PV Sindhu Qualifies for BWF World Tour Finals 2026, Set for First Appearance in Five Years
Sindhu earned her sixth Finals berth after winning the Hylo Open and Japan Open and reaching the French Open final, the BWF said.
- The Badminton World Federation confirmed on Wednesday that Indian badminton ace PV Sindhu has qualified for the BWF World Tour Finals in December, securing her spot following a strong season of consistent performances.
- Sindhu claimed her second title of the season at the Hylo Open Super on Sunday, a victory following her Japan Open win in July and a runner-up finish at the French Open last month.
- Climbing to sixth in the world rankings, the Indian ace insisted that age is no barrier to competing at the elite level, stating "31 is the new 21" to emphasize her competitive maturity.
- The BWF World Tour Finals will take place in Hangzhou, China, from December 9-13, where Sindhu joins qualified competitors including Akane Yamaguchi, Wang Zhi, Chen, and Fei.
- This marks Sindhu's sixth career appearance at the World Tour Finals, where she remains the only Indian to win the title, having triumphed in 2018; scoring rules will change next year.
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PV Sindhu Declares '31 Is The New 21' As She Qualifies For World Tour Finals
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has secured her spot in the season-ending BWF World Tour Finals in December, demonstrating her continued prowess at the highest level. The two-time Olympic medallist recently clinched the Hylo Open and Japan Open titles, alongside a runner-up finish at the French Open, significantly boosting her world ranking. Sindhu firmly believes that age is not a limiting factor, asserting that '31 is the new 21,' and attribut…
PV Sindhu qualifies for BWF World Tour finals after four years, eyes second title
New Delhi: India’s badminton star PV Sindhu has qualified for the 2026 BWF World Tour Finals, marking her return to the prestigious season-ending tournament after four years. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) confirmed her qualification today with the date and the venues of the competition as Hangzhou, China, from December 9 to 13. She qualified […]
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