Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Tanvi and Unnati Lead India at World Junior Badminton
India's top junior badminton players, including Tanvi Sharma and Unnati Hooda, are heading to the BWF World Junior Championships in Guwahati.
The competition includes team and individual events.
India last held the tournament in 2008, where Saina Nehwal won gold.
The team was chosen after a two-stage trial, with hopes of a strong performance, especially with top-ranked players.
Tanvi Sharma and Unnati Hooda will lead a 25-member Indian squad at the BWF World Junior Championships.
The championships will be held in Guwahati from October 6 to 19.
The Suhandinata Cup (mixed team championships) will be played from October 6 to 11, followed by individual events.
India last hosted the tournament in 2008, with Saina Nehwal winning gold.
The final squad was picked through a two-stage trial.
- Who
- Tanvi Sharma, Unnati Hooda, and other junior badminton players.
- What
- India will participate in the BWF World Junior Championships with a 25-member squad.
- When
- The tournament will be held from October 6 to 19.
- Where
- Guwahati, India.
- Why
- To compete in the BWF World Junior Championships.
- Tournament
- BWF World Junior Championships
- Location
- Guwahati, India
- Dates
- October 6 to 19
- Indian Squad Size
- 25 members
- Team Leaders
- Tanvi Sharma and Unnati Hooda
- Last time hosted
- 2008
- Gold Medal Winner in 2008
- Saina Nehwal
