Monday, November 26, 2012

Patna to host 26th Sub-Junior National Badminton Championships from December 1


Patna, November 25, 2012: The State Capital will host 26th Sub-Junior National Badminton Championships at the Secretariat Badminton Hall here from December 1.

Bihar Badminton Association (BBA) president and Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly, Abdul Bari Siddiqui said altogether 1200 matches would be played in the championships.

“Qualifying matches will be played from December 1 to 3 while main draw would begin from December 4”, he said.
Siddiqui said 300 players would play in the qualifying rounds while 400 players would vie for top honours in the main draw of different sections.

BBA secretary NK Jaiswal said cash prizes of Rs 6 lakh would be given among the winners and runners-up of different sections.
21 states have so far confirmed their participation in the meet, he added.

Photo caption: Bihar Badminton Association president Abdul Bari Siddiqui (centre) talks to media in Patna on November 25, 2012.

Photo: Aftab Alam Siddiqui

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