Imphal to host Jr Natl Badminton championships
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 26 2012:
Imphal will be hosting the 37th Junior National Badminton Championships 2012 from November 10 to 18.Manipu Badminton Association (MBA) will be hosting the championships under the aegis of Badminton Association of India.
The information was disclosed by Secretary (Event) of Badminton Association of India, Pooniya Chowdhury in a press meet held at the office of Manipur Badminton Association, DM College Campus Imphal.
Addressing mediapersons in the press meet, Pooniya said that the championships will be held for U-17 and U-19 categories in Imphal.
Many international players who have represented India in various tournaments will be participating in the championships.
Since winning players will be selected for selection of team India in the upcoming World Championships, the championship in Imphal will be an important and interesting championships for the junior players of the country.
MBA Secretary, N Jatin said that Badminton Association of India will be providing a sum of Rs 20 lakh for the championships while MBA will bear all the travelling, fooding and lodging expenses of the players and officials.
The championships is being organised at an approximate cost of Rs 1.8 crore, he added.