GUWAHATI, Sep 17: Hosts India have been clubbed with United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka and Nepal in Group H of the BWF World Junior Championships mixed team event after a redraw prompted by the withdrawal of the Cook Islands.
The Suhandinata Cup, featuring 36 nations, returning to India after 17 years, will be staged from October 6 to 19 at the National Centre of Excellence here.
India, seeded second, retained its place in Group H, while UAE and Sri Lanka joined Nepal in the updated pool.
Top-seeded Thailand also stays in Group A, where it will compete alongside Japan, Portugal, and Ireland, marking a complete revamp from the previous grouping.
Defending champions Indonesia will play the qualifying stage in Group F against Hong Kong China, Slovenia, and the Philippines.
Powerhouse China, with 14 Mixed Team Championship titles to its name, will feature in Group D alongside Türkiye, England, Uganda, and Ghana.
In Group G, three-time winners South Korea will compete with Poland, Romania, Hungary, and Bhutan.
Redraw Groups:
Group A – Thailand (1), Japan (9/16), Portugal, and Ireland
Group B – France (5/8), USA (9/16), Egypt, Vietnam, and Norway
Group C – Malaysia (3/4), Australia (9/16), Canada, and Slovakia
Group D – China (5/8), Türkiye (9/16), England, Uganda, and Ghana
Group E – Chinese Taipei (5/8), Denmark (9/16), Singapore, Netherlands, and Brazil
Group F – Indonesia (3/4), Hong Kong China (9/16), Slovenia, and Philippines
Group G – Poland (5/18), Korea (9/16), Romania, Hungary, and Bhutan
Group H – India (2), UAE (9/16), Sri Lanka, and Nepal. (Agencies)
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