Team India creates history at the BWF World Junior Championships 2025; Cairn Oil & Gas celebrates this landmark moment in Indian badminton
Guwahati, October 22, 2025: Team India scripted history at the YONEX SUNRISE BWF World Junior Badminton Championships 2025, held in Guwahati from October 6–19, with an inspiring all-round performance that showcased the depth and promise of India’s young badminton talent.
For the first time ever, India secured a bronze medal in the Mixed Team event (Suhandinata Cup), marking the country’s maiden podium finish in this category at the World Junior Championships. Adding to this achievement, India recorded a historic milestone with five Indian entries reaching the quarterfinals across different categories, the highest ever for the country in the tournament’s history.
In a stellar performance, Tanvi Sharma clinched the silver medal in the girls’ singles at the World Junior Championships, becoming the first Indian girl since Saina Nehwal (2008) to reach the final. Her remarkable achievement not only marks a proud moment for Indian badminton but also inspires a new generation of young shuttlers across the country.
Extending warm congratulations to the Indian contingent, Cairn Oil & Gas, a part of Vedanta Group and India’s largest private oil and gas producer, expressed immense pride in being part of this historic sporting moment. As a proud partner of the Championships hosted by the Badminton Association of India, Cairn celebrated this milestone as a collective triumph for Indian sports and a moment of pride for the Northeast, which hosted the event for the first time.
“This tournament has been a celebration of youth, talent, and perseverance. We are proud to have supported an event that not only brought the world’s best young athletes to India but also showcased the spirit of Indian sport,” said a Cairn spokesperson. “Team India’s achievements in Guwahati inspire us all, reminding us that with dedication and opportunity, our youth can conquer the world.”
Cairn’s partnership with the BWF World Junior Badminton Championships reflects its long-term commitment to empowering youth and communities across India. In Assam, the company continues to supp in initiatives that promote sports, digital education, and skill development, from supporting kiteboarding prodigy Nikhamoni Bora and 12 para-athletes under Project Divyang (Sports), to enabling digital transformation at Sarupathar College, Golaghat, benefitting over 3,900 students.
Through these sustained efforts, Cairn reaffirms its belief that true progress lies in creating opportunities for young people to dream, learn, and lead, on the field and beyond.