India’s rising badminton stars are set to showcase their talent on the international stage as a 17-member squad gears up for the Dutch Junior International and German Junior tournaments in February and March 2025.
National U-17 champion Gnana Dattu T will lead the Indian contingent, which also features junior world No. 6 Raunak Chouhan, Adarshini Shri, and doubles specialists Bhavya Chhabra and Param Chaudhary among others.
The squad comprises four boys’ and four girls’ singles players, two boys’ doubles, two girls’ doubles, and two mixed doubles pairs.
The Badminton Association of India (BAI) selected the squad based on its selection guidelines:
Sanjay Mishra, General Secretary of BAI, highlighted the significance of these tournaments for young players transitioning to the senior circuit.
“The Dutch Junior International and German Junior tournaments have been crucial stepping stones in the development of young athletes. Indian players have consistently made their mark in these competitions before progressing to the senior level,” said Mishra.
“This augurs well for our junior development plan, especially with 10 Indian players currently ranked in the BWF World Junior top 10.”
Indian players have historically performed well in these tournaments:
With a promising squad and a structured selection process, India is optimistic about making a strong impact at these prestigious junior tournaments. As the young shuttlers prepare for international competition, the focus will be on gaining valuable experience and delivering standout performances on the road to the senior circuit.
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