BWF World Championships 2026: New Delhi hosts world's best shuttlers

Badminton is a sport where players hit a shuttlecock over a net, and some of the best players in the world are getting ready for a big tournament.

This tournament is called the BWF World Championships, and it will be the 30th time it is held.

It is happening in New Delhi, which is a big city in India.

The games will start on August 17 and end on August 23 in the year 2026.

This is only the second time India has hosted this special event.

Players will compete in five different contests: singles for men and women, doubles for men and women, and mixed doubles.

The tournament starts with early rounds, and players who keep winning move closer to the final.

On the last day, champions are crowned in all five events.

Many Indian fans are excited because Indian players like PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen will be playing at home.