BWF World Championships end in New Delhi; Lanier and An Se-young crowned
The BWF World Championships 2026 ended in New Delhi on 23 August 2026, with France's Alex Lanier winning the men's singles and South Korea's An Se-young the women's singles.
Summary
The BWF World Championships 2026, held in New Delhi from 17 to 23 August 2026, concluded on 23 August. France's Alex Lanier became the first Frenchman to win the men's singles world title, beating Japan's Kodai Naraoka 21-11, 21-11 in the final. South Korea's An Se-young won her second world title by defeating defending champion Akane Yamaguchi of Japan. France's Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue became the first French world champions in mixed doubles. India's medal came from Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, who took bronze in women's doubles.
Key facts
- Event
- BWF World Championships, 17–23 Aug 2026
- Host city
- New Delhi
- Men's singles
- Alex Lanier (France) bt Kodai Naraoka 21-11, 21-11
- Women's singles
- An Se-young (South Korea), 2nd world title
- Mixed doubles
- Thom Gicquel / Delphine Delrue (France)
- India
- Women's doubles bronze: Treesa Jolly / Gayatri Gopichand
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which city hosted the BWF World Championships 2026, which concluded on 23 August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — New Delhi
The BWF World Championships 2026 were held in New Delhi from 17 to 23 August 2026.
Who won the men's singles title at the BWF World Championships 2026, becoming the first Frenchman to do so?
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Correct answer: B — Alex Lanier
Alex Lanier beat Japan's Kodai Naraoka 21-11, 21-11 in the final to become France's first men's singles world champion.
Consider the following statements about the BWF World Championships 2026: 1. An Se-young won her second women's singles world title. 2. India's medal came in women's doubles, through Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. An Se-young beat defending champion Akane Yamaguchi, and Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand won bronze.