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New Delhi will host the prestigious Badminton World Championships in August 2026, marking its return to India after 17 years. The Badminton World Federation made the announcement at the Paris 2025 Championships closing ceremony. India's badminton prowess is highlighted by PV Sindhu's five medals and consistent medal wins since 2011.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured a bronze medal at the BWF World Championships after a hard-fought semi-final loss to China's Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi. Despite a promising start and winning the second game, the Indian duo couldn't maintain their momentum in the decisive third game. The Chinese pair's relentless pace and fewer errors led them to victory.

P.V. Sindhu's quest for a record sixth World Championships medal ended in Paris after a quarterfinal loss to Indonesia's Putri Kusuma Wardani. Despite a strong fightback, Sindhu couldn't overcome her younger rival. In mixed doubles, Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto also bowed out in the quarterfinals.

Indian shuttler HS Prannoy narrowly lost to world No. 2 Anders Antonsen at the BWF World Championships in Paris after an intense 90-minute match. Despite holding two match points, Prannoy couldn't secure the win, citing crucial errors and fitness challenges.

Lakshya Sen faced an early exit at the BWF World Championships, succumbing to top seed Shi Yu Qi in straight games. Despite flashes of brilliance, Sen couldn't overcome Shi's composed defence and sharp finishing. Shi, who is in red-hot form, extended his head-to-head lead over Sen, reinforcing his dominance in men’s singles badminton.

Indian shuttlers face a challenging path at the 29th BWF World Badminton Championships in Paris, striving to continue their medal-winning streak despite form struggles and a tough draw. Chief coach Pullela Gopichand remains optimistic, banking on the experienced players to elevate their game. Lakshya Sen faces a formidable opponent in top-seed Shi Yu Qi.

Young Indian shuttlers Ayush Shetty and Tanvi Sharma made waves at the US Open BWF Super-300 tournament. Ayush stunned world No. 6 Chou Tien Chen to reach the final, while 16-year-old Tanvi became the youngest Indian girl to reach a BWF World Tour final, setting up a clash with top seed Beiwen Zhang.