Published: 5 October 2025Governance
BWF World Junior Badminton Championships Begin in Guwahati After 17 Years in India
The BWF World Junior Badminton Championships returned to India after 17 years, hosted in Guwahati from October 6 to 19, 2025. India was placed in Group H alongside UAE, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, starting its campaign against Nepal.
The tournament features young badminton talent from across the world and underlines India's growing stature in global badminton. Guwahati's selection as the host city reflects the government's push to develop sporting infrastructure in the North-East region. India has consistently produced world-class badminton players including current stars from academies in Hyderabad and Bengaluru.
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After how many years did India host the BWF World Junior Badminton Championships in 2025?
Explanation · Correct answer DThe BWF World Junior Badminton Championships returned to India after 17 years, hosted in Guwahati from October 6 to 19, 2025.
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Where and when were the BWF World Junior Badminton Championships 2025 held?
The **BWF World Junior Badminton Championships 2025** were held at the **National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati, Assam** from **October 6-19, 2025** — India's second hosting after 2008, a gap of 17 years.
Which group was India placed in for BWF World Junior Championships 2025?
India was placed in **Group H** alongside **UAE, Sri Lanka, and Nepal** for the BWF World Junior Badminton Championships 2025 in Guwahati.
Why was Guwahati selected to host the BWF World Junior Championships 2025?
**Guwahati's selection** reflects the government's push to **develop sporting infrastructure in India's North-East region**, bringing world-class tournaments to the region for the first time in 17 years.
What new scoring system was introduced at BWF World Junior Championships 2025?
A **new relay scoring system** was trialled for the team event (best-of-three sets up to 45 points), and the individual tournament used a **new 3x15 scoring format** — both aimed at making matches more dynamic.
How did India perform at the BWF World Junior Championships 2025?
India advanced to the **quarterfinals in the mixed team event** (Suhandinata Cup) with clinical performances, at the 2025 BWF World Junior Championships held in Guwahati.
