Who is the first Indian to claim the world No 1 ranking in the under-19 girls singles in the latest BWF (Badminton World Federation) junior rankings?

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recognized regulatory body for the sport of badminton. The International Badminton Federation (IBF) was founded in 1934, with 9 nations as members. The IBF amalgamated with the Badminton World Federation (BWF) in 1981, and the organization's name was changed to Badminton World Federation on September 24, 2006, during the Extraordinary General Meeting in Madrid.

The BWF's headquarters were in Cheltenham, UK, when it was created. On October 1, 2005, the company's headquarters were transferred to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The current president is Poul-Erik Hyer Larsen. The BWF now has 176 member states worldwide, divided into five regional confederations.