India has unveiled its 14-member squad for the prestigious Sudirman Cup 2025, set to take place in Xiamen, China, from April 27 to May 4.
This mixed-team badminton tournament will feature 16 nations vying for supremacy.
A major highlight is the return of men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, ranked World No. 11, after missing the Badminton Asia Championships due to injury. However, the women’s doubles duo of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, who were also sidelined due to injuries, have not been included.
Indian Squad for Sudirman Cup 2025
- Men’s Singles: Lakshya Sen, H.S. Prannoy
- Women’s Singles: P.V. Sindhu, Anupama Upadhyaya
- Men’s Doubles: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty, Hariharan Amsakarunan/Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi
- Women’s Doubles: Shruti Mishra/Priya Konjengbam
- Mixed Doubles: Tanisha Crasto/Dhruv Kapila, Aadya Variyath/Sathish Kumar
India has been placed in Group D, where they will face Denmark, Indonesia, and England in the group stage. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the quarterfinals, making every match crucial for India’s quest for victory.
With a balanced squad featuring experienced players and young talents, India hopes to make a deep run in the tournament and showcase its growing prowess in world badminton.
