SENAPATI: The 25th edition of the Senapati District Badminton Tournament commenced at the Multi-Purpose Indoor Hall, Rikhumai Taphou, Senapati, on Thursday.
The three-day tournament is being organised by the Senapati District Badminton Association (SDBA) and will witness the participation of 288 players competing across 27 different categories.
The inaugural session was graced by Dharun Kumar, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Senapati, as the chief guest, in the presence of badminton players, enthusiasts and badminton lovers from across the district.
Following the declaration of the tournament open by the chief guest, the first match of the tournament was played between the district administration and SDBA.
The participating players are competing in various categories, including Men’s Open Singles and Doubles, Women’s Open Singles and Doubles, Mixed Doubles, age-group categories and junior events.
The tournament has 11 players in Men’s Open Singles, 18 in Men’s Open Doubles, five in Women’s Open Singles, eight in Women’s Open Doubles and 12 in Mixed Doubles.
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In the veterans’ categories, nine players are participating in 35+ Men’s Doubles, five in 40+ Men’s Singles, 10 in 40+ Men’s Doubles, seven in 45+ Men’s Singles, 12 in 45+ Men’s Doubles, eight in 50+ Men’s Singles, seven in 50+ Men’s Doubles, four in 55+ Men’s Singles, eight in 55+ Men’s Doubles, five in 60+ Men’s Singles and eight in 60+ Men’s Doubles.
The junior categories include 15 players in Under-13 Singles, 16 in Under-13 Doubles, 16 in Under-15 Singles, 18 in Under-15 Doubles, 12 in Under-17 Singles, 22 in Under-17 Doubles, eight in Under-19 Boys’ Singles, 14 in Under-19 Boys’ Doubles, six in Under-19 Girls’ Singles and eight in Under-19 Girls’ Doubles.
The tournament will culminate on Saturday.
