India's selection reflects its transformation into one of badminton's most consistent medal-winning nations at the BWF World Championships, with 15 podium finishes since 1983.
The Badminton Association of India (BAI), with support from Rural Electrification Corportation (REC), will fund the country's 28 talented shuttlers for top-level international badminton tournaments in order to help them improve rankings and also provide much-needed foreign exposure