FPJ Exclusive | 'Winning Another Medal Means Everything To Me': Arjun M.R. Reflects On Securing Bronze In Badminton Men's Team Event At Asian Games
Indian badminton player Arjun M.R. expressed immense pride after the Indian men’s badminton team secured a bronze medal at the Asian Games 2026 despite suffering a 1-3 defeat to China in the semi-final. India had entered the last-four stage assured of a medal but could not progress to the final after China proved too strong. Lakshya Sen lost the opening singles match before Satwiksairaj…
Indian badminton sensation Arjun M.R. beamed with pride following India’s achievement of a bronze medal in the Asian Games 2026 men’s badminton team event. Despite a heartbreaking 1-3 loss to China in the semi-final, the Indian contingent entered the final four stage with a clear path to a medal. However, China’s superior play in the final match proved too much for the Indian team to overcome.
The men’s singles tournament saw Lakshya Sen lose to his Chinese opponent before Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty rallied to secure a win in doubles. Yet, the final match in the men’s doubles was lost to China, leaving India needing a win in the fourth contest to secure a medal. Arjun M.R. and Hariharan Amsakarunan fought bravely, but ultimately fell short.
In an exclusive interview with The Free Press Journal after the Asian Games, Arjun M.R. expressed his immense pride, stating that winning another medal at the Asian Games meant everything to him. He emphasized his happiness at being part of a team that achieved something special for the nation.
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