4-day Yonex-Sunrise NE Zone Inter-State Badminton Championship kicks-off in Arunachal
First Published: 16th August, 2023 19:46 IST
Over 350 delegates, including officials, are participating in the tournament from across the Northeastern states.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Pema Khandu on Wednesday inaugurated the four-day long Yonex-Sunrise North East Zone Inter-State Badminton Championship in Itanagar.
Over 350 delegates, including officials, are participating in the tournament from across the Northeastern states. The event is being organized by the Arunachal State Badminton Association (ASBA).
As per Arunachal State Badminton Association (ASBA) officials, the North East Zone Inter-State Badminton Championship includes Team Championships in four categories, Men, Women, Junior Boys and Junior Girls. The Individual Championships feature Men’s and Women’s events in both singles and doubles, along with Mixed Doubles. Additionally, Junior Girls and Junior Boys would be competing in doubles, singles, and mixed doubles.
CM Khandu extended his best wishes to all participating teams from the north-eastern states.
Taking to Twitter, CM Khandu said, “In recent times, Arunachal has emerged as a prominent host for a series of prestigious sporting events on international, national, and regional levels. This upward trajectory in the realm of sports showcases a remarkable trend that reflects our dedication to nurturing sporting talent and creating a vibrant sports culture.”
“Amidst challenging circumstances, I am particularly thrilled by the enthusiastic participation of Team Manipur, which exemplifies the resilience and determination inherent in sportsmanship”, he added.
He further said that the event will not only foster healthy competition but will also serve as a platform for unity and collaboration among the states.
“Meanwhile, heartening to share that a state-of-the-art Badminton Academy with a seating capacity of 1000 and modern boarding facilities is currently under construction in Chimpu on a sprawling 20,700 square meter, donated by me’, he added.
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Assam: After 43 Years, Cong’s Hussain Family Bastion Samaguri Falls, BJP New Comer Diplu Ranjan Wrests Seat with 78,789 votes
23rd November 2024
Live We Don’t Have Culture of Use and Throw: CM Conrad on Allies After Wife Wins Gambegre, Party Tally Goes Up to 32
23rd November 2024
Live Security Advisor Kuldiep Singh, DGP Rajiv Singh Inspects Indo-Myanmar Border and Fencing Projects
23rd November 2024
Live Assam Bypoll Results: NDA Sweeps 5 Seats, Heartbreak for Cong as its Samaguri Fort Falls
23rd November 2024
WE RECOMMEND
NSCN (K-YA) Launching a Massive Extortion Drive in Arunachal’s Changlang?
The outfit has initiated a large-scale extortion campaign in Arunachal Pradesh's insurgency-affected Changlang district.
21st November 2024
Arunachal: Sacred Black-Necked Cranes Arrive in Tawang
Their arrival is celebrated by the Monpas of West Kameng and Tawang, who regard the birds as symbols of good fortune.
19th November 2024
Is the Rice You Eat Safe? Substandard Supplies from Punjab To NE States Spark Concerns
Samples from these shipments have failed to meet food safety standards, with some batches even deemed hazardous for human consumption.
17th November 2024
ISRO Sets Up First Space Education Lab in Arunachal’s Keyi Panyor District
The lab is the result of a collaboration between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Vyomika Space Academy.
15th November 2024
Union DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Reviews Northeast Development, Highlights Over Rs 1 Lakh Cr Investment in Infrastructure
Minister Scindia is in Tripura today where he is scheduled to review DoNER schemes in the state.
15th November 2024