Sakshi defeated the reigning 48kg world champion, Meenakshi Hooda, who moved up to 51kg, in the summit clash

Earlier, Sindhu went down 21-19, 18-21, 15-21 to Japanese top seed Akane Yamaguchi, while later in the day, Sen lost 19-21, 16-21 to home hope Kunlavut Vitidsarn

Soyez, who previously coached Spain, will succeed Indian stalwart PR Sreejesh, whose contract concluded in December 2025.

Later in the day, Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth, Malvika Bansod and Thailand Masters 2026 champion Devika Sihag will be in action. 

Fans were quick to appreciate the scenic location. One online user said: “Mussoorie is the best place ever.” Another user said: “Wow, looks like paradise.”

The tournament is being organised by the Greater Mumbai Badminton Association and promoted by Badminton Gurukul.

Warriors FC scored an emphatic 4-0 win over NBCs ‘A’ in a women’s seniors match of the St Peter’s Cup hockey tournament at the St Stanislaus High School ground, Bandra, recently. 

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Sindhu saw off Tung Ciou-Tong of Chinese Taipei 21-9, 21-12 while Lakshya Sen prevailed 21-16, 21-17 over Singapore’s Jia Heng Jason Teh. Srikanth stunned Loh Kean Yew of Singapore 21-14, 21-15.

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