Dhiraagu Maldives Junior Open 2025, organized by The Badminton Club, will kick off from 1st – 6th September 2025 at the Kulhivaru Ekuveni Indoor Court in Malé.

The prestigious tournament will see participation from 350 players across 30 events, with the official draw held last night at Henveyru Bōlhage.

Among the largest contingents this year, Revival Sports Badminton Academy is sending 34 junior athletes, underlining its reputation as one of the finest academies in the Maldives. Based in Eydhafushi with collaboration of Revival Sports, the academy has consistently dominated junior tournaments in recent years.

Revival juniors have enjoyed remarkable success leading up to this tournament.

At the Naifaru Open (Junior Category), 13 of their players competed and all returned with medals, 13 in total. Earlier this year at the Revival Sports Eydhafushi Junior Open, held at Eydhafushi, the academy earned a staggering 79 medals, including 19 golds, 23 silvers, and 37 bronzes.

For the Dhiraagu Junior Open, Revival’s players will compete across both singles and doubles:

Singles entries:

• Boys U9: 2
• Girls U9: 2
• Boys U11: 1
• Girls U11: 6
• Boys U13: 3
• Girls U13: 7
• Boys U15: 6
• Girls U15: 4
• Boys U17: 2
• Girls U17: 1
• Boys U19: 2

Doubles entries:

• U11 Boys Doubles: 1 pair
• U11 Girls Doubles: 4 pairs
• U13 Boys Doubles: 2 pairs
• U13 Girls Doubles: 4 pairs
• U15 Boys Doubles: 3 pairs
• U15 Girls Doubles: 2 pairs
• U17 Boys Doubles: 1 pair
• U19 Boys Doubles: 1 pair
• U19 Girls Doubles: 1 pair

Revival Sports Eydhafushi – Player Participation

Singles (Number of Players)

• Boys’ Singles U9: 2
• Girls’ Singles U9: 2
• Boys’ Singles U11: 8
• Girls’ Singles U11: 9
• Boys’ Singles U13: 6
• Girls’ Singles U13: 9
• Boys’ Singles U15: 6
• Girls’ Singles U15: 6
• Boys’ Singles U17: 7
• Boys’ Singles U19: 3
• Girls’ Singles U19: 1

Doubles (Number of Pairs)

• U11 Boys’ Doubles: 8
• U11 Girls’ Doubles: 9
• U13 Boys’ Doubles: 5
• U13 Girls’ Doubles: 8
• U15 Boys’ Doubles: 6
• U15 Girls’ Doubles: 6
• U17 Boys’ Doubles: 6
• U19 Boys’ Doubles: 1
• U19 Girls’ Doubles: 1

The 2025 edition, inaugural, Maldives Junior Open, will also welcome international players from Sri Lanka, India, China, Philippines, Bangladesh, and Nepal, giving young Maldivian shuttlers a chance to test themselves against strong regional competition.

For Revival juniors, this event is not only about medals but also about growth. Competing against international opponents will provide valuable exposure, experience, and confidence, helping them raise their level for future tournaments.

With their proven track record and momentum, all eyes will be on Revival’s 34 rising stars as they take on the biggest junior badminton stage in the country.