Geto Sora
Badminton Player
Little Star School, Naharlagun
Geto Sora, at just 9 years old and from Little Star School, Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh, is already a name to reckon with in junior badminton circuits both in India and abroad. From clinching the U-9 Boys’ Singles title at Thailand’s BTY-Yonex-Singha Championship in 2022 to his triple crown at the Pilot Pen Cup in Singapore in 2024, Geto’s journey is defined by grit, discipline, and precision. His list of accolades spans multiple countries and age categories, with recent victories including the U-11 Boys’ Singles title at the 11th Dorjee Memorial Khandu State Championship and a historic performance in Malaysia’s Top Arena Junior International Badminton Championship. Geto’s dedication was further recognised when he was selected, after a rigorous process, for admission to the prestigious Hatsun Badminton Centre in Tamil Nadu, where he now hones his craft among India’s top budding talents. From podium finishes in Itanagar to triumphs in Bangkok, Geto has displayed a rare consistency and hunger that belies his age. His victories in the Yonex Sunrise North East Junior Championships and the PNB MetLife Junior Championships further underscore his dominance across regional and national platforms. With a racket in hand and fire in his heart, Geto Sora is not just playing the game—he’s redefining what young talent from the Northeast can achieve on the global stage.

