New Delhi, Dec. 28 -- Indian badminton navigated a difficult 2025 marked by injuries and uneven top-level performances, but Lakshya Sen's title win, a World Championships medal from Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, and encouraging strides by the next generation offered measured optimism in a transitional season.
The year often felt more like one of reassessment than consolidation, with established names struggling for consistency as fitness setbacks disrupted preparation and rhythm across the calendar.
Against that backdrop, Sen's triumph at the Australian Open Super 500 emerged as the most significant individual achievement of the season. The title marked a return to form after a difficult period following his fourth-place fini...