BWF World Championships 2026 Results: Winners and Medallists
The BWF World Championships 2026 concluded in New Delhi on August 23, with five new world champions crowned across men's singles, women's singles, men's doubles, women's doubles and mixed doubles. France produced two historic victories, while South Korea also collected two gold medals. India finished with one bronze medal through Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand.
France's Alex Lanier won the men's singles title, becoming the first Frenchman to win a World Championships singles gold. France also claimed its first mixed doubles world title through Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue. South Korea's An Se-young won her second women's singles world title, while Baek Ha-na and Lee So-hee won the women's doubles crown. China's Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang completed the men's doubles title.
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2026 World Champions
| Event | Gold | Silver |
|---|---|---|
| Men's Singles | Alex Lanier, France | Kodai Naraoka, Japan |
| Women's Singles | An Se-young, South Korea | Akane Yamaguchi, Japan |
| Men's Doubles | Liang Weikeng / Wang Chang, China | Aaron Chia / Soh Wooi Yik, Malaysia |
| Women's Doubles | Baek Ha-na / Lee So-hee, South Korea | Liu Shengshu / Tan Ning, China |
| Mixed Doubles | Thom Gicquel / Delphine Delrue, France | Feng Yanzhe / Huang Dongping, China |
The complete medal results are confirmed by the official BWF World Championships results page.
Men's Singles Results
Alex Lanier of France won the men's singles world title after defeating Japan's Kodai Naraoka 21-11, 21-11 in the final.
The victory was a historic achievement for French badminton. Lanier became the first Frenchman to win a men's singles World Championships title. He also became one of the major stories of the New Delhi tournament after entering the championship as the ninth seed.
| Medal | Player | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Alex Lanier | France |
| Silver | Kodai Naraoka | Japan |
| Bronze | Chou Tien-chen | Chinese Taipei |
| Bronze | Victor Lai | Canada |
Lanier's path to the final was also notable because Canada's Victor Lai reached the semifinals, while the tournament lost top seed and defending champion Shi Yuqi much earlier than expected.
Women's Singles Results
An Se-young of South Korea defeated defending champion Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-14 to win her second BWF World Championships women's singles title.
An entered the tournament as the top seed and completed another major title after a strong run through the draw.
| Medal | Player | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | An Se-young | South Korea |
| Silver | Akane Yamaguchi | Japan |
| Bronze | Wang Zhi Yi | China |
| Bronze | Pornpawee Chochuwong | Thailand |
P. V. Sindhu's Campaign
India's P. V. Sindhu reached the round of 16 before losing to China's Wang Zhi Yi in three games, 11-21, 21-15, 17-21.
That result ended India's women's singles challenge in the tournament. Sindhu had entered New Delhi with significant attention after her recent international results, including her title run at the Japan Open.
Read our coverage of the Japan Open 2026 badminton results and PV Sindhu's title for more background on her recent form.
Men's Doubles Results
China's Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang won the men's doubles World Championships title after defeating Malaysia's Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik 21-17, 21-16.
The Chinese pair were seeded third and produced a controlled final performance against the fourth-seeded Malaysian pair.
| Medal | Pair | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Liang Weikeng / Wang Chang | China |
| Silver | Aaron Chia / Soh Wooi Yik | Malaysia |
| Bronze | Kim Won-ho / Seo Seung-jae | South Korea |
| Bronze | Lee Jhe-huei / Yang Po-hsuan | Chinese Taipei |
Satwik and Chirag's Campaign
India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty reached the quarterfinals before losing to Malaysia's Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik.
The Indian pair had been one of the main home medal hopes, but their campaign ended before the semifinals.
Women's Doubles Results
South Korea's Baek Ha-na and Lee So-hee won the women's doubles world title by defeating China's defending champions Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning 21-15, 21-15.
The result gave South Korea an important women's doubles title in New Delhi.
| Medal | Pair | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Baek Ha-na / Lee So-hee | South Korea |
| Silver | Liu Shengshu / Tan Ning | China |
| Bronze | Treesa Jolly / Gayatri Gopichand | India |
| Bronze | Li Yijing / Luo Xumin | China |
Mixed Doubles Results
France's Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue won the mixed doubles world title after defeating China's top-seeded pair Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping in three games.
The French pair won 22-20, 19-21, 21-15 to secure France's first mixed doubles World Championships title.
| Medal | Pair | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Thom Gicquel / Delphine Delrue | France |
| Silver | Feng Yanzhe / Huang Dongping | China |
| Bronze | Amri Syahnawi / Nita Violina Marwah | Indonesia |
| Bronze | Jiang Zhenbang / Wei Yaxin | China |
India's Results and Medal
India finished the home World Championships with one bronze medal, won by Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand in women's doubles.
