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India Advances at BWF World Championships as Day 4 Continues
The BWF World Championships are being played at the Indira Gandhi Stadium.
Day 4 includes several Indian players and pairs.
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand Pullela won their women’s doubles match.
Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto were beaten in mixed doubles.
Ayush Shetty will play Alwi Farhan in men’s singles.
PV Sindhu will face Wang Zhi Yi in women’s singles.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will play in men’s doubles.
Winning the round of 16 would help players move closer to the quarter-finals and medal contention.
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand Pullela defeated Rin Iwanaga and Kie Nakanishi 21-16, 21-12 in the women’s doubles round of 16.
Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto lost to Guo Xin Wa and Chen Fang Hui 21-16, 21-5 in the mixed doubles round of 16.
Ayush Shetty is scheduled to face Alwi Farhan in the men’s singles round of 16 at approximately 4:20 p.m. IST.
PV Sindhu is scheduled to play Wang Zhi Yi in the women’s singles round of 16 at approximately 5:10 p.m. IST.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are scheduled to meet Junaidi Arif and Roy King Yap in the men’s doubles round of 16 at approximately 6 p.m. IST.
- Who
- Indian badminton players and pairs, including PV Sindhu, Ayush Shetty, Treesa Jolly, Gayatri Gopichand Pullela, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty.
- What
- India’s results and upcoming matches on Day 4 of the BWF World Championships.
- Where
- Indira Gandhi Stadium.
- When
- The fourth day of the 2026 championships; scheduled matches are listed for approximately 4:20 p.m., 5:10 p.m. and 6 p.m. IST.
- Why
- Indian competitors are seeking to reach the quarter-finals, which would put them one win away from a medal.
Key facts
- Event
- BWF World Championships 2026
- Day
- Day 4
- Venue
- Indira Gandhi Stadium
- Women’s doubles result
- Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand Pullela defeated Rin Iwanaga and Kie Nakanishi 21-16, 21-12.
- Mixed doubles result
- Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto lost to Guo Xin Wa and Chen Fang Hui 21-16, 21-5.
- Upcoming women’s singles match
- PV Sindhu (9) vs Wang Zhi Yi (3), approximately 5:10 p.m. IST.
- Upcoming men’s doubles match
- Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty (5) vs Junaidi Arif and Roy King Yap, approximately 6 p.m. IST.
Sources
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