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Will Synthetic Shuttlecocks Replace Feathers? BWF Explains Badminton’s Future

The badminton shuttlecock looks like one of sport's simplest pieces of equipment. Sixteen feathers, a cork base, a few grams in weight.…

August 20, 2026

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BWF Says Major Issues at India Open Venue Have Been Addressed Before World Championships

On Wednesday, the Badminton World Federation expressed satisfaction with the extensive renovation and cleaning carried out at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium…

August 6, 2026

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PV Sindhu Calls BWF World Championships 2026 in India a ‘Landmark Moment’ for Badminton

The BWF 2026 World Championships will take place from August 17th to August 23rd in New Delhi, at the Indira Gandhi Indoor…

June 30, 2026

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PV Sindhu Begins Tenure as Voting Member of BWF Council

In a significant step that blends elite performance with leadership, Indian badminton star P. V. Sindhu has formally begun her tenure as…

April 28, 2026

BWF Votes to Replace 3x21 With 3x15 Scoring Format From January 2027

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BWF Votes to Replace 3×21 With 3×15 Scoring Format From January 2027

Badminton is preparing for one of the most significant rule changes in its modern era, as the Badminton World Federation confirmed a…

April 27, 2026

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BWF Unveils Major World Tour Overhaul From 2027 With Bigger Prize Money and New Formats

Badminton is preparing for its most transformative phase in decades. From 2027, the sport will step onto a larger global stage with…

February 10, 2026

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Former World No. 1 Saina Nehwal Announces Retirement from Badminton Due to Knee Osteoarthritis

Former World No. 1 Saina Nehwal has called time on her Badminton career after announcing her retirement on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.…

January 21, 2026

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BWF Acknowledges Mia Blichfeldt’s Concerns, Assures Improvements at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium

Mia Blichfeldt’s plea to change the court conditions of the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi, where the India Open Super…

January 17, 2026

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India’s PV Sindhu Appointed Chairperson of BWF Athletes’ Commission for 2026-29

The Badminton World Federation on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, announced that two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu is now the Chairperson of the…

December 26, 2025

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Badminton World Federation Announces Qualification Timeline for LA28 Olympics

The qualification process for the badminton sport for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will begin on May 3, 2027, as announced by…

December 17, 2025