Shuttlers to reach city from Friday for India Challenge Badminton:
Guwahati, Nov 28: The first batch of the shuttlers taking part in the India Challenge Badminton Tournament which will get under way at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor stadium from December 2 will arrive in the city on Friday.
Around 100 participants are expected to take part in the meet.
It is for the first time that the Assam Badminton Association is hosting any international meet and the preparation is going on full swing.
Altogether four courts would be used during the tournament and the laying of courts is in the final stage.
Players, particularly those representing India from Asom, would start their practice sessions in the stadium from tomorrow.
Apart from host India, the other countries that will take part in the championship include Pakistan, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Nepal and a few others.
Among the top Indian players who are likely to be seen in action in the meet include the top-ranked Chetan Anand and Saina Nahwal. However, the organisers are yet to get the confirmation from Saina as she is playing another tournament abroad (Lost in the first round in Hong Kong Super Series on Wednesday -- my addition).
Source: The Sentinel
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