Guwahati, Oct. 6 -- Hosts India kicked off their mixed team campaign for the Suhandinata Cup in grand fashion, securing an easy victory over neighbours Nepal. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, triumphed in a thrilling encounter against the UAE in Group H on the opening day of the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 at the National Centre of Excellence here on Monday.

India, seeded second, experimented with their line-up but easily sailed through 45-18, 45-17 in their Group H opener while Sri Lanka took advantage of the changes made by the UAE to win 30-45, 45-34, 45-44, as per a press release from the Badminton Association of India (BAI).

All other top countries, including 14-time champions China, former champions Indonesia and South Korea,...