Yonex Sunrise Junior National Badminton Championship (U-19, Individual & Team)
by Badminton Association of India (BAI)
National U-19 medal
BAI's flagship Under-19 national badminton championship covering individual and team events under the Yonex Sunrise title sponsorship.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
Registration fee applies
Participation format
Individual and team
Teams of 1 to 8
Duration
Eight-day national championship covering individual and team events
Eligibility
Open to Under-19 junior badminton players selected through state badminton associations affiliated to BAI for both individual and team events.
- Age range
- 17 to 19 years
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Prerequisites
- Selection by the relevant state badminton association
- Falling within the Under-19 age category as set by BAI
- Compliance with BAI registration requirements
See if your child qualifies.
Rewards and recognition
Prizes
Junior National medals
Medals are awarded to the top finishers in each of the individual events and to leading teams in the team event.
Recognition
U-19 national recognition
Skills your child builds
Key dates
- Competition
- 14 Nov 2026 to 21 Nov 2026
- Results
- 21 Nov 2026
Sikkim host venue, Gangtok, Sikkim
How to apply
- 1Train and compete at the state badminton association level to be selected
- 2Confirm event entry (singles, doubles, team) with the state coach
- 3Travel with the state contingent to the announced national venue
- 4Compete in matches as per the BAI tournament draw
Rules and guidelines
- Individual events follow standard BWF singles and doubles formats as adapted by BAI
- Team events follow the BAI multi-tie format between state associations
- Players must compete within the Under-19 age category
- Entries are administered through state badminton associations affiliated to BAI
Fees and financial support
Fee details
Entry is administered through the state badminton associations. Players should confirm any state-level entry fee with their respective state association.
About this opportunity
The Yonex Sunrise Junior National Badminton Championship is the Badminton Association of India's flagship Under-19 national event for junior badminton players. The championship is organised in two formats during the same window, featuring individual events across the standard junior categories and a team event in which selected state contingents compete for national honours.
The individual events typically award singles and doubles titles in boys' and girls' draws. The team event is contested between state association teams that field their best Under-19 players in a multi-tie format. Both formats together provide a national stage for the country's strongest junior players to compete for national medals and points within the BAI calendar.
The Yonex Sunrise title sponsorship lends the event its commercial branding, and the championship sits prominently in the BAI national calendar each year. The forty-ninth edition is being staged in 2026, with the host association announcing it as a landmark event for the local sporting landscape.
Rounds and format
The championship runs as a single national meet with knockout draws in individual events and a team event between state association teams.
How entries are judged
Matches are decided on court by rally-point scoring, best of three games to 21 points, won by a two-point margin capped at 30 points. Winners advance through the knockout draw; there is no subjective judging.
Selection process
Selection is via state badminton associations; players qualify through state-level rankings and trials.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is the 2026 edition held?
The 49th Yonex Sunrise Junior National Badminton Championship is scheduled to take place from 14 to 21 November 2026 in Sikkim, marking the state's first time hosting the championship.
Which categories are contested at the championship?
The championship covers Under-19 individual events alongside a separate team event in which state associations field their best junior players for the team title.
How are players selected to participate?
Selection is administered by the state badminton associations affiliated to BAI, which run state-level rankings, trials, and entries for the national meet rather than accepting individual entries direct.
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