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India is sending a powerful 25-member team to the BWF World Junior Championships on home soil in Guwahati. The squad is led by Junior World No. 1 Tanvi Sharma and the top-ranked boys' doubles pair of Bhargav Ram and Viswa Tej. This marks the first time India hosts the event since 2008, when Saina Nehwal made history by winning gold. The team aims to build on India's existing tally of 11 medals with strong support from the home crowd.

Key Points: Tanvi Sharma Bhargav Ram Lead India BWF World Junior Championships 2025

  • India hosts the prestigious tournament for the first time since Saina Nehwal's 2008 gold medal win
  • Squad includes two World Junior No. 1 ranked players and Asian Junior medalists
  • Team selected through rigorous trials involving top-ranked junior and senior players
  • Players to enjoy home advantage with passionate Guwahati crowd support
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BWF World Junior Championships 2025: Junior world no. 1 Tanvi Sharma, Bhargav Ram-Viswa Tej to lead dtrong Indian line-up

Junior World No. 1 Tanvi Sharma leads a 25-member Indian squad at the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 in Guwahati, aiming to add to India's 11-medal tally on home turf.

"We are very excited that India will be fielding one of its strongest contingents... I am confident that we will see Indian players on the podium this time. - Sanjay Mishra, BAI Secretary"

New Delhi, August 19

Junior World No. 1 girls' singles player Tanvi Sharma, boys' doubles combination of Bhargav Ram Arigela and Viswa Tej Gobburu, along with Asian Junior Championships bronze medallist Vennala Kalagotla and the experienced Unnati Hooda, will lead a 25-member strong Indian team at the BWF World Junior Championships 2025, to be held at the National Centre of Excellence, Guwahati, from October 6-19, 2025.

The mixed team championships for the Suhandinata Cup will be played from October 6-11, while the individual events will take place from October 13-19, as per a release from the BWF World Junior Championships.

"We are very excited that India will be fielding one of its strongest contingents for the World Junior Championships on home turf. Our squad boasts two World Junior No. 1s and a few players who have already made their mark on the senior circuit, and I am confident that we will see Indian players on the podium this time," said Badminton Association of India Secretary Sanjay Mishra.

The last time India hosted the BWF World Junior Championships was in 2008, when Saina Nehwal became the first Indian shuttler to win gold, while RMV Guru Sai Dutt secured bronze in the boys' singles.

India has so far won 11 medals in the competition, including four silver and six bronze, and the squad selected for the 2025 edition has enough depth to add to that tally.

The final team for the championships was selected after a thorough trial, which included all members of the Asian Junior Championships team, players ranked in the world junior top 20, BAI singles top 8, BAI doubles top 4 pairs, and juniors ranked inside the BWF senior top 50.

The two-stage round-robin format ensured the most competitive line-up was chosen. Asian Junior Championships girls' singles bronze medallists Tanvi and Vennala were directly selected in the team.

According to the rules of the competition, 10 boys and 10 girls from the squad will be selected to play in the mixed team championships.

With Guwahati hosting the championship, the Indian players will also have the advantage of a passionate home crowd cheering them on. The support from local fans is expected to lift the energy inside the National Centre of Excellence and provide the young shuttlers an extra boost as they chase historic results for the country.

Among the 25 members, Vennala will also be pairing with Reshika U in girls' doubles, while Bhavya Chhabra and Vishnu Kedar Kode will be featuring in boys' doubles and mixed doubles.

Indian team:Boys' Singles (U19): Rounak Chouhan, Gnana Dattu T.T., Lalthazuala H., Suryaksh Rawat.

Girls' Singles (U19): Tanvi Sharma, Vennala Kalagotla, Unnati Hooda, Rakshitha Sree S.

Boys' Doubles (U19): Sumith A.R. / Bhavya Chhabra, Bhargav Ram Arigela / Viswa Tej Gobburu, Vishnu Kedhar Kode / Mithileish P. Krishnan.

Girls' Doubles (U19): Vennala Kalagotla / Reshika U, Gayatri Rawat / Mansa Rawat, Aanya Bisht / Angel Punera.

Mixed Doubles (U19): Bhavya Chhabra / Vishakha Toppo, Lalramsanga C / Taarini Suri, Vishnu Kedhar Kode / Keerthy Manchala, Vansh Dev / Dianka Waldia.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great to see such depth in our junior squad! The selection process seems thorough with all top-ranked players included. Hope they get proper training facilities and coaching support in the lead-up to the championships.
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Arjun K
Remember watching Saina's historic gold in 2008! Hoping this team creates similar magic. The doubles pairs look particularly strong this time. Bhargav-Viswa combination should be exciting to watch!
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Sarah B
Impressive that India is hosting after 17 years! The home crowd support will be electrifying. Hope the organizers ensure world-class facilities for all participating teams. Wishing all the young athletes the very best!
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Vikram M
While the team looks strong, I hope BAI provides proper mental conditioning support too. Pressure of home championships can be overwhelming for young players. Need comprehensive preparation beyond just physical training.
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Kavya N
So many talented players from different states! Great to see representation from across India. The Rawat sisters playing together in doubles is so heartwarming 👏 Wishing them all the success!

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