The squad was selected after an exhaustive trials process that was held in New Delhi from July 26 to 29.“The trial was extremely competitive and we have been seeing lot of new faces since we have made trial for such international events mandatory. We are extremely proud of the names that has been finalised and are confident these young shuttlers will be giving their best and perform above their weight to make the country proud, said Sanjay Mishra, General Secretary, Badminton Association of India (BAI).Odisha Open, 2022 Champion, Unnati Hooda will lead the girls’ singles section along with BWF World ranked players, Tara Shah (World No 7) along with India ranked 7,Devika Sihag.The two-time U19 All India Junior Ranking Champion, Ayush Shetty will lead the boy’s squad, securing the top spot in selection trials. He will be accompanied by Tushar Suveer, and Lokesh Reddy.Boys’ doubles team consisting of exciting pairs of India Junior No 1, Nicholas Nathan Raj-Tushar Suveer and Divyam Arora-Mayank Rana along with girl’s doubles category lead by Radhika Sharma-Tanvi Sharma and Vennala K-Shriyanshi Valishetty while Samarveer-Radhika Sharma and Sathwik Reddy K-Vaishnavi Khadkekar will represent the mixed doubles challenge.The BWF World Junior Championships kicks off with the mixed team championships on September 25 and the individual event will commence from October 2.Indian Junior Badminton Squad (Team Event)Boys' Singles: Ayush Shetty, Tushar Suveer, Lokesh Reddy, Nicholas Nathan RajGirls' Singles: Unnati Hooda, Tara Shah, Devika Sihag, Shriyanshi ValishettyBoys' Doubles: Nicholas Nathan Raj/Tushar Suveer, Divyam Arora/Mayank AroraGirls' Doubles: Radhika Sharma/Tanvi Sharma, Vennala K/Shriyanshi ValishettyMixed Doubles: Samarveer/Radhika Sharma, Sathwik Reddy K/Vaishnavi KhadkekarIndian Junior Badminton Squad (Individual Event)Boys' Singles: Ayush Shetty, Tushar Suveer, Lokesh ReddyGirls' Singles: Unnati Hooda, Tara Shah, Devika SihagBoys' Doubles: Nicholas Nathan Raj/Tushar Suveer, Divyam Arora/Mayank AroraGirls' Doubles: Radhika Sharma/Tanvi Sharma, Vennala K/Shriyanshi ValishettyMixed Doubles: Samarveer/Radhika Sharma, Sathwik Reddy K/Vaishnavi Khadkekar--IANScs(Disclaimer: This post has been auto published from IANS news agency without any modification to the text and has not been reviewed by editor)
