Will Host India Triumph Against UAE, Sri Lanka & Nepal in the World Junior Championships Mixed Team Event?
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Synopsis
India gears up to face UAE, Sri Lanka, and Nepal after a significant redraw in the BWF World Junior Championships Mixed Team event. The competition, hosted in Guwahati, promises to be thrilling as emerging talents vie for supremacy. Discover the exciting group arrangements and what this means for the teams involved!
Key Takeaways
- India faces UAE, Sri Lanka, and Nepal in the group stage.
- The BWF World Junior Championships 2025 will be held in Guwahati.
- Redraw was due to the withdrawal of the Cook Islands.
- India is seeded second in the tournament.
- Excitement builds as emerging talents compete globally.
New Delhi, Sep 17 (NationPress) Host India is set to compete against the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sri Lanka, and Nepal in the BWF World Junior Championships Mixed Team event following a recent redraw of the group stages on Wednesday. The withdrawal of the Cook Islands necessitated a reshuffle by the Badminton World Federation (BWF), impacting the lineup of the current 36 nations participating in this prestigious tournament, also known as the Suhandinata Cup.
The upcoming BWF World Junior Championships 2025, returning to India after a 17-year hiatus, will take place in Guwahati from October 6-19, hosted at the state-of-the-art National Centre of Excellence.
India, which is seeded second in the competition, remains in Group H during the qualifying stages. While Nepal retains its position in the group, the UAE and Sri Lanka have been incorporated into Group H as per the revised draw.
This redraw has significantly altered the composition of other groups as well. The top-seeded Thailand continues in Group A, where it will face off against Japan, Portugal, and Ireland, marking a complete overhaul from the previous arrangement. The defending champions, Indonesia, will compete in Group F against Hong Kong China, Slovenia, and the Philippines.
Meanwhile, the formidable China, boasting 14 Mixed Team Championship titles, will be in Group D alongside Türkiye, England, Uganda, and Ghana. In Group G, the three-time champions South Korea will battle with Poland, Romania, Hungary, and Bhutan.
With the redraw finalized, anticipation builds as emerging talents from around the world prepare to vie for dominance in Guwahati.
Redrawn Groups:
Group A – Thailand (1), Japan (9/16), Portugal, and Ireland
Group B – France (5/8), USA (9/16), Egypt, Vietnam, and Norway
Group C – Malaysia (3/4), Australia (9/16), Canada, and Slovakia
Group D – China (5/8), Türkiye (9/16), England, Uganda, and Ghana
Group E – Chinese Taipei (5/8), Denmark (9/16), Singapore, Netherlands, and Brazil
Group F – Indonesia (3/4), Hong Kong China (9/16), Slovenia, and the Philippines
Group G – Poland (5/18), Korea (9/16), Romania, Hungary, and Bhutan
Group H – India (2), UAE (9/16), Sri Lanka, and Nepal.
Point of View
I see this redraw as a pivotal moment for Indian badminton. It not only revives interest in the sport but also showcases the rising talent on the global stage. The BWF World Junior Championships in Guwahati will serve as a platform for our young players to shine. We stand united behind our teams, and I am confident they will make us proud.
NationPress
20/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What prompted the redraw of the groups?
The withdrawal of the Cook Islands led the Badminton World Federation to reorganize the groups for the BWF World Junior Championships Mixed Team event.
When and where will the championships take place?
The championships will be held in Guwahati, India, from October 6 to 19, 2025.
Who are India's opponents in the group stage?
India will compete against the United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka, and Nepal in Group H.
How many countries are participating in the tournament?
A total of 36 countries are participating in the BWF World Junior Championships.
Which country has the most Mixed Team Championship titles?
China holds the record with 14 Mixed Team Championship titles.
