Putri Kusuma Wardani Fails to Retain Her 6th Position in the World Rankings, Here Is Her Latest Ranking.

Thursday, 27 August 2026 | 16:30

Author: Arif S

Indonesian women's singles player Putri Kusuma Wardani.. Foto: Antara/PBSI Head Office

Summary

1. As of BWF's latest ranking update dated 25 August 2026, Putri Kusuma Wardani dropped one position in the global badminton rankings.

2. Putri recorded a total of 72,023 ranking points after failing to advance past the Round of 16 at the 2026 BWF World Championships.

3. Despite the ranking drop, Putri still holds the title of Indonesia's highest-ranked women's singles player and retains opportunities to climb back up the rankings in future.

Indonesia's women's singles shuttler Putri Kusuma Wardani has dropped one position in the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) world rankings. After previously holding 6th place, Putri now sits at 7th position in the list published on Tuesday.

Putri has accumulated 72,023 points, down from the 76,473 points she recorded the previous week. This shift follows the conclusion of the 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi, India, which wrapped up on Sunday 23 August 2026.

The 6th position is now occupied by former world number one Ratchanok Intanon of Thailand, who holds 74,606 points.

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Putri's ranking drop is directly linked to her performance at the 2026 BWF World Championships. She was unable to repeat her strong run from the previous tournament edition, as her campaign ended in the Round of 16 this year.

Putri was defeated by Denmark's representative Line Christophersen in straight games, with final scores 18-21, 17-21, on Thursday 20 August 2026.

With this result, Putri failed to bring home another medal, after reaching the semi-finals and winning bronze at the 2025 World Championships.

Despite this drop, Putri remains the highest-ranked Indonesian women's singles player globally.

An Se-young Extends Grip on Top World Spot

South Korean women's singles star An Se-young has further solidified her hold on the number one ranking with 121,287 points. She leads ahead of China's Wang Zhi Yi, who sits in 2nd place with 103,989 points.

2026 World Championships finalist Akane Yamaguchi of Japan occupies 3rd position with 102,576 points.

Chen Yu Fei and Han Yue complete the world top five. Following them are Ratchanok in 6th place and Putri at 7th position.

7th Place is Not Putri's Career Best Ranking

Putri's career-high ranking remains 6th place, which she first achieved in December 2025.

Putri will now need to rebuild her competitive momentum following the World Championships. This single-position ranking drop remains fully reversible at upcoming tournaments, especially as the points gap between her and the player ranked above her is not large.

With the majority of the competitive season still remaining, Putri will have opportunities to climb back up the rankings.

BWF Women's Singles World Rankings as of 25 August 2026
1. An Se-young (South Korea) - 121,287 points
2. Wang Zhi Yi (China) - 103,989 points
3. Akane Yamaguchi (Japan) - 102,576 points
4. Chen Yu Fei (China) - 86,651 points
5. Han Yue (China) - 77,038 points
6. Ratchanok Intanon (Thailand) - 74,606 points
7. Putri Kusuma Wardani (Indonesia) - 72,023 points
8. Pornpawee Chochuwong (Thailand) - 69,027 points
9. Tomoka Miyazaki (Japan) - 68,106 points
10. Pusarla V. Sindhu (India) - 65,401 points

FAQ

What is Putri Kusuma Wardani's latest official BWF world ranking?

As of the 25 August 2026 BWF ranking update, Putri Kusuma Wardani holds 7th position in the global women's singles badminton rankings.

Why did Putri Kusuma Wardani drop in the world rankings?

The ranking drop followed her Round of 16 elimination at the 2026 BWF World Championships, which resulted in a reduction of her accumulated ranking points.

Is Putri still the highest ranked Indonesian women's singles player?

Yes, despite the one position drop, Putri Kusuma Wardani remains the highest ranked Indonesian women's singles badminton player globally.

Can Putri Kusuma Wardani climb back up the world rankings?

Yes. The points gap between Putri and the player ranked above her is small, and remaining 2026 tournaments provide clear opportunities for her to regain higher positions.