SENAPATI, Oct 19: Badminton enthusiasts will witness its local and other hill district talents clashing for a coveted title during the 10th Hill Districts Badminton Championship to be held from October 22 to 26 at Indoor Stadium Hall, Senapati district headquarters.
The five-day championship will also witness the presence of high ranking officials including the district deputy commissioner P.K Jha, Registrar of Co-operative Societies T. Pamei, Purul subdivisional officer Ronald, medical doctors, police officers, bank managers and civil organizational leaders along with young and talented local youths (boys and girls).
A tournament held yearly in all hill districts to promote the game and physical fitness among youths, it is the initiative of the Hill Districts Badminton Association, Manipur headed by T.Pamei, IAS.
Local youths and participants are on with hectic preparation and practices during the filling of this report.
According to Senapati District Badminton Association (SDBA) which is hosting the championship, the inaugural programme will be inaugurated by MLA L.Dikho who himself is a die-hard badminton player as chief guest, while Barun Mitra, IAS, Principal Secretary in charge of Finance and T.Pamei, both will grace the occasion as guests of honour.
The closing ceremony will be graced by Bijoy Koijam, president of Manipur Olympic Association and Manipur Badminton Association while both H.Deelip, IAS Director, YAS & Education, and James Thatlinga, AGM, SBI, RBO,
Imphal will grace the final ceremony as guests of honor. Special dinners have also been provided by the district elected members and officers
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