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An Se Young defeated defending champion Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-14 in New Delhi to win her second BWF World Championships women’s singles title. The South Korean world No. 1 completed her six-match campaign without dropping a game

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan praised Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand after their historic bronze at the BWF World Championships. The unseeded pair defeated three seeded combinations before becoming India's first women's doubles medallists since Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the next round of the BWF World Championships after Scotland’s Alexander Dunn and Adam Pringle withdrew from their opening fixture. The fifth-seeded Indians will next face Indonesia’s 12th-seeded Raymond Indra and Nicolas Joaquin.

Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto advanced to the third round of the BWF World Championships after defeating Macao’s Leong Iok Chong and Ng Weng Chi in straight games. They will next face sixth seeds Guo Xin Wa and Chen Fang Hui.

PV Sindhu has revealed how Virat Kohli’s advice to simply “show up” helped change her perspective during a difficult phase of her career. The badminton star recalled their conversation as she competes at the 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi.

World No. 1 An Se Young began her BWF World Championships campaign with a straight-game win over Bulgaria’s Kaloyana Nalbantova in New Delhi. The South Korean star, however, admitted her ankle injury is still recovering and requires more time

M R Arjun and Hariharan Amsakarunan advanced to the men’s doubles Round of 32 at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi after Ireland’s Scott Guildea and Paul Reynolds retired with an injury while trailing 21-16, 6-4.

India hosts the BWF World Championships 2026 with PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen and Satwik-Chirag leading the medal charge. While India has won medals consistently since 2011, tough draws await its top players against defending champions and global stars.

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

Union Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya launched the official anthem of the BWF World Championships 2026. Sung by artist Spectra, the anthem features all 16 Indian players participating in the tournament and aims to build excitement through digital, broadcast and on-ground fan engagement

India's men's doubles star Chirag Shetty says he and partner Satwiksairaj Rankireddy are focused on peaking for the BWF World Championships and the Asian Games. The duo will also look to defend their historic men's doubles gold at the 2026 Asian Games.

The Badminton Association of India has launched the 50-day countdown to the BWF World Championships 2026 in New Delhi. The tournament will feature players from more than 55 countries, marking its return to India after 17 years and its first staging in the national capital

Tickets for the BWF World Championships New Delhi 2026 are now on sale through BookMyShow, with prices starting at ₹499. The tournament, returning to India after 17 years, will feature top Indian and international badminton stars from August 17-23.

The Badminton Association of India has launched a nationwide mascot design contest for the BWF World Championships 2026. Open to all, the initiative aims to boost fan engagement as India prepares to host the global badminton event in New Delhi.

The Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2026, a HSBC BWF Super 750 tournament, begins January 13 in Delhi. PV Sindhu, Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy stressed its importance as a build-up to the BWF World Championships 2026, to be held at the same venue