Unnati Hooda wins in straight games on World Championships debut, thanks father

Unnati Hooda made her debut at the BWF World Championships with a straight-games victory, the Times of India reported on August 18, 2026.

She expressed heartfelt thanks to her father, saying he quit his job to coach her.

Inspired by Ayush Shetty’s surprising triumph over a top competitor, Unnati said she was determined to focus on her performance and give her best throughout the tournament.