Lakshya Sen's victory over a tough opponent keeps India's hopes alive in the prestigious event.

The details

Sen, a rising star in Indian badminton, had to overcome a tough challenge from Ng Ka Long Angus, who took the second set 21-23 after Sen won the first 21-19. However, the Indian player regrouped and dominated the third set 21-10 to clinch the victory and advance to the quarterfinals.

  • The match took place on Thursday, March 6, 2026.

The players

Lakshya Sen

An Indian badminton player who is the lone Indian remaining in the prestigious All England Open tournament.

Ng Ka Long Angus

A badminton player from Hong Kong who faced off against Lakshya Sen in the third round of the All England Open.

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What they’re saying

“Now it is time to recover for another tough match tomorrow,”

— Lakshya Sen

What’s next

Lakshya Sen will face China's Li Feng in the quarterfinals of the All England Open on Friday, March 7, 2026.

The takeaway

Lakshya Sen's victory over a tough opponent keeps India's hopes alive in the prestigious All England Open tournament, showcasing the country's rising talent in badminton on the global stage.