The first edition of the Yonex Sunrise Maharashtra State 1st Junior (U-19) Badminton Selection tournament 2026 is all set to host some of the best emerging badminton talent from across Maharashtra, with over 250 players competing across five events, including boys singles, girls singles, boys doubles, girls doubles, and mixed doubles.The tournament, to be held from May 19 to 23, 2026, is being conducted under the auspices of the Maharashtra Badminton Association (MBA), with Yonex Sunrise as the title sponsor, presented by The Willingdon Sports Club, organised by the Greater Mumbai Badminton Association (GMBA), and managed and promoted by Badminton Gurukul.“We are delighted to witness the launch of the first edition of the Yonex Sunrise Maharashtra State 1st Junior (U-19) Badminton Selection tournament 2026. Maharashtra has consistently produced exceptional badminton talent over the years, and tournaments like these are instrumental in identifying and nurturing the next generation of players,” said Siddharth Patil, hon general secretary, Maharashtra Badminton Association (MBA).Sunder Shetty, vice-president, Greater Mumbai Badminton Association (GMBA), said, “Mumbai has always been one of the strongest badminton hubs in the country, and we are excited to host a tournament of this scale for the state’s junior players. The response from participants has been extremely encouraging, and we look forward to an exciting week of high-quality badminton and sportsmanship.”“We are proud to present and host the Yonex Sunrise Maharashtra State 1st Junior (U-19) Badminton Selection tournament 2026 at the Willingdon Sports Club. Our aim has always been to provide athletes with world-class infrastructure and a professional competitive environment. We look forward to welcoming players, officials, and badminton enthusiasts for what promises to be a memorable and highly competitive tournament,” said Behram Ardeshir, chairman, Badminton SC, Willingdon Sports Club.
