NE veteran badminton meet
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 12 2012:
With the exception of two losses, State's veteran shuttlers made an impressive start on the opening day of the 2nd North East Veteran Cash Prize Badminton championship at Kanaklata Indoor Stadium, Guwahati today.
In singles competition, O Santosh Singh and W Amusana advanced in 35-plus and 45-plus categories after their respective opponents forfeited the scheduled matches, while H Inaocha (40+) and P Bilash (40+) scored wins.
In doubles events, O Santosh and M Pratap reached the second round in the 35-plus competition along with the pair of RK Robinsana and I Ibobi, with the latter duo getting first round bye.
State's duos of K Jadu/P Bilash, H Inaocha/H Jugin and K Bijen/N Somen also advanced to the second round in the 40-plus competition.
In 40-plus doubles, N Biren/Raghumani and K Bijen/N Somen defeated their second round opponents.
Players from five NE states are participating in the competition.