Dimapur, April 19(EMN): The first mega badminton tournament “Victor 1st North-East Masters (Veteran men’s) badminton championship” to be hosted by Dimapur District Badminton Association (DDBA) under the banner of Nagaland Badminton Association will held from May 4 to 6, 2017 at Dimapur.
The Association stated that the aim of the tournament is to develop friendship through the game of badminton among the North-eastern states by coming together in a common platform. The tournament will also feature musical extravaganza on the closing day.
The tournament will be conducted at two venues- Dimapur District Badminton Indoor stadium, United colony, Nagarjan and Kuda Youth Badminton Indoor stadium, Kuda village, Nagarjan.
The event will be held under seven categories (only doubles) i.e: 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+ and open category where minimum combined aged should not be less than 95 years. All the players have to bring valid identity card showing proof of age.
A minimum of seven entries are required to conduct the event. A player can participate in two categories only. The entry fee will be Rs. 1000/- per pair. The last date of entries is May 1 and the draw of fixture will be conducted on May 2, 2017.
The prize money sponsored by VICTOR for the winners will be Rs. 20,000, Runners Up- Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 4000/- for the semi-finalist along with gift hampers from the sponsor.
For Nagaland, the names of the participants have to be routed through their respective district badminton association. Interested players from Nagaland are requested to contact DDBA officials Hyunilo Anilo Khing (9612 165357) and Along (9774006269) for details.
