Yonex Sunrise Junior National Badminton Championship (U-19, Individual & Team)
by Badminton Association of India (BAI)
National U-19 medal
Yonex Sunrise Junior National Badminton Championship (U-19, Individual & Team) is a competition by Badminton Association of India (BAI) for children aged 17 to 19, open to students across India.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
Registration fee applies
Duration
Eight-day national championship covering individual and team events
Format
Both · Teams of 8
Time needed
Multi-day on-site competition; preparation through state-level coaching and trials
Key dates
- Competition
- 14 Nov 2026 to 21 Nov 2026
- Results
- 21 Nov 2026
Sikkim host venue, Gangtok, Sikkim
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.
Eligibility
- Grade level
- Age range
- 17 to 19 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Prerequisites
- Selection by the relevant state badminton association
- Falling within the Under-19 age category as set by BAI
- Compliance with BAI registration requirements
Open to Under-19 junior badminton players selected through state badminton associations affiliated to BAI for both individual and team events.
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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
Highlights
- Combined individual and team events in one window
- Title sponsorship by Yonex Sunrise
- Hosted by the Badminton Association of India
- Annual fixture in the BAI national calendar
Rounds & 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.
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
Fees & 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Yonex Sunrise Junior National Badminton Championship (U-19, Individual & Team) free?
No, a registration fee applies. Check the organizer's official page for the current amount.
Who can participate in Yonex Sunrise Junior National Badminton Championship (U-19, Individual & Team)?
Children aged 17 to 19.
What will my child gain from Yonex Sunrise Junior National Badminton Championship (U-19, Individual & Team)?
Premier national platform for Under-19 badminton players. Competition across both individual and team formats. Visibility before BAI selectors who oversee further junior pathways. National medals for category winners and team event leaders. Exposure to a multi-day national meet experience.
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