4th Hill districts badminton championship 2016 begins
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 13 2016:
The XIV Hill Districts Badminton Championships 2016 organised by Hill Districts Badminton Association, Manipur was kicked off today by Chandel Deputy Commissioner Bobby Waikhom at Mini Indoor Stadium, Japhou, Chandel.
Ex-MLA 41- Chandel A/ C Nunghlung Victor, Chandel SP Angam Kamei Romanus, Chandel ADC Member Manglem Monsang and CO 8 Bn Manipur Rifles M Rajen attended the inaugural programme as the patron, functional president and guests of honour respectively.
Deputy Commissioner Bobby Waikhom who was the chief guest unfurled the association's flag and declared the Championships open by tossing the shutter cock with a racket.
Altogether, 208 badminton players from Churachandpur, Senapati, Ukhrul, Tamenglong and Chandel districts will compete in different categories during the championships hosted by All Chandel District Badminton Association (ACDBA) .
Tribal Affairs & Hills Commissioner T Pamei who is also the President Hill Districts Badminton Association Manipur will grace the Closing ceremony of the badminton championship scheduled to be held on October 15 as the chief guest.