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BWF World C'ships Day 4: Sindhu, Ayush, Satwik-Chirag in action - Live Updates
Follow LIVE updates from the fourth day of the BWF World Championships in New Delhi, India, on Thursday.
BWF World Championships 2026 Live: The fourth day of the BWF World Championships 2026 will be another exicting day for the Indian shuttlers. There are five Indian matches, plenty for the home crowd to look forward to this evening.
PV Sindhu, Ayush Shetty, the men’s doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will headline India’s campaign as they look to book their places in the next round.
With crucial matches lined up, there is plenty for the home crowd to look forward to.
Stay Tuned as we bring you Live updates.
Live Updates
- 20 Aug 2026 2:07 PM IST
Up Next: Dhruv-Tanisha Face Tough Chinese Pair
India’s mixed doubles pair and 15th seeds Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto face a tough challenge against sixth seeds Guo Xin Wa and Chen Fang Hui of China.
The two pairs have met twice this year, with the Chinese duo winning both encounters. Dhruv and Tanisha lost in straight games at the China Open and Indonesia Open.
Can the Indian pair turn the tables this time?
- 20 Aug 2026 1:43 PM IST
Women’s Doubles: Treesa Jolly/Gayatri Gopichand advance
What a performance from the Indian women's doubles pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand. The Indian pair was trailing 13-16 when they converted eight points in a row to take the opening game 21-16.
- 20 Aug 2026 1:40 PM IST
Day 4: Indians in action
- 11:20 AM IST - Women’s Doubles: Treesa Jolly/Gayatri Gopichand vs [7] Rin Iwanaga/Kie Nakanishi (Japan)
- 1:50 PM IST- Mixed Doubles: [15] Dhruv Kapila/Tanisha Crasto vs [6] Guo Xin Wa/Chen Fang Hui (China)
- 4:20 PM IST - Men’s Singles: Ayush Shetty vs [11] Alwi Farhan (Indonesia)
- 5:20 PM IST - Women’s Singles: [9] P. V. Sindhu vs [3] Wang Zhi Yi (China)
- 6:00 PM IST - Men’s Doubles: [5] Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty vs Junaidi Arif/Roy King Yap (Malaysia)
- 20 Aug 2026 1:13 PM IST
Hello and a warm welcome!
Welcome to The Bridge's live coverage of Day 4 of the 2026 BWF World Championships. Five Indian matches are lined up today, giving the home crowd a lot of be excited about in New Delhi.