The pair lost their semifinal against defending champions Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning of China 21-18, 13-21, 8-21. Because both semifinal losers received bronze medals, the Indian pair secured a place on the World Championships podium.
The bronze was especially significant because it ended India's 15-year wait for a women's doubles medal at the World Championships. India's previous women's doubles medal came in 2011, when Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa won bronze in London.
Ayush Shetty's Major Upset
One of India's biggest individual moments came in the opening round.
Ayush Shetty defeated defending men's singles champion and world No. 1 Shi Yuqi, producing one of the tournament's biggest upsets. His run later ended in the round of 16 against Indonesia's Alwi Farhan.
Shetty's victory over Shi was one of the clearest examples of the unpredictable nature of the New Delhi championships.
Other Indian Results
- P. V. Sindhu: Round of 16
- Ayush Shetty: Round of 16
- Lakshya Sen: Eliminated before the quarterfinals
- Satwiksairaj Rankireddy / Chirag Shetty: Quarterfinals
- Treesa Jolly / Gayatri Gopichand: Bronze medal
- Dhruv Kapila / Tanisha Crasto: Eliminated before the quarterfinals
- Hariharan Amsakarunan / Arjun Madathil Ramachandran: Eliminated before the quarterfinals
India's singles hopes ended in the round of 16, while the doubles events produced the country's only medal.
Major Storylines from New Delhi
France Won Two Historic World Titles
France was one of the biggest stories of the championship.
Alex Lanier became the first Frenchman to win a World Championships singles title, while Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue won France's first mixed doubles world title.
The two gold medals made France one of the standout nations of the 2026 tournament.
An Se-young Regained the Women's Singles Crown
An Se-young defeated defending champion Akane Yamaguchi in the women's singles final to win her second World Championships title.
Her victory added another major title to a career that already includes Olympic and Asian championship success.
India's Women's Doubles Medal Ends a Long Wait
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand's bronze medal ended India's 15-year wait for a women's doubles World Championships medal.
The result was one of the most important positives for the host nation despite the early exits of several major Indian singles and doubles players.
The No. 1 Seed Lost in Round One
Shi Yuqi's opening-round defeat to India's Ayush Shetty changed the men's singles draw immediately.
The defending champion and world No. 1 was unable to defend his title, while Shetty gained one of the biggest wins of his career.
Final Medal Table
| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | France | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | China | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 4 | Japan | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 5 | Malaysia | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | Chinese Taipei | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 7 | Canada | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | India | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Indonesia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Thailand | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
The medal distribution shows how widely the titles were shared across the five events. South Korea and France each won two gold medals, while China collected six medals overall.
Historical Highlights
The 2026 World Championships were held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi from August 17 to 23. It was India's first World Championships hosting assignment since Hyderabad 2009.
The tournament also produced several historic firsts and long-awaited milestones.
- Alex Lanier became the first Frenchman to win a men's singles World Championships title.
- France won its first mixed doubles World Championships title through Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue.
- Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand won India's first women's doubles World Championships medal since 2011.
- An Se-young won her second women's singles World Championships title.
Recent BWF Tournament Coverage
LankaSport has also covered several major badminton tournaments during the 2026 season.
Read our China Open 2026 badminton review and results for another look at the leading players before the World Championships.
Our Taipei Open 2026 results article covers another important BWF event from the 2026 season.
You can also read the Canada Open 2026 full results for additional BWF World Tour coverage.
For readers following P. V. Sindhu, our Japan Open 2026 results and PV Sindhu coverage provides useful context for her World Championships campaign.
FAQ
Who won the BWF World Championships 2026?
Alex Lanier won men's singles, An Se-young won women's singles, Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang won men's doubles, Baek Ha-na and Lee So-hee won women's doubles, and Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue won mixed doubles.
Who won the men's singles World Championship in 2026?
France's Alex Lanier won the men's singles title by defeating Japan's Kodai Naraoka 21-11, 21-11.
Who won the women's singles World Championship in 2026?
South Korea's An Se-young defeated defending champion Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-14 to win the women's singles title.
Did India win a medal at the 2026 BWF World Championships?
Yes. Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand won bronze in women's doubles. It was India's only medal at the 2026 World Championships.
What happened to P. V. Sindhu?
P. V. Sindhu reached the round of 16 but lost to China's Wang Zhi Yi in three games, ending her women's singles campaign.
What happened to Ayush Shetty?
Ayush Shetty produced one of the tournament's biggest upsets by defeating defending champion and world No. 1 Shi Yuqi in the opening round. Shetty eventually lost to Indonesia's Alwi Farhan in the round of 16.
Where were the BWF World Championships 2026 held?
The tournament was held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi, India, from August 17 to 23, 2026.
How many events are contested at the BWF World Championships?
There are five events: men's singles, women's singles, men's doubles, women's doubles and mixed doubles.
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Updated: August 29, 2026
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