Current Context: New Delhi will host the BWF Badminton World Championships 2026, announced at the closing ceremony of the 2025 Paris edition.

ABOUT THE EVENT

• Host: New Delhi, India
• Last hosted in India: 2009 (Hyderabad)
• Last hosted in Asia: 2018 (Nanjing, China)
• Significance:
  • Enhances India’s sporting profile
  • Boosts sports tourism and global engagement
  • Celebrates success of Indian badminton stars