- The India Open badminton tournament began on January 13 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi.
- Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu will lead India's challenge in the competition.
- Currently ranked 18th, Sindhu is making a comeback after a challenging 2025 season and a long break due to injury.
- In the men's singles, Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty will face each other in the first round.
- The BWF World Championships are also scheduled to be held at the same venue in August, so the India Open provides players with an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the playing conditions.
- The Super 750 tournament, which is the second tournament of the 2026 BWF World Tour, will feature many of the world's top players.
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