Delhi hotels swap rice for kanji to host Worlds shuttlers

The best badminton players in the world are coming to Delhi, India, for the World Championships in August 2026.

The hotels where they will stay want to make them feel comfortable and at home.

Players from Asia love a warm rice porridge called kanji, so hotels are cooking it for them.

They are also offering noodles, miso soup, tofu, and other favourite foods.

Some players might enjoy Indian food like butter chicken and dosa too.

Hotels are ordering lots of ice for cold baths, which help tired players' muscles feel better.

They are making rooms very dark so players can sleep well after late-night arrivals.

Hotel workers check players in quietly so they can rest without stress.

Hotel staff say this is a high-stress tournament, so they want the stay to feel like home.