Radithya Bayu Wardhana wins 2026 BWF World Junior Championships

Indonesian badminton player Radithya Bayu Wardhana secured the men's singles title at the 2026 BWF World Junior Championships in Cairo, Egypt. In an all-Indonesian final, Wardhana defeated compatriot Fardhan Rainanda Joe in a three-game match with scores of 15-9, 11-15, and 15-8.

Wardhana, making his debut at the world junior championships, expressed gratitude for the victory while noting that his professional journey is still ongoing. Fardhan Rainanda Joe took the silver medal, noting that while he successfully regained momentum in the second game, he struggled to adapt to Wardhana's aggressive pace and lost focus during the deciding third game.