- Medal hopes from Sindhu, Lakshya Sen and Sattwik-Chirag
- Special attention is also paid to the planning in Delhi
BWF World Championships: After 17 years, India will host the World Championships of Badminton. The BWF World Championships 2026 is being held from August 17 to 23 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. Indian athletes are all geared up for this tournament and they have a big chance to win a medal at home.
But for the young Indian player Ayush Shetty, the competition will start with a big challenge. In the first round of the men's singles, he will face China's defending champion and world number one Shi Yu Chi. Therefore, badminton lovers have paid special attention to this match.
Commonwealth TT : Pune's dunk in Commonwealth Table Tennis; Selection of two young players in the Indian team!
Ayush has already proved his mettle by winning a silver medal at the 2026 Asian Championships. Interestingly, even in the final match of that tournament, he had to accept defeat against Shi Yu Chi. Now in the first round of the world championship, the two will face each other once again.
Medal hopes from Sindhu, Lakshya Sen and Sattwik-Chirag
The eyes of Indian fans are not only on Ayush's match but also on P. V. Sindhu, Lakshya Sen and Sattwikasairaj will also be on Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty. A big performance is expected from Sindhu once again. Lakshya Sen is also gearing up for the tournament and the Indian team is likely to benefit from the home crowd.
CWG : Tears in Mirabai Chanu's eyes, third gold around her neck; Modi said – 'Every tear is like gold!'
Sattwik and Chirag are considered India's biggest medal hopes in men's doubles. India has a chance to win medals in many categories in this world-class competition.
Special attention is also paid to the planning in Delhi
Various improvements have been made to the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Delhi to host the World Championships. During the previous India Open, there were some complaints about the conditions in the stadium. The organizers have since said they have improved air conditioning, lighting and other facilities.
Big twist in Canadian Open 2026! Alexandrova's 'gamechanger' win; Defeated Sabalenka in quarter finals
The final match of this tournament, which will start from August 17, will be held on August 23. So the next few days are going to be very important for Indian badminton. Now everyone's attention is focused on how great the Indian players are at the world level on the home court.