Archive · 16 Aug 2026

Chance for Tanvi, Srikanth after withdrawals at badminton World Championships

Chance for Tanvi, Srikanth after withdrawals at badminton World Championships

The badminton World Championships are being held in Delhi.

Some players have decided not to play, which is called a withdrawal.

When players withdraw, backup players called reserves get a chance to play.

Tanvi Sharma is the fifth reserve for the singles draw.

Kidambi Srikanth is the third reserve for the singles draw.

Both could now get a spot in the main draw.

A mixed doubles pair, Surya and Amrutha P, could also get in.

Japan's men's doubles pair, Takuro Hoki and Kobayashi, has confirmed they will not play.

Because a Taiwanese pair pulled out, invitations were sent to Surya and Amrutha.

The tournament starts on Monday, and the draws could still change.

Sources