India Open moves to Guwahati for 2028

The India Open is one of the country’s highest-profile tournaments and has become a regular stop on the global badminton circuit. Relocating it to Guwahati could broaden the sport’s commercial base in the northeast, where major international events remain rare, while easing congestion around the Republic Day period in Delhi.

BAI’s separate bid for the Thomas and Uber Cup in Delhi would, if successful, keep India in contention for the sport’s biggest team events and reinforce the capital’s role as a venue for elite competition. That would likely benefit local hospitality and event-services businesses, though it also raises the stakes for logistics, security and arena readiness.

The timing comes as Indian badminton continues to generate attention after mixed performances on the world stage, keeping pressure on administrators to convert on-court momentum into a stronger event pipeline. Investors in sports-linked hospitality, travel and venue infrastructure will be watching whether India can turn the bid into a sustained calendar of international tournaments.