Badminton: India Roar Back In Uber Cup, Crush Ukraine

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April 27, 2026

India’s young women’s team is making waves in the tournament with a spirited display of resilience and growth in Group A matches at Horens.

The young Indian women’s team bounced back in style, securing an impressive 4-1 victory over Ukraine in their second Group A clash in Horens.

The commanding win significantly lifted the squad’s confidence, especially given Ukraine’s reputation as European Championship bronze medallists.

India showed sharp intent and cohesion throughout the match, outplaying a strong Ukrainian side with disciplined execution and attacking flair.

The result highlighted the team’s resilience and ability to respond under pressure.

This performance came on the heels of a narrow 2-3 defeat to host nation Denmark in their opening game. Despite the loss, that match offered valuable lessons and set the stage for a stronger comeback.

With this morale-boosting win, the Indian team has regained momentum in the tournament. Their improved coordination and determination now position them as a more confident and competitive unit moving forward.

Next Gen Wins

India’s young shuttlers stepped onto the court on Saturday (April 25, 2026) with clear intent and determination, delivering a composed, all-round performance to claim their first win of the tournament in style.

Unnati Hooda set the tone early, battling through a tense opening clash to edge past Polina Buhrova 21-19, 22-20 in a thrilling contest.

Building on that momentum, junior world championships silver medallist Tanvi Sharma delivered a strong showing, overcoming Yevheniia Kantemyr 21-12, 17-21, 21-10 to extend India’s lead.

With the tie in India’s grasp, Devika Sihag stepped up confidently in the third singles, maintaining composure in key moments to stay ahead.

She sealed the victory in style, defeating Mariia Stoliarenko 23-21, 21-13 and wrapping up a dominant team performance.

Doubles Dip, Strong Finish

India’s only setback came in the opening women’s doubles, where Kavipriya Selvam and Simran Singhi went down 11-21, 17-21 to Polina Buhrova and Yevheniia Kantemyr.

India bounced back strongly in the next doubles clash, with PV Sindhu and Tanisha Crasto taking control of the contest.

The duo sealed a solid 21-18, 21-15 win over Mariia Stoliarenko and Sofiia Lavrova, restoring momentum for India.

Up next, India faces defending champions China on Monday, with a must-win clash to keep their quarterfinal hopes alive.