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5 underrated Badminton stars to keep an eye on at BWF World Championships 2026

The BWF World Championships have long been a stage where underdogs announce themselves to the world. Although the spotlight usually falls on the biggest names, every edition has produced unexpected breakthroughs from young challengers. With New Delhi hosting the event from August 17 to 23 , several young challengers will look to test themselves against the sport's biggest names. Here are five players capable of causing an upset and even challenging for the title.