Lakshya Sen will face Hong Kong’s Lee Cheuk Yiu in the men’s singles Round of 32 (opening round) of the Bank of Ningbo Badminton Asia Championships 2026 at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium in Ningbo, China.
The match is scheduled for Wednesday, 8 April 2026, at 12:05 PM IST
This timing aligns with the overall Round of 32 session for remaining events, which begins at 9:00 AM China Standard Time (6:30 AM IST). Exact court assignments and order of play can shift slightly based on earlier matches, but the confirmed start slot for this clash is 12:05 PM IST.
Match Context and Preview
The 24-year-old Indian shuttler, currently one of India’s most consistent performers and fresh off a strong run to the All England Open final, enters the contest with renewed confidence and tactical maturity. However, the Badminton Asia Championships have historically been a tough nut to crack for Sen he has exited in the first round in each of the last four editions.
Lee Cheuk Yiu (world No. 22) is a seasoned campaigner capable of upsetting higher-ranked players. He brings vast experience and has enjoyed success against Sen in recent encounters, making this a challenging but winnable opener for the Indian.
Lakshya Sen vs Lee Cheuk Yiu Head-to-Head Record
Sen trails 2-3 overall, with Lee winning the last two meetings giving the Hong Kong player a slight psychological edge.
Where the Match Will Be Played
The encounter takes place at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium in Ningbo, China the same venue hosting the entire 7–12 April 2026 tournament (prize money: US$550,000).28
Where to Watch Lakshya Sen vs Lee Cheuk Yiu Live in India
There is no live TV broadcast of the Badminton Asia Championships 2026 in India.
Fans can watch the match live online for free on the official Badminton Asia YouTube channel.36
Badminton Asia’s broadcast partners will also provide coverage across their digital platforms. Matches are expected to be streamed with English commentary where available. Keep the Badminton Asia YouTube channel bookmarked and check for the official order of play updates closer to the session start.
Quick Tournament Schedule (All times China Standard Time)
- Wednesday, 8 April: Round of 32 (remaining events) – starts 9:00 AM
- Thursday, 9 April: Round of 16 – starts 11:00 AM
- Later rounds follow on subsequent days.1
Sen’s potential second-round opponent (if he wins) is expected to be a top seed like China’s Shi Yu Qi. With momentum from recent international performances, this could finally be the year Lakshya breaks his first-round jinx at the continental championships.
The match is just minutes away tune in at 12:05 PM IST on Badminton Asia’s YouTube channel for what promises to be an exciting and high-stakes opener!