Championships

• Tanvi Patri and Abhinav Garg will lead the Indian squad at the Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2026. • India has been placed in Group C, where they will compete against Chinese Taipei, Kazakhstan, and the Philippines. • The tournament structure begins with a group stage, transitioning into a straight knockout format starting from the quarter-finals.

• The 5th Bonus Asia Cup Bridge Championships 2026 has officially commenced in Goa, featuring approximately 300 players. • The tournament includes 46 teams representing 16 different nations, making it one of the largest mind-sports events ever hosted in India. • Often referred to as the "Asian Games of bridge," the competition highlights the region's competitive bridge scene and was launched with traditional Goan cultural celebrations.

• India is set to host the BWF World Championships for the first time in 17 years, having last held the event in Hyderabad in 2009. • The tournament will feature elite global talent, including Korea's An Se-young, China's Shi Yu Qi and Li Shi Feng, and strong contingents from Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. • Tickets for the event are priced across six categories, ranging from a minimum of INR 499 to a maximum of INR 5,500.

• India A teams have secured top-three positions in both the Men's and Seniors divisions at the 5th Bonus Asia Cup Bridge Championships held in Panaji. • The tournament features nearly 300 elite players from 46 teams across 16 nations, with China currently leading the Men's and Mixed Teams categories. • Supported by the Sports Authority of India and the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, the event highlights the competitive growth of bridge in the region.

• The 5th Bonus Asia Cup Bridge Championships officially commenced on Monday in Goa, featuring a ceremonial launch. • Supported by the Sports Authority of India and the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, the tournament runs from June 21 to 27, 2026. • The event brings together players from 17 nations, including host India, Australia, China, Japan, South Korea, and the UAE.

• England's Connor Green, Wales' Anna Hursey, and Jersey's Hannah Silcock are currently competing in the European Under-21 Championships in Romania. • Green suffered two losses in the second phase of group matches against Slovakia’s Damian Floro (ranked 21) and Bulgaria’s Yoan Velichkov (ranked 13). • To advance, Green must win his final group match against Poland's Marcel Blaszczyk this Friday.

• Tanvi Patri and Abhinav Garg have been selected to lead the Indian contingent at the Badminton Asia Junior (U-19) Championships in Yatsushiro, Japan. • The event will take place from June 26 to July 5, featuring team championships from June 26-30 followed by individual competitions. • Both athletes earned their spots through direct selection after winning the All India U-19 ranking tournament held in Bengaluru last month.