The 35th All Assam Junior Ranking Tennis Championship will be held in Guwahati from January 26 to 28, 2026, at the Assam Tennis Association complex in Chachal, bringing young tennis talent from across the state to the city.
The North East Tennis Foundation is organising the three-day tournament.
The championship is expected to be a key fixture in Guwahati’s annual sports calendar, drawing junior players, coaches, and parents from multiple districts.
What is the tournament about?
The All Assam Junior Ranking Tennis Championship is a state-level competitive tournament where young players compete for official ranking points. The Guwahati edition will feature boys’ and girls’ singles matches across multiple age groups, helping players gain match experience and improve their state rankings.
Age categories and events
The tournament will include:
- Under-12 Boys’ Singles
- Under-14 Boys’ Singles
- Under-18 Boys’ Singles
- Under-12 Girls’ Singles
- Under-14 Girls’ Singles
- Under-18 Girls’ Singles
Officials said players from across Assam are expected to participate, making it one of the larger junior tennis events hosted in Guwahati this season.
Venue and schedule details
- Venue: Assam Tennis Association (AATA) Complex, Chachal, Guwahati
- Sign-in: January 25, 2026 (3:00 pm to 5:00 pm)
- Match start: January 26, 2026, from 7:30 am
- Tournament dates: January 26–28, 2026
The Chachal complex remains Guwahati’s primary venue for state and national-level tennis events.
Why this matters for Guwahati
Guwahati continues to emerge as a sports development hub for Assam, particularly in individual disciplines like tennis.
- Provides local players with home-court advantage
- Reduces travel costs for Guwahati-based juniors
- Attracts sporting activity and visitors to the city
- Strengthens Guwahati’s role in grassroots sports development
Sports organisers say consistent hosting of junior events is critical for building long-term athlete pathways.
Contact details for participants
For tournament-related queries, players and parents may contact:
- Chief Referee: Shubham Kumar Patra – 9954153664
- Administrator, AATA: Dibyajyoti Das – 9085836606
What happens next
Following the sign-in on January 25, match draws will be finalised and the competition will begin early on January 26. Results from the tournament will contribute to the official state junior rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Where will the championship be held in Guwahati?
At the Assam Tennis Association complex in Chachal.
Q2. Who can participate in the tournament?
Boys and girls in the under-12, under-14, and under-18 categories.
Q3. Why is this tournament important?
It allows junior players to earn ranking points and gain competitive exposure at the state level.