The India Open 2026 tournament will kick off at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi today. Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu will lead India’s challenge in the competition. Currently ranked 18th, Sindhu is returning after a difficult 2025 season and a long injury layoff. She recently reached the semi-finals of the Malaysia Open and will be keen to build on that form at home. Malvika Bansod and young Tanvi Sharma will also represent India in women’s singles.
In women’s doubles, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand will lead the Indian challenge, which has a strong home presence.
In men’s singles, Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty will face each other in the opening round, meaning only one will progress. Former world championship medallists Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy are also in the draw.
In men’s doubles, world No. 3 pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will aim to reclaim the title they won in 2022, while MR Arjun and Hariharan Amsakarunan will also be in action.
In mixed doubles, Paris 2024 Olympians Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila will be India’s top pairing at the tournament.
With the BWF World Championships also scheduled at the same venue in August, the India Open offers players a chance to familiarise themselves with the playing conditions.
The Super 750 event, the second tournament of the 2026 BWF World Tour, is set to feature many of the world’s top players.
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