What do players get for winning Badminton World C'ships as it offers no prize money?

The Badminton World Championships 2026 will begin on August 17, with no prize money awarded at the competition. The event offers ranking points, with the winners getting 14,500 points, the highest in badminton, equal to the Olympics. Shuttlers also receive medals and the prestige of being recognised as world champion in their discipline, while the points boost their global rankings.