India has been selected as the host country for the prestigious World Junior Badminton Championships in 2025, marking a significant milestone for the country’s badminton scene. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) announced this decision on April 20, with the event scheduled to take place at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati. This marks India’s first time hosting the BWF World Junior Championships since 2008.
Both team and individual events will be held at the Badminton Association of India’s (BAI) National Centre of Excellence in the northeast region of India. The selection of Guwahati as the venue underscores India’s growing prominence in the global badminton arena, with BWF President Poul-Erik Høyer praising India’s burgeoning talent pool.
Guwahati’s hosting of the event is a significant milestone for Indian badminton, with the BWF expressing confidence in BAI’s state-of-the-art facility. The upcoming championship presents an opportunity for the next generation of badminton stars to showcase their skills on the world stage.
While the exact dates for the 2025 event are yet to be confirmed, anticipation is already building among badminton enthusiasts in India and worldwide for what promises to be an exciting competition.
In a separate announcement, the BWF disclosed that the BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals in 2026 will be hosted in Horsens, Denmark. This decision follows Denmark’s successful hosting of the world men’s and women’s team championships in Aarhus in 2021. Horsens, renowned for its cultural and entertainment events, is expected to provide an exceptional venue for the prestigious tournament.
The confirmation of hosting rights for the BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2026 underscores the ongoing efforts to promote and expand the reach of badminton on the global stage, signaling exciting developments for fans of the sport worldwide.
