NEW DELHI: The Badminton Association of India (BAI) announced on Friday that the selection trials for the highly-anticipated Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2023 will be held from June 4-7 at the Karnail Singh Stadium in Delhi.
The Badminton Asia Junior Championships will take place in Yogyakarta, Indonesia from July 7-16.
During these trials, players will be evaluated based on their performances, and the selected individuals will have the privilege of representing India in the prestigious event.
This championship serves as an exceptional platform for young talents to exhibit their skills and compete against top players from across the continent.
It offers an invaluable opportunity for Indian shuttlers to gain international exposure and further their development in the sport.
The trials will include top-8 boys and girls singles shuttlers as well as top-4 pairs from doubles events from the All India Junior Ranking Badminton Tournament held in Guwahati earlier this month along with Top-4 singles players and Top-2 doubles pairs in the BAI rankings.
Anwesha Gowda (4), Anupama Upadhyaya (8), Unnati Hooda (14) and five other players, who are ranked inside Top-20 in BWF rankings, will also take part in the trials and look to secure their places in the Indian team.
The BAI's selection trials will play a crucial role in identifying and nurturing promising badminton players who have the potential to make a big mark at the international level.
The tournament represents a significant milestone in the careers of these young athletes and showcases India's commitment to fostering talent in the sport of badminton.
