India, July 19 -- Sports is not simply about winning medals; it is about nurturing talent, building a vibrant sporting culture and strengthening the ecosystem that enables athletes to thrive. Echoing this vision, the countdown to the BWF World Championships 2026 officially commenced with the unveiling of the tournament's official mascot and official anthem on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at New Delhi.

The championship, scheduled to be held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium from August 17 to 23, 2026, will bring together the world's finest shuttlers and mark the first time India will host badminton's premier event.

The launch was attended by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, Badminton Association of India (BAI) ...