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Ayush Shetty stunned world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi to produce the biggest upset of the BWF World Championships and reach the second round. PV Sindhu, Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand, Kavipriya-Simran and Hariharan-Arjun also advanced with impressive victories

M R Arjun and Hariharan Amsakarunan began India’s BWF World Championships campaign with a win over Ireland. For Arjun, the victory was especially meaningful as his parents watched him play live for the first time in around 13 years

Lakshya Sen is targeting a deep run at the BWF World Championships in Delhi, banking on home support after an inconsistent season. Satwik-Chirag and rising star Ayush Shetty are also aiming for strong performances as India hosts the event

PV Sindhu believes past World Championships setbacks have shaped her into a stronger player. Ahead of her latest campaign in New Delhi, the five-time medallist said her hunger for badminton remains unchanged as she targets another medal on home soil

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are excited to compete at their first BWF World Championships on home soil. The Indian pair believes crowd support will provide an advantage as they aim for a deep run despite recent injury concerns

The Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium is ready for the BWF World Championships, returning to India after 17 years. Chinese players praised the revamped venue after Saturday’s practice, while organisers highlighted improved court conditions and enhanced facilities for players

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will retain their aggressive style despite Satwik’s recurring shoulder injury as they target a better medal at the World Championships on home soil. The Indian duo also identified opening exchanges as crucial to their campaign

Former India badminton player Trupti Murgunde said hosting the BWF World Championships 2026 is a proud moment and reflects India’s sporting growth. She believes the event in New Delhi will provide young shuttlers a valuable platform to showcase their talent

PV Sindhu has been seeded ninth and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty fifth for the BWF World Championships in Hyderabad. India has two entries in all five categories, with four seeded contenders across singles, doubles and mixed doubles.

Double Olympic medalist PV Sindhu hailed the upcoming BWF World Championships in New Delhi as a "landmark moment" for Indian sports as BAI launched its 50-day countdown. The elite event returns to India after 17 years this August

Tickets for the 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi are now live on BookMyShow, starting at ₹499. Returning to India after 17 years, the marquee event features elite global stars alongside India's premier contingent from August 17–23

Denmark’s Mia Blichfeldt slammed the “unacceptable” conditions at the India Open, saying it is difficult to see how a World Championship could be held in Delhi. The BWF acknowledged concerns but insisted the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium is an upgrade over KD Jadhav Hall

PV Sindhu’s campaign ended in the BWF World Championships quarterfinals after a 14-21, 21-13, 16-21 loss to Indonesia’s Putri Kusuma Wardani. With Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila also out, India’s medal hopes now rest on Satwik-Chirag in men’s doubles

Satwik-Chirag, Sindhu, and Dhruv-Tanisha advanced to the quarterfinals of the BWF World Championships with stunning wins. Sindhu upset World No. 2 Wang Zhi Yi, while Dhruv-Tanisha are on the cusp of history

PV Sindhu began her World Championships 2025 campaign with a strong win over Kaloyana Nalbantova, while Lakshya Sen suffered an early exit against World No.1 Shi Yu Qi. Satwik-Chirag debut next

This is Prannoy's best ranking and surpasses his previous best rank of World No. 7. Prannoy had to settle for a bronze medal as he lost to Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the semifinal of the BWF World Championships.

Tokyo: The day began on a great note for the Indian badminton contingent at the BWF (Badminton World Federation) World Championships with the men’s doubles pair of MR Arjun and Dhruv Kapila advancing to the next stage of the tournament. Playing on court one, the Indian duo made a sensational comeback after losing the first […]

Tokyo: Young Indian badminton ace Lakshya Sen sailed into the men’s singles pre-quarterfinals with a straight game win over Spain’s Luis Penalver in the BWF World Championships here on Wednesday. Commonwealth Games champion Sen won his second round match 21-17 21-10, taking 72 minutes to complete the formality. After trailing 3-4, the ninth seeded Sen […]

New Delhi: India’s star shuttler PV Sindhu on Saturday pulled out of the upcoming BWF World Championships owing to a stress fracture on her left foot. In a statement which she shared on Twitter, the double Olympic medallist confirmed that she will be missing the 2022 World Championships. Sindhu has won the World Championships gold […]

Hyderabad: Kidambi Srikanth has had a tough last four years. Having won four Super Series titles in 2017 that propelled him to the world no.1 in rankings, Srikanth failed to live up to the expectations with his career marred with injuries and inconsistent performances. On Tuesday, the 28-year-old was all smiles at the Pullela Gopichand […]