In a dramatic Thomas Cup 2026 semifinal, India faced off against France, with HS Prannoy battling Toma Popov in a must-win match. However, India fell behind early as Ayush was outplayed by Christo, putting the team at a 0-1 disadvantage.
Ultimately, India succumbed to a 0-3 defeat against France, securing a bronze medal in the tournament. The loss marks a disappointing exit for the Indian team in the prestigious badminton championship.