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New Delhi [India], August 11: Two-time Olympic medallist and former world champion PV Sindhu has praised the efforts being made to ensure the successful organisation of the BWF World Championships in New Delhi. Sindhu described the preparations as a reflection of India’s unique approach while highlighting the country’s warmth, hospitality and enthusiasm ahead of the prestigious badminton tournament.
The BWF World Championships are scheduled to take place at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi from August 17 to 23. The tournament will bring together some of the world’s leading badminton players, with India preparing to host the global event after a gap of 17 years.
Sindhu’s comments came after reports suggested that people mimicking langur sounds would be used as part of efforts to keep monkeys away from the stadium. The unusual measure attracted attention online, but Sindhu focused on the broader preparations being undertaken by organisers.
PV Sindhu Appreciates Preparations for BWF World Championships
Responding to a post on X, Sindhu said that while people might laugh at the unusual solution, the effort behind it should be appreciated. She emphasised that numerous people are working behind the scenes to ensure that India is ready to welcome athletes, officials and badminton fans from around the world.
Her comments highlighted the importance of presenting India’s hospitality and sporting culture during the BWF World Championships.
The tournament represents a major opportunity for India to showcase its ability to organise a world-class international sporting event. With some of the biggest names in badminton expected to compete, attention is already building around the championships.
Stadium Conditions Under Focus
The preparations for the BWF World Championships have received particular attention because the same Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium hosted the India Open earlier this year.
During the India Open in January, visiting players raised concerns about conditions at the venue. Reports of bird droppings and monkeys being spotted around the arena created additional challenges during the competition.
Denmark’s Anders Antonsen, who was then ranked world number two, withdrew from the India Open for the third consecutive year, citing extreme pollution. Danish shuttler Mia Blichfeldt also criticised the conditions, describing the playing environment as unacceptable and unprofessional.
The concerns have increased the pressure on organisers to ensure that the BWF World Championships run smoothly.
BAI Confident About World Championships Arrangements
Badminton Association of India (BAI) general secretary Sanjay Mishra said organisers are satisfied with the arrangements made for the upcoming championships.
According to Mishra, the issues encountered during the India Open have been addressed, and efforts have been made to ensure that similar problems do not occur during the BWF World Championships.
He also underlined the significance of hosting the tournament in India, calling it a matter of national pride. The event is particularly important because the Badminton World Championships are returning to India after 17 years.
The organisers are therefore expected to remain focused on venue management, player facilities and overall arrangements as the competition approaches.
Ayush Shetty to Face Defending Champion Shi Yuqi
India will have several strong contenders in the tournament, with young shuttler Ayush Shetty facing one of the toughest challenges in the opening round.
The Asian Championships silver medallist has been drawn against defending champion and top seed Shi Yuqi of China. The match is expected to attract significant attention, with Shetty facing an experienced opponent right at the beginning of his campaign.
In men’s doubles, India’s fifth-seeded combination of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty has received a bye in the opening round. They will face the winners of the match between Scotland’s Alexander Dunn and Adam Pringle and Thailand’s Chaloempon Charoenkitamorn and Worrapol Thongsa-Nga.
PV Sindhu Enters Tournament in Strong Form
One of India’s biggest hopes at the BWF World Championships will once again be PV Sindhu.
The five-time world championships medallist has entered the tournament with confidence after winning the Japan Open last month. Her recent form could prove important as she looks to challenge for another major medal on home soil.
Sindhu has avoided world number one An Se Young of South Korea and defending champion Akane Yamaguchi of Japan until the later stages of the tournament.
Although Sindhu is placed in the same half of the draw as An Se Young, she could face China’s third seed Wang Zhi Yi in the pre-quarterfinals. A potential quarterfinal meeting could then come against Indonesia’s sixth seed Putri Wardani.
Satwik-Chirag Among India’s Major Medal Hopes
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are also expected to be among India’s biggest medal hopes at the BWF World Championships.
The fifth seeds have received a first-round bye, giving them additional preparation time before entering the competition. Their first major challenge could come against Indonesia’s 12th-seeded pair Raymond Indra and Nikolaus Joaquin.
The Indonesian duo reached the final of the Indonesia Open in June, making them a potentially difficult opponent for the Indian pair.
India will also have MR Arjun and Hariharan in the men’s doubles draw. They will begin their campaign against Ireland’s Scott Guildea and Paul Reynolds.
Strong Indian Presence Across Doubles Events
India will also have representation in mixed and women’s doubles.
The 15th-seeded mixed doubles pairing of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto has received a bye in the opening round. Their first major test could come in the round of 16 against China’s sixth seeds Guo Xin Wa and Chen Fang Hui.
Rohan Kapoor and G Ruthvika Shivani will begin their campaign against Canada’s Jonathan Lai and Crystal Lai. If they progress, they could face top seeds Feng Yan Zhe and Huang Dong Ping of China.
In women’s doubles, two-time All England semi-finalists Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly will face Spain’s Paula Lopez and Lucia Rodriguez in the opening round. A potential second-round opponent is the USA’s 16th-seeded pair Lauren Lam and Allison Lee.
Debutants Simran Singhi and Kavipriya Selvam will also begin their campaign against Spain’s Nikol Carulla and Carmen Jimenez.
India Looks to Make Home Advantage Count
The BWF World Championships will provide India’s leading players with an opportunity to perform in front of a home crowd. With Sindhu returning to the tournament in strong form and Satwik-Chirag among the leading men’s doubles contenders, expectations will be high.
Beyond the results on court, the tournament is also an important test for India’s ability to host a major global badminton competition.
Organisers have sought to address concerns raised during the India Open and ensure that players receive improved conditions throughout the event.
As the BWF World Championships approach, India’s badminton fans will be hoping that the combination of home support, strong preparation and quality performances can translate into a memorable campaign for the country’s players.
The championships will officially begin on August 17 and continue until August 23 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi, with the world’s best shuttlers competing for one of badminton’s most prestigious titles.
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