PV Sindhu seeded ninth, Satwik-Chirag fifth for BWF World Championships 2026
New Delhi, August 4
Japan Open champion PV Sindhu will be seeded ninth, and the 2022 Asian Games gold medallist combination of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy has been handed the fifth seeding for the upcoming BWF World Championships to be played at the Indira Gandhi Stadium here from August 17-23, 2026.
India has two entries each in all the five categories of the championships, with at least one seeded entry in four of the five categories.
Apart from Sindhu and Satwik-Chirag, former world championships bronze medallist Lakshya Sen, seeded 14th in men's singles and the mixed doubles pairing of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto are seeded 15th.
While the players qualified for the prestigious championships based on their world rankings of April 28, 2026, the seedings were decided on the basis of world rankings on July 28, 2026.
Men's singles world champion Shi Yuqi of China and South Korea's women's singles star An Se Young are the top seeds in their respective categories.
Women's singles world champion Akane Yamaguchi of Japan is seeded second while the third and fourth spots have gone to Wang Zhi Yi and Chen Yufei of China.
The draw for the championships will take place here on Wednesday, and the final seedings could change in case any of the seeded players withdraw before that.
South Korea's Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae are expected to be at the top of the men's doubles seeding chart, with China's Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning getting the top billing in women's doubles.
Their compatriots Feng Yan Zhe and Huang Dong Ping are seeded number one in mixed doubles.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Seeding 9th for Sindhu seems a bit low considering her recent Japan Open win. But rankings don't lie. She always performs well in big tournaments though. The draw on Wednesday will be crucial. Fingers crossed for a favorable group!
Satwik-Chirag at 5th seed is well deserved. They've been consistent on the international circuit lately. Also great to see Lakshya Sen and Dhruv-Tanisha in the mix. Indian badminton has real depth now. The future is bright! 🔥
Honestly, the top seeds like Shi Yuqi and An Se Young are in incredible form. It's going to be tough for our players. But with home support at the Indira Gandhi Stadium, I hope our shuttlers can rise to the occasion. The crowd will be behind them!
Nice to see India hosting another major international event. Badminton viewership has grown massively in the country over the last few years. Also, two entries in each category is a good sign. Let's hope for some thrilling matches in Delhi!
Seeding 14th for Lakshya Sen is a bit concerning. He has shown sparks of brilliance but needs to be more consistent. However, rankings from April and July might not fully reflect current form. The draw will be key. Wishing all Indians the very best!
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