From reigning world champ Shi Yu Qi to local hero Lakshya Sen, here are five players who could steal the show in New Delhi. Shi, fresh off his 2025 title, is the favorite, but don’t sleep on Kunlavut; Thailand’s first-ever world champion; or Christo Popov, who stunned Shi to win the 2025 World Tour Finals. For India, Lakshya Sen carries the nation’s hopes, fresh off his historic Olympic 4th-place finish. And watch out for Canada’s Victor Lai; the first Canadian to win a Super 1000 title. With the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium buzzing, expect fireworks, upsets, and unforgettable moments from August 17–23.