Archive · 13 Aug 2026
India Hosts BWF World Championships 2026, Reinforcing Olympic Commitment
Every year, the best badminton players in the world compete in a big tournament called the World Championships.
In 2026, this tournament will be held in New Delhi, the capital city of India.
It will take place at a big indoor stadium called the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.
The games will run for one week, from August 17 to August 23.
India's Olympic group, called the Indian Olympic Association, is very happy to host the event.
The leader of the group, P. T. Usha, said this shows that India cares about sports and the Olympic Movement.
One of India's best players, P. V. Sindhu, will play in the tournament.
She has won two Olympic medals and was world champion before.
India hopes that hosting big events like this will inspire young people to play sports.
It also helps Indian athletes and officials learn from the best players in the world.
The BWF World Championships 2026 will be held in New Delhi from August 17–23 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.
The Indian Olympic Association says hosting the event reinforces India's commitment to the Olympic Movement and the development of sport.
IOA president P. T. Usha welcomed players, officials and fans, calling the championships another milestone in India's sporting journey.
P. V. Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist and former World Champion, will spearhead the Indian challenge.
The Badminton Association of India worked with the Badminton World Federation, the Government of India and other stakeholders to organize the event.
- Who
- The Indian Olympic Association, led by president P. T. Usha, along with the Badminton Association of India, the Badminton World Federation, and Indian star player P. V. Sindhu.
- What
- The hosting of the BWF World Championships 2026, one of badminton's most prestigious competitions.
- When
- August 17–23, 2026.
- Where
- Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, India.
- Why
- To host a major international sporting event that reinforces India's commitment to the Olympic Movement, showcases organisational excellence, and inspires young people to pursue sport.
- Event
- BWF World Championships 2026
- Dates
- August 17–23, 2026
- Venue
- Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium
- Host city
- New Delhi, India
- Organizers
- Badminton Association of India with Badminton World Federation, Government of India, and Government of Delhi
- India's star player
- P. V. Sindhu, two-time Olympic medallist and former World Champion
- IOA president
- P. T. Usha