New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday met Badminton World Federation (BWF) President Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul in New Delhi and discussed India's growing partnership with the world governing body.

The BWF World Championships 2026, being hosted in New Delhi from August 17 to 23, have brought the world's leading shuttlers to India. The home contingent produced mixed results in the opening three days.

In a post on X, Mandaviya said the BWF President her satisfaction with the organisation of the event in the national capital.

"Delighted to meet Mrs. Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, President of the Badminton World Federation (BWF). It is heartening to see the BWF World Championships 2026 being organis...