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New Delhi will host the prestigious Badminton World Championships in August 2026, marking its return to India after 17 years. The Badminton World Federation made the announcement at the Paris 2025 Championships closing ceremony. India's badminton prowess is highlighted by PV Sindhu's five medals and consistent medal wins since 2011.

P.V. Sindhu's quest for a record sixth World Championships medal ended in Paris after a quarterfinal loss to Indonesia's Putri Kusuma Wardani. Despite a strong fightback, Sindhu couldn't overcome her younger rival. In mixed doubles, Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto also bowed out in the quarterfinals.

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu revealed her mantra for the World Badminton Championships after stunning world number two Wang Zhi Yi of China to storm into the quarter-finals on Thursday.

The Badminton Association of India is set to cut ties with the promoters of the Premier Badminton League. The BAI wants to start the competition on its own, within the next year.

Since 1947, India's sporting journey has been marked by iconic Olympic breakthroughs, including KD Jadhav's bronze and Abhinav Bindra's historic gold. Beyond the Olympics, victories in cricket, hockey, badminton, and chess have fueled national pride. Recent triumphs, such as Neeraj Chopra's athletic gold and the Paralympics success, continue to shape India's sporting legacy on the global stage.

Sixteen-year-old Tanvi Sharma, a badminton player from Punjab, made history at the US Open 2025, becoming the youngest Indian to reach a BWF World Tour Final. Despite losing to Beiwen Zhang, Sharma's impressive run, defeating higher-ranked opponents, inspires many. She balances rigorous training with her studies, fueled by her mother's support.