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Asian U-15 champion Tanvi Patri and former champion Bornil Changmai will lead India's challenge at the upcoming Badminton Asia U17 and U15 Championships. The 36-member squad was chosen based on performances in a recent national ranking tournament. India hopes to continue its success after winning multiple medals at the last two editions of this event. The team includes players like Sharayu Ranjane, who will be competing across three different categories.

Key Points: Tanvi Patri and Bornil Changmai Lead India's Badminton Asia U17 U15 Squad

  • India aims to build on 2024 gold and bronze and 2023 gold, silver, bronze medals
  • Squad was selected based on performance in the Ashwani Gupta Memorial tournament
  • Sharayu Ranjane will compete in all three U-15 categories including singles and doubles
  • The team features a mix of established junior stars and promising new talents
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Badminton Asia U17, U15 C'ships: Tanvi, Bornil to lead Indian challenge in China

Asian U-15 champion Tanvi Patri and former champ Bornil Changmai headline India's 36-member team for the Badminton Asia U17 & U15 Championships in Chengdu.

"India’s consistent success... reflects the strength of our junior development program. - Sanjay Mishra, BAI Secretary General"

New Delhi, September 25

Asian U-15 champion Tanvi Patri and former champion Bornil Changmai will lead a strong 36-member Indian squad for the Badminton Asia U17 and U15 Championships to be held in Chengdu, China, from October 21-26, 2025.

Tanvi and Changmai will this time compete in the U-17 categories as the Indian contingent hopes to build on the last two successful campaigns. India had won a gold and a bronze in 2024, and one gold, one silver, and one bronze in 2023, with both editions taking place in Chengdu, as per a press release from the Badminton Association of India (BAI).

The Indian team was selected based on the players' performance in the just-concluded Ashwani Gupta Memorial All India Sub Junior (U-15 & U-17) Ranking Badminton Tournament 2025, held at Panchkula, Haryana, from September 13 to 21, 2025, and has a mix of some already established stars, along with a few fresh faces.

"India's consistent success in the continental championships over the years reflects the strength of our junior development program. This squad has several promising players with the potential to bring home medals, which highlights the depth and talent within the team," said Badminton Association of India Secretary General, Sanjay Mishra.

Among the squad, Sharayu Ranjane will feature in all three categories of U-15, teaming up with Soyara Shelar in girls' doubles and Hemanth Sri Sammetla in mixed doubles.

Punith S and Deepak Raj Aditi, who will partner each other in the U-17 mixed doubles, will also be in action in boys and girls doubles, respectively.

India's 36-Member Squad for the Badminton Asia U17 & U15 C'ships:

*U-15

Boys singles: Pushkar Sai, Wazir Singh, Prabhu Dhyani, Dhakshan SL

Girls singles: Anvi Rathore, Shaina Manimuthu, Sharayu Ranjane, Hamsini Chandram

Boys doubles: Swayamdyuti Ghosh/Shaurya Singh Rana, Vivaan Bisht/Chinmay Krishna Nimmagadda

Girls doubles: Sharayu Ranjane/Soyara Shelar, Vibhava KR/Raksha N

Mixed doubles: Hemanth Sri Sammetla/Sharayu Ranjane, Arjun A/Nayonika A

*U-17

Boys singles: Bornil Akash Changmai, Jagsher Singh Khangurra, Hardik Divyash, Nishchal Chand

Girls singles: Tanvi Patri, Shantipriya Hazarika, Lakshya Rajesh, Diksha SR

Boys doubles: Charan Ram Thippana/Hari Krishna Veeram Reddy, Pavan S/Punith S

Girls doubles: Deepak Raj Aditi/P Vriddhi, Aikya Shetty/Suhina

Mixed doubles: Punith S/D Aditi, Jangjeet Singh Kajla/Jananika R.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great to see such depth in the squad. Sharayu Ranjane playing in all three U-15 categories is impressive! Hope the team gets good support and training before the championships.
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Sarah B
Impressive selection process based on actual tournament performance. This is how you build a strong team. Wishing all the young athletes the very best in China!
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Aman W
While the team looks strong, I hope BAI provides proper international exposure and psychological support. Playing in China can be challenging for young players. Need to manage pressure well.
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Nisha Z
So many talented players from different states! Good to see representation from Haryana, Karnataka, and other regions. Badminton is truly becoming a pan-India sport. All the best, kids! 💪
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Michael C
The consistency in medal haul over the past two years shows systematic development. Hope this pipeline continues to produce champions who can compete at senior levels internationally.

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