BWF World Championships 2026 #1

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The 30th BWF World Championships opens at Indira Gandhi Arena, New Delhi — India's first hosting since 2009. Issue 1 covers Day 1's defining upset: 21-year-old wildcard Ayush Shetty's stunning three-set victory over world number one Shi Yuqi. Also inside: PV Sindhu's opening win, doubles results, five players to watch, and the full road-to-finals schedule through August 23.

Table of Contents

1. BWF World Championships 2026 · Opening Roundp. 2
   1. New Delhi Roarsp. 2
2. TOURNAMENT OVERVIEWp. 3
3. DAY 1p. 4
4. MEN'S SINGLES: THE DRAW AFTER DAY 1p. 5
5. WOMEN'S SINGLES: HOME HERO OPENS HER CAMPAIGNp. 6
6. DOUBLES EVENTS: EARLY RESULTS AND STORYLINESp. 7
   1. ◀ CONTINUEDp. 8
7. DOUBLES EVENTS: EARLY RESULTS AND STORYLINES (continued)p. 8
8. PLAYERS TO WATCH: INDIA'S MEDAL HUNTp. 9
   1. ◀ CONTINUEDp. 10
9. PLAYERS TO WATCH: INDIA'S MEDAL HUNT (continued)p. 10
10. THE ROAD AHEAD: WHAT TO EXPECTp. 11