HOST: Badminton Association of India (BAI)

DESCRIPTION:
*     This prestigious global junior team event returns to India for the first time since 2008 and will feature 37 teams from across the world.
*     The tournament, featuring both team and individual events, will be played at the National Centre of Excellence, Guwahati.
*     The 2025 edition in India will mark the return of the BWF Junior World Championships to the country for the first time since 2008 when Pune hosted the event.
*     Team championships for Suhandinata Cup will take place from October 6 to 11.
*     Second-seeded India will compete in Group H alongside Hong Kong, Nepal, and Ghana.
*     Winner from each group will advance to the quarter-finals.
*     Following the Suhandinata Cup, the individual events will also be staged in Guwahati from October 13 to 19.
*     Odisha girl Vishaka Toppo has been selected to represent the country in the team and individual events.
*     She will play in the mixed doubles category with partner Bhavya Chhabra (Delhi).