Kirsty Gilmour competes in New Delhi World Championships

Scottish badminton player Kirsty Gilmour is competing in her 10th World Championships at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi. The tournament marks a significant return for Gilmour, who first competed in Delhi as a 17-year-old during the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

Gilmour recently achieved a career milestone by becoming Scotland’s first European women’s singles champion, winning gold in Huelva after previously earning five silver medals at the European Championships. She noted that securing the title provided a sense of certainty and professional validation after years of being defined by near-misses. Despite a recent calf muscle injury, she continues to compete at the highest level, reflecting on how her early experiences in Delhi helped prepare her for the pressures of international competition.