
India defeated Canada 4-1 in the Thomas Cup opening match at Forum Horsens, Denmark. Lakshya Sen lost his singles match, but Satwik-Chirag won their doubles, followed by victories from Ayush Shetty, Hari-Arjun, and Kidambi Srikanth. Shetty's decisive win over Brian Yang showcased his aggressive smashing game after previous disappointment.