The 2015 BWF World Championships was a

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tournament which was held from 10 to 16 August 2015 in

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, Indonesia.

Host city selection

and

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submitted bids to host the championships.

was awarded to host the event by

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after winning by 1 vote difference.

Draw

The draw was held on 28 July 2015 at 11:00 local time at the

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Schedule

All five events started on the first day and concluded with the final on the last day. ''All times are local (

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).''

Medalists

Medal table

References

External links

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