GUWAHATI: The Assam Badminton Association has officially revealed its 20-member contingent to represent the state at the upcoming 49th Junior National Badminton Championship. The prestigious national tournament is set to commence in Gangtok starting November 14.
The state association has selected a balanced lineup consisting of promising young talents across both the boys' and girls' categories. The boys' squad features Barnil Akash Changmai, Anoyan Bora, Prangan Choudhury, Arnab Pratim Borgohain, Chirshyamal Baruah, Azfar Zia Ahmed, Monarch Borgohain, Rajdeep Bora, Daksh Baruah, Anchit Das, and Gitarth Gogoi.
Meanwhile, the girls' team comprises Gargi Saikia, Bhabishya Changmai, Naimikha Saikia, Abhika Borgohain, Bedagni Gogoi, Tarali Bora, Asadita Baruah, Nirnita Bailung, and Liyana Dutta.
To guide the young athletes through the national competition, the association has also appointed a dedicated team of officials and trainers. Navajyoti Bora, Imtiazur Rahman, and Jayanta Kumar Thakuria will travel with the contingent as managers. On the technical front, the players will receive guidance from coaches Bahniman Bora, Abhijit Gogoi, Amit Saha, and Mithun Das.
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