1. India to host World Junior Badminton Championships in 2025, announced by BWF on April 20.
2. Event scheduled at Guwahati’s National Centre of Excellence, marking India’s return as host after 17 years.
3. The significance of India’s hosting is highlighted in BWF’s announcement for the prestigious championship.
Guwahati, April 30: India is gearing up to host the esteemed World Junior Badminton Championships in 2025, a significant announcement made by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) on April 20.
The event is slated to take place at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati, marking a remarkable return for India as the host country after a gap of 17 years.
The selection of Guwahati as the venue for the championships underscores India’s burgeoning presence in the global badminton arena. Both the team and individual events will unfold at the Badminton Association of India’s (BAI) National Centre of Excellence, situated in the northeastern part of the country.
BWF President Poul-Erik Høyer lauded India’s rising talent pool, affirming the country’s capability to host such prestigious tournaments.
This announcement holds particular significance for India, as the country last hosted the BWF World Junior Championships in Pune back in 2008.
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The decision to entrust Guwahati with this honor reflects the confidence of the BWF in the state-of-the-art facilities provided by the BAI. It is poised to serve as an ideal platform for emerging badminton stars to exhibit their prowess on the international stage.
While the exact dates for the 2025 championships are yet to be finalized, the anticipation is palpable among badminton enthusiasts not only in India but also across the globe. The event promises to be a spectacle of sporting excellence, showcasing the best young talents from around the world.
In a separate development, the BWF disclosed the host city for the next edition of the BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals, scheduled for 2026. Following Denmark’s successful organization of the world men’s and women’s team championships in Aarhus in 2021, the prestigious tournament will head to Horsens in 2026.
Renowned for its vibrant cultural scene and entertainment offerings, Horsens is expected to provide a fitting backdrop for this prestigious badminton event.
The confirmation of Horsens as the host city for the BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2026 was announced during the BWF Council meeting held on April 28.
This decision underscores the ongoing efforts of the BWF to elevate the sport of badminton and expand its global footprint. It is a testament to the enduring popularity and growing stature of badminton as a premier international sport.
