The Bank of Ningbo Badminton Asia Championships 2026 promises a week of top-tier badminton as Asia’s finest shuttlers clash from April 7 to 12, 2026, at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Center in Ningbo. Organised by Badminton Asia under the framework of Badminton world federation , this Grade 2 continental championship features a USD 550,000 prize pool and offers crucial ranking points (12,000 for winners).
India will be led by elite names like Lakshya Sen, P. V. Sindhu, and the star doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty, all aiming for strong podium finishes. The tournament will also showcase global heavyweights such as Kunlavut Vitidsarn and Shi Yuqi, alongside top contenders from Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, and Chinese Taipei.
Full Indian Squad
- Men’s Singles:- Lakshya Sen, kidambi Srikanth, H. S. Prannoy, Ayush Shetty
- Women’s Singles:- P. V. Sindhu, Malvika Bansod, Unnati Hooda, Tanvi Sharma
- Men’s Doubles:- Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty, H. Amsakarunan & M. R. Arjun, Pruthvi K R & Sai Pratheek K
- Women’s Doubles:- Tressa Jolly & Gayatri Gopichand, K. Selvam & S. Singhi, P. Konjengbam & S. Mishra, Ashwini Bhat K. & S. Gautam
- Mixed Doubles:- Dhruv Kapila & Tanisha Crasto, R. Kapoor & G. R. Shivani, A. Surya & A. Pramuthe
All the key information
- Dates: April 7 – April 12, 2026
- Venue: Ningbo Olympic Sports Center, Ningbo
- Match Timings (IST): Matches expected to start from 6:30 AM IST onwards daily
- Live Streaming: Badminton World Federation YouTube channel
- Live Scores : Tournament software
- TV Broadcast: Expected to be announced closer to the event
With a strong Indian contingent and Asia’s biggest stars in action, fans can gear up for six days of intense rallies and high-voltage clashes. All eyes will be on Ningbo this April as India aims to make a powerful mark on the continental stage.