Goa’s promising shuttler Aarush Pawaskar has made a significant leap in his international career, climbing 28 places to World No. 89 in the latest BWF U19 Men’s Singles rankings with 3,790 points.
The 16-year-old’s breakthrough comes on the back of an impressive European campaign, including a bronze medal at the Victor Bulgarian Junior Open International 2026, where he won four of his five matches and stunned second seed and World No. 21 Teodor Mitev of Bulgaria in a thrilling three-game encounter.
The achievement adds to Aarush’s growing international credentials following his silver medal at the prestigious France Open U17 in 2025. Aarush is currently training at Bengaluru-based Simply Sports Badminton Academy under former Olympian and National Champion Arvind Bhat, having earlier developed his game under former India player and coach Uttsav Mishra.
Goa Badminton Association President Manoj Patil congratulated Aarush on the milestone, saying, “Aarush’s rise to the BWF U19 World Top 90 at just 16, following a National Quarterfinal finish and two International medals, is a tremendous achievement and a matter of great pride for Goa. His progress reflects his hard work and commitment, and I am confident that these international successes are only the beginning of many more laurels for Goa and India.”
Aarush’s journey has been supported by his family, coaches and the Goa Badminton Association, with Goa Carbon Limited and Solas Marine among his supporters. He now remains focused on strengthening his international campaign and pursuing his goal of breaking into the BWF U19 World Top 50.
