BWF World Championships 2026 begin in New Delhi on August 17

The 2026 BWF World Championships started in New Delhi on Monday, August 17, marking the tournament's return to India for the first time since 2009. The 30th edition is being held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium and will run until August 23.

Indian players in action include P.V. Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. Sportstar reports that Lakshya Sen is eyeing a second podium finish at this year's event. On the opening day, NDTV Sports reported that India started off with a win, with Sindhu and Ayush Shetty up next.

Live streaming and TV broadcast details are available for viewers in India, Asia, Europe and the rest of the world. Fans can also follow the tournament on BWF TV. Sportstar's correspondent Jonathan Selvaraj is providing on-the-ground coverage from New Delhi.