Asian Games badminton: Indian women face Kazakhstan; men start campaign against Bangladesh

New Delhi, Sep 19 (UNI) India have been handed contrasting challenges in the badminton team events at the 2026 Asian Games, with the women drawn against Kazakhstan and the men set to face Bangladesh in their respective Round of 16 ties. Both teams could then run into hosts Japan in the quarterfinals. The team events, played in a knockout format, begin on Sunday, with the Indian women first taking the court against Kazakhstan. The five-match tie will determine whether they progress to a potential last-eight clash with Japan, who have received a bye into the Round of 16. A quarterfinal…