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2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi

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The 30th edition of the BWF World Championships is ~~scheduled to take place~~ underway at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi, India, ~~from August 17 to 23, 2026. This event marks the tournament’s return to India after~~ following a 17-year ~~hiatus. The competition has drawn over 300 athletes representing 52 countries. India enters~~ hiatus for the tournament ~~with a strong recent record, having secured at least one medal~~ in ~~every edition since 2011. Key Indian contenders include two-time~~ the country. Competition has commenced with several notable results. Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu advanced to the women’s singles round of 32 after defeating Ireland’s Sofia Noble 21-7, 21-11. Sindhu, who is seeking ~~her first world championship medal since her 2019 title and aiming for~~ a historic sixth career ~~medal. Following a recent victory at the Japan Open, Sindhu expressed confidence and excitement about competing on home soil. She~~ medal, is scheduled to face ~~Ireland’s Sofia Nobel~~ Canada’s Wen Yu Zhang in her ~~opening round. Other notable~~ next match. In another Indian ~~participants include men’s singles player Lakshya Sen, who is targeting~~ success, Unnati Hooda secured a ~~deep run, H.S. Prannoy, and~~ victory in her debut against Myanmar’s Thet Htar Thuzar, winning 22-20, 21-16. Among the ~~men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, alongside Hariharan Amsakarunan~~ international field, top seeds including China’s Chen Yufei, Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi, and ~~MR Arjun, as well as~~ An Se-young have advanced in the women’s ~~doubles duo Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand. Ahead of the opening,~~ singles. In the ~~venue underwent~~ men’s category, Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie moved forward following a ~~refurbishment costing~~ win over 20 crore rupees. While players have noted improvements, some have reported a “slight side drift on the courts.” To ensure smooth operations, organizers have implemented measures to deter rhesus macaques, including using langur calls, and used gel on roofs to prevent bird interference. Germany’s Mathias Kliment. The tournament ~~serves~~ continues to feature high-level competition from elite players such as ~~a critical milestone for Indian athletes preparing for the 2026 Asian Games and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.~~ Shi Yuqi.

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