Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya unveiled 'Peacko' as the official mascot of the 30th BWF (Badminton World Federation) World Championships 2026 on July 22, 2026. Peacko is inspired by the Indian Peafowl — India's national bird — with a shuttlecock-shaped skirt symbolising speed and grace. The championship will be held in New Delhi from August 17-23, 2026 — India's first time hosting the BWF World Championships after 17 years (previously in Hyderabad 2009). New Delhi hosted the event at the Indira Gandhi Stadium. India's top players including PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, and Satwik-Chirag pair are set to compete.
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Sports Minister Mandaviya Unveils 'Peacko' as Mascot for 30th BWF World Championships 2026 in New Delhi
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- Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya unveiled 'Peacko' as the official mascot of the 30th BWF (Badminton World Federation) World Championships 2026 on July 22, 2026
- Peacko is inspired by the Indian Peafowl — India's national bird — with a shuttlecock-shaped skirt symbolising speed and grace
- The championship will be held in New Delhi from August 17-23, 2026 — India's first time hosting the BWF World Championships after 17 years (previously in Hyderabad 2009)
- New Delhi hosted the event at the Indira Gandhi Stadium
- India's top players including PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, and Satwik-Chirag pair are set to compete
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• Mascot 'Peacko': 30th BWF World Championships 2026; New Delhi; Aug 17-23, 2026; India after 17 years • Unveiled by: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya; Indian Peafowl + shuttlecock design • Previous India hosting: 2009, Hyderabad; venue: Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi • BWF HQ: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; India stars: PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag
