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India to host Badminton World Championships 2026 in New Delhi after 17 years

11:00 01/09/2025

The Badminton World Championships will return to New Delhi in August 2026, marking India's second time hosting the event after 17 years. The duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fetched India's only medal in the 2025 edition in Paris.

BWF World Championships: Lakshya Sen crashes out in opening round

19:00 25/08/2025

Lakshya Sen faced an early exit at the BWF World Championships, succumbing to top seed Shi Yu Qi in straight games. Despite flashes of brilliance, Sen couldn't overcome Shi's composed defence and sharp finishing. Shi, who is in red-hot form, extended his head-to-head lead over Sen, reinforcing his dominance in men’s singles badminton.

BWF World Championships: Tough challenge awaits for Indian shuttlers in Paris; Coach Pullela Gopichand hopeful of winning medals

01:01 25/08/2025

Indian shuttlers face a challenging path at the 29th BWF World Badminton Championships in Paris, striving to continue their medal-winning streak despite form struggles and a tough draw. Chief coach Pullela Gopichand remains optimistic, banking on the experienced players to elevate their game. Lakshya Sen faces a formidable opponent in top-seed Shi Yu Qi.