Goodwill Badminton tournament
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, September 16 2014:
A friendly badminton tournament was organised between the teams of IGAR (South) and Manipur Badminton Association (MBA), under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South).
The tournament was sponsored by Yonex.
A total of 16 matches were played in different categories between the players of IGAR (South) and MBA during the tournament.
Bijoy Koijam, Vice President of Badminton Association of India and President of MBA, also participated in the tournament.
The endeavour to organise this tournament was to encourage the spirit of Badminton in the state of Manipur, which has produced several outstanding players.
Mrs Rashmi Chopra, President Assam Rifles Wives Welfare Association (ARWWA) has been motivating the young boys and girls to excel in this sport and has been instrumental in nurturing their talents and skills.
Mrs Rashmi Chopra presented the prizes to the winners and emphasized on the need of promoting badminton and also reaching out to identify the young talent and giving them a platform to horne their skills and excel in the game, according to statement issued by PRO IGAR (S) .