India bag bronze, win their 2nd Thomas Cup medal in 75 years

India settled for bronze after losing 3-0 to France in Thomas Cup 2026 semi-final. HS Prannoy lost to Toma Junior Popov 19-21, 16-21, while Srikanth Kidambi, who'd replaced Lakshya Sen, and HS Prannoy lost to their respective opponents. This is India's second Thomas Cup medal in 75 years. Meanwhile, France have reached a Thomas Cup final for the first time.