BWF World Championships Return To India After 17 Years; New Delhi Set For Badminton's Biggest Stage
New Delhi, Aug 16: As the BWF World Championships are returning to Indian shores after a gap of 17 years, with the world’s best players looking forward to getting their hands on the coveted title, the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium is all decked up to witness world badminton’s biggest extravaganza. India is hosting the world championships for the first time since 2009 as 64 women and men each,…
Badminton's most prestigious event, the BWF World Championships 2026, is making its triumphant return to India after a 17-year hiatus. The tournament will take place at the iconic Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi from August 17 to 23. This marks India's first time hosting the championships since 2009.
A total of 128 athletes will compete in the singles events - 64 men and 64 women - as well as 48 pairs in the three doubles categories. The intense seven-day competition will kick off on Monday with the top half of the men's and women's singles draws. India's men's singles star, Lakshya Sen, and women's singles standout, PV Sindhu, are among the favorites to claim glory.
India's prowess in the BWF World Championships is evident, as the country has won a remarkable 14 medals across 11 consecutive editions, a feat unmatched by any other nation. The recent record-breaking performance includes one medal before 2009, when India last hosted the event. The upcoming tournament promises to be a thrilling showcase of the world's best badminton talent.
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