Team Goemkarponn
Panaji: Goa is set to host the Yonex Sunrise G.H. Raisoni Memorial All India Junior Ranking Badminton Tournament 2026 from October 23 to 30 at the Manohar Parrikar Indoor Stadium in Navelim, with around 960 players from across the country arriving to compete in the prestigious national championship.
Ahead of the opening day, young shuttlers were seen participating in practice sessions at the indoor stadium as preparations gathered pace for the eight day tournament.
Players representing more than 25 states and Union Territories have converged in Goa, bringing together some of India’s most promising junior badminton talents. The field also includes several Junior India players expected to add further quality and competitiveness to the championship.
The tournament will provide emerging shuttlers with an opportunity to test their skills against top junior players from across the country while competing for valuable national ranking points and honours.
With a large number of participants and several talented young players in action, the championship is expected to feature intense contests across the competition categories.
The event also places Goa in the spotlight as a host destination for major national level sporting competitions, providing young athletes with a platform to showcase their abilities and gain valuable competitive experience.
As the tournament gets underway on October 23, attention will turn to the next generation of Indian badminton players competing for recognition and higher national rankings at Navelim.
