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India's junior badminton team is gearing up for a major continental showdown in Indonesia. Led by world-ranked talents like Tanvi Sharma and the top-ranked men's doubles pair Bhargava and Viswa Tej, the squad aims to continue the nation's proud junior badminton legacy. A specialized training camp in Guwahati will prepare these young athletes for the Championships. The team represents India's emerging badminton potential and hopes to secure multiple medals in the team and individual events.

Key Points: Tanvi Sharma Leads India's Junior Badminton Team to Asia C'ships

  • - 19-member squad targets Asian Junior Badminton Championships in Solo
  • Preparatory camp starts July 4 in Guwahati
  • Top-ranked junior pair Bhargava and Viswa Tej lead men's doubles
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Tanvi, Bhargava-Viswa Tej to lead India's squad for Asian Jr Badminton C'ships; camp starts July 4 in Guwahati

India's top junior badminton talents Tanvi, Bhargava-Viswa Tej prepare for Asian Championships in Indonesia with high medal hopes

"India's junior circuit is producing world-class talent - Sanjay Mishra, BAI General Secretary"

Guwahati, June 26

Badminton Asia Women's Team gold medallist Tanvi Sharma, Junior World No. 1 men's doubles pair Bhargava Ram Arigela & Viswa Tej Gibburu will spearhead a power-packed 19-member Indian squad for the Badminton Asian Junior Championships 2025, Team & Individual, set to be held in Solo, Indonesia from July 18 to 27.

The team event is scheduled from July 18 to 22 and individual events from July 23 to 27.

Tanvi, currently ranked World No. 2 in the BWF Junior rankings, who will anchor India's women's singles challenge. Rounak Chouhan, ranked World No. 12 in boys' singles, adds depth to the men's side.

Vennala Kalagotla will feature in both singles and doubles, while the headline act in men's doubles, Bhargava and Viswa Tej, will aim to extend their dominance as the top-ranked junior pair globally.

India has so far secured nine medals at the U‑19 Asian Junior Championships, with stars like PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen clinching gold in past editions. The current batch will look to carry that legacy forward and mount a serious title challenge in Solo.

The team event will adopt a relay format, with the first side to reach 110 points declared the winner. It will begin with a group stage, followed by knockout rounds, with the top two teams from each group advancing.

The championships are also viewed as a key stepping stone toward the BWF Junior World Championships, which will be held at the state-of-the-art National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati later this year.

To prepare, the full squad will report to a national preparatory camp at NCE Guwahati, from July 4 to 15. The camp will focus on refining match readiness, sharpening game plans, and fostering synergy across categories. With top juniors gathered under one roof, the camp is expected to provide the foundation for a strong continental showing.

Speaking on the occasion, Badminton Association of India (BAI) general secretary Sanjay Mishra, said, "India's junior circuit is producing world‑class talent, and this camp is where raw potential will be sharpened into medal‑winning form. With top junior shuttlers like Tanvi (Sharma), Rounak (Chouhan), Bhargava (Ram) & Viswa Tej (Gobburu), Vennala (Kalagotla), Rujula (Ramu) and all the others, our goal is not just medals in Asia, but preparedness for the Junior Worlds and beyond."

India's 19-Member Squad:

Men's Singles: Ansh Negi, Hmar Lalthazuala, Rounak Chouhan, Pranauv Ram Nagalingam

Women's Singles: Rujula Ramu, Tanvi Sharma, Tanvi Reddy Andluri, Vennala Kalagotla

Men's Doubles: Bhavya Chhabra/Param Choudhary, Bhargav Ram Arigela/Viswa Tej Gobburu

Women's Doubles: Vennala Kalagotla/Reshika Uthayasooriyan, Gayatri Rawat/Mansa Rawat

Mixed Doubles: Vishnu Kedhar Kode/Keerthy Manchala, C Lalramsanga/Taarini Suri

- IANS

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Rahul K.
So proud of our junior badminton stars! 🇮🇳 Tanvi Sharma is carrying forward Sindhu's legacy brilliantly. The doubles pair Bhargava-Viswa Tej are world beaters already. Hope they bring home multiple medals from Indonesia! #BadmintonPride
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Priya M.
Excellent squad selection! But I'm a bit concerned about the short duration of the preparatory camp - just 11 days before such a big tournament. Hope the players get enough time to gel together, especially the doubles pairs.
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Arjun S.
The relay format for team event sounds interesting! 110 points target will test endurance and strategy. Guwahati becoming badminton hub with NCE and now Junior Worlds later this year. Northeast sports infrastructure improving 💪
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Shreya P.
Vennala Kalagotla playing both singles and doubles shows her amazing versatility! But won't this be too taxing? Hope the coaches manage her workload properly. Wishing all players the very best - bring those medals home!
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Vikram J.
Great to see representation from across India - Telangana, Andhra, Manipur, Gujarat etc. Badminton is truly becoming pan-India sport unlike cricket. Hope BAI continues supporting these young talents beyond junior level too.
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Neha R.
The Rawat sisters in women's doubles - family chemistry could be their secret weapon! 😊 So excited for this tournament. Indonesia will be tough competition but our players have shown they can compete at highest level. #Cheer4India

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