Archive · 18 Jul 2026
India Unveils Mascot for 2026 BWF World Championships
India is getting ready to host the BWF World Championships in 2026, which is a big badminton tournament.
They unveiled a mascot named 'Peacko' and an official anthem for the event.
This is a big deal because it's the first time in 17 years that India is hosting this championship.
Over 400 players from more than 50 countries will participate.
Some of India's best badminton players, like PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen, will be playing in this tournament.
The mascot 'Peacko' is inspired by the Indian peafowl, which is India's national bird.
The event is a proud moment for India as it shows how much badminton has grown in the country.
The BAI and the Indian government are working hard to make badminton a big sport in India and to host more international events.
The BWF World Championships 2026 will be held in New Delhi, marking its return to India after 17 years.
The official mascot 'Peacko' and the tournament's anthem were unveiled by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and BAI President Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Over 400 players from more than 50 countries are expected to participate in the championships.
India's 16-member squad, including PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, and Chirag Shetty, will compete in the event.
The event underscores India's growing achievements in badminton and its ambition to become a premier global sporting destination.
- Who
- Badminton Association of India (BAI), BWF, Indian athletes
- What
- Unveiling of mascot 'Peacko' and official anthem for BWF World Championships 2026
- When
- 30 days before the event, unveiled on July 18, 2026
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To celebrate the return of the BWF World Championships to India after 17 years and highlight the rise of badminton in the country
- Event
- BWF World Championships 2026
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Mascot
- Peacko
- Participants
- 400+ players from 50+ countries
- Key Indian Players
- PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty
- Event Dates
- August 17-23, 2026
- Unveiling Ceremony Attendees
- Mansukh Mandaviya, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Pullela Gopichand
- Previous Hosting
- BWF World Junior Championships 2025
Sources
BWF Worlds' return after 17 years marks India's badminton rise: BAI chief Sarma
BWF World Championships: Sports Minister Mandaviya unveils mascot, official anthem ahead of home event
BWF World Championships: India Ready To Host Global Badminton Event
'Our juniors are really coming up': BAI's Sanjay Mishra outlines roadmap for Indian Next Gen
