Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Nine Countries Set for India Junior International Badminton Grand Prix
A junior badminton tournament is starting in Pune.
Players from nine countries will take part.
There will be 304 young competitors.
The countries include India, the USA, Indonesia and Thailand.
Qualifying matches will be played on Tuesday.
The main tournament begins on Wednesday.
The finals are planned for August 30.
Players will compete for a total prize pool of USD 15,000.
The tournament is being held in memory of Sushant Chipalkatti.
A total of 304 players from nine countries will compete in Pune.
Participants will come from the USA, UAE, the Netherlands, Indonesia, Thailand, Nepal, Malaysia, Bhutan and India.
The qualifying rounds begin Tuesday, followed by the main rounds from Wednesday.
The tournament finals are scheduled for August 30.
The event offers USD 15,000 in prize money, with USD 1,208 for each singles winner.
- Who
- 304 players from nine countries, including Dev Ruparelia and Lakshya Rajesh, will participate.
- What
- The India Junior International Grand Prix badminton tournament will be held.
- When
- Qualifying starts Tuesday, the main rounds begin Wednesday, and the finals are scheduled for August 30.
- Where
- Pune, India.
- Why
- The competition is being organised in memory of late Sushant Chipalkatti.
- Participants
- 304 players
- Countries represented
- Nine
- Host city
- Pune
- Prize money
- USD 15,000 overall
- Singles winner prize
- USD 1,208
- Singles runner-up prize
- USD 724
- Chief referee
- Upul Gamlath of Sri Lanka