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India is sending a formidable 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 prestigious event since 2008 when Saina Nehwal created history by winning gold. With home crowd advantage and a deep talent pool, the team aims to add to India's tally of 11 medals in the competition.

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

  • India's team features two World Junior No. 1 ranked players and Asian Junior Championships medalists
  • The event returns to India after 2008 when Saina Nehwal won historic gold
  • A 25-member squad was selected through rigorous two-stage round-robin trials
  • Players will 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 build on India's 11-medal history.

"We are very excited that India will be fielding one of its strongest contingents for the World Junior Championships on home turf. - 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
Finally hosting after 17 years! Remember watching Saina's gold in 2008. This squad looks really strong - hoping they break the gold medal jinx in individual events. Bhargav-Viswa doubles pair looks promising too.
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Sarah B
Impressive selection process with proper trials and rankings considered. Good to see BAI taking junior development seriously. The depth in doubles categories is particularly encouraging for Indian badminton's future.
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Aditya G
Unnati Hooda has senior experience which will be crucial in pressure situations. Hope the home crowd doesn't add extra pressure though. These kids are already carrying huge expectations!
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Karthik V
While the team looks strong, I hope BAI provides proper mental conditioning support. Junior championships can be nerve-wracking, especially at home. Need to handle the pressure better than our senior team sometimes does.
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Nisha Z
So many talented players from across India! Good to see representation from different states. Vennala playing both singles and doubles shows her fitness levels. Hope they all get good exposure from this tournament. 🤞
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Michael C
The mixed doubles pairs look interesting - some new combinations there. Hope they've had enough time to gel together. Coordination is everything in doubles, especially at junior

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