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China Masters 2026: Indian withdrawals, streaming details

5 sourcesUpdated 31 Aug 2026, 11:41 am Coverage regionsGlobal · India · International
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China Masters 2026 is scheduled for September 1 to 6 in Shenzhen as a BWF World Tour Super 750 event with a USD 1.25 million prize pool.

Indian reports say P.V. Sindhu, Ayush Shetty, Malvika Bansod and Aakarshi Kashyap have withdrawn before the opening day.

Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth are still described as leading India’s men’s singles challenge, and other Indian names are listed among the entrants.

One report says Indian viewers can stream matches on the official BWF TV YouTube channel and that there is no confirmed traditional TV broadcast in India.

Why it mattersBroadcast access and Indian withdrawals affect how fans follow the event and gauge the field strength.
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Another report says live streaming in India will be on JioHotstar and television coverage on the Star Sports network.

The event is also described as taking place at Shenzhen Arena, and one report says the reduced Indian presence follows players’ participation at the World Championships in New Delhi.

AGREEMENT VS DISAGREEMENT

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What coverage agrees on

The reporting broadly agrees that China Masters 2026 is a Super 750 event in Shenzhen scheduled for early September, with Indian players involved in the draw. It also agrees that the Indian lineup has been reduced by withdrawals.

What is changing or disputed

What may still change is the exact India broadcast arrangement, since one report cites BWF TV on YouTube while another names JioHotstar and Star Sports. The final extent of the Indian field could also shift if further withdrawals or entries are confirmed.

HOW COVERAGE DIFFERS

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The neutral coverage focuses on the withdrawal list and the competitive effect on India’s squad. It says P.V. Sindhu, Ayush Shetty, Malvika Bansod and Aakarshi Kashyap pulled out before the Sept. 1 opener in Shenzhen. It also says Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth remain the men’s singles leaders and that India will have a reduced presence at the Super 750 event after players competed at the World Championships in New Delhi. The piece does not add broadcast details, concentrating instead on the changing squad picture.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: Sportstar
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