BWF World Championships 2026 Scheduled in New Delhi with Top Players Competing
The 30th BWF World Championships will be held in New Delhi from August 17 to 23, 2026, marking India's first time hosting since 2009. The event at the renovated Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium will feature top global players competing across five disciplines. Indian athletes, including defending champion Shi Yuqi's opponent Ayush Shetty and former world champion PV Sindhu, are highlighted. The tournament offers world titles and ranking points, with live broadcasts planned in India.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
firstpost broke this story on 15 Aug, 01:31 pm. Other outlets followed.