BWF secretary general Thomas Lund says the India Open cannot be moved out of Q1 2027 due to tight calendar constraints, despite ongoing concerns over Delhi's severe winter air pollution.
At the BWF World Championships in New Delhi, India's PV Sindhu and Ayush Shetty compete in the Round of 16. While Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand advanced to the quarterfinals, Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto were eliminated from the mixed doubles.
The 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi feature dominant contingents from Asian and European powerhouses alongside resilient athletes from underrepresented nations facing financial and infrastructural hurdles.
Day 2 of the World Championships features multiple Indian badminton players in action, highlighted by Ayush Shetty's major upset win over top seed Shi Yuqi.
India hosts the World Championships in New Delhi 17 years after Hyderabad 2009, highlighting the nation's massive growth in badminton participation, commercial reach, and consistent global podium finishes.
Scottish badminton champion Kirsty Gilmour expressed hope for greater LGBTQ+ acceptance in Asia, urging broader progress during her stay in New Delhi for the world championships.
Badminton's BWF World Championships return to India for 2026 at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, 17 years after Hyderabad 2009's historic tournament marked by Chinese dominance and Lin Dan's hat-trick.
India hires 'monkey whisperers' who mimic langur calls to scare off Rhesus monkeys from a New Delhi stadium, ahead of an international badminton tournament, following disruptions at the India Open earlier this year.
World No. 1 men's doubles badminton team Seo Seung-jae and Kim Won-ho aim to defend their title at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi, despite a slump in 2026 after a record 2025 season.
Badminton Olympic champion An Se-young stated Friday she is ready to play through lingering left foot pain as she departs for New Delhi to compete in the BWF World Championships.
India's chief national coach Pullela Gopichand warns that the BWF's shift to a 15-point scoring system will fundamentally change badminton, favoring speed and mental resilience while potentially ending the careers of players unable to adapt to the tactical transition.
Indian badminton player Tanvi Sharma, 17, secured her first BWF World Tour title by defeating Vietnam's Thuy Linh Nguyen in the women's singles final of the Taipei Open Super 300. Sharma, coached by Park Tae-sang, also became the youngest finalist in the tournament's history and the first Indian woman to win the singles title since Saina Nehwal in 2008.
Indian badminton player Tanvi Sharma, 17, won her maiden BWF World Tour title at the Taipei Open Super 300, defeating Vietnam's Thuy Linh Nguyen. She became the youngest finalist in the event's history and the first Indian woman to win the singles title since Saina Nehwal in 2008.
Fluminense e Vasco empataram em 0 a 0 no jogo de ida das oitavas de final da Copa do Brasil, no Maracanã. A partida de volta será na próxima quarta-feira (6), também no Maracanã, com o vencedor avançando e empate levando aos pênaltis.
A delegação brasileira de parabadminton encerrou sua participação no Internacional de São Paulo com 39 medalhas (8 ouro, 11 prata, 20 bronze). Kauana Beckenkamp foi destaque com três ouros. A equipe agora se prepara para o Internacional do Peru em Lima, a partir de 4 de agosto.
O Cruzeiro venceu o Botafogo por 4 a 0 na 14ª rodada do Brasileirão Feminino, com três gols da artilheira Marília e um de pênalti de Letícia Ferreira. Com a vitória, o Cruzeiro alcançou 24 pontos, ocupando provisoriamente o quinto lugar, enquanto o Botafogo permanece na lanterna.
South Korean badminton star An Se-young, sidelined since mid-July with a left foot injury, reports 80-90% recovery, aiming to compete in the August 17-23 world championships in New Delhi.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will feature only 10 sports, down from 19, with cricket, hockey, badminton, and wrestling among those dropped due to financial and logistical reasons after original host Victoria withdrew, significantly impacting India's medal prospects.
India faced a disappointing start at the China Masters badminton tournament as Devika Sihag and HS Prannoy were eliminated in the opening round on Tuesday. Sihag lost in three games, while Prannoy suffered a straight-game defeat. Attention now shifts to PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, and Ayush Shetty, who are scheduled to play on Wednesday.
Five reigning BWF World Champions, including Shi Yu Qi and Akane Yamaguchi, arrive in New Delhi for the August 17-23 tournament at the Indira Gandhi indoor stadium, aiming to defend their titles amidst high pressure.
Shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa dislikes badminton's new 15x3 scoring system, stating it removes drama and intensity. The format, being trialed domestically and planned for global rollout by BWF in 2027, aims to shorten matches and reduce player fatigue.
Indian badminton introduces a 3x15 rally-point scoring system across its domestic circuit from July 7, ahead of the BWF's international adoption next year. This aims to familiarize players with the new format, making matches faster and more intense.
India's Kidambi Srikanth lost the US Open Super 300 badminton final to Chinese Taipei's Su Li-yang, 15-21, 21-16, 9-21, after a hard-fought match.
India hosts BWF World Championships in New Delhi, marking 17 years since the last Indian staging in Hyderabad. The event celebrates India's badminton transformation, from relying on Saina Nehwal to producing multiple world-class players like PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth, and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty, with 14 World Championships medals since 2011.
