BWF Para Badminton World Championships 2026: Live streaming, TV channel, where & how to watch
India won a total of 18 medals in the 2024 World championships, including 3 Gold medals.
The BWF Para Badminton World Championships 2026 will be held in Manama, Bahrain, from February 8 to 14, 2026. This marks a historic occasion as Bahrain becomes the first Middle Eastern nation to host this prestigious biennial tournament.
Para-badminton fans from across the globe will witness the worldโs finest athletes competing for 22 titles across six different categories, including 12 singles and 10 doubles events.
India has sent a strong 41-member contingent to the championships, featuring several Paralympic champions and medalists. The spotlight will be on three-time defending champion Pramod Bhagat, who is chasing a record sixth world championship title in the menโs SL3 category.
He faces stiff competition from reigning Paralympic champion Nitesh Kumar, setting up one of the most anticipated rivalries of the tournament.
Krishna Nagar, the defending champion in the menโs SH6 category, will look to regain his form and defend his title.
In the womenโs section, rising stars Thulasimathi Murugesan and Nithya Sre Sivan are targeting Indiaโs first womenโs singles gold medal in four years. Defending SU5 champion Manisha Ramadass will also be a key contender. Paralympic medalists Suhas Yathiraj and Manoj Sarkar add further depth to Indiaโs medal hopes.
The tournament follows a well-structured schedule with the group stage running from February 8 to 10, followed by pre-quarterfinals on February 10-11.
The knockout stages begin with quarterfinals on February 12, semifinals on February 13, and the championship finals scheduled for February 14. India will be aiming to match or exceed their impressive 2024 performance where they dominated the medal standings.
Where to watch BWF Para Badminton World Championships 2026?
Indian fans can catch all the live action from the BWF Para Badminton World Championships 2026 through the official BWF TV YouTube channel. The live streaming coverage will begin from the opening day of the group stage on February 8 and continue through the finals on February 14.
The free streaming service on YouTube ensures comprehensive and detailed coverage of all matches across all categories, allowing fans to follow para-badminton stars as they compete for glory in Bahrain. Viewers can access the BWF TV channel on YouTube to watch all matches live without any subscription requirements.
When will the BWF Para Badminton World Championships 2026 be held?
The BWF Para Badminton World Championships 2026 will take place from February 8 to 14, 2026.
Where is the Para Badminton World Championships 2026 being hosted?
The championships will be held in Manama, Bahrain, making it the first Middle Eastern country to host the event.
How many players are representing India at the tournament?
India has sent a 41-member contingent to compete at the BWF Para Badminton World Championships 2026.
How many medals did India win in the 2024 World Championships?
India won 18 medals, including three golds, at the 2024 edition.
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