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India Sends Strong Squad to BWF World Junior Championships 2026
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News18•21-09-2026, 23:48
India Sends Strong Squad to BWF World Junior Championships 2026
- •India dispatches an 18-member squad, led by Asian U17 champion Tanvi Patri, to the BWF World Junior Championships 2026 in Cairo, Egypt.
- •The contingent was selected after trials at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati from September 18-21.
- •Fifth-seeded India, a bronze medalist from the last edition, is in Group D1 for the Suhandinata Cup team event, aiming for the quarterfinals.
- •BAI General Secretary Sanjay Mishra expressed confidence in the team's potential for another impressive performance, building on recent momentum.
- •The squad will undergo a dedicated World Junior Camp in Guwahati from September 25 to October 2 to prepare for the championships.
Key Questions Answered
The selection trials for India's squad were held at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati from September 18 to 21 under the Badminton Association of India's Junior Selection Committee guidelines.
The BWF World Junior Championships 2026 take place in Cairo, Egypt, where the 18-member Indian contingent will compete.
Fifth-seeded India has been drawn in Group D1 alongside Peru and Brazil for the Suhandinata Cup team event.
