India’s leading badminton stars, including former World Junior Championships medallists HS Prannoy and Lakshya Sen, along with Olympian and women’s doubles ace Ashwini Ponnappa, have sent out a special message to the Indian squad for the upcoming BWF World Junior Championships 2025, encouraging them to enjoy the experience and trust their preparation.

The prestigious event will take place in Guwahati from October 6 to 19, marking India’s return as hosts 17 years after Pune staged the tournament in 2008.

Advertisement

“It’s probably a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent India at the World Juniors. It’s an opportunity for the juniors to play against the best in the world; this is the first stepping stone. From here, you know what to expect in the next couple of years, because next

See Full Page