Tanvi, Bhargava-Viswa Tej to headline India's squad for Asian Junior Badminton

India’s top junior badminton talent, including Asia Women’s Team gold medalist Tanvi Sharma and World No. 1 junior men’s doubles pair Bhargava Ram Arigela and Viswa Tej Gibburu, will headline a power-packed 19-member Indian squad for the 2025 Badminton Asian Junior Championships, scheduled to take place in Solo, Indonesia, from July 18 to 27.

The team event will run from July 18-22, followed by individual competitions from July 23-27. The tournament will serve as a critical benchmark for India’s emerging talent and is seen as a vital stepping stone toward the BWF Junior World Championships, which will be held later this year at the National Centre of Excellence (NCE) in Guwahati.

To prepare, the entire Indian squad will undergo an intensive national preparatory camp at NCE Guwahati from July 4 to 15. The camp will focus on refining match readiness, sharpening game plans, and fostering synergy across categories. With top juniors gathered under one roof, the camp is expected to provide the foundation for a strong continental showing.

Badminton Association of India (BAI) general secretary, Sanjay Mishra, said, “India’s junior circuit is producing world‑class talent, and this camp is where raw potential will be sharpened into medal‑winning form. With top junior shuttlers like Tanvi (Sharma), Rounak (Chouhan), Bhargava (Ram) & Viswa Tej (Gobburu), Vennala (Kalagotla), Rujula (Ramu) and all the others, our goal is not just medals in Asia, but preparedness for the Junior Worlds and beyond.”

Underlining the team’s strength is Tanvi, currently ranked World No. 2 in the BWF Junior rankings, who will anchor India’s women’s singles challenge. Rounak Chouhan, ranked World No. 12 in boys’ singles, adds depth to the men’s side. Vennala Kalagotla will feature in both singles and doubles, while the headline act in men’s doubles, Bhargava and Viswa Tej, will aim to extend their dominance as the top-ranked junior pair globally.

India has so far secured nine medals at the U‑19 Asian Junior Championships, with stars like PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen clinching gold in past editions. The current batch will look to carry that legacy forward and mount a serious title challenge in Solo.

The team event will adopt a relay format, with the first side to reach 110 points declared the winner. It will begin with a group stage, followed by knockout rounds, with the top two teams from each group advancing.

India’s 19-Member Squad:

Men's Singles

Ansh Negi, Hmar Lalthazuala, Rounak Chouhan, Pranauv Ram Nagalingam

Women's Singles

Rujula Ramu, Tanvi Sharma, Tanvi Reddy Andluri, Vennala Kalagotla

Men's Doubles

Bhavya Chhabra/Param Choudhary, Bhargav Ram Arigela/Viswa Tej Gobburu

Women's Doubles

Vennala Kalagotla/Reshika Uthayasooriyan, Gayatri Rawat/Mansa Rawat

Mixed Doubles

Vishnu Kedhar Kode/Keerthy Manchala, C Lalramsanga/Taarini Suri