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BWF World Championships 2026 begin in New Delhi
The 2026 BWF World Championships are underway in New Delhi, India. Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu secured a place in the women’s singles round of 32 after defeating Ireland’s Sofia Noble 21-7, 21-11. Sindhu, who is aiming for a sixth World Championship medal, will next face Wen Yu Zhang of Canada.
In other notable results, Indian shuttler Unnati Hooda made a strong debut by defeating Myanmar’s Thet Htar Thuzar 22-20, 21-16. Top seeds such as China’s Chen Yufei and Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi also advanced to the second round of the women’s singles. In the men’s category, Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie moved forward after defeating Germany’s Mathias Kliment.
The tournament features high-level competition, including top-seeded players like An Se-young and Shi Yuqi, with various international athletes competing at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.
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BWF World Championships · Badminton Association of India · Chirag Shetty · India · Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium · Lakshya Sen · New Delhi · PV Sindhu · Satwiksairaj Rankireddy · Turkey Badminton Federation · Unnati Hooda · Wang Zhi Yi
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The 2026 BWF World Championships are being held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi from August 17 to 23. www.dtnext.in
- [○ 1 SOURCE] More than 300 shuttlers from 52 countries have arrived in New Delhi for the tournament.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The men’s doubles pair Hariharan Amsakarunan and MR Arjun will play against Scott Guildea and Paul Reynolds of Ireland.
- [● 2 SOURCES] PV Sindhu will face Sofia Nobel of Ireland in the round of 64.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lakshya Sen aims to make a deep run in the men’s singles draw. www.dtnext.in
- [● 2 SOURCES] India has won at least one medal at every BWF World Championships edition since 2011.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The BWF World Championships returns to India for the first time in 17 years. www.dtnext.in
- [● 2 SOURCES] PV Sindhu is seeking her first World Championship medal since 2019.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] PV Sindhu expressed hope to maintain her confidence and perform well at the World Championships. www.newindianexpress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sindhu is seeking a sixth BWF World Championships medal. www.news18.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The women’s doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand defeated Spain’s Paula Lopez and Lucia Rodriguez. yespunjab.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] M. R. Arjun and Hariharan Amsakarunan advanced in men’s doubles after their opponents retired due to injury. yespunjab.com