India Hosts BWF World Championships 2026, Marking 17 Years Since Last Event
India is hosting the BWF World Championships for the second time, with the 2026 event held at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi Stadium, 17 years after the 2009 edition in Hyderabad. While India was considered a minor contender in 2009, the country has since emerged as a badminton superpower with strong medal prospects. The 2009 tournament saw China dominate, including Lin Dan's historic third world title, and a young PV Sindhu attended as a spectator.
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httpswwwoutlookindiacom broke this story on 17 Aug, 05:47 am. Other outlets followed.