China Masters 2026 Badminton Tournament Begins in Shenzhen

The BWF China Masters 2026 commenced today in Shenzhen, China, featuring a prestigious Super 750 tournament that runs from September 1 to September 6. Founded in 2005, this event attracts elite badminton players with a significant prize pool of USD 1.25 million and major ranking points for participants.

This year, the tournament includes entries across five disciplines, with 32 players in each category. Matches will begin with the Round of 32, progressing to the finals scheduled for September 6.

Several Indian athletes are making their mark at this year's competition, participating in every category except women’s doubles. Prominent players from India include:

• Men’s singles: Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth
• Men’s doubles: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, MR Arjun and Hariharan Amsakarunan
• Women’s singles: Unnati Hooda, Devika Sihag, Tanvi Sharma
• Mixed doubles: Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto, Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani Gadde

Lakshya Sen, who recently faced disappointment at the World Championships, will be keen to rebound in this tournament. Meanwhile, the doubles team of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty emerged as strong contenders, having reached the quarter-finals in the World Championships earlier this month.

The prize money distribution remains consistent with previous years. Details of the prize breakdown are as follows:

• Winner: USD 87,500 (singles), USD 92,500 (doubles)
• Runner Up: USD 42,500 (singles), USD 43,750 (doubles)
• Semi Finalists: USD 17,500
• Quarter Finalists: USD 6,875 (singles), USD 7,812.50 (doubles)
• Round of 16: USD 3,750 (singles), USD 4,062.50 (doubles)
• Round of 32: USD 1,250 (both categories)

Fans in India can watch the live-streamed matches on the BWF TV YouTube channel, although there is no update on traditional television broadcasts. This event marks a significant opportunity for badminton enthusiasts to witness elite competition and support their favourite players.