India to host 2025 BWF World Junior Championships in Guwahati

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• Apr 30, 2024 | Pinaki Goswami

This marks the first time since 2008 that India will host the BWF World Junior Championships...

Digital Desk: India is set to host the prestigious 2025 World Junior Badminton Championships, as announced by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Tuesday. The event will be held at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati, marking a significant milestone for Indian badminton.

This marks the first time since 2008 that India will host the BWF World Junior Championships, emphasizing the nation's growing prominence in the sport. The decision to hold both team and individual events at the Badminton Association of India's (BAI) National Centre of Excellence in the northeast region underscores India's commitment to nurturing young badminton talent.

BWF President Poul-Erik Høyer lauded India's flourishing talent pool and expressed confidence in BAI's state-of-the-art facility as an ideal venue for the championship. With India's previous hosting experience in Pune, the upcoming event in Guwahati signifies a continued progression in the country's badminton landscape.

While the specific dates for the 2025 championship are yet to be confirmed, anticipation is already building among badminton enthusiasts in India and worldwide.

In a separate announcement, the BWF revealed that the BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2026 will be hosted in Horsens, Denmark. Following Denmark's successful hosting of the world men's and women's team championships in Aarhus in 2021, Horsens is expected to provide an exceptional venue for the prestigious tournament. This decision, made at the BWF Council meeting on April 28, highlights ongoing efforts to promote and expand the reach of badminton on the global stage.

These announcements underscore the significance of India and Denmark as key players in the international badminton community, promising exciting tournaments ahead for players and fans alike.