Manipur shuttlers in World Senior Badminton Championship 2013
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 07, 2013:
State shuttlers Ch Premananda Roy of Lairikyengbam Makha Leikai and Leisangthem Kumar Singh of Heirangoithong Maibam Leikai will represent the country in the World Senior Badminton Championship 2013 commencing from September 9 at Ankara, Turkey.
Premananda Roy and Kumar were selected by the Badminton Association of India for representing the country at the Championship.
The championship will have competitions in men's, women's singles, doubles and mix events in the age group of 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65 and 70 years.
Premananda Roy and Kumar would participate in the 55 years doubles event.
Premananda Roy is currently working as an Inspector at Economics and Statistics Department whereas Kumar is a DFO in the Fishery Department.