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Hyderabad Hosts India Junior International Badminton Series Tournament
Hyderabad is hosting a big badminton tournament for young players.
More than 225 athletes are taking part.
They come from India and seven other countries.
The tournament includes singles and doubles matches.
It will be held at the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy until Sunday.
Players can earn ranking points by competing.
Indian juniors can learn by playing against athletes with different styles.
The event also gives young players from Telangana and nearby states a chance to compete internationally close to home.
More than 225 players from eight countries will compete in Hyderabad.
The India Junior International Series will run at the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy until Sunday.
Players from England, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, the United States, the United Arab Emirates and India are participating.
Competitors will take part in singles and doubles categories and seek valuable BWF ranking points.
The tournament offers young athletes international experience and helps emerging Indian players develop.
- Who
- More than 225 junior badminton players from India and seven other countries, along with national coach Gopichand.
- What
- The India Junior International Series badminton tournament, featuring singles and doubles competitions.
- Where
- The Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy in Hyderabad.
- When
- The tournament will continue until Sunday; no starting date is specified.
- Why
- To provide young athletes with international competition, development opportunities and BWF ranking points.
Key facts
- Event
- India Junior International Series badminton tournament
- Location
- Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy, Hyderabad
- Participants
- More than 225 players
- Countries represented
- Eight: England, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, the United States, the United Arab Emirates and India
- Events
- Singles and doubles
- Duration
- Until Sunday
- Development benefit
- International exposure, competitive experience and opportunities to earn BWF ranking points
Quotes
Gopichand
national coach of Indian junior badminton
“International competition at the junior level plays an important role in an athlete’s development. It allows young players to test their skills against different playing styles, build confidence and understand the demands of competing at a higher level.”
deccanchronicle.com
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