India announces squad for BWF World Junior Championships 2026

India has announced an 18-member squad for the BWF World Junior Championships 2026 in Cairo, Egypt. The contingent is led by Asian U17 champion Tanvi Patri, continental silver medallist Shaina Manimuthu, and Dev Ruparelia.

The squad was selected following trials at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati. India, the fifth seed and previous bronze medallist, is placed in Group D1 for the Suhandinata Cup team event, which runs from October 5 to 10. They will compete alongside Peru and Brazil, needing to top their group and win a playoff against the winner of Group D2 to reach the quarterfinals.

According to the Badminton Association of India, the Suhandinata Cup will utilize a new 3x55 relay scoring system, while individual Eye Level Cup events from October 11 to 17 will use a 3x15 scoring system. The team will undergo a dedicated training camp in Guwahati from September 25 to October 2.