Gadchiroli creates history by organizing the National Senior Ball Badminton Championship, attracting 50 teams nationwide.
In a groundbreaking initiative, Gadchiroli district hosts its maiden Senior National Ball Badminton Championship from January 6 to 10. The prestigious event, held in collaboration with Government Science College, Ball Badminton Federation of India, The Maharashtra Ball Badminton Association, and Ball Badminton Association Gadchiroli, will feature participation from 50 teams in both men’s and women’s categories.
The tournament’s inauguration, scheduled for Sunday at 11 am, will be officiated by State Food and Drug Administration Minister Dharmarao Baba Atram. State Sports Minister Sanjay Bansode will grace the occasion as the chief guest, joined by MLA of Gadchiroli Dr. Devrao Holi and Armory MLA Krishna Gajbe.
Notable attendees include Bhagyashreetai Atram, former president of Zilla Parishad, Divisional Joint Director Dr. Santosh Chavan, Y. Rajarao, General Secretary of Ball Badminton Federation of India, Dr. P. K. Patil, President of The Maharashtra Ball Badminton Association, Shiv Chhatrapati Awardee Principal Dr. Hanumant Lunge, and Liladhar Bharadkar, a Member of the District Planning Committee. The event will be presided over by Dr. Prashant Jakhi, the Principal of Government Science College.
This historic tournament marks Gadchiroli’s debut in hosting the National Senior Ball Badminton Championship, attracting the country’s finest players and teams. Atul Ingle, General Secretary of Maharashtra Ball Badminton Association, Prof. Rupali Papadkar, Executive Member of Ball Badminton Federation, Dr. Suraj Yevatikar, Director of Sports at Government Science College, and Omprakash Sangrame, President, and Rishikant Papadkar, Secretary of Ball Badminton Association Gadchiroli, play key roles in organizing this landmark event.
While such regional tournaments are crucial, some argue that broader national attention is needed to uplift lesser-known sports.
